2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK transmission

A vehicle is approaching directly from
the rear of your vehicle.
1. Your vehicle
The vehicle is parked on a slant.
1. Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching from the
opposite direction on a steep gradient.
1. Your vehicle
Directly after the SBS-RC system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a radar
sensor equipped on a nearby parked
vehicle.
Turn off the SBS-RC 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.
In the following cases, a rear radar and
rear camera may detect something as a
target obstruction which could cause the
SBS-RC system to operate.
Hanging curtains, gate poles such as
at toll gates and railroad crossing.
When traveling near objects such as
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and
fences along a road.
When driving off-road in areas where
there is grass and forage.
When passing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing machines,
and tunnels.
A trailer is connected.
A bright light source such as sunlight
hits the rear camera.
The surroundings are dark.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-RC
operation and the clutch pedal is not
depressed, the engine stops.
When the system operates, the user is
notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS-RC brake is
operating.
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NOTE
When the shift lever/selector lever is in R position, the displayed screen does not switch to
the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view.
Display of the top view/front view, top view/front wide view, or the side view stops even
with the display conditions met if an y of the following conditions occurs.
When a switch around the commander knob is pressed.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is applied.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to P position (displayed when the selector lever is in a
position other than P).
(Displayed when vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph))
4 minutes and 30 seconds have passed.
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster.
(Displayed when the vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster)
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or faster after 8 seconds have passed
since pressing the 360°View Monitor switch.
Four minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was
less than 15 km/h (9.3 mph) after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360°View
Monitor switch.
The 360°View Monitor settings can be changed as follows.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Automatic display of the 360°View Monitor when the ultrasonic senor detects an
obstruction.
Automatic display of the 360°View Moni tor when the ignition is switched ON.
Screen priority level when the system launches
Top view/Rear view, Top view/Rear wide view
The top view/rear view, top view/rear wide view displays when a ll of the following
conditions are met.
The ignition i s switched ON.
Shift lever/selector lever is in R position.
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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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▼To Resume Cruising Speed at More
Than 30 km/h (19 mph)
If the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled (such as by applying the brake
pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19
mph), increase the veh
icle speed up to 30
km/h (19 mph) or more and press the RES
switch.
▼ To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
Slightly depress
the brake pedal.
Press the CANCEL switch.
(Manual transmission)
Depress the clutch pedal.
If the RES switch i s pressed when the
vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
If any of the follow ing conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
Even when the brake pedal is slightly
depressed.
The DSC is operating.
There is a problem in the system.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
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.
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
(Automatic transmission)
The cruise control cannot be canceled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transmission is
shifted down to a lower gear. If
deceleration is required, lower the set
speed or depress the brake pedal.
▼ To Deactivate
Press the cruise switch again.
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If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has
been involved in a collision, the
alignment of the rear view parking
camera (location, installation angle)
may have deviated. Always consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected.
If “No camera signal.” is indicated in
the display, there could be a problem
with the camera. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Predicted vehicle path assist lines
display type)
If force is applied to the steering wheel,
the guide lines may not display. Loosen
your grip on the steering wheel to allow
the guide lines to display.
▼ Rear View Parking Camera
Location
4–Door
1. Rear view parking camera

5–Door
1. Rear view parking camera
▼Switching to the R
ear View Monitor
Display
Shift the shift lever (manual transmission)
or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) to reverse (R) position with
the ignition switche d ON to switch the
display to the rear view monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) is shifted from
reverse (R) position to another shift lever
(manual transmission) or the selector
lever (automatic transmission) position,
the screen returns to the previous display.
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b) Distance guide linesThese guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in ) for the red line and 100
cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center point of each of the
lines).
CAUTION
The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning of the
steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the surrounding
area directly with your eyes while backing up.
▼ Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehic
le varies depending on the
traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering a nd the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so conf irm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear vie w monitor.
Predicted vehicle path a ssist lines display type
NOTE
The following shows an example of vehicle parking in which the steering wheel is turned to
the right when backing up the vehicle. The operation is reversed when backing up the
vehicle from the opposite direction.
1. Shift the shift lever (manual t ransmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission)
to reverse (R) position to switc h the display to the rear view monitor display.
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5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in
the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

1. (Display condition)
2. (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted from reverse (R) posi tion to another shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transm ission) position, the screen returns to the previous
display.
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end and
distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not actually be
aligned on the ground.
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Rear View Monitor
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When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the monitor, but they may
not actually be aligned on the ground.
Fixed assist lines display type
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
1. Shift the shift lever (manual t ransmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission)
to reverse (R) position to switc h the display to the rear view monitor display.
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Rear View Monitor
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