2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK lights

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When Driving
Power Steering
Power Steering
 












 Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
  If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
 


 The warning light notifi es the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
  In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
  Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
 Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-53 .
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than
5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS)
*
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on.
AFS OFF Indicator Light
When illuminated
This indicator light illuminates briefl y
when the ignition is switched ON, and
then turns off. Pressing the AFS OFF
switch cancels the AFS function and
illuminates the indicator light.
When fl ashing
The indicator light fl ashes continuously
if the system is malfunctioning. Consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
  Even if the AFS is not operating due
to some malfunction, the normal
headlight function is still operable.
  If there is a malfunction with the
headlight auto-levelling function, the
indicator light fl ashes.
AFS OFF switch
Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the
AFS. The AFS OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns
off the switch illumination and turns on
the AFS operation. The AFS OFF indicator
light turns off.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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 automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-40 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), the headlights are switched
to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
 


 The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
 


 The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
 


 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 4-41 .
CAUTION
  Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
 



 Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the
vehicle while paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the
high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
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When Driving
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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 traffi c
conditions.
 
 When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traffi c signals.

 When there are refl ective objects in the surrounding area such as refl ective plates and
signs.
  When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions. 
 When driving on roads with sharp curves or hilly terrain. 
 When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are
dim or not illuminated.
  When there is suffi cient darkness such as at dawn or dusk. 
 When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger
seats are occupied.
  When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres
onto your windscreen.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
To Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position. At the same time,
the High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
  When the vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(18 mph) or higher, 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
High Beam Control System (HBC)
switches the headlights to low
beams.
  The low beams may not switch to
high beams when cornering.
  Operation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalisation
Features on page 9-16 .
Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off and the
is illuminated.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) *
The LDWS notifi es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffi c lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC). If it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifi es
the driver by fl ashing the LDWS indicator light (green) and operating the LDWS warning
sound.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-148 .
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
LDWS warning light (Amber)/
LDWS indicator light (Green)
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
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NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow
lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
 


 If an object placed on the instrument panel is refl ected in the windscreen and picked
up by the camera.
 


 Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
 


 The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specifi ed pressure.



 When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway.
 


 The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint fl aking.



 The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.



 A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).



 The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
 


 A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi lled with water.




 The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
 


 The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
 


 The windscreen is dirty or foggy.



 Back-light is refl ecting from the road surface.



 The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.



 The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.



 The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.



 The road is excessively uneven.



 The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.



 There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.



 There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) System *
















 The rear vehicle monitoring system is designed to assist the driver in verifying the area
to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver of the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane. The system's detection
area extends from the area near the rear edge of the vehicle's front doors to a distance of
about 50 m (164 ft) rearward on both the left and right adjacent lanes. When the system
detects an approaching vehicle, it illuminates the RVM warning indicator light equipped
on the left and right outside mirrors depending on the conditions. If the direction indicator
is operated to either side where the RVM warning indicator light is illuminated, the RVM
warning indicator light starts fl ashing and a warning chime sounds to alert the driver.




 A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 7-35 , 4-118 .
 Refer to Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) System Warning Chime on page 7-52 .
Detection area Your vehicle
WARNING
This system is only designed to assist the driver in verifying the area to the rear of the
vehicle before changing vehicle lanes. Before changing vehicle lanes, always verify the
area surrounding the vehicle visually. Due to various limitations on the operation of the
rear vehicle monitoring system, the RVM warning indicator light may not illuminate or
it could be delayed even though another vehicle is present in an adjacent vehicle lane.
Do not rely solely on this system and always verify the area surrounding the vehicle
visually.
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