2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Ope ration Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-84.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-9 6.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-90.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warn ings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-102.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-113.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-124.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-128.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-141.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehic les with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
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Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the center
display.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
Method for adjusting screen brightness (automatically/manually)
Screen brightness initial setting s (automatic adjustment is selected)
Screen brightness adjustment (m anual adjustment is selected)
Display position of active driving display (display height)
Active driving display ON/OFF (indication)
Navigation guidance ON/OFF
Reset settings (reset)
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Type A
Type B
Type C
Center of Dashboard (Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Instrument Cluster
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▼Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-28
Charging System Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*17-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-25
Master Warning Light*17-28
*Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-28
Check Engine Light*17-28
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-28
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-28
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-28
Turns on 7-32
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-28
Flashing 7-32
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-28
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SignalWarning Page
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light 7-28
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Light*17-28
*LED Headlight Warning Light*17-28
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning
Light*17-32
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-32
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-32
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-32
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light7-32
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-32
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1
Except malfunc-
tion
4-89
Malfunction 7-28
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-116
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SignalIndicator Lights Page
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-42
Wrench Indicator Light*14-28
(Blue)
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-28
*i-ELOOP Indicator Light
4-70
Shift Position Indication
4-34
Lights-On Indicator Light4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-46
Flashing the Headlights 4-46
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-48
Hazard Warning Flasher4-56
*Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-61
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-67
Dynamic Stabil- ity Control(DSC)4-68
(Turns on) 7-28
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-69
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SignalIndicator Lights Page
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-75
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-82
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light4-104
(Red)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B
rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Indicator
Light Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS)4-126
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) 4-130
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B rake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Ind ica-
tor Light Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS)4-126
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) 4-130
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-61
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-142
(Green/White)
*Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light4-142
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
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▼Wrench Indicator Light
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.

The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-
16.
▼Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after th
e engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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