2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

NOTE
The detection ability of the front side
radar sensor has limitations. In the
following cases, the detection ability
may lower and the system may not
operate normally.
The front bumper near the front side
radar sensor has become deformed.
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the front
side radar sensor on the front bumper.
Under bad weather conditions such as
rain, snow and fog.
Under the following conditions, the front
side radar sensor cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them.
Stationary objects on a road or a road
side such as small, pedestrians,
animals, and shopping carts.
Vehicle shapes which do not reflect
radar waves well such as empty
trailers with a low vehicle height and
sports cars.
Vehicles are shipped with the direction
of the front side radar sensor adjusted
for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle
condition so that the front side radar
sensor detect approaching vehicles
correctly. If the direction of the front
side radar sensor has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For repairs or replacement of the front
side radar sensor, or bumper repairs,
paintwork, and replacement near the
radar sensors, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The radar sensors are regulated by the
relevant radio wave laws of the country
in which the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle is driven abroad, authorization
from the country in which the vehicle is
driven may be required.
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Rear Side Radar Sensor*
▼Rear Side Radar Sensor
Your vehicle is equipped with rear side
radar sensor. The following systems also
use the rear side radar sensor.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC)
The rear side radar sensor function by
detecting the radio waves reflected off a
vehicle approaching from the rear or an
obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
4–Door
1. Rear side radar sensor

5–Door
1. Rear side radar sensor

The rear side radar sensor are installed
inside the rear bumper, one each on the
left and right sides.
Always keep the surface of the rear
bumper near the rear side radar sensor
clean so that the rear side radar sensor
operate normally. Also, do not apply items
such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-43.
CAUTION
If the rear bumper receives a severe impact,
the system may no longer operate
normally. Stop the system immediately and
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The detection ability of the rear side
radar sensor has limitations. In the
following cases, the detection ability
may lower and the system may not
operate normally.
The rear bumper near the rear side
radar sensor has become deformed.
Snow, ice or mud adheres to the rear
side radar sensor on the rear bumper.
Under bad weather conditions such as
rain, snow and fog.
Under the following conditions, the rear
side radar sensor cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them.
Stationary objects on a road or a road
side such as small, pedestrians,
animals, and shopping carts.
Vehicle shapes which do not reflect
radar waves well such as empty
trailers with a low vehicle height and
sports cars.
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Vehicles are shipped with the direction
of the rear side radar sensor adjusted
for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle
condition so that the rear side radar
sensor detect approaching vehicles
correctly. If the direction of the rear side
radar sensor has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For repairs or replacement of the rear
side radar sensor, or bumper repairs,
paintwork, and replacement near the
radar sensors, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The radar sensors are regulated by the
relevant radio wave laws of the country
in which the vehicle is driven. If the
vehicle is driven abroad, authorization
from the country in which the vehicle is
driven may be required.
Rear/Rear corner/Rear
Side Ultrasonic Sensor
*
▼ Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side
Ultrasonic Sensor
The ultrasonic se
nsors function by
emitting ultrasonic waves which are
reflected off obstructions at the rear and
the returning ultrasonic waves are picked
up by the ultrasonic sensors.
4–Door
1. Rear ultrasonic sensor
2. Rear corner ultrasonic sensor
3. Rear side ultrasonic sensor

5–Door
1. Rear ultrasonic sensor
2. Rear corner ultrasonic sensor
3. Rear side ultrasonic sensor

