2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK lights

The detection area on this system covers
the driving lanes on both sides of the
vehicle and from the rear part of the front
doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the
vehicle.
1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas
WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually
before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in
checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain
limitations with the operation of this
system, the BSM warning indicator light,
the warning sound and the warning screen
indicator display may not activate or they
might be delayed even though a vehicle is
in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.
NOTE
The BSM will operate when all of the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light in the
instrument cluster is turned off.
The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h
(6.3 mph) or faster.
The BSM will not operate under the
following circumstances.
The vehicle speed falls below about
10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light is turned off.
The shift lever (manual transmission)/
selector lever (automatic
transmission) is shifted to reverse (R)
and the vehicle is reversing.
The turning radius is small (making a
sharp turn, turning at intersections).
In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation of
the system is stopped. If the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Some problem with the system
including the BSM warning indicator
lights is detected.
A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor on
the vehicle has occurred.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the rear bumper near a rear
side radar sensor. Remove any snow,
ice or mud on the rear bumper.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the rear side
radar sensor becomes extremely hot
due to driving for long periods on
slopes during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
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1. Places where the width betweenguardrails or walls on each side of
the vehicle narrows.

1. The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels, turnouts.

A BSM warning indicator light may
flash or the warning beep may be
activated several times when making a
turn at a city intersection.
Turn off the BSM while pulling a trailer
or while an accessory such as a bicycle
carrier is installed to the rear of the
vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s radio
waves will be blocked causing the
system to not operate normally.
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to view the illumination/flashing of the
BSM warning indicator lights equipped
on the door mirrors.
Snow or ice is adhering to the door
mirrors.
The front door glass is fogged or
covered in snow, frost or dirt.
The rear side radar sensor of the BSM
may be regulated under the radio wave
related laws of the country where the
vehicle is driven. If this system is used
abroad, it may be necessary to turn off
the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-206.
The system switches to the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) function when the
shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) on page 4-112.
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indicator Lights/Display
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM system notifie
s the driver of the
presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at
the rear of the vehicle using the BSM
warning indicator light , the warning sound
and the display indicator while the systems
are operational.
BSM warning indicator lights
The BSM warning indicator lights are
equipped on the left and right door
mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn
on when a vehicle approaching from the
rear in an adjacent lane is detected.
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When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning indicator light turns on
momentarily and then turns off after a few
seconds.
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned on,
the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling on
snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation
button to cancel the dimmer and increase
the brightness of BSM warning indicator
lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page
4-18.
Display indicator
The detected approaching vehicle and
warning are displayed in the
multi-information display and active
driving display (veh icles with active
driving display).
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display (vehicles with
active driving display)
The detected direction is displayed with a
detection indicator (white) when an
approaching vehicle is detected. In
addition, if the turn signal lever is operated
to signal a lane change while the vehicle is
detected, the display changes the color
(amber) of the warning indicator.
BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated
simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM
warning indicator light.
▼ Canceling Operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM system can be set to inoperable.
(If only the BSM is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the BSM is turned off by operating
the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIV
SENSE Switch on
page 4-85.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl e, if the ignition is
switched OFF while the BSM systems are
operational, the BSM systems remain
operational the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
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Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
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 standard tires are equipped.
The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
When 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 and camera are fogged (water droplets).
Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
Strong light reflects off the road.
A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
A traffic sign is partially shaded.
A traffic sign is bent or warped.
A traffic sign is too low or too high.
A traffic sign is too bright or too da rk (including electronic traffic signs).
A traffic sign is too big or too small.
There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are displayed
on the active driving display/instrument
cluster.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
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The front side radar sensor
installation position is greatly
deviated.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the front bumper near a front
side radar sensor.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for a long time on slopes
during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
The front side radar sensor of the
FCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the country
where the vehicle is driven. If this
system is used abroad, it may be
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-204.
▼ Canceling Operation of Front Cross
Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the FCTA is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the FCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACT
IVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Switch on
page 4-85.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl e, if the ignition is
switched OFF with the FCTA operable,
the system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)
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▼Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The RCTA system is des
igned to assist the
driver in checking the area to the rear left
and right sides of your vehicle while your
vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver
to the presence of vehicles approaching
the rear of your vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear left and right
sides of your vehicle and the rear of your
vehicle while your vehicle is being
reversed out of a parking space, and
notifies the driver of possible danger using
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights and the warning buzzer.
1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas
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WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually
before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in
checking for vehicles at the rear when
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to
certain limitations with the operation of
this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights may not
flash or it might be delayed even though a
vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make
it your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the poss ibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights flashes and the warning
beep is activated simultaneously.
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
360°view monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned on,
the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling on
snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation
button to cancel the dimmer and increase
the brightness of BSM warning indicator
lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page
4-18.
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle is
not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio waves
of the radar such as a parked vehicle,
guardrail, or wall is directly next to
your vehicle.
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A vehicle approaching from the rear
left and right side of your vehicle
slows down.
A vehicle approaching from the rear
left and right side of your vehicle
makes a right or left turn directly in
front of your vehicle.
A vehicle overtakes your vehicle while
it is stopped.
Your vehicle is in an area where
strong radio waves or electrical noise
may occur such as near a television
tower or power plant.
In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation of
the system is stopped. If the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Some problem with the system
including the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights has
occurred.
A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor on
the vehicle has occurred.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the rear bumper near a rear
side radar sensor.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot due to
driving for long periods on slopes
during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the rear
side radar sensor cannot detect
approaching vehicles or it might be
difficult to detect them, and the system
may not operate normally.
The vehicle speed when reversing is
about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.
The rear side radar sensor detection
area is obstructed by a nearby wall or
parked vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to
a position where the radar sensor
detection area is no longer
obstructed.)
1. Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching directly from
the rear of your vehicle.
1. Your vehicle
The vehicle is parked on a slant.
1. Your vehicle

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Directly after the RCTA system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a radar
sensor equipped on a nearby parked
vehicle.
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to view the illumination/flashing of the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights equipped on the door
mirrors.
Snow or ice adheres to the door
mirrors.
The front door glass is fogged or
covered in snow, frost or dirt.
Turn off the RCTA system while pulling
a trailer or while an accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves
emitted by the radar will be blocked
causing the system to not operate
normally.
The rear side radar sensor of the RCTA
may be regulated under the radio wave
related laws of the country where the
vehicle is driven. If this system is used
abroad, it may be necessary to turn off
the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-206.
▼Canceling Operation of Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The RCTA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the RCT
A is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the RCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIV SENSE Switch on
page 4-85.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl e, if the ignition is
switched OFF with the RCTA operable,
the system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.
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