battery replacement MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

4–11
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 


y The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
 


y When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may fl ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of the
key is low.
  Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
  Refer to Battery Replacement on page
6-39 .
 


y(Automatic transaxle)
 If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-13
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-20
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-22
Hood ............................................................................................ 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-26
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-27
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Washer Fluid ............................................................................... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-32
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-33
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-37
Battery Replacement ................................................................... 6-39
Tires............................................................................................. 6-41
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-45
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-58
Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-63
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-63
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-69
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6–39
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not fl ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
 


¾ Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if
it is not installed correctly.
 


¾ When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 


¾ There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 


¾ Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 


¾ Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 


¾ Never disassemble.



¾ Never throw the battery into fi re or
water.
 


¾ Never deform or crush.




¾ Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 


y The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
 


y The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not fl ash when the
buttons are pressed.
 


y The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction below.
Replacing the key battery
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
2. Insert a small, fl athead screwdriver
into the groove shown in the fi gure and
rotate the screwdriver to open the cover
slightly.
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10–6
Index
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-50
Owner Maintenance
Battery replacement ...................... 6-39
Closing the Hood........................... 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-69
Personalization Features ..................... 9-12
Power Steering .................................... 4-90
Power Windows .................................. 3-36
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-39
R
Radar Sensor ....................................... 4-65
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-140
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-125
Displayable range on the screen .. 4-127
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-132
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-128
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-126
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-126
Variance between actual aoad
conditions and displayed Image
... 4-131
Viewing the display ..................... 4-128
Rear Window Defroster ...................... 4-56
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-56
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-56
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-34
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17 Replacement
Electrical battery ........................... 6-39
Fuse ............................................... 6-58
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-43
Wheel ............................................ 6-44
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-47
S
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classifi cation system ...................... 2-56
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-48
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System
2-point type ................................... 2-18
3-point type ................................... 2-15
Automatic locking ......................... 2-14
Emergency locking ........................ 2-14
Extender ........................................ 2-20
Pregnant women ............................ 2-14
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-37
Seats
Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-10
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-43
Sensor
Radar Sensor ................................. 4-65
Service Publications ............................ 8-49
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