2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR warning light

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When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
When The System Operates
1. Press the LDWS switch. The LDWS goes on stand-by and the LDWS
warning light (amber) illuminates.
The lane indication (bordered line) is
indicated in the active driving display
(Type A instrument cluster
*1 ) or the
multi information display (Type B
instrument cluster
*1 ).
*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11 .
Indication on display
2. Drive the vehicle near the center of the lane and the LDWS indicator light
(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster when all of the following
conditions are met.
y The vehicle is driven near the center of the lane with the white or yellow line
on the left and right sides, or on either
side.
y The vehicle speed is about 70 km/h (44 mph) or more
y The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves
The lane indication is indicated in the active driving display (Type A
instrument cluster
*1 ) or the multi
information display (Type B instrument
cluster
*1 ).
*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11 .
Indication on display
NOTE
 y  The LDWS remains on stand-by until it
detects white or yellow lines on both the
left and right sides, or on either side.
 y When the system detects a white or
yellow line on one side only, the system
will operate the warning only when the
vehicle deviates to the side the white or
yellow line detected.
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When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Auto cancel
Under the following conditions, the
LDWS is automatically canceled and
kept on stand-by, and the LDWS warning
light (amber) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.
 y The system cannot detect white or
yellow lines.
 y  The vehicle speed is less than about 65
km/h (40 mph).
 y  The vehicle is making a sharp turn. y The vehicle is making a turn at an
inadequate speed.
 y  The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
 y  The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
 y  The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
The lane indication (bordered line) is
indicated in the active driving display
(Type A instrument cluster
*1 ) or the multi
information display (Type B instrument
cluster
*1 ).
The LDWS is automatically enabled when
the condition changes and the system is
operable.
*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11 .
Auto cancel of warning
Under the following conditions, the
LDWS determines that the driver is
making lane changes and the warning is
automatically canceled.
The LDWS is automatically enabled after
the operation.
 y The steering wheel is operated abruptly. y The brake pedal is depressed abruptly. y The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
 y  A turn signal lever is operated (after the
turn signal lever is returned, the LDWS
warning may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
 y  After about 5 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.
 y The sensitivity of the warning
(sensitivity with which the system
determines the driver's intentional lane
change) can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
Canceling The System
To cancel the LDWS, press the LDWS
switch. The LDWS indicator light (Green/
Amber) in the instrument cluster turns off.
The lane indication displayed in the
active driving display (Type A instrument
cluster
*1 ) or the multi information display
(Type B instrument cluster *1 ) turns off.
*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11 .
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When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
LDWS Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle
may be deviating from its lane while the
system is operating, the LDWS warning
sounds and the LDWS indicator light
(green) fl ashes.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound on page 7-37 .
In the active driving display (Type
A instrument cluster
*1 ) or the multi
information display (Type B instrument
cluster
*1 ), the direction in which the
system determined that the vehicle may
be deviating from its lane is indicated.
Operate the steering wheel adequately and
drive in the center of the lane.
*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11 .
Indication on display
NOTE
 y  If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble, the sound will be heard from
the vehicle speaker on the side which
the system determined the vehicle may
be deviating from its lane.
 y The LDWS warning sound may not be
heard depending on the surrounding
conditions such as outside noise.
 y The warning timing with which the
system determines the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
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5–7
Interior Features
Climate Control System
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffi c, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it is
illuminated or fl ashing (page 4-20 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-19 ).
NOTE
 y  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
mode, then turn the fan control dial fully
clockwise.
 y If warmer air is desired at fl oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
 y The air to the fl oor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode.
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. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold 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. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the

position.
NOTE
 y  For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and
turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
 y If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. y In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air mode cannot be changed to
the recirculated air mode.
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5–10
Interior Features
Climate Control System
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control dial is on.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
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.
Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position.
5. Turn on the air conditioner.
To turn off the system, set the fan control
dial to OFF.
NOTE
 y  Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
 y When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
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5–11
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan 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 5-4 ).
Airfl ow amount will be increased.
WARNING
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 fl ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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5–14
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
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.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the
mode between the individual operation
(driver and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver
and front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airfl ow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airfl ow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
 y  Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
 y When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
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5–15
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (on Page 5-4 ). Airfl ow amount
will be increased.
WARNING
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 fl ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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