2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK lights

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Mazda Connect Infotainment System Mazda Connect Settings
MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped)
To view the different setting screens:
1 Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs.
2 When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the commander
switch down.
3 Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.
NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right side, there are more items further down.
Use System
to change the
brightness of the
Display between Day
(bright), Night (dim),
and AUTO (switches
from Day to Night
when headlights are
turned ON).
See illumination dimmer
pp. 31-34.
The CLOCK tab can
be used to adjust
the time, sync the
clock with GPS, and
change between
12 and 24 hr clock.
Use this to turn off
the display. Touch
the screen or use
the commander
switch to turn
back on.
Safety Settings
Sound Settings
Vehicle Settings
Clock Settings
System Settings
Device SettingsDisplay Settings
Active Driving
Display Settings
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the s\
urroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than abo\
ut
6.2 mph (10 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound
indicators. To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM
OFF switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate
in the instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM
system will retain the last setting before the ignition was turned off.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is about 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or more, the BSM
will warn you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the
BSM warning lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
NOTE: Yo u can change the
warning volume in the vehicle
personalization features.
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NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition
is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of
the Auto Light Control in the vehicle personalization features.
Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for

High Beams
AUTO: (if equipped) The
light sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane
change, push the turn signal lever up
or down halfway and slightly release.
The turn signal indicator will flash
three times.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for
“Personalization Features”)
(cont’d on pg. 25)
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
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Headlights (cont’d from pg. 23)
Without AFS
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move
and hear the sound of the headlight leveling
motors at the front of the vehicle when the
ignition is ON.
• The system will need to be reset if the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or the system fuse
has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for easy to follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the
headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of
the steering wheel.
The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and
only works when the vehicle is moving.
Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When
off, AFS OFF illuminates
in the instrument panel.
With AFS
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To turn HBC on:
1 Turn the
headlight
switch to the
AUTO position.
2 Push the
headlight
lever forward
to the High
Beam position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (
GREEN). The High Beam indicator light will turn on
(BLUE) when the HBC system switches to high beam and will turn off when
the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above
18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle
or approaching in the opposite direction.
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
• You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in
the opposite direction.
• Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
• At speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h).
High Beam Control
AUTO
FORWARD
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Instrument Cluster (Type A)
SPEED UNIT SELECTOR3
Lane Departure Warning
System On (
AMBER)/
Lane Detected ( GREEN) (p. 20)
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) OFF (p. 26)

Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF
BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring)
( p. 21)
OFF Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On (p. 39)
Lights On (Exterior)
High Beam Control On
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Seat Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard

Warning Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light (p. 7) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator Light

On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Warning Light On ( AMBER)
Set Indicator ( GREEN)
( p p . 17-18 )
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Shift Position Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW ) and Smart City Brake
System (SCBS)

Flashing red: FOW and SCBS are operating.
Amber: FOW and/or SCBS malfunction.
FOW and SCBS are turned of f.
TPMS NOTE:
Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude may cause tire pressures to
change and turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, see p. 7.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature unit can
be switched between °C and °F
using System Settings in the
infotainment system.
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and o\
ther dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
3 • Push the knob for 1.5 seconds or more to change the speed units between km/h and mph.
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Master Warning Light
Low Fuel Level
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Power Steering Malfunction
Automatic Transaxle

Warning Light
Charging System
Malfunction
Door/Trunk/Tailgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light RED
KEY Indicator Light GREEN
Check Fuel Cap
Perform Maintenance
i-ELOOP Status (p. 34 )

On : Power generation
Flashing : Pre-Charge Mode
DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER1/TRIP METER2
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS
Since this vehicle does not use an engine
coolant temperature gauge, red and blue
engine coolant temperature lights are used to
indicate high and low coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and
warm air is available for heater/
defroster. The light may stay on for a
few minutes after start-up when the
engine is cold, but the vehicle can
be driven with the light on or off.
I M P O R TA N T: When your
Mazda Connect display
setting is set on “AUTO”, the
instrument cluster and display
may become dimmer when the
headlights are on. If the display
and instrument cluster become
too dim or too bright when the
headlights are on, simply rotate
the dimmer knob located on
your instrument cluster to
adjust the brightness.
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TACHOMETER
Instrument Cluster (Type B)
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF
BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring)
( p. 21)
OFF Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On (p. 39)
Lights On (Exterior)
High Beam Control On
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Seat Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard

Warning Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light (p. 7) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator Light

On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Shift Position Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude may cause tire pressures to
change and turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, see p. 7.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more
details and explanations.
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The outside temperature unit can
be switched between °C and °F
using the following procedure
Without Mazda Connect:
1 Push the INFO button with
the ignition OFF and continue
pressing the INFO button for 5
seconds or longer after switching
the ignition ON. The outside
temperature display flashes.
2 Push the up or down part of
the INFO switch to change the
temperature unit.
3 Push and hold the INFO button
for 3 seconds or longer until it
stops flashing.
With Mazda Connect:
1 Go to System Settings.
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