lights MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 (in English) Owner's Guide

*Some models.4–43
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green) * RVM Indicator Light 4-118
(Green)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light 4-110
(Green) KEY Indicator Light 3-9
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-104
* Glow Indicator Light *1 4-46
* Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Light *1 4-165
* Wrench Indicator Light *1 4-46
* TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 4-88 ,
4-89
* DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-90
* AFS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-103
(Red)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Indicator Light *1 4-144 ,
4-147
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light*1 4-144
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green) * i-stop Indicator Light 4-22
* i-ELOOP Indicator Light 4-93
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-46
* Shift Position Indication 4-51
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-67 ,
4-67
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-72 ,
4-80
Security Indicator Light *1 3-45
(Green)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-127
(Amber)
* Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-157
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indicator Light 4-157
(Amber)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light 4-135
(Green)
* Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light 4-135
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-62
* Front Fog Light Indicator Light 4-70
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-71
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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4–51
When Driving
Transaxle
Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
Transaxle Ranges
 












 The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-40 .
 


 The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
  Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.
  Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-56 ).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Without coming home light system
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF
Headlights — — — — × ×
Running lights
* × — — — — —
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination — — × × × ×
×: On
—: Off
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
With coming home light system
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF
Headlights — — — — × ×
Running lights
* × *1 — — — — —
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination — — × × × ×
*2
×: On
—: Off
*1 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*2 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
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*Some models.4–64
When Driving
Switches and Controls
With auto-light control
Without coming home light system
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF
Headlights — — Auto
*1 — — — × ×
Running lights * × — Auto *1 — — — — —
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination — — Auto
*1 — × × × ×
×: On
—: Off
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
With coming home light system
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF ON ACC
or OFF
Headlights — — Auto
*1 — — — × —
Running lights * × *2 — Auto *1 — — — — —
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination — — Auto
*1 × *3 /— *4 × × × × *5
×: On
—: Off
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4–65
When Driving
Switches and Controls
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
*2 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*3 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
*4 When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON, the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is
switched to
.
*5 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
  Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

  The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely — this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow — when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE

 The headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffi c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking
lots.
 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.
  When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC
or the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination will turn off.
  The instrument panel illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster. Also, the antidazzle mode can be changed by rotating the knob until
a beep sound is heard. To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination:
Refer to Instrument panel Illumination on page 4-28 .

 The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-16 .
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs
*
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when the replacement is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights fl icker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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4–67
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and
low beams by moving the lever forward or
backward.
High beam
Low beam
When the headlight high-beams are on,
the headlight high-beam indicator light is
turned on.
Flashing the Headlights
T o fl ash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
OFF
Flashing
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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