MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

4–21
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
WARNING
The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates for
a maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal when starting the vehicle
after the vehicle is stopped with the i-stop function operating:
 
 Over reliance on the system may result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were
to suddenly accelerate. Before starting to drive the vehicle, always confi rm the safety
of the surroundings and operate the selector lever, brake pedal, and accelerator
pedal appropriately.
  The vehicle could roll unexpectedly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention
function is released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:
 (The selector lever is in the N position.)  If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released while
the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To accelerate
the vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift the selector
lever to a position other than the N position.
NOTE
  When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does
not operate because the idling stop does not operate.
  The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the
brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop function constantly monitors
the driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational
status of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light
(green) to inform the driver of the operation status of the i-stop system or related warnings.
i-stop warning light (amber)
When illuminated
 




 This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.



 The warning light illuminates when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed to turn the system
off.
 


 If any one of the following operations is performed after the engine has been
automatically stopped, the warning light illuminates. If this occurs, the engine does not
restart automatically for safety reasons, even if the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is released (automatic transaxle). Use the standard engine
starting procedure to start the engine.
 

 
 The bonnet is opened.


 
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's
door is opened).
 


 If the i-stop warning light (amber) remains illuminated even after continuously pressing
the i-stop OFF switch under conditions other than when the bonnet is opened or the driver
has exited the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's door is opened), consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When fl ashing
The light fl ashes if there is any malfunction in the i-stop system. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop indicator light (green)
When illuminated
This light illuminates while the i-stop function is operable or operating and the engine is
stopped automatically. The light turns off when the engine is restarted automatically.
When fl ashing






 If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes twice per second as a safety
precaution to the driver.
 

 
(European model)
 The light fl ashes when the driver's door is opened and turns off after it is closed.


 
(Manual transaxle)
 The light fl ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, and turns off after shifting the shift lever to the neutral
position.
 


(European model)
 If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes once per second for a period
of about three seconds to notify the driver that the vehicle is about to restart automatically,
and then it turns off after the engine restarts.
 (Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning system on the driver's side is set to
the maximum hot or cold position.
 

 
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature on the
air-conditioning system.
 

 
 The windscreen defroster switch is on.


 
 Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.


 
 The battery power is depleted.




(Except European model)
 This light fl ashes once per second if the brake pedal is not depressed with suffi cient force.
There may be instances when you may have not applied enough brake force. In this case,
depress the brake pedal a little more strongly.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Meters and Gauges
Type A
Type B
Type C
Steering Switch (Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Some models.
Instrument Cluster



Speedometer .......................................................................................................... page 4-25



Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-25



Tachometer ............................................................................................................ page 4-27



Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................ page 4-27



Instrument panel Illumination ............................................................................... page 4-28



Outside Temperature Display ................................................................................ page 4-29



Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................ page 4-29



Multi Information Display .................................................................................... page 4-32



Active Driving Display ......................................................................................... page 4-38
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display


Trip Computer and INFO Switch .......................................................................... page 4-30



Speed Unit Selector ............................................................................................... page 4-25
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Speed Unit Selector (Type A
instrument cluster) *
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
Press the speed unit selector for 1.5
seconds or more.
The speed units for the speedometer will
change between km/h and mph.
Speedometer
Speed unit selector
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.Type A/Type B
Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Type C
Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC
or off, the odometer or trip meters
cannot be displayed, however, pressing
the selector can inadvertently switch
the trip meters or reset them during an
approximate ten-minute period in the
following cases:
 
 After the ignition is switched to off
from ON.
  After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is fi lled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed. The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
 (Vehicles with type C/type D audio) If the fuel economy data is reset
using the fuel economy monitor,
or trip A is reset using the trip
meter when the function which
synchronizes the fuel economy
monitor and the trip meter is on, the
fuel economy data and trip A are
reset simultaneously.
 Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on
page 4-94 .
  Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometres (miles).
  The trip record will be erased when:




 The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 


 The vehicle is driven over 9999.9
km (mile).
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Tachometer *
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Type A
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*1
Striped zone
*1
Red zone
Type B
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*1
Striped zone
*1
Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-
information display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Digital speed meter type/Type A
instrument cluster/Type B instrument
cluster
Full
1/4 Full
Type C
Full
1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
  After refuelling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
  The display indicating a quarter
or less remaining fuel has more
segments to show the remaining fuel
level in greater detail.
  The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel-fi ller fl ap is on
the left side of the vehicle.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If inconsistency in engine performance
or stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as
possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Instrument panel Illumination
When the light switch is turned to the
or position with the ignition switched
ON, the brightness of instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
and instrument panel illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
 


 The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
 


 The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be cancelled
by rotating the knob to the right until a
beep sound is heard while the light switch
is in the
or position with the
ignition switched ON. If the instrument
cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE

 When the illumination dimmer is
cancelled, the instrument cluster
cannot be dimmed even if the light
switch is turned to the
or
position.  When the illumination dimmer is
cancelled, the screen in the centre
display switches to constant display
of the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information
display)
*
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
 


 Signifi cantly cold or hot
temperatures.
 


 Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
 


 The vehicle is parked.



 The vehicle is driven at low
speeds. The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
using the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
switched off and continue pressing the
INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
while switching the ignition ON. The
outside temperature display fl ashes.
2. Press the up
or down part of the
INFO switch to change the outside
temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
seconds or longer while the outside
temperature display is fl ashing. The
outside temperature display illuminates.
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Without Multi-
information display)
*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Trip Computer and INFO Switch *
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or down part of the
INFO switch with the ignition switched
ON.
 


 Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
 


 Average fuel economy



 Current fuel economy



 Average vehicle speed



 Vehicle speed alarm *
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
(European model)
(Except European model)
NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.
  The display may not change unless
you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
  The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance
the vehicle can be driven until all
the graduation marks in the fuel
gauge (indicating the remaining fuel
supply) disappear.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
(European model)
(Except European model)
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
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