2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR turn signal

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by ale\
rting the driver to the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear while
traveling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or \
faster and turns on the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors depending on
the conditions. If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane ch\
ange in the direction
in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the system warns
the driver of a vehicle in the detection area by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light and activating a beep sound.
The detection area on this system covers the driving lanes on both sides\
of the vehicle and
from the rear part of the front doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind th\
e vehicle.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed even
though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a
driver to check the rear.
NOTE
 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will operate when all of the fo\
llowing
conditions are met:
 The ignition is switched ON. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off. The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster .
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your\
vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are
operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in a\
n adjacent
lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and
turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a t\
urn in the direction
in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and flashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster\
while the vehicle
is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the \
system's radar sensor
determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system and always
drive carefully:Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is only designed to reduce damage in the event of
a collision. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the obstruction,
weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
NOTE
 The Forwar d Obstruction Warning (FOW) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met:
 The ignition is switched ON. The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is on. The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster . The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahead \
is about
15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.
 The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system may not operate under the following
conditions:
 If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction \
ahead. If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ah\
ead. The DSC is malfunctioning. The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. The accelerator pedal is depr essed. The brake pedal is depressed. The steering wheel is being operated. The selector lever is being operated. The turn signal is being used.
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
NOTE
 If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If\
it
cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent. If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view
monitor may not operate correctly. When replacing the tires, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Replacing the tires could
result in deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display. If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of
the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviat\
ed. Always
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
 If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there could be a problem with
the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear View Parking Camera Location
Rear View Parking Camera4-Door 5-Door
Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view
monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to the
previous display.
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
Antenna
Antenna (4-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
The antenna is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the
window which has an antenna, use
a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
Satellite Radio Antenna
*
The satellite radio antenna receives
SiriusXM signals.
Antenna
Antenna (5-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna*
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
(Type A)
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Remove
Install
CAUTION
 To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
 Be careful around the antenna when
removing snow from the roof. Otherwise
the antenna could be damaged.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna
and store it inside the vehicle.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
Band selector buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button Auto memory button
Tuning button Audio display

R a d i o O N
Press a band selector button (
) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1
:FM2
:AM.

The selected mode will be indicated.
N O T E
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.

Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (
, ) lightly. Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (
, ) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
N O T E
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.

Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button (
) to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
the scan button (
) again during this
interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.

1. To set a channel ¿ rst select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press a channel preset button for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
NOTE
 If an analog broadcast is received once
and is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.
 When the icon is illuminated, there
could be a noticeable difference in
sound quality and volume when a
change from digital to analog signals
occurs. If the sound quality and volume
become noticeably diminished or cut
off, select the
icon to turn off
( icon is not illuminated). Once an analog br oadcast is received
when HD1 is selected from the Favorite
channels, it is switched to

automatically. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, or HD is off,
switching to
broadcasts is
not possible.  When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the Favorite
channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed
and no audio is output until

is received. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, “Signal Lost”
continues to be displayed.
 If the icon is not illuminated,
information such as song titles of the
station are received,
however, the audio output is analog.
iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can be easily purchased from the
iTunes Store. Up to 100 tags can be stored.
1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via USB. The
tag is sent to the connected device
automatically.
3. Synchronize the device with iT unes.
The tagged song can now be purchased
from the iTunes Store.
NOTE
 Both AM and FM can be
used. Because iTunes Tagging only supports
purchasing from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading from the equipped vehicle
audio is not possible.
 If the available memory for the
connected device is insufficient, the tag
is not sent.
 If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.
Operating the Satellite Radio*
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio brings you more of what
you love. Get channels and channels of
commercial-free music, plus sports, news,
talk, entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre —rock to pop, hip-hop to
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus
live performances and artist-dedicated
channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
—every NFL game, every NASCAR
®
race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and
more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and
talk —The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy.
World-class news plus local traffic and
weather.
Sign up for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
today!
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lightsHeadlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights
Fog lights
Fog lights
Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type) Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)
Luggage
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Liftgate side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights
4-Door5-Door
With Xenon Fusion HeadlightsWith Halogen Headlights
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