2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR rear view mirror

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i-ACTIVSENSE
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the fo\
llowing systems.
 High Beam Control System (HBC) Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of th\
e vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding co\
nditions.
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CAUTION
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover. Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light. Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windshield nea r the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) lens, even a transparent sticker, they will cause the system to not operate
correctly.
 Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or
fogging. Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield. When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cle\
aning
agent to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get
dirty. Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or
malfunction.
 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement. When performing r epairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens. Do not hit or apply str ong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) and the High Beam Control System (HBC), and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been
finely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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Laser Sensor (Front)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Laser sensor (front)
Always keep the surface of the windshield around the laser sensor clean \
to assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
As there is the possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the
following precautions:
 Never remove the sensor. A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC
60825-1 specification and therefore eye safety cannot be assured. Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magnification function
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance of
100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.
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Rear View Monitor
Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies\
depending on
the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

(Display condition\
)(Vehicle condition\
)
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing u\
p slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parkin\
g space on the left
and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide line\
s are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor

Side Extension Sunvisors *
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.

CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the
visor extender to its original position.
Otherwise, the visor extender could hit
the rearview mirror.

Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown below.


off
off
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10–3
Index
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Automatic Climate Control
.............5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control ........................................... 5-12
Gas specifications
............................9-9
Manual Climate Control
..................5-5
Operating Tips
.................................5-2
Vent Operation
................................5-3
Clock
...................................................5-28
Collision warning
................................7-38
Control Status Display
........................4-70
Cruise Control
...................................4-119
Cruise Control Switch
.................4-119
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................4-16
Cup Holder
........................................5-138
Customer Assistance
.............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-15
Daytime Running Lights
.....................4-45
Defogger Mirror
............................................4-53
Rear window
.................................4-52
Dimensions
...........................................9-6
Direct Mode Automatictransaxle
.......................4-38
Door Locks
..........................................3-11
Drive selection
....................................4-71
Driving In Flooded Area
.....................3-48
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle
......................4-39
Break-in period .............................. 3-44
Driving in flooded area ..................3-48
Driving on uneven road
.................3-50
Floor mat
.......................................3-45
Hazardous driving
.........................3-45
Overloading
...................................3-49
Rocking the vehicle
.......................3-46
Winter driving
...............................3-46
Driving on Uneven Road
....................3-50 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
.......4-64
DSC OFF Indicator Light ..............4-65
DSC OFF Switch ...........................4-65
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
.............4-64
E
Emergency Starting Push-Starting
.................................7-18
Starting a Flooded Engine
.............7-18
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks
.............................7-22
Towing Description
.......................7-21
Emission Control System
....................3-27
Ending Screen Display
........................4-70
Engine Coolant
..........................................6-30
Engine Compartment Overview
....6-26
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-28
Hood release
..................................6-24
Oil
..................................................6-27
Starting
............................................4-5
Essential information
............................6-2
Event Data Recorder
...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas
........................................3-28
Exterior Care
.......................................6-68
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
....6-73
Bright-Metal Maintenance
............6-72
Maintaining the Finish
..................6-70
Plastic Part Maintenance
...............6-73
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.............................4-54
Headlights
.....................................4-40
Flat Tire
.................................................7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ................7-10
Removing a Flat Tire
.......................7-7
Floor Mat
............................................3-45
Fluid Brake/Clutch
.................................6-32
Washer
...........................................6-32
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Index
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............6-32
Interior Care
........................................6-74
Active driving display
maintenance ................................... 6-76
Cleaning the floor mats
.................6-77
Cleaning the window interiors
......6-77
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance ................................... 6-76
Leather upholstery maintenance
...6-75
Panel maintenance
.........................6-76
Plastic part maintenance
................6-76
Seat belt maintenance
....................6-75
Upholstery maintenance
................6-75
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
.......6-75
Interior Lights
...................................5-135
Luggage Compartment Light
......5-135
Map Lights
..................................5-135
Overhead Lights
..........................5-135
J
Jack .......................................................7-4
Jump-Starting
......................................7-15
K
Key Suspend Function ..........................3-8
Key left-in-luggage compartment warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
..............................................7-37
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With the
advanced keyless function)
.................7-37
Keyless Entry System
...........................3-3
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep
.....................................................7-36
Keys
......................................................3-2
Key suspend function
......................3-8
Transmitter
......................................3-4
L
Label Information .................................9-2
Lane-Change Signals
..........................4-47 Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS)
...............................................4-80
LDWS switch
................................4-83
Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
warning sound
.....................................7-37
Laser Sensor (Front)
.........................4-116
Liftgate
................................................3-20
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened
...........................................7-40
Light Bulbs Replacement
..................................6-47
Specifications
..................................9-9
Lighting Control .................................. 4-40
Lights-on reminder
..............................7-35
Lubricant Quality
..................................9-5
Luggage Compartment Light
............5-135
M
Maintenance Information
......................................6-2
Scheduled
........................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor
..........................6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation
...............4-26
Recommendations for shifting
......4-28
Map Lights
........................................5-135
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ...4-98
Close proximity warning
.............4-100
Display indication
.......................4-100
Setting the system
.......................4-101
Shift-up/shift-down request
display
.........................................4-105
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings
.................................7-38
Meters and Gauges
..............................4-11
Mirror Defogger
..................................4-53
Mirrors Outside mirrors .............................. 3-32
Rearview mirror
............................3-33
Moonroof
............................................3-38
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Index
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ....................4-12
Outside Mirrors
...................................3-32
Outside Temperature Display
..............4-16
Over Rev. buzzer
.................................7-39
Overhead Console
.............................5-140
Overhead Lights
................................5-135
Overheating
.........................................7-19
Overloading
.........................................3-49
Owner Maintenance Battery replacement
......................6-40
Closing the Hood ...........................6-25
Engine Compartment Overview
....6-26
Opening the Hood
.........................6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions ...6-22
P
Parking Brake ......................................4-59
Personalization Features
.....................9-12
Power Steering
....................................4-73
Power Windows
..................................3-35
Power steering warning buzzer
...........7-38
R
Radar Sensor (Front) .........................4-113
Radar Sensors (Rear)
........................4-118
Rear Coat Hooks
...............................5-141
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
........4-92
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
............3-19
Rear Seat
...............................................2-8 Rear View Monitor
............................4-127
Displayable range on the screen ...4-129
Picture quality adjustment
...........4-134
Rear view monitor operation
.......4-131
Rear view parking camera
location
........................................4-128
Switching to the rear view monitor
display
.........................................4-128
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed Image ...4-133
Viewing the display
.....................4-130
Rear Window Defogger
......................4-52
Rear Window Washer
..........................4-51
Rear Window Wiper
............................4-51
Rearview Mirror
..................................3-33
Recommended Oil
..............................6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data
..................8-21
Recreational Towing
...........................3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country
...............................................8-17
Replacement Electrical battery
...........................6-40
Fuse
...............................................6-63
Light Bulbs
....................................6-47
Tires
...............................................6-45
Wheel
............................................6-46
Wiper
.............................................6-34
Rocking the Vehicle
............................3-46
S
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant classification
system
............................................2-56
How the SRS air bags work
..........2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag
............2-54
Monitoring ..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria
...2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components
...................................2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting
...................8-13
Satellite Radio
.....................................5-47
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