2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 warning light

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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Lights/Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system noti¿ es 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) operation)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) 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 À ashes.
Reverse driving (Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation)
The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) detects vehicles approaching from the left and right of
your vehicle and À ashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
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Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
or position, the brightness of the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is dimmed.
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights are dif¿ cult 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 4-19 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep is activated simultaneously with the
À ashing of a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
Indicator Light
 


y When the ignition is switched ON, the
malfunction warning light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a
few seconds.
 


y The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light illuminates when the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
is pressed to turn off the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems.




y A malfunction in the system may
be indicated under the following
conditions. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 

y
 The light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
 

y
 The light remains turned on even if the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch
is operated.
 

y
 It turns on while driving the vehicle.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Switch

When the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) switch is pressed, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traf¿ c
Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.
If the switch is pressed again, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) systems become
operable and the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light turns off.
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Indication on Display
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is displayed in the
active driving display.
Problems are indicated in the center display (Type B audio). If there is a problem, take
appropriate action according to the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-24 .
NOTE
 


y When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off
is maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched off with the Distance Recognition
Support System (DRSS) operable, the system will be operable when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
 


y The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) can be turned on/off and the system's
sensitivity can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10 .

Vehicle ahead
display
Distance between
vehicle display

Distance-between-vehicles guidelines *1

Indication on display Distance between vehicles
guidelines
(During travel at about 40km/h
(25 mph)) Distance between vehicles
guidelines
(During travel at about 80km/h
(50 mph))

About 25 m (82 ft) About 50 m (164 ft)

About 20 m (66 ft) About 40 m (131 ft)
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*Some models.
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) *
T h e R e a r C r o s s T r a f¿ c Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and
noti¿ es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
and the warning buzzer.

Detection areas
Your vehicle

Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light À ashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.


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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when putting
the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not fl ash or it might be delayed even
though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to
check the rear.

N O T E
 


y In 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.
 


y Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights has occurred.
 


y A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
 


y There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).
 


y Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.



y The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
 


y The battery voltage has decreased.
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y Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be dif¿ cult to detect them.




y The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.



y The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)

Your vehicle
 


y A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

Your vehicle
 


y The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Your vehicle
 


y Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 


y In the following cases, it may be dif¿ cult to view the illumination/À ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 


y Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.



y The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt. 



y Turn off the Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while an
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.

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N O T E
 


y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
 


y The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).



y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.



y The parking brake is not applied.



y The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is not malfunctioning.



y The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally. 



y The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode). 



y In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in
on the vehicle ahead.
 


y You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.



y Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.



y When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
 


y Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane. 



y The following are not detected as physical objects. 



y Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction



y Pedestrians



y Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions) 



y If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.
 


y During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles and bicycles.
 


y Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in which
the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.
 


y During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in
conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to accelerate
for a lane change or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the accelerator pedal or decelerate using the brake
pedal depending on the conditions.
 


y While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel
even if the selector lever is operated and any intended engine braking will not occur. If
deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.
 


y The brake lights are illuminated while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
automatic braking is operating.
 


y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-24 .



y The headway control operation can be canceled and the system can be switched to only
cruise control. Refer to Cruise Control Function on page 4-100 .
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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.
CAUTION
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

N O T E
 


y When accelerating using the SET
switch while in headway control, the set
vehicle speed can be adjusted but
acceleration is not possible. If there is
no longer a vehicle ahead, acceleration
continues until reaching the set vehicle
speed. Check the set vehicle speed by
viewing the set vehicle speed display in
the active driving display.
 


y When depressing the accelerator pedal,
the inter-vehicle distance display in the
active driving display changes to the
white-line display.
 


y The minimum settable speed is 30 km/h
(19 mph). If the set vehicle speed
reaches 30 km/h (19 mph) using the
switch operation, constant speed travel
is maintained at about 30 km/h (19
mph) even if the SET
switch is
pressed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not canceled.

To Deactivate
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is canceled when the OFF switch is
pressed.
When the system is temporarily
canceled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily canceled. The Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light
(green) turns off simultaneously.
 


y The CANCEL switch is pressed.



y The brake pedal is depressed.



y The parking brake is applied.



y The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R).
 


y In the following cases, the beep sounds
one time.
 

y
 The vehicle speed decreases to less
than 25 km (16 mph).
 

y
 The DSC has operated.


y
 The TCS has operated for a certain
period of time.
 

y
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
has operated.
 

y
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
 

y
 When traveling on a down slope for a
long period of time.
 

y
 There is a problem with the system.

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