2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK dashboard warning lights

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.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning........................... 4-57
Headlights.................................... 4-43
Flat Tire
Changing a flat tire........................7-7
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluids Brake/Clutch................................ 6-18
Classification................................. 9-4
Washer......................................... 6-19
Foot Brake.........................................4-62
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-198
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera............................................ 4-208
Front Cross Traffic A lert (FCTA)... 4-109
Front Radar Sensor...... ................... 4-202
Front Side Radar Sensor................. 4-204
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-26
Requirements............................... 3-24
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-37 Panel description......................... 6-39
Replacement................................ 6-37
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-41
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-44
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-57
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-47
Flashing....................................... 4-46
High-low beam............................ 4-46
Leaving home light..................... 4-47
Leveling....................................... 4-48
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-88 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-89
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-57
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-12
Horn...................................................4-56
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-26
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-48
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-42
Ignition Switch.................................... 4-4
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-35
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-39
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-18
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-17
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-16
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-19
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-12 Average fuel econom y.................4-20
Compass display.......................... 4-21
Current fuel economy. .................4-20
Dashboard illuminati on............... 4-18
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-19
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................4-17
Fuel gauge................................... 4-17
Indication/indicator lights............4-24
i-ACTIVSENSE display..............4-20
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