2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK sensor

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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using
a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the
vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the
system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the
cruise control off.
Setting the MRCC
When the ON switch is pushed,
the vehicle speed and the
distance between vehicles
while in headway control can
be set. The MRCC indication
is shown in the display of the
instrument cluster.
OFF ON
The system operates in two modes, Constant Speed and Headway Control modes:
Constant Speed Mode When no vehicle is detected ahead,
the driver’s set speed is maintained.
Headway Control Mode When a vehicle is detected ahead,
a distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is maintained.
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle display
CANCEL switch
RES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET– switch
ON switch
switch switch
OFF switch
NOTE: The radar for the
MRCC is located behind the
Mazda emblem in the grill.
Keep this area clean to avoid
the system not working properly.
MRCC Set vehicle speed
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How to set the speed:
1 Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.
2 Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed and the inter-vehicle
distance display filled with white lines is displayed in the active driving
display and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
Travel StatusDuring travel at
constant speed During travel under
headway control
Display
How to set the distance between vehicles:
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pushing th\
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switch a longer distance by pushing the switch. The distance-between-
vehicles can be set to 4 levels.
Distance between vehicles guideline (at 50mph (80km/h))Long (about 16 4f t (5 0 m)) Medium (about
131f t (4 0 m)) Short (about
98ft (30m)) Extremely
short (about 82f t (25m))
Display
FORWARD OBSTRUCTION WARNING (FOW)
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system alerts the
driver of a possible collision using an indicator in the active
driving display and instrument cluster along with a warning sound.
The system operates when driving at 10 mph (15 km/h) or faster and the\

system’s radar sensor determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle or
obstruction ahead.
CAUTION: Do not rely completely on the MRCC system and always
drive carefully obeying the speed limit.
NOTE: The MRCC sometimes will brake your vehicle when passing a semi truck (tractor
trailer). This is normal. Simply press the accelerator pedal to override the system.
NOTE: FOW can be turned off using the DSC OFF button.
WARNING: FOW is only a supplementar y system designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. The FOW has limitations and does not detect all objects. Do not
rely solely on the FOW. Relying solely on the FOW may cause an unexpected accident
resulting in death or serious injur y. Always keep your eyes on the road.
Forward Obstruction Warning
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Smart City Brake Support
Laser Sensor
SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The SCBS system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a
collision by applying the brakes when the system’s laser sensor detects
a vehicle ahead.
The system operates when the vehicle speed is 2 to
18 mph (4 to 30 km/h) and the system determines that a collision with
a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
NOTE:
• It may be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than 9 mph (15 km/h).
• When the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the
operation range between 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h), the brakes are
applied firmly and quickly to assist. (SCBS Automatic Brake is displayed
in the active driving display.)
• SCBS automatic brake is released approximately 2 seconds after the
vehicle comes to a stop.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
WARNING: SCBS is only a supplementary
system to reduce damage in the event of a
collision , however the SCBS has limitations.
Do not rely solely on the SCBS . Always keep
your eyes on the road .
NOTE: SCBS system can be
turned off using Safety Settings
in the infotainment system.
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped)
The 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.
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light
and sound indicators. To manually turn the BSM
system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator in the instrument cluster will
turn on to indicate when the BSM system is off. The
BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
• If your vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets dirty,
so keep the rear bumper area clean and free of bumper stickers.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
Refer to your
Owner’s Manual
for complete
details.
NOTE: • The BSM can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
7 mph (11 km/h).
WARNING: BSM is only a supplementary system to help aid in monitoring blind
spots , however BSM has limitations. The system may not detect all vehicles,
especially a motorcycle. Do not rely solely on the BSM . Relying solely on the BSM
may cause an unexpected accident resulting in death or serious injury. Make sure to
look over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped)
The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when
backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in
reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 8 mph (13 km/h).
When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph (5 to 30 km/h),
RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound:
• Rear View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.
• Beep sound (same as BSM).
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Object Detected Object Detected
WARNING: RCTA is only a supplementary system to help aid when backing up ,
however R C TA has limitations. The system does not detect all vehicles, especially
a motorcycle . Do not rely solely on the R C TA . Relying solely on the R C TA may
cause an unexpected accident resulting in serious injury. Always back up slowly.
Rear View Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Settings
button for rear
view monitor.
Image is
for reference.
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NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition
is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the
Auto Light Control.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING ( without AFS)
Adjust headlight angle with headlight leveling
switch depending on vehicle passengers
and load (example: Driver only = 0,
Driver + Passengers = 1 or 2, etc.). Refer to
your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for

High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Three-Flash Turn Signal: To signal
a lane change, push the turn signal lever
up or down halfway and release. The turn
signal indicator will flash three times.
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
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Wipers
CAUTION: If the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inne r ring away from you (clockwise) for more (
) sensitivity
(requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise)
for less (
) sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set
the lever to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between
fast and slow.
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
1
2
3HI LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window

Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
:
Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
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