2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK instrument cluster

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-82 .
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
 


y When DSC is on and you attempt to free
the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive
it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS
(part of the DSC system) will activate.
Depressing the accelerator will not
increase engine power and freeing
the vehicle may be diffi cult. When this
happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
 


y If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine
is turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
 


y Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.
 


y If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection
function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF
indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.
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When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
The SPORT mode indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated while in
SPORT mode.
NOTE
 


y If the SET/ SET Switch of the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system/cruise control is pressed while
in SPORT mode, SPORT mode is
automatically switched off.
 


y When the ignition is switched off,
SPORT mode is also switch off.
 


y When SPORT mode is selected, the
transaxle may automatically shift down
or the vehicle speed may accelerate
depending on the vehicle speed.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
Type A
Type B
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light fl ashes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched
to SPORT mode even if the drive select
switch is pressed under the following
conditions:
 


y The vehicle is driven on a slippery road
surface such as an icy or snow-bound
road.
 


y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
 


y The vehicle is making a turn or driving
on a curved road.
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When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
NOTE
 


y When accelerating using the SET
switch while in headway control, the set
vehicle speed can be adjusted but
acceleration is not possible. If there is
no longer a vehicle ahead, acceleration
continues until reaching the set vehicle
speed. Check the set vehicle speed by
viewing the set vehicle speed display in
the active driving display.
 


y When depressing the accelerator pedal,
the inter-vehicle distance display in
the display in the instrument cluster
changes to the white-line display.
 


y The minimum settable speed is 30 km/h
(19 mph). If the set vehicle speed
reaches 30 km/h (19 mph) using the
switch operation, constant speed travel
is maintained at about 30 km/h (19
mph) even if the SET
switch is
pressed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not
canceled.
To Deactivate
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is canceled when the OFF switch is
pressed.
When the system is temporarily
canceled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily canceled and the “MRCC
Cancelled” indication is displayed in
the display in the instrument cluster.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
 


y The CANCEL switch is pressed.



y The brake pedal is depressed.



y The parking brake is applied.



y The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R) (automatic
transaxle).
 


y The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position (manual transaxle).
 


y In the following cases, the “MRCC
Cancelled” indication is displayed and
the beep sounds one time.
 

y
 The vehicle speed decreases to less
than 25 km (16 mph).
 

y
 The DSC has operated.


y
 The TCS has operated for a certain
period of time.
 

y
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
has operated.
 

y
 When traveling on a down slope for a
long period of time.
 

y
 There is a problem with the system.


y
 The engine stalls.

(Manual transaxle)



y
 The shift lever is shifted to neutral (N)
for a certain period of time.
 

y
 The clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
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When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
NOTE
 


y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system may be canceled
during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or the
front surface of the radiator grille is
dirty.
 


y If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has been temporarily
canceled, you can return to the
previously set vehicle speed by pressing
the RESUME switch after the following
conditions have been met.
 


y All of the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) operation
conditions have been met.
 


y A certain period of time has elapsed
since the system was automatically
canceled while driving for a long
time on a down slope.
 


y If the SET / SET or RESUME switch
is pressed before a certain period of
time has elapsed since the system was
automatically canceled while driving
for a long time on a down slope,
“MRCC Not available” is displayed in
the display.
 


y If the OFF switch is pressed to cancel
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), the system does not return
to the previously set speed even if the
RESUME switch is pressed.
Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Display (Manual Transaxle)
The shift-up or shift-down request display
in the display of the instrument cluster
may be displayed while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
is operating. When this occurs, shift
gears because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up
Shift down
NOTE
 


y 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 Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system may
be automatically canceled or engine
damage could occur.
 


y If the gears are not shifted down
even though the shift-down request
indication is displayed, the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
may be automatically canceled or
engine stalling could occur.
Radar Sensor Handling
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
radar sensor is installed on the backside of
the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-65 .
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tires. If
the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the
tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep
sound. The system monitors the tire pressures indirectly using the data sent from the ABS
wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the specifi ed
tire pressure (value on the tire pressure label). Follow the procedure and perform the
initialization.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-107 .
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-22 .
ABS wheel speed sensor
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
 


y A tire pressure is adjusted.



y Tire rotation is performed.



y A tire or wheel is replaced.



y The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
 


y The tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and fi rmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specifi ed pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the door jamb
of the driver's door (door open).
Refer to Tires on page 9-10 .
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. While the vehicle is parked, press
and hold the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch and verify that
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light in the instrument cluster
fl ashes twice and a beep sound is heard
once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tire pressure,
the system cannot detect the normal
tire pressure and it may not illuminate
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light even if a tire pressure is
low, or it may illuminate the light even
if the pressures are normal.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring
blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when
changing lanes on roads and freeways or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System consists of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
and Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA).
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system. Always look over
your shoulder before changing lanes or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage:
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can assist the driver in confi rming the safety of
the surroundings but is not a complete substitute. The driver is responsible for assuring
lane changes and other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the
vehicle is traveling and the vehicle's surroundings.
NOTE
 


y The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System may not operate properly under the following conditions:
 


y Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.



y During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where
water is sprayed.
 


y The rear bumper area around the radar sensors is blocked by foreign material (such as
stickers or a bicycle carrier).
 


y The radar sensors do not detect human, animal, shopping cart, bicycle, or static objects
such as fences.
 


y The radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
 


y Motorcycles



y Vehicles with body shapes that radar may not refl ect such as a fl atbed trailer with no
cargo.
 


y Vehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.




y Although the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or
guardrails and operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
 


y If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster fl ashes). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
NOTE
 


y The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than
about 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
 


y The detection area of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) has been determined based on
the lane width of general freeways. Therefore on a road with a narrower lane width, the
system may detect vehicles on a lane next to the adjacent lane and operate the warning
light/beep. On a road with wider lane width, the system may not detect vehicles on the
adjacent lane and may not operate the warning light/beep.
 


y Under the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection
may be delayed.
 


y The vehicle accelerates from a standing-start with a vehicle alongside.



y A vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane.



y The difference in vehicle speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is larger
when passing or being passed, and the vehicle passes the detection area within a short
period of time.
 


y On a steep incline, or when there is a difference in height between lanes.



y Immediately after the system has been activated by pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch again after it has been turned off (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates) by pressing the switch.
 


y(Automatic transaxle vehicles)
 The shift lever is shifted to the R position, or directly after being shifted from the R
position.
 


y The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer. Turn off the system by
operating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch when towing a trailer.
 


y The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert function when the shift lever (Manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (Automatic transaxle) is shifted to the R position.
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