2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 dashboard

4–76
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
N O T E
 


y If your vehicle deviates from its traf¿ c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
 


y When 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.
 


y If 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.
 


y The 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.
 


y The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traf¿ c
lane.
 


y Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
 


y If an object placed on the dashboard is reÀ ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
 


y Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
 


y The tire pressures are not adjusted to the speci¿ ed pressure.



y When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
 


y The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint À aking.



y The vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.



y A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).



y The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
 


y A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves ¿ lled with water.




y The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
 


y The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
 


y The windshield is dirty or foggy.



y Back-light is reÀ ecting from the road surface.



y The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.



y The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.
y The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.



y The road is excessively uneven.



y The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.



y There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.



y There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.


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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
 


¾ Do not apply accessories, stickers or fi lm to the windshield near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
  If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause
the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally
which could lead to an unexpected accident.
 


¾ Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Disassembly or modifi cation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
 


¾ Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 


¾ The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been fi nely adjusted, therefore
do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


¾ Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.



¾ Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.



¾ Do not place objects on the dashboard which refl ect light.



¾ Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
 


¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


¾ Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


¾ The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
 


¾ When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 


¾ Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), the
High Beam Control System (HBC), and the Smart Brake Support (SBS) and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


¾ The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been fi nely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.


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5–4
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Selecting the AirÀ ow Mode

Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Floor VentsDefroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents

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9–2
Speci¿ cations
Identi¿ cation Numbers
Vehicle Information
Labels
Vehicle Identi¿ cation Number
The vehicle identi¿ cation number legally
identi¿ es your vehicle. The number is on a
plate attached to the cowl panel located on
the left corner of the dashboard. This plate
can easily be seen through the windshield.


Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label (U.S.A. and Canada)

Chassis Number
Open the cover shown in the ¿ gure to
check the chassis number.


Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label (U.S.A. and
Canada)

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10–3
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................... 5-10
Gas speci¿ cations ............................ 9-6
Manual Type .................................... 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Clock ................................................... 5-26
Collision warning ................................ 7-42
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-44
Cruise Control ................................... 4-122
Cruise Control Switch ................. 4-122
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/
Cruise Set Indicator Light
(Green) ........................................ 4-123
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-20
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-133
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-19
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-45
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-52
Rear window ................................. 4-51
Dimensions ........................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ................................................ 4-86
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-64
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-45 Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-40
Break-in period.............................. 3-41
Driving in À ooded area.................. 3-45
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-47
Floor mat ....................................... 3-42
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-42
Overloading ................................... 3-46
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-43
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-41
Winter driving ............................... 3-43
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-61
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-61
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting ................................. 7-21
Starting a Flooded Engine ............. 7-21
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks ............................. 7-25
Towing Description ....................... 7-24
Emission Control System .................... 3-25
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-63
Engine
Coolant .......................................... 6-30
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-26
Hood release .................................. 6-24
Oil .................................................. 6-27
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-26
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-59
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance .... 6-64
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-63
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-61
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-65
Index
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