turn signal MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2021 User Guide

ï‚·If no operations are done for 3 minutes
after the lever is pulled, the headlights
turn off.
ï‚·The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
â–¼Leaving 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, Parking
lights, Taillights,
License 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).
ï‚·Ignition switch: off
ï‚·Headlight switch: AUTO, , or
Unlock
button Lock button
NOTE
ï‚·Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
ï‚·When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
ï‚·When the headlight switch is turned to
the OFF position, the headlights turn
off.
â–¼ Headlight Leveling*
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.

The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
â–¼Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.

Except Canada
The daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the vehicle starts
moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
NOTE
The daytime running lights can be
deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Canada
The daytime running
lights continuously
turn on when the ign ition is switched ON.
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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
â–¼Turn Signals
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 flash
after a turn, manually re
turn the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane change OFF
The turn signal indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn
signal lever to show
which signal is working.

NOTE
ï‚·If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
ï‚·A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9)
â–¼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes
― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
â–¼ Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn
signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The
operation can be canceled by moving the
lever in the direction opposite to which it
was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator ligh ts in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
ï‚·The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
ï‚·Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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NOTE
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic
conditions.
ï‚·When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals.
ï‚·When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and
signs.
ï‚·When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
ï‚·When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.
ï‚·When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.
ï‚·When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
ï‚·When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats
are occupied.
ï‚·When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.
â–¼ To Operate the System
The HBC operates to switch the headlights
automatically betw
een high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight swit ch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The HBC determines that it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, the HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

NOTE
ï‚·When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more, the headlights
automatically switch to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead or
approaching in the opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the HBC
switches the headlights to low beams.
ï‚·The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.
ï‚·Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-9.
â–¼ Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The HBC indicator light (green) turns off.
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The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the LDWS it
could lead to an accident. The driver is resp onsible for assuring lane changes and other
maneuvers. Always pay attention to the directi on in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle he ight or the damping force of the suspensions is
changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
NOTE
ï‚·If your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
ï‚·When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is
automatically canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever
is returned and the system detects the white or yellow lines.
ï‚·If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
ï‚·The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated
from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly
within a short period of time.
ï‚·The LDWS does not operate if it does not det ect the white or yellow lines of the traffic
lane.
ï‚·Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
ï‚·If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
ï‚·Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
ï‚·The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
ï‚·When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
ï‚·The white or yellow lines are less visi ble because of dirt or paint flaking.
ï‚·The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.
ï‚·A white or yellow line is less visible be cause of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
ï‚·The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
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ï‚·When the system detects a white or
yellow line on one side only, the system
will activate the warning only when the
vehicle deviates on the side where the
white or yellow line is being detected.
ï‚·The distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which the
system uses to determine the possibility
of a lane departure can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
Auto cancel
In the following case s, the LDWS cancels
automatically and the LDWS warning
light in the instrument cluster turns on.
ï‚·The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
ï‚·The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
ï‚·The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
The LDWS is enabled automatically when
the operation conditions are met, and the
LDWS warning light turns off.
Auto cancel warning
When the following operations are
performed, the LDWS de termines that the
driver intends to make a lane change and
the LDWS warning is canceled
automatically. The LDWS is enabled
automatically after the driver performs the
operation.
ï‚·The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
ï‚·The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.
ï‚·The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
ï‚·The turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
After about 30 seconds have elapsed with
the turn signal lever left operating, the
LDWS warning may operate if the vehicle
is close to a white or yellow line.
â–¼ Canceling the System
Press the LDWS OFF switch to cancel the
LDWS. The LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
â–¼Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
If the system determines that there is the
possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS
warning beep activates and the LDWS
warning light flashes. Operate the steering
wheel appropriately and steer the vehicle
to the center of the lane.
For vehicles equipped with the active
driving display, if there is the possibility of
a lane departure, the system indicates the
direction it determines that the vehicle is
deviating in the active driving display.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)*
The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on
both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles
approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while traveling in the forward
direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and notifies the driver by turning on the
BSM warning indicator light and displaying the vehicle detection screen (vehicles with
active driving display).
If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM
warning indicator light is illuminated while the approaching vehicle is detected, the BSM
notifies the driver of possible danger by turnin g on the BSM warning indicator light, and by
activating the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display (vehicles with active
driving display).
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides of the vehicle and
from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the vehicle.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a
lane change. Due to certain limitations with
the operation of this system, the BSM warning
indicator light, the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not activate
or they might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
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â–¼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning I
ndicator Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 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 indi cator (vehicles with active driving display)
(BSM) while the systems are operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are equipp ed 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.
Forward driving (BSM operation)
The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the BSM warning
indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally,
while a BSM warning indicator light is illumina ted, if the turn signal lever is operated to
signal a turn in the direction in which the BSM warning indicator light is illuminated, the
BSM warning indicator light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and flashe s the BSM warning indicator lights.
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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 diffic ult 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 4-14.
Display indicato r (Vehicles with active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in the active driving display
when the vehicle is moving forward (BSM operational).
The detected direction is displayed with a de tection indicator (white) when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change
while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (amber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultan eously with the flashing of a BSM warning
indicator light.
â–¼ Canceling Operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems are turned off and the
BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
Vehicles with BSM OFF switch
When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, the
BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems are turned off and the
BSM OFF indicator ligh
t in the instrument
cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the BSM
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off
to prevent a mis-operation:
 The vehicle is being towed or when
towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as in
areas of dense grass or
off-road.
NOTE
ï‚·The SBS system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
ï‚·The ignition is switched ON.
ï‚·The SBS system is on.
ï‚·The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
ï‚·The relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about
15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
ï‚·The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
is not operating.
ï‚·The SBS system may not operate under
the following conditions:
ï‚·If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly
and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
ï‚·The vehicle is driven at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
ï‚·The accelerator pedal is depressed.
ï‚·The brake pedal is depressed.
ï‚·The steering wheel is being operated.
ï‚·The selector lever is being operated.
ï‚·The turn signal is being used.
ï‚·When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off.
ï‚·When warnings and messages, such
as a dirty windshield, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are
being displayed in the center display.
ï‚·Although the objects which activate the
system are four-wheeled vehicles, the
radar sensor (front) could detect the
following objects, determine them to be
an obstruction, and operate the SBS
system.
ï‚·Objects on the road at the entrance to
a curve (including guardrails and
snow banks).
ï‚·A vehicle appears in the opposite lane
while cornering or rounding a curve.
ï‚·When crossing a narrow bridge.
ï‚·When passing under a low gate or
through a tunnel or narrow gate.
ï‚·When entering an underground
parking area.
ï‚·Metal objects, bumps, or protruding
objects on the road.
ï‚·If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
ï‚·When driving in areas where there is
high grass or forage.
ï‚·Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorbikes or bicycles.
ï‚·Pedestrians or non-metallic objects
such as standing trees.
ï‚·When the system operates, the user is
notified by the active driving display.
ï‚·The SBS warning indication (amber)
turns on when the system has a
malfunction.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-33.
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