2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR fog light

4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
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
Fog Lights* ...................................4-46
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....4-46
Windshield Wipers and Washer
...4-47
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-51
Rear Window Defogger
...............4-52
Horn
.............................................4-53
Hazard Warning Flasher
...............4-54
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* .........................................4-54
Brake
..................................................4-58
Brake System
...............................4-58
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
............4-60 ABS/TCS/DSC
...................................4-62
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
.....4-62
Traction Control System (TCS)
...4-63
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
...........................................4-64
i-ELOOP
............................................4-66
i-ELOOP* .....................................4-66
Fuel Economy Monitor
.....................4-69
Fuel Economy Monitor* ...............4-69
Drive Selection
...................................4-71
Drive Selection* ...........................4-71
Power Steering ................................... 4-73
Power Steering
.............................4-73
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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
Fog Lights*
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position.
Fog light switch
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn the fog lights off, do any of the
following:
 Rotate the fog light switch to the
position. Turn the headlight switch to the or
position.
NOTE
 The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beams. (With auto-light control)
If the fog light switch is in the
position and the headlight switch is in
the
position, the fog lights will
turn on when the headlights, the
exterior lights and dashboard
illumination turn on.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF
The turn signal indicators (green) in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Climate Control
Indicator light
Automatic Climate Control
Indicator light
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed for melting
snow. If there is an accumulation of snow
on the rear window, remove it before using
the defogger.
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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 traffic
conditions.
 When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals. When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and
signs. When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions. When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain. When the headlights/r ear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated. When there is sufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk. When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the r ear passenger seats
are occupied. When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tires
onto your windshield.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC). If it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies
the driver by flashing the LDWS indicator light (green) and operating the LDWS warning
sound.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-111.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow li\
nes.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
LDWS warning light (Amber)/
LDWS indicator light (Green)
The warning light flashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21.
WARNING
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
 Driving on roads with tight curves. Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and
other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling
and the vehicle’s surroundings.
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 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 dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera. Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the r ear seat and the
vehicle is inclined. The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified 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 flaking. 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 filled 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 op\
tical axis is
deviated. The windshield is dirty or foggy . Back-light is reflecting from the road surface. The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road. The shade of a guar drail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road. The width of a lane is excessively narr ow 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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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.
 The system cannot detect white or
yellow lines. The vehicle speed is less than about 65
km/h (40 mph). The vehicle is making a sharp turn. The vehicle is making a turn at an
inadequate speed. The temperature inside the camera is
high or low. The windshield around the camera is
foggy. 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.
 The steering wheel is operated abruptly . The brake pedal is depressed abruptly. The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly. 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
 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.
 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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 If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary
objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles.
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels, turnouts.
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.
 A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may flash or the warning beep may be
activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection. Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system while pulling a trailer\
or while an
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the
radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally\
.
 In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors. The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
 The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to \
the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-92.
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