2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 sensor

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When Driving
Parking Sensor System
Rear Corner Sensor
Distance detection area Distance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound *1
Far distance Approx. 50—38 cm (19—14 in) Medium intermittent sound
Middle distance Approx. 38—25 cm (14.0—9.8 in)
Fast intermittent sound
Close distance Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
NOTE
If an obstruction is detected in a zone for 6 seconds or more, the beep sound is stopped
(except for the close-distance zone). If the same obstruction is detected in another zone,
the corresponding beep sound is heard.
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When Driving
Parking Sensor System
When Warning Beep is Activated
The system notifi es the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound.
Beep How to check
The beep sound is not heard. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
When the engine switch is
turned ON or if the parking
sensor detects a problem while
driving, the intermittent sound
of the buzzer is heard 1—4
times.
*1
Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*1 The number of times the buzzer activates changes depending on the malfunction
location.
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5–13
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Windscreen 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
windscreen 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 windscreen 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 windscreen more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The air-conditioning 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 air-conditioning system will not
operate properly.
Interior temperature sensor
Sunlight sensor
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
  Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, paraffi n,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
  When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object.
 


 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or
fi ngers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing the vehicle, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
Replacing Windscreen Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
blades when raising both the driver and
passenger side wiper arms, raise the
driver side wiper arm fi rst. Conversely,
when setting down the wiper arms, set
the passenger side wiper arm down fi rst.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Prevention
It is necessary to wash and wax your
vehicle to preserve its fi nish according to
the instructions in this section. These steps
should be taken immediately after you fi nd
water marks on your vehicle's fi nish.
Paint Chipping
Occurrence
Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown
in the air by another vehicle's tyres hits
your vehicle.
How to avoid paint chipping
Keeping a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead reduces the chances
of having your paint chipped by fl ying
gravel.
NOTE
  The paint chipping zone varies
with the speed of the vehicle. For
example, when travelling at 90 km/h
(56 mph), the paint chipping zone is
50 m (164 ft).
  In low temperatures a vehicle's fi nish
hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
  Chipped paint can lead to rust
forming on your Mazda. Before this
happens, repair the damage by using
Mazda touch-up paint according
to the instructions in this section.
Failure to repair the affected area
could lead to serious rusting and
expensive repairs.
Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
  When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the
position and the ignition
is switched ON as fi ngers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
 
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
  When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle roof or the aerial.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the aerial.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator
Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. The light remains turned on even if the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is operated. It turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
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 illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Low Fuel Warning
Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel is
about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
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*Some models.7–44
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Front seat) The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light fl ashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops fl ashing, but remains
illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened,
the warning light fl ashes again for a given
period of time.
NOTE
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened after the warning light turns
on, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), the warning light fl ashes
again.
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger's seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
(Red)
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Rear seat)
*
If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the
ignition is switched ON , the driver and the
passenger are alerted by the warning light.
The warning light operates even if there is no
passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off. Fasten the seat belts.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake
Support/Smart
City Brake Support
(SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light
*
The light turns on if the windscreen or the
radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunction
in the system.
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)
Verify the reason why the warning light
is illuminated on the centre display (page
7-35 ).
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,
clean the windscreen.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front
emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Vehicles without type C/type D audio)
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,
clean the windscreen. For any other
reasons, have the vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Cause Action to be taken
(Red)
(Flashing) The advanced key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-39 ).
The advanced key is not within the
operation range.
Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-7 ). The advanced key is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is diffi cult for the key to
be detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key out of the
operation range.
Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed. Bring the advanced key back into the
cabin.
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