fuel MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2015 Owners Manual

1–3
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)



Audio control switches..................................................\
........................................ page 5-57



SRS air bags ........................................................................\
.................................. page 2-41



Cruise control switches ........................................................................\
........page 4-94 , 4-99



Steering shift switches ........................................................................\
.................. page 4-32



Climate control system..................................................\
.......................................... page 5-2



Audio system............................................................\
............................................. page 5-16



Navigation system (if equipped) ............................................. Refer to the separate manual




Seat warmer switches ........................................................................\
...................... page 2-7



Rear window defogger switch.............................................\
.................................. page 4-56



CD player ........................................................................\
...................................... page 5-16



Manual transaxle shift lever ........................................................................\
.......... page 4-26



Automatic transaxle selector lever ........................................................................\
page 4-29



Drive selection switch ........................................................................\
................... page 4-88



Lock release lever ........................................................................\
......................... page 3-32



Hood release handle ........................................................................\
...................... page 6-24



Remote fuel-fi ller lid release ........................................................................\
......... page 3-30



Trunk release button ........................................................................\
...................... page 3-21
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–5
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(4-Door)



Hood ........................................................................\
.............................................. page 6-24



Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
............... page 6-33



Moonroof ........................................................................\
...................................... page 3-39



Doors and keys ........................................................................\
.............................. page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller lid ........................................................................\
................................. page 3-30



Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
........................... page 6-42



Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................ page 6-46



Trunk lid ........................................................................\
........................................ page 3-21



Antenna ........................................................................\
......................................... page 5-16



Child safety locks ........................................................................\
.......................... page 3-20



Outside mirror ........................................................................\
............................... page 3-33
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–6
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(5-Door)



Hood ........................................................................\
.............................................. page 6-24



Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
............... page 6-33



Moonroof ........................................................................\
...................................... page 3-39



Doors and keys ........................................................................\
.............................. page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller lid ........................................................................\
................................. page 3-30



Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
........................... page 6-42



Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................ page 6-46



Rear window wiper blade ........................................................................\
............. page 6-35



Liftgate ........................................................................\
.......................................... pag e 3-21



Antenna ........................................................................\
......................................... page 5-16



Child safety locks ........................................................................\
.......................... page 3-20



Outside mirror ........................................................................\
............................... page 3-33
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.


Keys ...................................................... 3-2 Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11 Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid ........................ 3-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
* ...................................... 3-25
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-27 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-27
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-30
Steering Wheel................................... 3-32 Steering Wheel ............................. 3-32
Mirrors ............................................... 3-33 Mirrors ......................................... 3-33
Windows ............................................. 3-36 Power Windows ........................... 3-36
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-39 Security System ................................. 3-41
Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-43
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-45 Break-In Period ............................ 3-45
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-45
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-46
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-47
Winter Driving ............................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-49
Overloading .................................. 3-50
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-51
Towing ................................................ 3-52 Trailer Towing .............................. 3-52
Recreational Towing .................... 3-52
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3–27
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a min\
imum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R
M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline stat\
ion pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emiss\
ion control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine dama\
ge.
CAUTION


3–28
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing e\
xhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off , the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything fl ammable. A resulting fi re could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.


3–29
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and
death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact
an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when
idling the engine: Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and
the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death
could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine: Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or
even death to occupants in the cabin.
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3–30
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-fi ller cap is removed too
quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and fl ames away
from the fi ller neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or fl ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
fi ller cap or not using a fuel-fi ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the
fuel pump nozzle has shut off
automatically is dangerous because
overfi lling the fuel tank may cause
fuel overfl ow or leakage. Fuel overfl ow
and leakage could damage the vehicle
and if the fuel ignites it could cause a
fi re and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-
fi ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
Fuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull the remote fuel-fi ller lid
release.
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
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3–31
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-fi ller cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.
To close the fuel-fi ller cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
CAUTION
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-fi ller cap may not
be properly installed. If the warning
light illuminates, park your vehicle
safely off the right-of-way, remove the
fuel-fi ller cap and reinstall it correctly.
After the cap has been correctly
installed, the fuel cap warning light
may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of
starting the engine (after four or more
hours with the engine off ) and driving
the vehicle on city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the fi rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 y  Do not race the engine. y Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 y  Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 y  Avoid unnecessary hard stops. y Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 y Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 y  Avoid fast starts. y Drive at lower speeds. y Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 y  Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4 ) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
 y  Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 y  Slow down on rough roads. y Keep the tires properly infl ated. y Do not carry unnecessary weight. y Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 y  Keep the wheels in correct alignment. y Keep windows closed at high speeds. y Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down
a hill: Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
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