windshield wipers MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2015 Owners Manual

*Some models.4–1
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.


Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4 Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-11 Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-11
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-18
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-20
Transaxle ............................................ 4-26 Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-26
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-29
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-40 Lighting Control ........................... 4-40
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*.......................................... 4-47
Fog Lights* ................................... 4-50
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-50
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...... 4-51
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-55
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-56
Horn ............................................. 4-57
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-58
Forward Sensing Camera ................. 4-62 Forward Sensing Camera
* ............ 4-62 Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-64
Radar Sensor ................................ 4-64
Brake .................................................. 4-67 Brake System ............................... 4-67
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-69
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ........................................ 4-71
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-78
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-78
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-80
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-82 i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-82
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-85 Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-85
Drive Selection ................................... 4-87 Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-87
Power Steering................................... 4-89 Power Steering ............................. 4-89
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................. 4-90 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* ...................................... 4-90
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4–51
When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
 y If an indicator light stays on without
fl ashing or if it fl ashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.
 y A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-12 )
Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change—until the
indicator fl ashes— and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator fl ashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to which
it was operated.
NOTE
The three-fl ash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12 .
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fl uid or
plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fl uid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
aff ect your visibility, and could result in
an accident.

Only use windshield washer fl uid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions: Using windshield washer fl uid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as
it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause
an accident. In addition, make sure
the windshield is suffi ciently warmed
using the defroster before spraying the
washer fl uid.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the
wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected
from motor breakdown, overheating
and possible fi re by a circuit breaker.
This mechanism will automatically stop
operation of the blades, but only for about
5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch
and park off the right-of-way, and remove
the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they do not resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. Drive to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way. Wait until the
weather clears before trying to drive with
the wipers inoperative.
Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Switch
Position Wiper operation
Single wipe cycle (mist)
Intermittent
Low speed
High speed
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4–53
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.
INT ringFast
Slow
With auto-wiper control
Switch
Position Wiper operation
Single wipe cycle (mist)
Auto control
Low speed
High speed
Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the
position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windshield and turns the
wipers on or off automatically (off—
intermittent—low speed—high speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch downward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or rotate it upward for
less sensitivity (slower response).
Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Center
position
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fl uid.
Washer
OFF
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the or
intermittent position/
position, the
wipers will operate continuously until the
lever is released.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fl uid level (page 6-31 ). If the fl uid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
Switch
Position Wiper operation
Intermittent
Normal
Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fl
uid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the
position. After the
switch is released, the washer will stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fl uid level (page 6-31 ). If the fl uid level is
normal and the washer still does not work,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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9–16
Specifi cations
Personalization Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method
Vehicle Auto-wiper
control
Refer to
Windshield
Wipers and
Washer on
page 4-51 .
The auto-wiper
control function can
be changed.
On On/Off
*4 Refer to
Settings on page 5-55 . —
Daytime
running
lights
Refer to
Daytime
Running
Lights on
page 4-46 . The function of the
daytime running
lights can be
changed.
On
On/
Off — —
Auto
headlight
off
*5
Refer to
Headlights
on page
4-40 . The time required
for headlights
to turn off after
ignition is switched
off can be changed.
30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off
*6
Refer to Settings on page 5-55 . —
Auto-light
control
Refer to
Headlights
on page
4-40 . The headlight
illumination on/
off timing based
on surrounding
lightness/darkness
can be changed.
Medium
High/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low
Refer to Settings on page 5-55 . —
High Beam
Control
System
(HBC)
Refer to
High Beam
Control
System
(HBC) on
page 4-47 . The High Beam
Control System
(HBC) function can
be changed.
*1
On On/Off Refer to
Settings on page 5-55 . —
Lights-on
reminder*7
Refer to
Lights-On
Reminder
on page
7-35 . The volume of the
lights-on reminder
warning alarm can
be changed.
Off
High/Low/
Off Refer to Settings on page 5-55 . —
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10–8
Index
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-21
Warning Message Indicated on
Display ................................................ 7-33
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-35 Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep ................................. 7-36
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ................... 7-35
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ................................. 7-37
Collision warning .......................... 7-38
i-ELOOP warning beep ................. 7-37
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-36
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function) ........................... 7-36
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ..... 7-37
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-36
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning sound ................ 7-37
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-35
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-38
Over Rev. buzzer ........................... 7-38
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-38
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-36
Tire infl ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-37
Warranty .............................................. 8-15
Weights.................................................. 9-7
Windows Power windows ............................. 3-36
Windshield Washer ............................. 4-55
Windshield Wipers .............................. 4-52
Winter Driving .................................... 3-47 Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade
(5-Door)......................................... 6-35
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ............................................ 6-33
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