2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR park assist

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When Driving
Brake
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates
for about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is
operated.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
NOTE
 Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which the
system will operate changes depending
on the vehicle's load.
 Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate if the parking brake is applied,
the vehicle has not stopped completely,
or the clutch pedal is released.
 While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
 Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-20. Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the DSC OFF switch is
pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sen\
sors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by redu\
cing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on th\
e systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognize pote\
ntial
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
........................................................................\
......4-76
High Beam Control System (HBC)
........................................................................\
............4-77
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
........................................................................\
.4-80
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
........................................................................\
.......4-86
Forward obstruction warning
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
........................................................................\
........4-95
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
........................................................................\
................4-92
Driver support system
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
........................................................................\
.......4-98
Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting\
collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range
Forward driving
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
........................................................................\
...........4-106
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i-ACTIVSENSE
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is rever\
sing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a \
parking space, and
notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
and the warning buzzer.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-137
Active Driving Display
.......................4-18
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................... 4-76
AFS OFF indicator light ................4-76
AFS OFF switch
............................4-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
.........................................8-18
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system
......3-9
Operational range
..........................3-10
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep
.......................................7-36
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
.........................7-35
Air Bag Systems
.................................2-40
Ambient Temperature Display
............4-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
............4-62
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume
....................5-58
Mute Switch
..................................5-58
Seek Switch
...................................5-58
Audio System
......................................5-16
AUX/USB mode
...........................5-59
Antenna
.........................................5-16
Audio Control Switch
...................5-57
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
...........5-25
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)] ...5-36
Operating Tips for Audio System ...5-17
Satellite Radio
...............................5-47
Automatic Transaxle
...........................4-29
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
........4-31
Direct Mode
..................................4-38
Driving tips .................................... 4-39
Manual shift mode .........................4-32
Shift-lock system
...........................4-31
Shift position indication
................4-30
Warning light
.................................4-30
B
Battery .................................................6-38
Maintenance
..................................6-40
Replacement
..................................6-40
Specifications
..................................9-4
Battery runs out
...................................7-15
Jump-Starting
................................7-15
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
............4-86
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch
............................................4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep
.......................................7-38
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-77
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) .........5-115
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) .........5-117
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-99
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-105
Troubleshooting
..........................5-131
Body Lubrication
................................6-33
Bottle Holder
.....................................5-139
Brakes Brakes assist
..................................4-60
Foot brake ...................................... 4-58
Pad wear indicator
.........................4-59
Parking brake
................................4-59
Warning light
.................................4-59
Break-In Period
...................................3-44
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide
...............................3-28
Cell Phones
.........................................8-19
Center Console
..................................5-141
Child Restraint Child-restraint precautions
............2-22
Installing child-restraint systems ...2-28
LATCH child-restraint systems
.....2-36
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors
.....3-19
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