dashboard warning lights MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owners Manual

If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance or
stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as
possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-34.
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some time
for the indicator to stabilize. In addition,
the indicator may deviate while driving
on a slope or curve since the fuel moves
in the tank.
The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel -filler lid is on the
left side of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-44.
The brightness of the instrument panel and
dashboard illuminations can be adjusted
by pressing the dashboard illumination
switch while the dashbo ard illumination is
dimmed.
The brightness increases by pressing the
+ switch.
The brightness decreases by pressing
the - switch. If you press the - switch
while the instrument cluster is at
maximum dimness, a sound is activated
to notify you that the current dimmer
setting is at maximum dimness.

1. Bright
2. Dim
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The rear side radar sensor of the BSM
may be regulated under the radio wave
related laws of the country where the
vehicle is driven. If this system is used
abroad, it may be necessary to turn off
the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-208.
The system switches to the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) function when the
shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) on page 4-114.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indicator Lights/Display
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM system notifies the driver of the
presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at
the rear of the vehicle using the BSM
warning indicator light
, the warning sound
and the display indica tor while the systems
are operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are
equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn
on when a vehicle approaching from the
rear in an adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning indicator light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a few
seconds.
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned on,
the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights are
difficult 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.
Display indicator
The detected approaching vehicle and
warning are displayed in the
multi-information display and active
driving display (vehicles with active
driving display).
Multi-information Display
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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WA R N I N G
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 transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the poss ibility 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 cancelling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned on,
the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights are
difficult 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 reflects the radio waves
of the radar such as a parked vehicle,
guardrail, or wall is directly next to
your vehicle.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Index
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-46
Fluids Brake/Clutch................................ 6-19
Classification................................. 9-4
Washer......................................... 6-19
Foot Brake.........................................4-63
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-200
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera............................................ 4-210
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)....4-111
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-44
Front Radar Sensor...... ................... 4-204
Front Side Radar Sensor................. 4-206
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Requirements............................... 3-25
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-38 Panel description......................... 6-40
Replacement................................ 6-38
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-42
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-58
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-48
Flashing....................................... 4-47
High-low beam............................ 4-47
Leaving home light..................... 4-48
Leveling....................................... 4-49
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-88
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-89
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-73
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-58
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-12
Horn...................................................4-57
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-27
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-48
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-42
Ignition Switch.................................... 4-4
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-36
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-19
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-17
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-16
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-19
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-12 Average fuel econom y.................4-20
Compass display.......................... 4-21
Current fuel economy. .................4-20
Dashboard illuminati on............... 4-18
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-20
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................4-17
Fuel gauge................................... 4-17
Indication/indicator lights............4-25
i-ACTIVSENSE display..............4-21
Message Display..........................4-22
Message indicated on multi-
information display......................7-38
Multi-information display........... 4-14
Odometer..................................... 4-16
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