2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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Blind Spot Monitoring System
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped)
The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots
on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when
changing lanes on roads and freeways.
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 in the instrument cluster will
turn on to indicate when the BSM system is off. The
BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
• If your vehicle speed is 7 mph (11 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 dirty,
so keep the rear bumper area clean and free of bumper stickers.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
Refer to your
Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
NOTE: • The BSM can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
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 does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
7 mph (11 km/h).
WARNING: BSM is only a supplementary system to help aid in monitoring blind
spots , however BSM has limitations. The system may not detect all vehicles,
especially a motorcycle. Do not rely solely on the BSM . Relying solely on the BSM
may cause an unexpected accident resulting in death or serious injury. Make sure to
look over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped)
The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when
backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in
reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 6 mph (10 km/h).
When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph (5 to 30 km/h),
RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound:
• Rear View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.
• Beep sound (same as BSM).
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Object Detected Object Detected
WARNING: RCTA is only a supplementary system to help aid when backing up ,
however R C TA has limitations. The system does not detect all vehicles, especially
a motorcycle . Do not rely solely on the R C TA . Relying solely on the R C TA may
cause an unexpected accident resulting in serious injury. Always back up slowly.
Rear View Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Settings
button for rear
view monitor.
Image is
for reference.
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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.
Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for

High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Three-Flash Turn Signal: To signal
a lane change, push the turn signal lever
up or down halfway and release. The turn
signal indicator will flash three times.
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard, and
headlights on.
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Wipers
CAUTION: If the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inne r ring away from you (clockwise) for more (
) sensitivity
(requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise)
for less (
) sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set
the lever to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between
fast and slow.
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
1
2
3HI LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window

Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
:
Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
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Adaptive Front Lighting System
Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When
off, the AFS OFF indicator
in the instrument panel
will turn on.
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.
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).
AUTO
FORWARD
High Beam Control
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Manual Climate Control
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
Rotate the dial for
temperature control.
NOTE:
When set
to MA X A /C with
dashboard vents
or dashboard and
floor vents, the A /C
will turn on, and
recirculated air will
be selected for
maximum cooling.
MODE SELECTOR DIAL
Rotate the dial to
select airflow mode.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
Windshield defrosterFAN CONTROL DIAL
Rotate the dial to set
desired fan speed.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation.
Push to manually
turn air conditioning
on or off.
Push to defrost the
rear window.
Best Cooling Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
DEFROSTER NOTE:
• When selecting either defroster mode ( or ), the air conditioner and fresh
air mode are automatically turned on by the system. This helps defrost the
windows more efficiently by dehumidifying the air. Manually set the fan control
and temperature control dials as desired.
• In either defroster mode (
or ), air will blow from the side dashboard vents.
To defrost the side windows faster, point the vents toward the side windows.
Best Heating Settings
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Automatic Climate Control
FAN CONTROL DIAL
• Rotate the dial
to set desired
fan speed.
• Rotate dial
to OFF to turn
system of f.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or
receive fresh air
(indicator off).
MODE SELECTOR DIAL
Rotate the dial to select
airflow mode.
Dashboard vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster
and floor vents
Defroster vents
Rear defroster
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control
is always on, even if
the AUTO indicator
light is turned off when
changing the fan speed
or air flow mode.
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
Rotate the dial for
temperature control.
Push to
manually turn
air conditioning
on or off.
AUTO: Set the Fan Control and Mode Selector
Dials in the AUTO position. The airflow mode
and amount will be automatically controlled in
accordance with the set temperature.
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