2020 MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN turn signal

SignalIndicator Refer to
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-89
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication
4-122
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Standby Indication 4-131
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication
4-143
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication4-122
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Set Indication 4-131
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication
4-143
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*1
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) 4-157
Smart Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
4-160
Smart Brake
Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC) 4-165
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-212
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-212
*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 De aler.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Indications
1. Manual shift mode indication
2. Gear position indication
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.

NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will flash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transmission).
If the automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) temperature becomes too high,
there is the possibility that the
transmission will switch to automatic
shift mode, canceling manual shift mode
and turning off the gear position
indication illuminati
on. This is a normal
function to protect the AT. After the ATF
temperature has decreased, the gear
position indication illumination turns
back on and driving in manual shift
mode is restored.
▼ Manually Shifting Up
You can shift gears up by operating the
selector lever or
the steering shift
switches
*.
M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6
Using selector lever
To shift up to a hig her gear, tap the
selector lever back + once.

Using steering shift switch*
To shift up to a higher gear with the
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch
(+/OFF) towa rd you once with your
fingers.

1. UP switch (+/OFF)
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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▼Coming Home Light
The coming home light turns on the
headlights (low beam
s) when the lever is
operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pulled with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after all of the
doors are closed.
NOTE
The time until the he adlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
If no operations are done for 3 minutes
after the lever is pulled, the headlights
turn off.
The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
▼ Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitte
r unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following light s turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,
License plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions, the
headlights will ill uminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn o ff after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
Ignition switch: off
Headlight switch: AUTO, , or
1. Lock button
2. Unlock button
NOTE
Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
When the headlight switch is turned to
the OFF position, the headlights turn
off.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
▼Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane
-change signals.
▼Turn Signals
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a righ
t turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.
1. Right turn
2. Right lane change
3. OFF
4. Left lane change
5. Left turn

The turn signal indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.

NOTE
There may be a problem with the turn
signal lights if they do not flash but
remain turned on, or they flash
abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever from
the halfway point, the turn signal indicator
flashes 3 times. The
operation can be
cancelled by moving the lever in the
direction opposite to which it was
operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to on/off using the
personalization function.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Hazard Warning Flasher
▼Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals wi
ll flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
HomeLink Wireless
Control System
*
▼ HomeLink Wireless Control System
NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Gentex
Corporation.
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices surrounding
your home.

1. Indicator light
2. HomeLink button
WA R N I N G
Do not use the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature:
Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature as required by
federal safety standards is dangerous. (This
includes garage doors manufactured
before April 1, 1982.)
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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▼Gate operator/Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission ―
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Simila
r to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate ope rators are designed
to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canad a or are having
difficulties progra mming a gate operator
by using the programming procedures
(regardless of where you live), replace
Step 3 of Programming the HomeLink
System with the following:
NOTE
If programming a garage door opener or
gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to
prevent possible overheating.
While the indicator light is flashing in
amber, press the button on the hand-held
transmitter for 2 seconds and release it
repeatedly until the indicator light changes
from amber to green.
Go back to Step 4 of Programming the
HomeLink System to complete the
procedure.
▼Operating the HomeLink System
Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device.
▼Reprogramming the HomeLink
system
To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button. DO NOT release the button.
2. After 20 seconds, the indicator light flashes in amber. A fter the indicator
light flashes, release the HomeLink
button.
3. Go back to Step 2 of Programming the HomeLink System to complete the
procedure.
NOTE
If the programming has not been
completed, the system returns to the
previous programming.
▼Erasing Programmed HomeLink
Buttons
NOTE
All of the programmed HomeLink
buttons are reset. Individual buttons
cannot be reset, however, individual
buttons can be reprogrammed. For
individual button reprogramming, refer
to Reprogramming the HomeLink
System (page 4-61).
Verify that the programming has been
erased if you resell the vehicle.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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*1 The recognition distance of the Forward SensingCamera (FSC) varies according to the
surrounding conditions.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to High Beam Control System
(HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
(Amber) on page 7-34.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the ve hicle height, modify
the headlight units, or remove the
camera, otherwise the system will not
operate normally.
 Do not rely excessively on the HBC and
drive the vehicle while paying sufficient
attention to safety. Switch the headlights
between the high beams and low beams
manually if necessary.
NOTE
The timing in which the system switches
the headlights changes under the
following conditions. If the system does
not switch the headlights appropriately,
manually switch between high and low
beams according to the visibility as well as
road and traffic conditions.
When there are sources of light in the
area such as street lamps, illuminated
signboards, and traffic signals.
When there are reflective objects in the
surrounding area such as reflective
plates and signs.
When visibility is reduced under rain,
snow and foggy conditions.
When driving on roads with sharp turn
or hilly terrain.
When the headlights/rear lamps of
vehicles in front of you or in the
opposite lane are dim or not
illuminated.
When there is insufficient darkness such
as at dawn or dusk.
When the trunk/luggage compartment is
loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
When visibility is reduced due to a
vehicle in front of you spraying water
from its tires onto your windshield.
▼ To Operate the System
The HBC operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and low beam position.
The HBC determines t
hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, th e HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

NOTE
Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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▼When the System Operates
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
turns on and the system goes on standby.
NOTE
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
(white) does not turn on, the system is
canceled using the i-ACTIVSENSE switch
or the personalization feature.
Operation conditions
When all of the foll
owing conditions are
met, the i-ACTIVSE NSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support system)
on the multi-information display changes
from white to green and the system
becomes operational.
The ignition i s switched ON.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h (40
mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines.
NOTE
When the system does not detect a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system does not operate on the side that is
not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the system
The LDWS goes on standby in the
following cases: The LDWS operation is
automatically restored when the system's
operation conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 56
km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is operated.
The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LDWS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward sensing
camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is blocked by an
obstruction, causing poor forward
visibility.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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