2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK light

4–10 0
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 


y During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in
conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to accelerate
for a lane change or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the accelerator pedal or decelerate using the brake
pedal depending on the conditions.
 


y While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel even
if the selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is operated and
any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle
speed setting or depress the brake pedal.
 


y The brake lights are illuminated while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
automatic braking is operating.
 


y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
  Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20 .
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system are indicated in the active driving display.

Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance between vehicle display
MRCC Set vehicle
speed

Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle applies the brakes
suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warning sound activates and
the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of the surrounding
area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, always keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–102
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
How to Set the Speed
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired
setting using the accelerator pedal.
2. Headway control begins when the
SET
or SET switch is pressed. The
set speed and the inter-vehicle distance
display ¿ lled with white lines are
displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) indicator light (green)
is indicated simultaneously.


Travel status Display
During travel at constant
speed


During travel under
headway control



N O T E
 


y If a vehicle ahead is detected while
traveling at a constant speed, the
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed
and headway control is performed.
Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is
no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead
indication turns off and the system
switches back to travel at constant
speed.
 


y If you are driving the vehicle at a speed
faster than the set speed, headway
control on the vehicle ahead is not
possible Adjust the system to the desired
vehicle speed using the accelerator
pedal.

How to Set the Distance Between
Vehicles During Headway Control
The distance between vehicles is set to a
shorter distance each time the
switch is
pressed. The distance between vehicles is
set to a longer distance by pressing the

switch. The distance-between-vehicles can
be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short,
and extremely short distance.

Distance-between-
vehicles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)
vehicle speed) Indication on display
Long (about 50 m (164
ft))


Medium (about 40 m
(131 ft))


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–104
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
To Deactivate
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is canceled when the OFF switch is
pressed.
When the system is temporarily
canceled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily canceled and the “MRCC
Cancelled” indication is displayed in
the display in the instrument cluster.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
 


y The CANCEL switch is pressed.



y The brake pedal is depressed.



y The parking brake is applied.



y (Automatic transaxle) 
 The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R).
 


y (Manual transaxle) 
 The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position .

 


y In the following cases, the ”MRCC
Cancelled” indication is displayed and
the beep sounds one time.
 

y
 The vehicle speed decreases to less
than 25 km (16 mph).
 

y
 The DSC has operated.


y
 The TCS has operated for a certain
period of time.
 

y
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
has operated.
 

y
 When traveling on a down slope for a
long period of time.
 

y
 There is a problem with the system. 
 (Manual transaxle) 


y
 The shift lever is shifted to neutral (N)
for a certain period of time.
 

y
 The clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
 

y
 The engine stalls.

.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–10 8
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
 


¾ When driving off -road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended that the
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off .




¾ Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specifi ed size, and the same manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signifi cantly diff erent wear
patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
 


¾ The laser sensor (front) includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and informing
the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic shopping bags,
ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately determine a
vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive carefully and pay
attention to the road ahead.

N O T E
 


y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is deliberately
performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
 


y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following conditions. 



y The engine is running.



y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



y The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).



y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.



y The DSC operation is not turned off using the DSC OFF switch.



y The DSC is not malfunctioning. 



y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-infrared
laser beam and receiving the beam reÀ ected off the reÀ ector of the vehicle ahead, and
then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
may not operate under the following conditions:
 


y ReÀ ection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.



y The vehicle ahead is signi¿ cantly dirty.



y Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



y The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


y The windshield is dirty.



y The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
 


y Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high pro¿ le.



y Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–109
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
 


y Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
 


y Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.



y If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.



y When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.



y Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor (front).
 


y Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 


y When towing a malfunctioning vehicle. 



y In the following cases, the laser sensor (front) may inadvertently determine that there is a
vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.
 


y Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.



y Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.



y Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.



y When passing through a toll gate.



y When passing under a vinyl curtain or À ag.



y Plastic objects such as pylons.



y Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.



y Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having signi¿ cant wear. 



y When the system operates, the user is noti¿ ed by the À ashing Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display * . 


y The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on when the system
has a malfunction.
  Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–110
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light (red) À ashes.



Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System Operation
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12 .
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.



When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
N O T E
When the DSC OFF switch is pressed to
stop the DSC operation, the Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS) system operation
also stops and the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns
on.

.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–112
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 


¾ Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.



¾ Do not place objects on the dashboard which reÀ ect light.



¾ Do not apply accessories, stickers or ¿ lm to the windshield near 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.
 


¾ Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or
fogging. Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
 


¾ When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
agent to get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
 


¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


¾ 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.
 


¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


¾ The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
 


¾ When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 


¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens.
 


¾ Do not hit or apply strong 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.
 


¾ The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been
¿ nely adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.

.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC










4–113
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Radar Sensor (Front)
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
 


y Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)



y Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reÀ ected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor (front).
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.


Radar sensor (front)

If the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) warning light (amber) is illuminated, the area
around the radar sensor (front) may be dirty. Refer to “Warning Guidance” in the center
display (Type B audio).
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-24 .
.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC


.B[EB@'"&"(@&EJUJPOJOEC