2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 warning lights

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High Beam Control System (HBC)í
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically
switch the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-22.
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph), the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
lThe system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
lThe vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
lThe vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light illuminates or flashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-22.
CAUTION
ØDo not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the
camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.
ØDo not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the
vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between
the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)í
The LDWS system notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the forward sensing
camera and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the
driver using the multi-information display (vehicles with type A instrument cluster), and by
flashing the LDWS warning light (vehicles with type B instrument cluster) and activating
the LDWS warning beep.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-135.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
Vehicles with type A instrument cluster
The LDWS OFF indication illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Vehicles with type B instrument cluster
The LDWS warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-22.
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NOTElIf your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator
light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
lWhen the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically
canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever is returned and the
system detects the white or yellow lines.
lIf the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves
close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and
the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
lThe LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its
lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short
period of time.
lThe LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic lane.lUnder the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
lIf an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
lHeavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is
inclined.
lThe tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.lWhen the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
lThe white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.lThe vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.lA white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).lA misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
lThe surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.lThe illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.lThe windshield is dirty or foggy.lBack-light is reflecting from the road surface.lThe road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.lThe shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.lThe width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.lThe road is excessively uneven.lThe vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.lThere are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.lThere are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Systemí
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by alerting the driver to the
presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear while
traveling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster and turns on the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors depending on
the conditions. If the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change in the direction in
which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the system warns the
driver of a vehicle in the detection area by flashing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light and activating a beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system,
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed
even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
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NOTElThe system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a lane
change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent
driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
lThe ignition is switched ON.lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
lThe vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following circumstances.lThe vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.
lThe shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to reverse (R)
and the vehicle is reversing.
lIn the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
lSome problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is
detected.
lA large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
lThere is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).
Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
lDriving on snow-covered roads for long periods.lThe temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
lThe battery voltage has decreased.lThe radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
lMotorcycleslVehicles with body shapes that radar may not reflect such as a flatbed trailer with no cargo.lVehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.lUnder the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be
difficult to detect them.
lA vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not
approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system determines the condition based on radar
detection data.
lA vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of
time.
lVehicles approaching in the opposite direction.lA vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.lA vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection
area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.
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lIn the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the
warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.
lA vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.lDriving on steep slopes.lCrossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.lThe turning radius is small (making a sharp curve, turning at intersections).lWhen there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent lane.lDirectly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system becomes
operable.
lIf the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The detection area
of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of expressways.
lAlthough the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or guardrails and
operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
lA Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may flash or the warning beep may be activated
several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
lTurn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s radio waves
will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
lIn the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
lSnow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.lThe front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.lThe radar sensors of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may be regulated under the radio
wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are
approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or
Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch.
lThe system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-112.
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qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system notifies the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes to the rear of your vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the warning beep while the systems are
operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an
adjacent lane is detected.
When the ignition is switched ON, the malfunction warning light turns on momentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects vehicles approaching from the rear and
turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors
according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in
which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and flashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
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Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the brightness of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding brightness when traveling on snow-
covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the dimmer cancellation button to cancel
the dimmer and increase the brightness of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-14.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the
flashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Switch
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication/indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems become
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indication/indicator light
turns off.NOTE
lWhen the ignition is switched off, the
condition before the system was turned off
is maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF while the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) systems are operational, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain
operational the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are
turned off when the battery is disconnected
such as when the battery terminals or fuses
have been removed and re-installed. To turn
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems back on,
press the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch.
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