fuel MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2014 User Guide

*Some models.4–1
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.


Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4 Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12 Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-19
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-21
Transaxle ............................................ 4-27 Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-27
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-30
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-41 Lighting Control ........................... 4-41
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
* ......................................... 4-48
Fog Lights* ................................... 4-51
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-51
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...... 4-52
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
* ........................................ 4-56
Rear Window Defroster ............... 4-56
Horn ............................................. 4-58
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-59
Forward Sensing Camera ................. 4-63 Forward Sensing Camera
* ............ 4-63
Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-65 Radar Sensor ................................ 4-65 Brake .................................................. 4-68
Brake System ............................... 4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-70
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ........................................ 4-72
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-79
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-79
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-80
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-81
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-83 i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-83
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-86 Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-86
Drive Selection ................................... 4-88 Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-88
Power Steering................................... 4-90 Power Steering ............................. 4-90
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................. 4-91 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ....................................... 4-91
Cruise Control ................................. 4-100 Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-100
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4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-21 ).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers: Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
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4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 y If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes, make sure that the key
is being carried.
 y If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push
button start and start the engine. Refer
to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
 y Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) fl ashes after
the push button start is pressed to
inform the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC even if it is
pressed from off.
 y The key battery is dead. y The key is out of operational range. y The key is placed in areas where it is
diffi cult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7 ).
 y A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
 y(Forced engine starting method) If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
 y When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
fl ashing.
 y(Automatic transaxle) When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator
light (green) and the push button
start indicator light (green) do not
illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
NOTE
 y After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to the
ON position.
 y After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near
the fuel tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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4–12
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
4-13



Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-13



Tachometer ........................................................................\
.................................... page 4-14



Fuel Gauge ........................................................................\
.................................... page 4-15



Dashboard Illumination..................................................\
....................................... page 4-16



Outside Temperature Display ........................................................................\
........ page 4-16



Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................ page 4-17



Active Driving Display ........................................................................\
................. page 4-19
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*Some models.4–14
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:
 y After the ignition is switched to off from
ON.
 y 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
 y (Vehicles with type B 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 4-86 .
 y Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
 y The trip record will be erased when:
 y The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 y The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
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.
Ty p e A

*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. *
1Striped zone
*
1Red zone
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4–15
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Ty p e B

*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. *
1Striped zone
*
1Red 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
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.
Type A/Type B
Full
1/4 Full
Type C
Full1/4 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
4-21 .
NOTE
 y  After refueling, 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.
 y The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
 y The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel-fi ller lid is on the
left side of the vehicle.
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*Some models.4–17
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
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.
 y  Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
 y  Average fuel economy y Current fuel economy y Average vehicle speed
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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.
NOTE
 y  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refueling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level is
very low or the low fuel warning light
illuminates.
 y  The display may not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
 y 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.
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4–18
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
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.
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.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - km/h
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
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*Some models.4–22
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Master Warning Light *1 7-24
Brake System Warning Light *1*2 7-24
ABS Warning Light *1 7-24
Charging System Warning Light *1 7-24
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-24
Check Engine Light *1 7-24
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*1
7-24
* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1 7-24
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-24
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-24
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-24
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1 7-24
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-24
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-24
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*Some models.4–28
When Driving
Transaxle
NOTE
 y(For vehicles with type C instrument
cluster*1 ) If the engine speed is about to exceed
the permissible engine speed, the buzzer
sounds.
 Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page 7-39 .
*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda,
Refer to Meters and Gauges on page
4-12 .
 y If shifting to R is diffi cult, shift back
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
Gear Shift Indication *
The gear shift indication supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as notifi es the driver to change to the most
suitable gear position corresponding to the
actual driving condition.
Selected gear position Suitable gear position
Indication Condition
Numeral The selected gear position is
displayed.
and numeral Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving
situation might require shift operations
diff erent from indication. To avoid the
risk of accidents, the road and traffi
c
conditions have to be judged correctly
by the driver before shifting.
NOTE
The gear shift indicator turns off when the
following operations are performed.
 y  The vehicle is stopped. y The vehicle is put in neutral. y The vehicle is driven in reverse. y The clutch is not fully engaged when
accelerating from a stop.
 y The clutch pedal remains depressed for
2 seconds or longer while driving.
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