transmission MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2021 Service Manual

Operation conditions
The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
When your vehicle is driven at less
than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the D
position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in a position other
than N or R.
When a vehicle approaches from the
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or
faster.
FCTA operation
When your vehicle is stopped
When a vehicle is approaching , the
system noti fies the driver that a vehicle
is approaching on the following display
(white arrow).
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
When your vehicle is being driven
If there is a possibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, a warning
indication is displayed on the following
display (amber arrow) and the warning
sound is activated at the same time.
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually before actually putting the
vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist
you in checking for vehicles at the rear
when putting the vehicle in reverse.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights may not flash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmi ssion) is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
flashes and the warning beep is
activated simultaneously.
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator light on
the door mirrors.
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
360°view monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors.
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
di fficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
BSM warning indicator lights when
they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-18.
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
An object that re flects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle slows down.
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▼Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Display
The shift-up or shift-down request
display might be displayed while the
MRCC is operating. When this occurs,
shift gears because the gear position is
not appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up Shift Up to a Higher Gear
Shift down Shift Down to a Lower Gear
NOTE
If the gears are not shifted up even
though the shift-up request
indication is displayed, load will be
applied to the engine and the MRCC
might be automatically canceled or
engine damage could occur.
If the gears are not shifted down
even though the shift-down request
indication is displayed, the MRCC
might be automatically canceled or
engine stalling could occur.
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*
▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is designed to maintain
headway control
*1 with a vehicle
ahead according to your vehicle's
speed using a front radar sensor to
detect the distance to the vehicle
ahead and a preset vehicle speed
without you having to use the
accelerator or brake pedals.
*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead detected by the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts
closing in on the vehicle ahead such as
if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a
warning sound and a warning
indication in the display are activated
simultaneously to alert you to maintain
a su fficient distance between the
vehicles.
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are
following behind it, your vehicle will
stop and be held stopped
automatically (stop hold control), and
headway control will resume when you
resume driving the vehicle such as by
pressing the RES switch.
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The TJA may not be able to detect a
vehicle ahead depending on the type
of vehicle ahead and its conditions,
the weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system
might be unable to decelerate
su fficiently if a vehicle ahead applies
the brakes suddenly, another vehicle
cuts into the driving lane, or the di fference in vehicle speed between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
larger, which could result in an
accident. Check the surrounding
conditions and always drive carefully
while keeping a safe distance from
vehicles ahead and on-coming
vehicles.

For the purposes of safety, switch the
TJ A o ff when it is not being used.
Leaving the TJA turned on when it is
not in use is dangerous as it could
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an
accident.

Do not use the TJA under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident.
 General roads other than
expressways or highways (Driving
under these conditions using the TJA
is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffi c is heavy with
insuffi cient space between vehicles,
or roads where frequent and
repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under
these conditions using the TJA is not
possible). When entering and exiting
interchanges, service areas, and
parking areas of expressways (If you
exit an expressway while headway
control is in use, the vehicle ahead
will no longer be tracked and your
vehicle may accelerate to the set
speed).
 Slippery roads such as icy or
snow-covered roads (Tires could spin
causing you to lose vehicle control,
or the stop hold control may not
operate.)
 Long, descending slopes (to
maintain distance between vehicles,
the system automatically and
continuously applies the brakes
which could result in the loss of
brake power.)
 Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
 (Automatic transmission vehicle)
Slopes with a steep gradient (The
vehicle ahead may not be detected
correctly, your vehicle may slip while
stopped by the stop hold control, or
it may accelerate suddenly after it
starts moving.)
 Driving under bad weather
conditions (rain, fog , and snow).
 The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy or snow -covered
roads and unpaved roads (Tires
could spin causing you to lose
vehicle control, or the stop hold
control may not operate.)
 Tires of a di fferent specified size are
used, such as a temporary spare tire.
 Tires with insu fficient tread are used.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to
the
speci fied pressure.
 The vehicle is being used to tow a
camper or boat trailer.
 Tire chains are used.
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The vehicle is driven on roads with
lane lines other than white (yellow)
lines, such as an expressway.

