headlights MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English) User Guide

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
  Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

  The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as ¿ ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely — this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow — when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running.

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NOTE
  The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traf¿ c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking
lots.
 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
  When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC
or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination will turn off.
  The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-28 .

 The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-13 .

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Switches and Controls
Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and
low beams by moving the lever forward or
backward.


High beam
Low beam

When the headlight high-beams are on,
the headlight high-beam indicator light is
turned on.



Flashing the Headlights
Can be used when the ignition is switched
ON.
T o À ash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).


OFF
Headlight
flashing

The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.

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Coming Home Light
The coming home light turns on the
headlights (low beams) when the lever is
operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pulled with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after the doors
are closed.


NOTE
  The time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can
be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
  If no operations are done for 3
minutes after the lever is pulled, the
headlights turn off.
  The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitter unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Position lights, Tail lights,
Number plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions,
the headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
 


 Ignition switch: off



 Headlight switch: or or

Unlock button
Lock button

NOTE

 Operation of the leaving home light
can be turned on or off.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
  When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
  When the headlight switch is turned
to the
position, the headlights
turn off.

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*Some models.
Headlight Levelling *
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.

Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.

Manual type
The headlight levelling switch is used
to adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.



Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.
Front seat
Rear
seat Load Switch
Position
Driver Passenger
× — — — 0
× × — — 0
× × × — 1.5
× × × × 2
× — — × 3
× : Y e s
—: No

Running Lights *
Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (running lights) during
the daytime.

The running lights turn on automatically
when the vehicle starts moving.

They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the selector lever is shifted
to the P position (automatic transaxle
vehicle).
NOTE
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .

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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Front Fog Lights *
The front fog lights can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
or position
(the fog light switch returns to the

position automatically).


Fog light switch

The headlight switch must be in the
or

position before turning on the front fog
lights.
The front fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
front fog light are on.


To turn the front fog lights off, do any of
the following:
 


 Rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
 


 Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
 


 Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.

NOTE
  (With auto-light control)  If the fog light switch is in the or

position and the headlight switch
is in the
position, the front fog
lights will turn on when the
headlights, the exterior lights and
instrument panel illumination turn
on.
  If the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically), the rear fog light will
also illuminate, and the rear fog light
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.

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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Rear Fog Light *
The rear fog light can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to be
seen.
When the lights are turned on, the rear
fog lights indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.



Type A (With Front Fog Light)
The headlight switch must be in the or

position before turning on the rear fog
light.

To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to the
position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.


Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
 


 Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to the
position automatically). 


 Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
 


 Switch the ignition to a position other
than ON.

The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
  The front fog lights turns on when
the rear fog light is turned on.
  If the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position (the fog light switch
returns to the
position
automatically), the front fog light
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
  (With auto-light control)  When the headlight switch is in the

position, the rear fog light turns
on when the headlights, the exterior
lights and instrument panel
illumination are on.

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Type B (Without Front Fog Light)
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the rear fog light.

To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to its original position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.


Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
 


 Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to its original position
automatically).
 


 Turn the headlight switch to the
position.

The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the

position and the headlights, exterior
lights and instrument panel illuminated,
the rear fog light turns on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Direction Indicators
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to À ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.

Right turn
Left turn Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF

The direction indicators in the instrument
cluster À ash according to the operation of
the direction indicator lever to show which
signal is working.

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*Some models.
Headlight Washer *
The engine must be started and the
headlights must be turned on.

If you want to operate headlight washers,
double À ick the wiper lever.


Washer OFF

NOTE
  When the windscreen washer
is operated for the ¿ rst time
after turning on the headlights,
the headlight washers operate
automatically.
  If air enters the headlight washer
À uid pipe under conditions such
as when the vehicle is brand-new
or after an empty washer tank is
replenished with washer À uid,
washer À uid will not spray even
when the wiper lever is operated. If
this occurs, perform the following
procedure:

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double À ick the wiper lever
several times until the washer
À uid sprays.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning

Indicator light

Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning

Indicator light

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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE *
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognise potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ............................................................................ 4-104
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) ..................................................................................... 4-108
High Beam Control System (HBC) .................................................................................. 4-105
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ....................................................................... 4-111
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .......................................................................................... 4-117
Road sign recognition
Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System (TSR) ........................................................................... 4-124
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) ................................................................ 4-131
Driver fatigue detection
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ........................................................................................... 4-134
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ...................................................................................... 4-137