When Driving

Active Driving Display

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Mazda 3. Active Driving Display

WARNING Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped: Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident. CAUTION
  • Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.
Fingerprints on the display will make it diffi cult to view and using excessive force when operating it could cause damage.
  • Do not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving display may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause damage.
  • Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
  • Do not place objects above the active driving display screen or apply stickers to the combiner as they will cause interference.
  • A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered, the display's luminosity will lower making the display diffi cult to view.
  • Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
  • NOTE

    • It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.
    • If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted position may deviate.
    • The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
    • If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.

    The active driving display indicates the following information:

    • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings 􀀃􀀃 Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on .
    • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and Warnings 􀀃􀀃 Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on .
    • Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings 􀀃􀀃 Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on .
    • Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) Operation Conditions and Warnings 􀀃􀀃 Refer to Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) on .
    • Vehicle Speed Setting Using Cruise Control 􀀃􀀃 Refer to Cruise Control on .
    • Turn-by-Turn (TBT) (Direction and Distance) and Lane Guidance
    • Vehicle Speed

    Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the center display (Type B audio).

    1. Select the ( ) icon on
      the home screen and display the Settings screen.
    2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
    3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
    • Height : Active driving display position
    • Brightness Control : Method for adjusting screen brightness (Automatically/Manually)
    • Calibration : Brightness initialization setting (when selecting automatic adjustment)
    • Brightness : Brightness adjustment (when selecting manual adjustment)
    • Navigation : On/Off
    • Active Driving Display : On/Off
    • Reset

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