2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Quick Guide (in English)

When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not
operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to
the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.
• When there are other 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 curves or undulations.
The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched
ON and the headlight switch is in the position.
The Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH) indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.
To Operate the System
CAUTION
• Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera.
Otherwise, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally.
• Do not rely excessively on the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and drive
the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights
between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
• When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are
dim or not illuminated.
• When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
• When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
• When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its
tyres onto your windscreen.
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from
overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safe driving by displaying traffic
signs on the active driving display which are recognised by the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving
display while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the
indication in the active driving display and a warning sound.
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) displays the speed limit (including
auxiliary signs) and do not enter signs.
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from
overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safe driving. Depending on
the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be
recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be
displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the traffic
signs.
WARNING
Otherwise, it could result in an unexpected accident.
NOTE
• The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) is not supported in some
countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or
regions, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
• The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) operates only if the navigation
system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle
speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as depressing the
brake pedal.
Excessive Speed Warning
NOTE
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if there is a
malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway control*1
according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect the distance to a vehicle
ahead, which frees the driver from having to constantly use the accelerator or brake pedals.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for example, the
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a sufficient distance between the vehicles.
The possible vehicle speed setting ranges are as follows:
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other
highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
•(European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)
•(Except European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
and always drive carefully:
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the
driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifically, it
maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead
according to the vehicle speed, the system has detection limitations depending on the
type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid
hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another
vehicle cuts into the driving lane, which could result in an accident. Always verify
the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal
while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
WARNING
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the
following locations. Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
•Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is
insufficient space between vehicles. Roads where frequent and repetitive
acceleration and deceleration occur.
•When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways.
•Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
•Long descending slopes.
*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be cancelled during rain,
fog, snow or other inclement weather conditions, or when the front surface of the
radiator grille is dirty.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is temporarily
cancelled, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) set indication (green) is
turned off, and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) main indication
(white) is turned on. In addition, for vehicles equipped with the active driving
display, the colour of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light
changes from green to white.
• The OFF/CAN switch is pressed once.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The parking brake is applied.
The selector lever is shifted to park (P), neutral (N) or reverse (R).
• The DSC, Smart Brake Support (SBS) system, Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) or Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) has
operating.
• A system malfunction is detected.
Other details are described in the related text.
• (Automatic transaxle)
• (Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the reverse (R) position .
• Any door is opened.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
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When Driving
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET+ switch
SET- switch
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set vehicle speed
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
When the MODE switch is pressed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
main indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between
vehicles while in headway control can be set.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system are indicated in the active driving display.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
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When Driving
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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 filled with white lines are displayed.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Travel statusDuring travel at constant
speedDuring travel under headway
control
Active driving
display
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)Long
(about 50 m
(164 ft))Medium
(about 40 m
(131 ft))Short
(about 30 m
(98 ft))Extremely
short
(about 25 m
(82 ft))
Active driving
display
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23For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead
because the vehicle applies the brakes suddenly while
you are travelling 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.
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
How to Change the Set Vehicle Speed
Changing the set vehicle speed using the SET+/SET- switch
Press the SET+ switch to accelerate. Press the SET- switch to decelerate. The set
vehicle speed changes as follows each time the SET+/SET- switch is pressed.
To accelerate using the accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press and release the SET + or SET - switch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Short press
Long pressEuropean models1 km/h (1 mph)
Except European
models
5 km/h (5 mph)
10 km/h (5 mph)
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