Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on.
AFS OFF Indicator Light
When illuminated
This indicator light illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched ON, and then turns off. Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the AFS function and illuminates the indicator light.
When flashing
The indicator light flashes continuously if the system is malfunctioning. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
- Even if the AFS is not operating due to some malfunction, the normal headlight function is still operable.
- If there is a malfunction with the headlight auto-leveling function, the indicator light flashes.
AFS OFF switch
Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the AFS. The AFS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns off the switch illumination and turns on the AFS operation. The AFS OFF indicator light turns off.
i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and
driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors.
These
systems consist of act ...
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the
vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to
automatically switch
the headlights betwe ...
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Instrument Cluster Configuration
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
Select the “Module Programming”.
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
Select “Programmable Mo ...
Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
Read the following
precautions ...
Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control
System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnec ...