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

*Some models.2–20
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
NOTE

 The pretensioner system may not
operate depending on the type of
the collision. For details, refer to the
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
(page 2-52 ).
  Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will
be released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not
indicate a fi re. This gas normally has
no effect on occupants, however,
those with sensitive skin may
experience light skin irritation. If
residue from the deployment of the
air bags or the pretensioner system
gets on the skin or in the eyes, wash
it off as soon as possible.
Centre-Rear Position Seat
Belt
*
Fastening the Seat Belt
1. Pull the seat belt tongue to the desired
length.
2. Insert it into the seat belt buckle until
you hear a click sound.
Seat belt tongue
Seat belt
buckle
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
3. Adjust the belt length.
To lengthen the belt, hold the seat belt
tongue at a right angle to the webbing
and pull. To shorten, pull the loose end
of the webbing.
Lengthen
Shorten

4. Make sure the lap belt is snugly fi tted
against your body.
WARNING
Wearing the Lap Belt:
A lap belt worn too high is dangerous.
In a collision, this would concentrate
the impact force directly on the
abdominal area, causing serious injury.
Wear the lap belt snugly and as low as
possible.
Unfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.
Button
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Before Driving
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver
to abruptly turn to the left or right.
This can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  If any one of the following occurs, the length of time the engine is stopped
automatically could be shorter or the length of time required before i-stop functions
again could be longer.
 


 The ambient temperature is high or low.



 The battery power is depleted.



 The power consumption of vehicle equipment is high. 

 The i-stop function does not operate when the ambient temperature is extremely high
or low.
  The engine may not stop automatically for a while after the battery leads are
reconnected after temporarily disconnecting them. In addition, if the battery is
replaced, the i-stop system will need to be reset and checked to make sure it operates
correctly. When replacing the battery, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop OFF Switch
The i-stop function can be turned off by
pressing the switch until the beep sounds
and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster illuminates. The i-stop
function can be turned back on by pressing
the switch again until the beep sounds and
the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
NOTE
If the i-stop function was turned off
using the i-stop OFF switch, the system
will resume operation the next time the
engine is started.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Laser sensor radiation data
Maximum average power: 45 mW
Pulse duration: 33 ns
Wavelength: 905 nm
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical): 28 degrees×12 degrees
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Item Capacity
Manual
transaxle
oil MZR 1.6 2.91 L (3.07 US qt, 2.56 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 1.5
*2 1.59 L (1.68 US qt, 1.40 Imp qt)/
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle
fl uid MZR 1.6 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 1.5
*3 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)/
7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fl uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
*1 The engine coolant amount varies depending on the specifi cations.
*2 The manual transaxle oil amount varies depending on the specifi cations.
*3 The automatic transaxle fl uid amount varies depending on the specifi cations.
Dimensions
Saloon
Item Vehicle specifi cation
Overall length Without number plate holder 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
With number plate holder 4,585 mm (180.5 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height Except Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Hatchback
Item Vehicle specifi cation
Overall length Without number plate holder 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
With number plate holder 4,465 mm (175.8 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height
*1 Type A Except Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Type B Except Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
*1 The overall height is categorized according to the aerial type as follows:
Type A
Aerial
Type B
Except above.
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