fog light MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2019 (in English) User Guide

Function for cancelling 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 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 can cel the dimmer and increase the brightness of BSM
warning indicator lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-17.
Display indicator (Vehicles with active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in t he active driving display
when the vehicle is moving forward (BSM operational).
The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition , if the turn signal lever is o perated to signal a lane change
while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (a mber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flash ing of a BSM warning
indicator light.
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Stop sign
WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlookin g traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weath er conditions or problems with
traffic signs, a
traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual
traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
•The TSR does not operate if there is a malf unction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
•An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
•Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
•The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
•Tires other than standard tires are equipped.
•The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
•When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
•The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
•The windshield is dirty or foggy.
•The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).
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•Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
•The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
•Strong light reflects off the road.
•A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
•The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
•The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
•A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
•A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
•A traffic sign is partially shaded.
•A traffic sign is bent or warped.
•A traffic sign is too low or too high.
•A traffic sign is too bright or too da rk (including electronic traffic signs).
•A traffic sign is too big or too small.
•There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
•The TSR does not operate if the active dr iving display is set to non-display.
•The TSR can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
▼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are d
isplayed on the active driving display.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
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•The battery voltage has decreased.
•Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be difficult to detect them.
•The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.
•The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer
obstructed.)
Your vehicle
•A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle
•The vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle
•Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
•Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.
•In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
•Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.
•The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
•Turn off the RCTA system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle
carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicl e. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the
radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
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Do not disassemble or modify th e Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each sy stem may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
 Heed the following cautions to assure the co rrect operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
 Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.
 Always keep the windshield glass around th e camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regardi ng cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installe d to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
 When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning fluids to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) le ns. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
 When performing repairs around the rearvi ew mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens.
 Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage
caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the following systems
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 High Beam Control System (HBC)
 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
 Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
 Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
 Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been
finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
 Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally.
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield
and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately
determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
•In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
•The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
•You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
•Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
•In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
•Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
•The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
•Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on the
windshield.
•Trucks with low loading plat forms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile.
•When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
•The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
•A vehicle is outside the illumi nation range of the headlights.
•The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
•Entering or exiting a tunnel.
•Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
•Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from
on-coming vehicles).
•There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
•When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with ta illights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
•Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
•Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
•When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
•The vehicle is driven with tires having significantly different wear.
•The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.
•There are water puddles on the road.
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•The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
•The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
•The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
•You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
•When driving extremely close to the target object.
•Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
•The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
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Operating Tips
•Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
•To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
•Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
•Use the climate control system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
•The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while
in a traffic jam, or when you would like
to shut off outside air for quick cooling
of the interior.
•Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windshield defrosting.
•If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
•Run the air cond itioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to keep
internal parts lubricated.
•Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot . Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. If the
wrong type of refrigerant is used, it
could result in a ser ious malfunction of
the air conditioner. Consult a
professional, government certified
repairer for the inspection or repair
because a special device is required for
the air conditi oner maintenance.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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5. After cooling begins, adjust the fancontrol dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while driving
up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor the
high engine coolant temperature warning
light to see if it is illuminated or flashing
(page 4-24).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioner off (page 7-22).
NOTE
•(Type A)
When maximum cooling is desired, set
the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
•(Type B)
When maximum cooling is desired, set
the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan control dial to
position 4.
•If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
▼Ve n t i l a t i o n
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type A)
Set the air intake sel ector to the outside
air position.
(Type B)
Set the air intake selector to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
▼ Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type B)
Set the air intake selector to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
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Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WA R N I N G
Do not use the position in cold or rainy
weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause the
windows to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Windo w Defogger on page
4-53.
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
AUTO position.
2. Set the air intake s elector to the outside
air position (indicato r light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or
high humidity, the wi ndshield may fog
up more easily.
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air
conditioner (turn i ndicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.
NOTE
•Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selec
tor dial to the
position and turn the f an control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and when the fan
control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the front
windshield and side windows (page 5-6).
Airflow amount will be increased.
WA R N I N G
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
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