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Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4 Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-11 Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-11
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-18
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-20
Transaxle ............................................ 4-26 Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-26
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-29
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-40 Lighting Control ........................... 4-40
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*.......................................... 4-47
Fog Lights* ................................... 4-50
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-50
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...... 4-51
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-55
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-56
Horn ............................................. 4-57
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-58
Forward Sensing Camera ................. 4-62 Forward Sensing Camera
* ............ 4-62 Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-64
Radar Sensor ................................ 4-64
Brake .................................................. 4-67 Brake System ............................... 4-67
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-69
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ........................................ 4-71
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-78
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-78
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-80
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-82 i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-82
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-85 Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-85
Drive Selection ................................... 4-87 Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-87
Power Steering................................... 4-89 Power Steering ............................. 4-89
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................. 4-90 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* ...................................... 4-90
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Warning Lights Page
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-24
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
7-24
(Amber)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Warning Light *1 7-24
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3 7-24
* Headlight Auto-Leveling Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-24
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-24
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-24
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-113
(Green)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light 4-121
(Green) KEY Indicator Light 3-9
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-49
Wrench Indicator Light *1 4-25
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 4-79 ,
4-80
DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-81
* AFS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-45
(Red)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Indicator Light *1 4-117 , 4-77
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light *1 4-77
* i-ELOOP Indicator Light 4-84
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-25
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Shift Position Indication 4-30
* SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-88
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44 ,
4-44
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-50 ,
4-58
Security Indicator Light *1 3-42
(Green) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-94
(Amber)
* Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-100
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indicator Light 4-100
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-40
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Switches and Controls
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs *
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produc\
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Xenon fusion headlight bulbs *
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produc\
e a bright white
beam over a wide")
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs *
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produc\
e a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous, because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage. You could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when replacement is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights fl icker or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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
T o fl ash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
OFF
Flashing
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
Headlight Leveling *
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.
The warning/indicator light turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20 .
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High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front \
of the vehicle
using the F](/manual-img/28/40995/w960_40995-172.png "MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2015 Owners Manual *Some models.4–47
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Switches and Controls
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front \
of the vehicle
using the F")
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Switches and Controls
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front \
of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to au\
tomatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), the he\
adlights are switched
to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opp\
osite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the followin\
g occurs:
y The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle appro\
aching in the
opposite direction.
y The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in wel\
l-lit cities and
towns.
y The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light fl
ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
CAUTION
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NOTE
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the\
following
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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 appro")
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Switches and Controls
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 traffi c
conditions.
y When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffi c signals.
y When there are refl ective objects in the surrounding area such as refl ective plates and
signs.
y When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions. y When driving on roads with sharp curves or hilly terrain. y When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.
y When there is suffi cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk. y When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats
are occupied.
y When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.
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