clock MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Switch Positions
Before driving, always confi rm that the front passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the
appropriate position using the auxiliary key according to your requirements.
WARNING
Do not leave the key in the front passenger air bag deactivation switch:
Unintentional deactivation of the front passenger air bag is dangerous. In an accident,
the front passenger will not be properly protected. Serious injuries or even death
could occur. To avoid unintentional deactivation, always use the auxiliary key stored
in the transmitter body currently being used to operate the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch. After deactivating the air bag, put the auxiliary key back into the
transmitter body. That way you will not leave the key in the front passenger air bag
deactivation switch.
NOTE
After operating the front passenger air bag deactivation switch, put the auxiliary key back
into the transmitter body.
OFF
Front passenger front air bag, side air bag, and front passenger seat belt pretensioner do not
operate.
Switching to OFF position
1. Insert the key into the front passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key
clockwise until the key points to OFF.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains illuminated when the ignition
is switched ON.
The front passenger front and side air bags and also the seat belt pretensioner system will
remain deactivated until the front passenger air bag deactivation switch is turned to the ON
position.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
O N
Front passenger front air bag, side air bag, and front passenger seat belt pretensioner
operate. Activate the system only when a child-restraint system is not installed on the front
passenger seat.
Switching to ON position
1. Insert the key into the front passenger air bag deactivation switch and turn the key
anticlockwise until the key points to ON.
2. Remove the key.
3. Make sure the air bag deactivation indicator light remains illuminated when the ignition
is switched ON. The air bag deactivation indicator light turns off after a short period of
time.
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-fi ller cap, turn it
anticlockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel fl ap.
To close the fuel-fi ller cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
RVM Warning Indicator Light
The rear vehicle monitoring system alerts the driver to the presence of another vehicle in
an adjacent lane using the RVM warning indicator lights and the warning chime while the
system is operational.
RVM warning indicator light
The RVM warning indicator lights are installed to the left and right outside mirrors. The
warning indicator light illuminates when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent
lane is detected. A warning indicator light fl ashes when the direction indicator lever is
operated to the side where the RVM warning indicator light is illuminated to alert the driver.
Illumination dimmer cancel function
Normally, when the headlight switch is turned to the
or position, the brightness of
the RVM warning indicator lights is dimmed when they illuminate.
When driving on snow and fog bound roads where the brightness of the surrounding light
makes it diffi cult to see a RVM warning indicator light while it is dimmed, rotating the
instrument panel illumination knob clockwise fully cancels the dimmer function and restores
the brightness of the RVM warning indicator lights to full brightness.
Refer to Instrument panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
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*Some models.5–6
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with
the fan control dial in a position other
than 0 and the temperature control dial
in the maximum cold position, the air
intake selector switches to the
recirculated air position and the A/C
turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C
switch to turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
(Type A)
The fan has seven speeds.
(Type B)
0—Fan off
1—Low speed
2—Medium low speed
3—Medium high speed
4—High speed
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airfl ow mode (page 5-4 ).
NOTE

 The mode selector dial can be set at
the intermediate positions (
)
between each mode. Set the dial to
an intermediate position if you want
to split the airfl ow between the two
modes.
  For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the
position between the
and positions, airfl ow from the
fl oor vent is less than that of the
position.
A/C switch
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(Type A)
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan control
dial is in any position except OFF.
( Type B)
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan control
dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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5–8
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffi c,
monitor the engine coolant temperature
warning light to see if it is illuminated or
fl ashing (page 4-40 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-26 ).
NOTE

(Type A) When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to
the extreme cold position and set the
air intake selector to the recirculated
air position, then turn the fan control
dial fully clockwise.
 (Type B) When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan control dial
to position 4.
  If warmer air is desired at fl oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
  The air to the fl oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windscreen using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windscreen to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set the
temperature control to the hot or warm
position when using the
position.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
NOTE
 (Type A) For maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
 (Type B) For maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and the fan control dial to
position 4.
  If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
  In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
The air intake selector cannot be
changed to the recirculated air
position.
Dehumidifying (With air
conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windscreen and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air
conditioner is dehumidifying the air
and, to use this function, the temperature
does not have to be set to cold.
Therefore, set the temperature control
dial to the desired position (hot or cold)
and turn on the air conditioner when you
want to dehumidify the cabin air.
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5–10
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Automatic Air-Conditioning
Rear window defogger switch Temperature control dial
Fan control dialMode selector dial
A/C switchAir intake selector switch
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airfl ow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airfl ow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airfl ow mode (page 5-4 ).
AUTO position
The airfl ow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airfl ow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the air-
conditioning system.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
 


 When the DUAL switch is off:
 Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
 


 When the DUAL switch is on:
 Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
The air-conditioning system changes to
the individual operation mode ( DUAL
switch indicator light illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL
switch is off, which allows individual
control of the set temperature for the
driver and front passenger.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airfl ow mode can be selected
(page 5-4 ).
NOTE
  With the airfl ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower
temperature will fl ow through the
central, left and right vents.
  To set the air vent to , press the
windscreen defroster switch.
  In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control switch is on.
Changes as follows each time the A/C
switch is pressed.
A/C
: A/C ECO
:Stop
NOTE

 The air conditioning operates when
the A/C switch is pressed even if the
fan is off.
  The A/C ECO function is designed
to economize use of the air-
conditioning system. “ A/C ECO ” is
displayed to indicate that the air-
conditioning system is operating at
optimum control.
  The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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Interior Features
Audio System
Aerial
Aerial (Saloon)
The aerial is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the window
which has an aerial, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the aerial lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the aerial.
Aerial (Hatchback)
Type A
To remove the aerial, turn it anticlockwise.
To install the aerial, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the aerial is securely installed.
RemoveInstall
CAUTION
  To prevent damage to the aerial,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
  Be careful around the aerial when
removing snow from the roof.
Otherwise the aerial could be
damaged.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
aerial and store it inside the vehicle.
Type B
Aerial
Type C *
The aerial is embedded into the window
glass.
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