2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 lights

▼Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the dashboard illumination is
dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the dashboard illumination is
dimmed. However, when the light sensor
detects that the surrounding area is bright
such as when the position lights are turned
on in the daytime, the dashboard
illumination does not dim.
NOTE
•(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is
switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimmer may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
•When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights i ndicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-43.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
•The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
•The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument clust er's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
•When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on.
•When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Type A
Type B
Type C
(Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-27
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g7-27
ABS warning 7-30
Charging System Warning Light*17-27
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Lights Page
(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*17-27
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-27
Master Warning Light*17-30
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-30
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-61
Buzzer & Flashing 7-30
Check Engine Light*17-30
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-30
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-30
*AWD Warning Light*17-30
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing7-30
Turns on 7-34
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-30
Flashing 7-34
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-30
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1
Flashing4-88
Turns on 7-30
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go fun ction) Warning Indication 7-30
*LED Headlight Warning Light*17-30
Low Fuel Warning Light
7-34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Lights Page
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-34
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light7-34
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light 7-34
*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 Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼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
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-61
(Green)KEY Indicator Light
3-9
Security Indicator Light*13-40
Wrench Indicator Light*14-29
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-29
*Shift Position Indication
4-34
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-43
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-26*Some models.
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SignalIndicator Lights Page
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam4-46
Flashing the Headlights 4-46
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals4-48
Hazard Warning Flasher 4-55
(Green)
*Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-57
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-63
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go fun ction) indicator Light 4-115
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control System
(TCS)4-68
Dynamic Stability Con- trol (DSC)4-70
Turns on 7-30
TCS OFF Indicator Light*14-69
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-73
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-83
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1
Malfunction
7-30
Except malfunction 4-95
*Lane Departure Warning Sys tem (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*14-88
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go func tion) Set Indicator Light 4-110
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Lights Page
(Red)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
Indicator Light*1
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Ad- vanced SCBS)
4-121
Smart City Brake Sup- port (SCBS)4-125
Smart Brake Support (SBS)4-129
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
OFF Indicator Light*1
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Ad- vanced SCBS)
4-121
Smart City Brake Sup- port (SCBS)4-126
Smart Brake Support (SBS)4-129
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-141
(White/Green)
*Cruise Set Indication/Indicator Light4-141
*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 e ngine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the ve hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
•When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switch ed off, the selector
lever cannot be shifted from P position.
•The ignition cannot be switched to OFF
if the selector lever is not in P position.
▼ Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Cover
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
Transaxle Ranges
•The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-24.
•The selector lever must be in P or N
position to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
WA R N I N G
Always set the selector lever to P position
and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking brake to
hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to
hold, the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
CAUTION
 Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
 Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-45).
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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Lighting Control
▼Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterio
r lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE
•If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
•To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ONACC or
OFF ON
ACC or
OFF ON
ACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On
On
*2
Daytime running lightsOn*1OffOn*1Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off Off On
On
*2OnOn*2
*1 The lights are turned on wh ile the vehicle is driven.*2 The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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