Do not get out of the vehicle while
the stop hold control is operating.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Getting out of the vehicle while the
stop hold control is operating is
dangerous as the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Before getting out of the vehicle,
switch the TJA o ff, apply the parking
brake, and then shift the selector lever
to the P position.

CAUTION
Turn the system off when the vehicle is
running on a chassis roller.
Heed the following cautions so that
the TJA can operate normally.
 Turn the system o ff when the vehicle
is running on a chassis roller.
 Do not modify the vehicle's
suspensions.
 Always use wheels of the speci fied
size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for tire replacement.

NOTE
The headway control does not detect
the following as physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the
opposite direction
Pe d e s t r i a n sStationary objects (stopped
vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or
an object (such as a monorail) at a
low height o ff the ground in front of
the vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the TJA.
Do not use the TJA under conditions
in which close proximity warnings
are frequently activated.
If it is necessary to accelerate for a
lane change or the vehicle ahead
brakes suddenly causing you to close
in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate
using the accelerator pedal or
decelerate using the brake pedal
depending on the conditions.
While the TJA is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even
if you shift the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission). If
deceleration is required, lower the
vehicle speed setting or depress the
brake pedal.
While braking by the TJA control is
operating , you might hear an
operation sound, however, this does
not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while
braking by the TJA control is
operating , however, they may not
turn on while the vehicle is on a
down slope at the set vehicle speed
or traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
Under the following conditions, the
TJA may not be able to detect white
(yellow) lines or vehicles ahead
correctly and the TJA may not
operate normally.
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front
of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
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▼Setting the System
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The TJA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position.The clutch pedal is not depressed.The TJA is operating.The headway control function of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) is set to operable (if it was set to inoperable, set it to operable using the
personalization function).
The brake pedal is not depressed.The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned o ff).
There is no problem with the DSC.All the doors are closed.The driver's seat belt is fastened.

NOTE
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is
30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).The TJA may not launch directly after the engine starts.

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Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are driving near the
center of the lane, or your vehicle detects a vehicle ahead.
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.The turn signal lever is not operated.The headway control function is operating.(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
NOTE
The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the center of
the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature, road
slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to keep
the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.
Setting method
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. TJA switch

1. Press the TJA switch. The TJA standby indication (white) turns on. In addition, the TJA display
indication is displayed on the multi-information display at the same time.
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NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not operate while depressing the accelerator
pedal.
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the TJA is 30 km/h (19 mph).(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed setting can be changed by operating the RES switch during stop
hold control.

Changing the distance between vehicles during headway control
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and
extremely short distance.
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL
switch down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing
the CANCEL switch up.
Distance-between-vehicles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on display
Indication on multi-information display Indication on active driving dis-
play
*1
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))
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Distance-between-vehiclesguideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on display
Indication on multi-information display Indication on active driving dis-
play
*1
Extremely short (about 25 m (82
ft))
*1 Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.
NOTE
The distance-between-vehicles di ffers depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is
taken over automatically even when the engine is started again.

The function is temporarily canceled.
Headway control function
When the following operations are performed, the headway control function is
temporarily canceled and the TJA set indication (green) changes to the TJA standby
indication (white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.The brake pedal is depressed.(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in the R position.

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In the following cases, the TJA cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated
one time.
The DSC has operated.The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.There is a problem with the system.The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rain, fog , snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.Any of the doors is opened.The driver's seat belt is unfastened.The operation frequency of the braking by the TJA control is high.(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).The shift lever is in the neutral posi tion for a certain period of time.The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.The engine has stalled.

Steering assist function
If any of the following conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled.
The headway control function is canceled.White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be
recognized.
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).The accelerator pedal is operated.The turn signal lever is operated.The vehicle is being driven on a sharp curve.The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.The vehicle crosses a lane line.The driver takes his/her hands o ff the steering wheel.The steering wheel is operated abruptly.There is a problem with the system.The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is too high or too low.The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an
obstruction, causing poor forward visibility.

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