2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK windshield wipers

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.
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6–34
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
 


¾ Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to aff ect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
 


¾ To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
 


¾ When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 


¾ If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


¾ If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


¾ If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object.
 


¾ If the rain sensor is struck with a hand
or other object from inside the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or fi ngers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position.

Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.

N O T E
When raising both windshield wiper arms,
raise the driver's side wiper arm ¿ rst.
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm from the passenger's
side ¿ rst while supporting it with your
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the windshield.

1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.


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6–70
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
W a s h i n g
CAUTION
 


¾ When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 


¾ If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


¾ If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the

position and the ignition is
switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
  If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely
that the engine is left running) this is
particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.
 


¾ Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could result
in engine-starting problems or damage
to electrical parts.
 


¾ When washing and waxing the vehicle,
be careful not to apply excessive force to
any single area of the vehicle roof or the
antenna. Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the antenna.

To help protect the ¿ nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.

Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
 


y The vehicle is washed without ¿ rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
 


y The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
 


y The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
 


y Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.

N O T E
 


y Mazda is not responsible for scratches
caused by automatic car washes or
improper washing.
 


y Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint ¿ nishes.

To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint ¿ nish:




y Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
 


y Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
 


y Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
 


y Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
 


y Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.

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9–16
Speci¿ cations
Personalization Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method

Vehicle Auto-wiper
control
Refer to
Windshield
Wipers and
Washer on
page 4-47 . The auto-wiper
control function can
be changed. On On/Off
*4

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Daytime
running lights
Refer to
Daytime
Running
Lights on page
4-45 . The function of the
daytime running
lights can be
changed. On On/
O f f — —


Auto headlight
off
*5
Refer to
Headlights on
page 4-40 . The time required
for headlights to turn
off after ignition is
switched off can be
changed. 30 seconds 120
seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
O f f
*6

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Auto-light
control
Refer to
Headlights on
page 4-40 . The headlight
illumination on/
off timing based
on surrounding
lightness/darkness
can be changed. Medium High/
Med. High/
Medium/
Med. Low/
L o w

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


High Beam
Control
System (HBC)
Refer to High
Beam Control
System (HBC)
on page 4-
77 . The High Beam
Control System
(HBC) function can
be changed.
*1 On On/Off

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Lights-on
reminder
*7
Refer to
Lights-On
Reminder on
page 7-35 . The volume of the
lights-on reminder
warning alarm can be
changed. Off High/Low/
Off
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Turn indicator
Refer to
Turn and
Lane-Change
Signals on
page 4-46 . The turn indicator
beep volume level
can be changed. High High/Low

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


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10–8
Index
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-21
Warning Message Indicated on
Display ................................................ 7-33
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-35
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep ................................. 7-36
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ................... 7-35
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ................................. 7-38
Collision warning .......................... 7-38
i-ELOOP warning beep ................. 7-37
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-36
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
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-36
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning sound ................ 7-37
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-35
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-38
Over Rev. buzzer ........................... 7-39
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-38
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-36
Tire inÀ ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-37
Warranty .............................................. 8-15
Weights.................................................. 9-8
Windows
Power windows ............................. 3-35
Windshield Washer ............................. 4-51
Windshield Wipers .............................. 4-48
Winter Driving .................................... 3-46 Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade
(5-Door)......................................... 6-35
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ............................................ 6-34

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