2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF instrument panel

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF O N ACC or
OFF O N ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On Off
Running lights On
*1 Off Off Off Off Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination On
*2 Off On On On On *3
*1 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*2 When the running lights are turned on, the position lights, tail lights, and number plate lights turn on. The
instrument panel illumination does not turn on.
*3 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF O N ACC
or OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto
*1 Off Off Off On Off
Running lights On *2 Off Auto *1 Off Off Off Off Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination On
*3 Off Auto *1 On *4 /
Off *5 On On On On *6
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
*2 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*3 When the running lights are turned on, the position lights, tail lights, and number plate lights turn on. The
instrument panel illumination does not turn on.
*4 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON .
If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
*5 When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON , the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is
switched to
.
*6 If the driver’s door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
  Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

  The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as ¿ ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely — this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow — when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
  The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traf¿ c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking
lots.
 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
  When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC
or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination will turn off.
  The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:
Refer to Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
  The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-10 .
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the headlights, exterior
lights and instrument panel illuminated,
the rear fog light turns on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on.
Turn and Lane-change
Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Direction Indicators
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to À ash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn Right lane change
Left lane changeOFF
The direction indicators in the instrument
clusterÀ ash according to the operation of
the direction indicator lever to show which
signal is working.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow
lines correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
 


 If an object placed on the instrument panel is reÀ ected in the windscreen and picked
up by the camera.
 


 Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment the vehicle is inclined.



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



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


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



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



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



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


 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.




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


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


 The windscreen is dirty or foggy.



 Back-light is reÀ ecting from the road surface.



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



 The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.



 The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.



 The road is excessively uneven.



 The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.



 There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.



 There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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 direction indicator 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) system operation)
The Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right of your vehicle and À ashes the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights.
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights turn on when the position lights are
turned on, 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 travelling 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 Instrument Panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
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.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
  Do not apply accessories, stickers or ¿ lm to the windscreen 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.
  Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  Disassembly or modi¿ 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.
  Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
 


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


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


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



 Do not place objects on the instrument panel which reÀ ect light.



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


 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
 


 Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 


 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and
replacement.
 


 When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 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), and the High Beam Control System (HBC) and consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been ¿ 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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