2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK light

▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The MRCC setting status and operation conditions are indicated
on the active driving
display.
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set vehicle speed
▼ Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in
on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle ahead applies the
brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warning sound activates
and the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verif y the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a sa fer distance from the
vehicle ahead. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the veh icles behind you.
NOTE
In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts
closing in on the vehicle ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
Directly after the MRCC system has been set.
Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.
▼Setting the System
The MRCC system operates when all of the following conditions a
re met.
Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
The MRCC is turned on.
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake is released (parking brake indicator light is turned off).
There is no problem with the DSC.
All the doors are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
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How to change the set vehicle speed
To accelerate/decelerate using the SET
switch
When you press the SET
switch, the
vehicle accelerates and when you press the
SET
switch, it decelerates.
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph)
Long press 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
For example, the set vehicle speed is
changed by pressing the SET switch four
times as follows:
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET
switch or SET
switch at the desired speed. If the switch is
not operated, the system returns to the set
speed after you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
NOTE
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. For the set vehicle speed, check
the set vehicle speed indication in the
display.
While depressing the accelerator pedal,
the color of the MRCC indication
changes from green to white.
Canceling the system
If any of the following operations is done,
the MRCC cancels temporarily, the
MRCC set indication (green) switches to
the MRCC main indication (white), and
the MRCC indicator light (green) turns off
at the same time.
The OFF/CAN switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The parking brake is applied.
(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever i s in the P (Park), N
(Neutral), or R (R everse) position.
(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

Under the following conditions, the
MRCC cancel indication is displayed in
the active driving display and a single
beep sound is heard.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tires other than conventional tires are equipped.
Vehicle is driven on an intersection or junction, or on a forked road.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making it
less visible.
A white (yellow) lane 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 resulting from
construction where there may be multiple wh ite (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
A misleading line is picked up on the road su ch as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled 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 windshield is dirty or foggy.
The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets).
Back-light is reflected off 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 (yellow) lane line is cast on the road.
The width of the driving lane is narrow or wide.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines.
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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NOTE
The LAS&LDWS does not operate until the system detects white (yellow) lane lines on
either the left or right.
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not
operate the steering wheel operation assist and the warning for the lane line on the side
that is not being detected. The steering wheel operation assist and the warning is only for
a lane deviation on the side that is being detected.
If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning
sound is activated and an alert is indicated in the active driving display.

If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system may
detect that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel) even if
you are holding it, and display a message in the active driving display.
The timing at which the lane departure warning is activated and the steering wheel
operation assist is performed varies.
The following settings for the LAS&LDWS can be changed. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-12.
Steering operation assist operational/non-operational
Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of steering assist)
Vehicle lane line display
When the LAS&LDWS detects white (yellow) lines on both the left and right sides and
becomes operational, the vehicle lane lines are indicated in th e active driving display.
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System operation
If the LAS&LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off when the ignition
is switched ON, the system goes on standby.

If the LAS&LDWS OFF indicator li ght in the instrument cluster turns on when the ignition
is switched ON, press the LAS&LDWS OFF switch so that the system goes on standby.
Drive the vehicle in the center of the vehicle lane while the s ystem is on standby. The
system becomes operational when a ll of the following conditions are met.
The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides, or on either
side.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straig ht road or road with gentle curves.
The engine is running.
The LAS&LDWS goes on stand-by status in the following cases:
The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 60 km/h (37 mph).
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The vehicle is making a curve at an inappropriate speed.
NOTE
The LAS&LDWS remains on stand-by until it de tects white (yellow) lines on both the left
and right sides, or on either side.
When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only, the system will not
activate warnings for the lane line on the side that is not being detected.
The distance and warning sensitivity (likelihood of a warning) which the system uses to
determine the possibility of a lane departure can be changed.
Refer to Setting Change (Personalization Features) on page 9-12.
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▼System Canceling
When the LAS&LDWS is turned off,
press the LAS&LDWS OFF switch.
The LAS&LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
NOTE
In the following cases, the LAS&LDWS
is canceled automatically and the
LAS&LDWS OFF indi
cator light turns
on. Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the power
steering.
There is a malfunction in the DSC.
There is a malfunction in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF with the lane-keep
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
When the LAS&LDWS is canceled, the
vehicle lane lines are no longer indicated
in the active driving display.
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▼Lane Departure Warning
When the system determines that
the vehicle might be deviating from its lane, the following
warnings are activated:
A beep sound or rumble sound*1 is activated, or the steering wheel vibrates.
The LAS&LDWS warning light flashes.
The active driving display lane i ndication flashes (side which vehicle might be deviating
to).
Warning light (Flashes) Active Driving Display
NOTE
If you have set the lane departure warning sound to the beep sound/rumble sound*1
setting, the warning sound may not be heard depending on the surrounding noise
conditions.
If you have set the lane departure warning system to the steering wheel vibrations setting,
the vibration may not be felt dependi ng on the road surface conditions.
When the setting for the steering operation assist is changed to operational, the warnings
can be set to activate/not activate. (When the setting for the steering operation assist is
changed to non-operational, the warnings cannot be set to not activate.)
Refer to Setting Change (Personalization Features) on page 9-12.
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The SCBS is a system which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be
able to detect or react to 2- wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.
CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system
off to prevent a mis-operation:
 The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.
Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Suppor t (SCBS) system Operation on page 4-127 on
how to turn off the SCBS system.
NOTE
The SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.
The engine is running.
The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system warning light
(amber) does not illuminate.
(Rear-end collision warning)
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).
(Brake control (Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake))
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
The SCBS system is not turned off.
Under the following conditions, the SCBS system may not operate normally:
The SCBS system will not operate if the dr iver is deliberately performing driving
operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.
The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound
roads.
The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.
The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is being operated.
The selector lever is being operated.
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