2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white)
System stand-by status
If none of the systems are activated or if
there is a problem with the system, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white) is
displayed.
NOTE
For example, even when the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) is operating normally,
if the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) has a problem, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white) is
displayed.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (green)
System activated status
If any one of the systems is activated, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (green) is
displayed.
NOTE
Even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
(green) is displayed, systems which do not
meet the operation conditions will not
operate.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk av oidance support
system) (amber)
System warning status
If any system warning is activated, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (amber) is
displayed.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (non-display)
System OFF status
When all systems are switched off using
the personalization feature or the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) does not
display.
▼i-ACTIVSENSE Switch*
The operation status of all of the following
systems can be changed by operating the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC)
NOTE
For the systems which can be canceled
using the i-ACTIVESENSE switch, they
cannot be canceled when the following
systems are operating, even if you press
the i-ACTIVSENSE switch.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
If you switch the ignition OFF while you
have canceled some or all of the systems
using the i-ACTIVESENSE switch, the
operational status of each system will
vary when the ignition ON is switched
again.
Systems which maintain their status
before the ignition is switched OFF
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Systems which are restored to
operational status automatically
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC)
If a system is canceled using the
personalization feature, the system
remains canceled even if the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed.
The systems which can be canceled vary
depending on whether the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch is short or
long-pressed.
When the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is
pressed and released immediately
When pressing and immediately releasing
the i-ACTIVSENSE swi tch, the following
systems are canceled and the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) turns off.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
If the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed
again, the systems return to their original
status, and the i-ACTIVSENSE status
symbol (warning/risk avoidance support
system) turns on.
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NOTE
You can select systems you want to cancel
using the personalization features.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
When the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is
pressed and held
When pressing and holding the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the following
systems are canceled in addition to the
systems which are canceled by pressing
and immediately releas ing the switch. The
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) turns off
and the SBS OFF indicator light turn on.
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC)
If the i-ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed
again, the systems return to their original
status, the SBS OFF indicator light turns
off and the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
turns on.
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS)
*
▼Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on and the
vehicle speed is about 2 km/h (2 mph) or
higher.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Light Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page 7-33.
NOTE
The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
can be switched to operable/inoperable
using the personalization function.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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High Beam ControlSystem (HBC)
*
▼ High Beam Control System (HBC)
The HBC determines the conditions in
front of the vehicle using the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in
darkness to automatically switch the
headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Forward Sen
sing Camera (FSC)
on page 4-198.
While driving the vehicle at a speed of
about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the
headlights are switched to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead or
approaching in the opposite direction.
The system switches the headlights to low
beams when one of th e following occurs:
The system detects a vehicle or the
headlights/lights of a vehicle
approaching in the opposite direction.
The vehicle is driven on roads lined with
streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities
and towns.
The vehicle is driven at less than about
20 km/h (12 mph).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
turns on while the high beams are on.
1. Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)*1
*1 The recognition distance of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to High Be am Control System
(HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
(Amber) on page 7-33.
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify
the headlight units, or remove the
camera, otherwise the system will not
operate normally.
 Do not rely excessively on the HBC and
drive the vehicle while paying sufficient
attention to safety. Switch the headlights
between the high beams and low beams
manually if necessary.
NOTE
The timing in which the system switches
the headlights changes under the
following conditions. If the system does
not switch the headlights appropriately,
manually switch between high and low
beams according to the visibility as well as
road and traffic conditions.
When there are sources of light in the
area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traffic signals.
When there are reflective objects in the
surrounding area such as reflective
plates and signs.
When visibility is reduced under rain,
snow and foggy conditions.
When driving on roads with sharp turn
or hilly terrain.
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When the headlights/rear lamps of
vehicles in front of you or in the
opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
When there is insufficient darkness such
as at dawn or dusk.
When the luggage compartment is
loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
When visibility is reduced due to a
vehicle in front of you spraying water
from its tires onto your windshield.
