2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK automatic transmission

Tu r n 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.
There are 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.When a rear-mounted bike rack
(towbar bike carrier) is installed.
(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 noti fied by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS -RC
brake is operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the
SBS- RC operation and the brake
pedal is not depressed, displaying in
meter “Emergency Braking Activated.
Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”,
after about 2 seconds and the
SBS- RC brake is automatically
released.
▼ Collision Warning
If there is a possibility of a collision, the
collision warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the active driving display
and the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

Active driving display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
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Display switching
The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360°view monitor switch is
pressed.
1. Top view/Front view
2. Top view/Front wide view
3. Side view
4. Home screen
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 any 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 th e 360°View Monitor switch.
Four minutes and 22 seconds have passe d 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.
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Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
▼Activation/Deactivation
WARNING
Always turn o
ff 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 o ff 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 and 30 km/h
(16 to 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, N, or
R 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 Cruisi
ng 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 vehicle speed up to
30 km/h (19 mph) or more and press
the RES switch.
▼ To Te m p o ra r i l y C a n c e l
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 is 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 following 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, N, or
R 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 D e a c t i v a t e
Press the cruise switch again.
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▼Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever (manual transmissi
on) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) to reverse (R) position with the ignition switched 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 (aut omatic transmission) position, the screen
returns to the previous display.
▼ Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be di
fferent from the actual conditions.
1. (Screen display)
2. (Actual view)
3. Bumper
4. “Check surroundings for sa fety.” message is displayed
5. Object
NOTE
The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.If the camera lens is touched or there is any dirt on it, it could a ffect the screen
image. Wipe the lens using a soft cloth.
The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper
ends cannot be displayed.
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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 line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the rear bumper.
The yellow lines indicate the points about 1.0 m (39 in) and 2.0 m (78 in) from
the rear bumper.
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 vehicle varies depending
on the tra
ffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing
also varies depending on conditions, so con firm 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 view monitor.
Predicted vehicle path assist 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 transmission) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) to reverse (R) position to switch 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 intothe 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) position to another shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever (aut omatic transmission) position, the screen
returns to the previous display.
NOTE
Because there may be a diff erence between the displayed image, such as indicated
below, and the actual conditions when parkin g , 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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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 transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) to reverse (R) position to switch the display to the rear view
monitor display.
2. Con firming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.
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