ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2014 (in English) Repair Manual

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-82 .
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
 


y When DSC is on and you attempt to free
the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive
it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS
(part of the DSC system) will activate.
Depressing the accelerator will not
increase engine power and freeing
the vehicle may be diffi cult. When this
happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
 


y If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine
is turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
 


y Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.
 


y If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection
function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF
indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
NOTE
 


y The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:




y Press the reset switch from the menu screen.



y When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, reset trip A of the trip meter.
 


y Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer.




y After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel economy
is calculated.
Control Status Display
The power generating status is displayed
Indication on display Control status
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the
capacitor.
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the
capacitor and being supplied to the electrical devices
(whole vehicle in display is illuminated simultaneously).
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Ending Screen Display
When the ignition is switched off from ON after completing a trip, the actual performance
for the total fuel economy effi ciency is displayed for 5 seconds.
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When Driving
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
The SPORT mode indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated while in
SPORT mode.
NOTE
 


y If the SET/ SET Switch of the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system/cruise control is pressed while
in SPORT mode, SPORT mode is
automatically switched off.
 


y When the ignition is switched off,
SPORT mode is also switch off.
 


y When SPORT mode is selected, the
transaxle may automatically shift down
or the vehicle speed may accelerate
depending on the vehicle speed.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
Type A
Type B
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light fl ashes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched
to SPORT mode even if the drive select
switch is pressed under the following
conditions:
 


y The vehicle is driven on a slippery road
surface such as an icy or snow-bound
road.
 


y The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
 


y The vehicle is making a turn or driving
on a curved road.
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When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Setting the System
To Activate
To activate the system, press the ON switch.
CANCEL switch
switch switchRESUME switch
OFF switch ON switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
When the system is activated, the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while in
headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indication is shown
in the active driving display.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is ON, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) remains ON automatically.
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When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
How to Set the Distance Between
Vehicles During Headway Control
The distance between vehicles is set to a
shorter distance each time the
switch is
pressed. The distance between vehicles is
set to a longer distance by pressing the
switch. The distance-between-vehicles can
be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short,
and extremely short distance.
Distance-between-
vehicles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)
vehicle speed) Indication on display
Long (about 50 m (164
ft))
Medium (about 40 m
(131 ft))
Short (about 30 m (98
ft))
Extremely short (about
25 m (82 ft))
NOTE
 


y The distance between vehicles differs
depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the
distance.
 


y When the ignition is switched to ACC
or OFF and then the engine is started
again, the system automatically sets
the distance between vehicles to the
previous setting.
Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
Changing the set vehicle speed using the
SET
/ SET switch
Press the SET
switch to accelerate. Press
the SET
switch to decelerate. The set
vehicle speed changes as follows each
time the SET
/ SET switch is pressed.
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph)
Long press 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
For example, the set vehicle speed is
changed by pressing the SET
/ SET
switch four times as follows:
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).
To accelerate using accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET
or SET switch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be
operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
 


y A tire pressure is adjusted.



y Tire rotation is performed.



y A tire or wheel is replaced.



y The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
 


y The tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and fi rmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specifi ed pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the door jamb
of the driver's door (door open).
Refer to Tires on page 9-10 .
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. While the vehicle is parked, press
and hold the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch and verify that
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light in the instrument cluster
fl ashes twice and a beep sound is heard
once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tire pressure,
the system cannot detect the normal
tire pressure and it may not illuminate
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light even if a tire pressure is
low, or it may illuminate the light even
if the pressures are normal.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
BSM Warning Light
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system alerts the driver to the presence of another
vehicle in an adjacent lane using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the
warning beep while the system is operational.
The warning light is equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects a vehicle in the detection area while the
vehicle is driven at a speed of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the rear on-coming vehicle
is detected. A warning indicator light fl ashes when the turn signal lever is operated to the
side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is illuminated to alert the
driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights on both sides fl ash.
NOTE




y If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror surface, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light may not be visible.
 


y If the door window glass is tinted, it may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light, making it diffi cult to confi rm the illumination of the light.
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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
BSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light fl ashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffi c and few vehicles that the radar
sensors can detect, the system may pause
(The BSM OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster fl ashes). However, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
BSM OFF Switch
When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, the
BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF
indicator light illuminates.
Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn
on the BSM system. The BSM OFF
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the BSM
system turned off, the system becomes
operable automatically when the ignition
is switched ON.
Care of Radar Sensors
The radar sensors are equipped inside the
rear bumper.
4–Door
Radar sensors
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When Driving
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle
is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor
determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system and always
drive carefully:
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is only designed to reduce damage in the event of
a collision. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the obstruction,
weather conditions, or traffi c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
NOTE
 


y The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met:
 


y The ignition is switched ON.



y The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is on.



y The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.



y The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahead is about
15 km/h (10 mph) — 145 km/h (90 mph).
 


y The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system may not operate under the following
conditions:
 


y If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.



y If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.



y The DSC is malfunctioning.



y The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.



y The accelerator pedal is depressed.



y The brake pedal is depressed.



y The steering wheel is being operated.



y The selector lever is being operated.



y The turn signal is being used.
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Rear View Parking Camera Location
Rear View Parking Camera 4-Door 5-Door
Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view
monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to the
previous display.
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