2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK manual transmission

The vehicle could roll depending on the
vehicle's load or if it is towing something. In
addition, for vehicles with a manual
transmission, the vehicle could still roll
depending on how the clutch pedal or the
accelerator pedal is operated.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.
NOTE
HLA does not operate on a gentle slope.
In addition, the gradient of the slope on
which the system will operate changes
depending on the vehicle's load.
HLA does not operate if the parking
brake is applied, the vehicle has not
stopped completely, or the clutch pedal
is released.
While HLA is operating, the brake pedal
may feel stiff and vibrate, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
HLA does not operate while the
TCS/DSC indicator light is illuminated.
Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on) on page 7-32.
HLA does not turn of f even if the DSC
OFF switch is pressed to turn off the
TCS/DSC.
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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.
Under the following conditions, the rear
side radar sensor cannot detect target
objects or it may be difficult to detect
them.
The rear bumper around the rear side
radar sensor is deformed.
Radio wave interference from a radar
sensor equipped on a nearby vehicle.
The approaching vehicle is any of the
following shapes.
a) The size of the vehicle body is extremely small.
b) The vehicle height is extremely low or high.
c) A special type of vehicle with a complex shape.
A vehicle is in the detection area at
the rear in an adjacent driving lane
but it does not approach. The BSM
determines the condition based on
radar detection data.
A vehicle is traveling alongside your
vehicle at nearly the same speed for
an extended period of time.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction.
A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane
is attempting to pass your vehicle.
A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a
road with extremely wide driving
lanes. The detection area of the rear
side radar sensor is set at the road
width of expressways.
In the following case, the flashing of the
BSM warning in dicator light, and the
activation of the warning sound and the
warning screen indicator display may
not occur or they may be delayed.
A vehicle makes a lane change from a
driving lane two lanes over to an
adjacent lane.
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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 4-208.
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 4-114.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indicator Lights/Display
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM system notifies 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 indica tor 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.
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 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.
Display indicator
The detected approaching vehicle and
warning are displayed in the
multi-information display and active
driving display (vehicles with active
driving display).
Multi-information Display
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Distance & Speed Alert(DSA)
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▼Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
The DSA is a system which provides
advice for maintai
ning the appropriate
distance between vehicles and notifies the
driver of the recommended, safe distance
to maintain with a vehicle ahead. The
system measures the distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead while the
vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph)
or faster. If the distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead is close, the
system alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indication on the
display.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the DSA:
The ability of the system to detect a vehicle
ahead is limited depending on the type of
vehicle ahead, weather conditions, or
traffic conditions. In addition, the system is
not for maintaining the distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle ahead. If you
neglect to operate the accelerator and
brake pedals correctly, it could lead to an
accident. Always check the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a
safe distance from vehicles ahead or
on-coming vehicles.
Operation conditions
The DSA operates when the following
conditions are all met.
The ignition is switched ON.
The DSA is turned on.
The shift lever (manual transmission
vehicle) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission vehicle) is in a position
other than R.
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19
mph) or faster.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
(green) is displayed.
NOTE
The objects which activate the system
are four-wheeled vehicles.
The DSA may also operate in the
presence of motorcycles and bicycles.
The DSA may not operate normally
when the speed of a vehicle ahead is too
slow.
The system does not operate with the
following objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction.
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
The DSA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the DSA is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the DSA is turned off by operating
the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE Switch on
page 4-87.
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Operation conditions
The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
When your vehicle is driven at less than
about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the D position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in a position other than
N or R.
When a vehicle approaches from the
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.
FCTA operation
When your vehicle is stopped
When a vehicle is approaching, the system
notifies the driver that a vehicle is
approaching on the following display
(white arrow).
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
When your vehicle is being driven
If there is a possibili ty of a collision with
an approaching vehicle, a warning
indication is displayed on the following
display (amber arrow) and the warning
sound is activated at the same time.
Multi-information display
Active driving disp lay (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
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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
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Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) (Manual
Transmission)
*
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
The MRCC system is designed to maintain
headway control
*1 with a vehicle ahead
according to your vehicle's speed using a
front radar sensor to detect the distance to
the vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle
speed without you having to use the
accelerator or brake pedals.
*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead detected by the MRCC
system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing
in on the vehicle ahead such as if the
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning
sound and a warning indication in the
display are activated simultaneously to
alert you to maintain a sufficient distance
between the vehicles.
Also refer to the following before using
the MRCC.
Front radar sensor (page 4-204)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the MRCC:
The MRCC system has detection limitations
depending on the type of vehicle ahead
and its conditions, the weather conditions,
and the road conditions. Additionally, the
system may be unable to decelerate
sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle
ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the
brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts
into the driving lane, which could result in
an accident.
Always drive carefully and verify the
surrounding conditions and depress the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safe distance from vehicles
ahead or on-coming vehicles.
Do not use the MRCC system in the
following locations. Using the MRCC
system at the following locations may
result in an unexpected accident:
 General roads other than highways
(Driving under these conditions using the
MRCC system is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy with insufficient
space between vehicles, or roads where
frequent and repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under these
conditions using the MRCC is not
possible).
 When entering and exiting interchanges,
service areas, and parking areas of
highways (If you exit a highway while
headway control is in use, the vehicle
ahead will no longer be tracked and your
vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
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Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may not
detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or an
object (such as a monorail) at a low
height off the ground in front of the
vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the TJA.
Do not use the TJA under conditions in
which close proximity warnings are
frequently activated.
If it is necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or the vehicle ahead brakes
suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the TJA is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even if
you shift the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission). If
deceleration is required, lower the
vehicle speed setting or depress the
brake pedal.
While braking by the TJA control is
operating, you might hear an operation
sound, however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The brake lights turn on while braking
by the TJA control is operating,
however, they may not turn on while the
vehicle is on a down slope at the set
vehicle speed or traveling at a constant
speed and following a vehicle ahead.
Under the following conditions, the TJA
may not be able to detect white (yellow)
lines or vehicles ahead correctly and the
TJA may not operate normally.
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front of
the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or paint
flaking.
White (yellow) lane lines or vehicles
ahead 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 road surface is wet and shiny
after rain, or there are puddles on the
road.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the trunk/
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat causing the vehicle to tilt.
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.
The vehicle is driven through an
intersection, a junction, or a fork in
the road.
While white (yellow) lane lines cannot
be detected due to road or weather
conditions.
The 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 at night.
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