▼To Operate the System
The HBC operates to s
witch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the igni tion is switched ON
and the headlight sw itch is in the AUTO
and low beam position.
The HBC determines that it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, the HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

NOTE
Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Manual Switching
Switching to low beams
Switch the headlight switch to the
position, or press the high beam control
switch.
The HBC indicator ligh
t (green) turns off.
1. High beam control switch

If the HBC is turned off using the high
beam control switch, press the high beam
control switch again to turn the HBC back
on.
Switching to high beams
Shift the lever to the high beam position.
The HBC indicator ligh t (green) turns off
and the headlight high-beam indicator
light is illuminated.
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Lane Departure WarningSystem (LDWS)
*
▼Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
The LDWS alerts the driver that the
vehicle may be deviating from its lane. If
the white (yellow) lin
es on the traffic lane
are detected using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) and the system determines
that the vehicle may be deviating from its
lane, it notifies the driver by flashing the
LDWS warning light and activating the
LDWS warning beep, and by the
multi-information display.
Refer to Forward Sen sing Camera (FSC)
on page 4-198.
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle
on roads with white (yellow) lines.
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)
2. Multi-information display
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LDWS.
 The LDWS system is not designed to
compensate for a driver’s lack of caution
and relying too much on the system
could lead to an accident.
 The functions of the LDWS have
limitations. Always stay on course using
the steering wheel and drive with care.
 Do not use the LDWS under the following
circumstances, otherwise it may result in
an accident.
 The vehicle is driven on slippery roads
such as icy or snow-covered roads, and
unpaved roads.
 Tires of a different specified size are
used, such as a temporary spare tire.
 Tires with insufficient tread are used.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to
the specified pressure.
 The vehicle is being used to tow a
camper or boat trailer.
 Tire chains are used.
 The vehicle is driven on roads with lane
lines other than white (yellow) lines,
such as an expressway.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the
LDWS can operate normally.
Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.
 Always use wheels of the specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
tire replacement.
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NOTE
The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
White (yellow) lane lines are 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
might be multiple white (yellow) lane
lines, or they are interrupted.
The camera picks up an obscure line,
such as a temporary line being used for
construction, or because of shade,
unmelted snow, or grooves filled with
water.
The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.
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 width of a lane is excessively
narrow.
The vehicle is driven on roads with tight
curves.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage
compartment or on the rear seat causing
the vehicle to tilt.
The vehicle is driven through a fork in
the road or a junction.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a
white (yellow) lane line is cast on the
road.
The illumination of the headlights is
weakened because of dirt or the optical
axis is deviated at night.
The road is excessively uneven.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane line
making it less visible.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
Strong light is directed from the front of
the vehicle (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles).
The vehicle is driven through an
intersection or a roundabout.
▼When the System Operates
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance suppor
t system) (white)
turns on and the system goes on standby.
NOTE
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
(white) does not turn on, the system is
canceled using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch
or the personalization feature.
Operation conditions
When all of the foll owing conditions are
met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
on the multi-information display changes
from white to green and the system
becomes operational.
The ignition is switched ON.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40
mph) or faster.
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The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines.
NOTE
When the system does not detect a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system does not operate on the side that is
not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the system
The LDWS becomes operational in the
following cases: The LDWS operation is
automatically restored when the system's
operation conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 56
km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
The TCS/DSC is operating.
The steering wheel is operated.
The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LDWS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward sensing
camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by an
obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of on-coming
vehicles) is directed at the forward
sensing camera (FSC).
System malfunction
If there is a problem w ith the system, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance suppo rt system) (white)
and the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light on the
multi-information di splay turns on and a
message is indicated.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance Support
System) on page 4-84.
▼ LDWS Warning
If the system determi
nes that the vehicle
may deviate from its lane, a warning (beep
sound, steering wheel vibration) is
activated and the direction in which the
system determines that the vehicle may
deviate is indicated on the
multi-information display.
NOTE
The LDWS settings can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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