2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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 4-211.
The system switches to the Rear
Cross Tra ffic 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 Tra ffic Alert
(RCTA) on page 4-116.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indicator Lights/Display
Indicator/Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) Warning Beep
The BSM system noti
fies 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
indicator 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 o ff after a
few seconds.
Function for canceling 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
di fficult 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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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 o
ff)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the BSM is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
switch)
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-89.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
is automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON. However,
if the system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is
not automatically enabled.
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
▼ Tra
ffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking tra
ffic signs, and provides support
for safer driving by displaying tra ffic signs on the active driving display/instrument
cluster which are recognized by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in
the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit (includi ng auxiliary signs), do not enter, and
traffic
stop signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving
display/instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven, the system noti fies the driver
using the indication in the active driving display/instrument cluster and a warning
sound.
Speed limit and do not enter signs
1. Sign recognized
2. Sign displayed
3. Active driving display indication
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4. Instrument cluster
5. Basic display
6. i-ACTIVSENSE display
7. Recognized speed limit indication color changes.
Stop sign
1. Sign recognized and displayed at same time
2. Active driving display indication
3. Instrument cluster
WARNING
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving:
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking tra ffic signs and provides support
for safer driving. Dependin g on the weather conditions or problems with tra ffic
signs, a tra ffic sign may not be recognized or a tra ffic sign di fferent from the actual
tra ffic sign may be displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check
the actual tra ffic signs. Otherwise, it could result in an accident.
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NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning
the supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is
inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
An object placed on the dashboard is re flected in the windshield and picked up
by the camera.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.Tires other than standard tires are equipped.The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or
a tollgate on a highway.
When surrounding brightness
suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting
a tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is weak ened because of dirt or the optical axis
is deviated.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.Strong light re flects o ff the road.A
tra ffic sign is in a position which makes it
difficult to
reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehi cle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.A
tra ffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.A tra
ffic sign is partially shaded.A
tra ffic sign is bent or warped.A tra
ffic sign is too low or too high.A tra ffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic tra ffic signs).A
tra ffic sign is too big or too small.There is an object similar to the traffi
c sign being read (such as another tra ffic
sign or other signs resembling it).
The TSR can be set to invisible on the active driving display.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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▼Tra
ffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffi c signs are displayed
on the active driving display/
instrument cluster.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
NOTE
Speed limit signs
When the vehicle speed is about 1
km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed
limit sign is displayed when any one
of the following conditions are met.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a speed limit sign as a
sign targeted for your vehicle and
the vehicle passes it.
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read.
In the following cases, display of the
speed limit sign stops.
Each sensor determines that the
vehicle has changed direction of
travel.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a new speed limit sign
which di ffers from the previous
one (displays the new speed limit
sign).
The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is not read
within a certain period of time (if
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
does not recognize a speed limit
sign, the speed limit sign stored in
the navigation system is displayed).
The vehicle speed exceeds the
displayed speed limit sign by 30
km/h (19 mph) or more after a
certain period of time has elapsed
since the speed limit sign was
displayed. (Except when there is
information for the speed limit sign
in the navigation system)
Do not enter signs
A do not enter sign is displayed
when all of the following conditions
are met.
The vehicle speed is about 60
km/h (37 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a do not enter sign as a
sign targeted for your vehicle and
the vehicle passes it.
When the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) recognizes the do not enter
sign and a certain period of time has
elapsed since the vehicle passed the
sign, display of the do not enter sign
stops.
Stop sign
A stop sign is displayed when all of
the following conditions are met:
The vehicle speed is about 65
km/h (40 mph) or slower.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a stop sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle.
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When a certain period of time has
elapsed since the stop sign was
displayed, display of the stop sign
stops.
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▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limi
t sign displayed in the active driving
display/instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashes in amber and
the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to
exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.
Check the surrounding conditions and adju st the vehicle speed to the legal speed
using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.
1. Vehicle is doing 55 mph when 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.
2. Vehicle continues to do 55 mph after 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.
3. Active driving display indication
4. Instrument cluster

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In
addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing di ffer depending on
the setting contents.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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