warning MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2014 Owners Manual

7–35
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Make Sure the Message is No Longer Displayed
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
Displays if i-ELOOP requires charging. Leave the engine
idling and wait until the message disappears.
NOTE
y If the vehicle is driven while the message is displayed, the
buzzer will sound.
y If you turn the steering wheel while the message is displayed, it will feel heavier than normal, but this does
not indicate an abnormality. The steering operation will
return to normal after the message has disappeared.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
NOTE
 y When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-37 ) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
 y A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and the
warning light illuminates, a warning beep
sound will be heard for about 5 seconds
every minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the front
seat belt pretensioner system will not
deploy and this could result in death or
serious injury. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle
inspected as soon as possible.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specifi ed period of time.
NOTE
 y Some models do not have the seat
belt warning function for the front
passenger's seat.
 y Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.
 y To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly, do
not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the front passenger seat.
The sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
 y When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while
the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the KEY warning light (red) will fl ash
continuously if the ignition has not been
switched off, all the doors are closed, and
the key is removed from the vehicle. This
is to notify the driver that the key has been
removed from the vehicle and the ignition
has not been switched off.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with a door
open or ajar or the ignition has not been
switched off while the key is being carried,
a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds
to indicate that the doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all doors
locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk
lid by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and remove the key. A key removed from
the trunk may not function because its
functions may have been temporarily
suspended. To restore the key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-8 ).
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the trunk are locked using
a separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver
that the key has been left in the vehicle
cabin. If this happens, open the door and
remove the key. A key removed from the
vehicle this way may not function because
its functions may have been temporarily
suspended. Perform the applicable
procedure to restore the functions of the
key (page 3-8 ).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 y  The i-ELOOP indicator light is fl ashing
green.
 y  “i-ELOOP” charging" is indicated in the
Type B audio display.
The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
Tire Infl ation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire infl ation pressures
(page 4-104 ).
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Sound
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
 y  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
 y The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the BSM warning beep sound
volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep operates.
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*Some models.7–39
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating,
the beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
warning light (amber)
in the instrument cluster
fl ashes. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Collision warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning is
indicated in the display.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or fl
ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-21 .
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
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8–1
8Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.



Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ........ 8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada) ........ 8-6
Customer Assistance
(Puerto Rico) .................................. 8-9
Customer Assistance (Mexico) ...... 8-10
Mazda Importer/Distributors .......... 8-12 Importer/Distributor ..................... 8-12
Reporting Safety Defects .................. 8-13 Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.) ........................................ 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada) ....................................... 8-14
Warranty ............................................ 8-15 Warranties for Your Mazda .......... 8-15
Outside the United States/
Canada .......................................... 8-16
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country (Except United
States and Canada) ....................... 8-17
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .................................. 8-18
Cell Phones ........................................ 8-19 Cell Phones Warning .................... 8-19
Event Data Recorder ........................ 8-20 Event Data Recorder (U.S.A.
and Canada) ................................. 8-20 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ............................................ 8-21
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ...................................... 8-21
Tire Information (U.S.A.) ................. 8-23 Tire Labeling ................................ 8-23
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard) ....................................... 8-29
Tire Maintenance ......................... 8-32
Vehicle Loading ........................... 8-35
Steps for Determining the
Correct Load Limit ...................... 8-41
Declaration of Conformity ............... 8-42 Declaration of Conformity ........... 8-42
Service Publications .......................... 8-49 Service Publications ..................... 8-49
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Warranty
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fi t your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's
performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this. Be\
fore you install
any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine parts or
accessories: Installation of non-genuine parts or accessories is dangerous. Improperly designed parts
or accessories could seriously aff ect your vehicle's performance or safety systems. This
could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an accident.

Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment, such as mobile
telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems: Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an improper
installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air-
bag (SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fi re in the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the
installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
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8–19
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Cell Phones
Cell Phones Warning
WARNING
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing
a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands. Use of these
devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a
passenger is unable to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area before use.
If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning, use a hands-free system to at least
leave the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell phone or other electrical devices
while the vehicle is moving and, instead, concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S\
. National Highway
Traffi c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t\
he tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well o\
n the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of \
their use, however,
and may depart signifi cantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled cond\
itions on specifi ed
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests
and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under c\
ontrolled conditions on
a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degener\
ate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicl\
e tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum requ\
ired by law.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
WARNING
Keep your vehicle's tires properly infl ated and not overloaded:
Driving with improperly infl ated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,
underinfl ation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly infl ated and not overloaded.
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires o\
ver the next several
years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda \
vehicles may vary
with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO
ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA TEMPERATURE A
UTQGS MARK (example)
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