The ultrasonic sensor s are mounted in the
rear bumper.
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Front Camera/Side
Cameras/Rear Camera
*
▼ Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
Your vehicle is equipped with a front
camera, side cameras,
and a rear camera.
The 360°View Monitor uses each camera.
Refer to 360°View Monitor on page
4-164.
The front camera, side cameras, and rear
camera shoot images of the area
surrounding the vehicle.
Each camera is installed to the following
positions.
4–Door
1. Side cameras
2. Front camera
3. Rear camera
5–Door
1. Side cameras
2. Front camera
3. Rear camera
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Driver MonitoringCamera
*
▼Driver Monitoring Camera
The driver monitoring camera detects
changes in the driver'
s facial features and
estimates the amount of accumulated
fatigue and sleepiness of the driver.
1. Driver monitoring camera
NOTE
Driver Monitoring (DM) and the earlier
collision warning may not operate
normally under the following conditions.
The driver monitoring camera is
covered with something.
You are driving the vehicle while
leaning on the steering wheel.
You are wearing glasses or
sunglasses.
A cap or hat you are wearing partially
blocks the driver monitoring camera's
view of your eyes, you have long
bangs partially covering your eyes, or
a part of your face is invisible due to a
face mask.
The lighting conditions change
significantly (such as backlight, light
from the side, or direct light from the
setting sun, and the headlights of
on-coming vehicles).
You are driving the vehicle with your
face largely pointed to the side.
You are moving around extensively.
Your face or your eyes frequently turn
in direction other than straight ahead
(direction of travel).
Your line of sight moves or directly
after it has moved.
There is a large difference between
your line of sight and the direction
your face is pointed.
You are driving the vehicle with your
head largely tilted to one side.
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Cruise Control*
▼Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WA R N I N G
Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the
following conditions is dangerous and
could result in loss of vehicle control.

Hilly terrain
 Steep inclines
 Heavy or unsteady
traffic
 Slippery or winding roads
 Similar restrictions that require
inconsistent speed
▼ Cruise Control Switch
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. Cruise switch
NOTE
If your Mazda has the following steering
switch, your Mazda is equipped with the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-116.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) on page 4-124.
If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) or Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is set to inoperable using
the personalization feature, the system
switches to the cruise control function. In
this case, the MRCC functions as the
cruise switch. In addition, this
personalization feature setting is
initialized by switching the ignition OFF,
and it turns back on when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
▼ Cruise Standby Indication (White)/
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
Cruise standby Indication (White)
The indication turns
on (white) when the
cruise control system is activated.
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Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
▼Activation/Deactivation
WA R N I N G
Always turn
off the cruise control system
when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as the
cruise control could unexpectedly activate
if the activation button is accidentally
pressed, and result in loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
NOTE
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 cruise control
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched ON
the next time.
Activation
To activate the system, press the cruise
switch. The cruise standby indication
(white) turns on.
Deactivation
To deactivate the system, press the cruise
switch again.
The cruise standby indication (white) turns
off.
▼ To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the cruise switch. The cruise
standby indication (white) turns on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator
pedal. Press the RES switch up (SET+)
or down (SET-) to start cruise control.
The cruise control indication (green) in
the instrument cluster turns on at the
same time. Quickly release the switch
when the cruise control indication
(green) turns on.
NOTE
If the RES switch is operated up (SET+)
or down (SET-) while the vehicle speed
is between 25 km/h (16 mph) and 30
km/h (19 mph), the set speed is set to 30
km/h (19 mph).
The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The parking brake is applied.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending
or speed up while descending.
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The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below 20 km/h
(12 mph) when the cruise control is
activated, such as when climbing a steep
grade.
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the active driving display
(vehicles with activ e driving display).
Instrument cluster (Basic display)
Instrument cluster (i-ACTIVSENSE
display)
Active driving display
▼ Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase/decrease speed using cruise
control switch
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET
+), the vehicle accelerates and when the
RES switch is pressed down (SET-), it
decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h
(1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
Even after releasing the RES switch, the
cruise control accelerates/decelerates
continuously until the set speed displayed
in the instrument clus
ter and on the active
driving display is reached. If you want to
stop accelerating/decel erating, change the
set speed or cancel the system (such as by
depressing the brake pedal).
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) 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.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is on.
Greater speed will not interfere with or
change the set speed. Take your foot off
the accelerator to retu rn to the set speed.
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