dashboard warning lights MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2014 Owners Manual

3–8
Before Driving
Keys
Without the advanced keyless function
Operational range
Interior antenna
NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:
 y Around the dashboard y In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment
 y On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
Key Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
 y Starting the engine using the push button
start.
 y (With the advanced keyless function) Operating the request switches.
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:
 y  Press a button on the key which has had
its functions temporarily suspended.
 y (Manual transaxle) When carrying another key, depress the
clutch pedal until the KEY indicator
light (green) illuminates.
(Automatic transaxle) When carrying another key, depress the brake pedal until the KEY indicator light
(green) illuminates.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-21 .
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4–21
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifi cations.
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Type A
Type B
Type C
Center of Dashboard (Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Instrument Cluster
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4–121
When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
 y Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white\
or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
 y If an object placed on the dashboard is refl ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
 y Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
 y The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specifi ed pressure. y When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
 y The white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint fl aking. y The vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white or yellow line and the line \
is less visible.
 y A white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog\
, or snow). y The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane \
due to
construction.
 y A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi lled with water.
 y The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
 y The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the op\
tical axis is
deviated.
 y The windshield is dirty or foggy. y Back-light is refl ecting from the road surface. y The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road. y The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road. y The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide. y The road is excessively uneven. y The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump. y There are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines. y There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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10–3
Index
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-20
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2 Automatic Climate Control ............. 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control........................................... 5-12
Gas specifi cations ............................ 9-8
Manual Climate Control .................. 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Clock ................................................... 5-30
Collision warning ................................ 7-39
Control Status Display ........................ 4-87
Cruise Control ................................... 4-100 Cruise Control Switch ................. 4-100
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-17
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-137
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-16
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-47
Defroster Mirror ............................................ 4-57
Rear window ................................. 4-56
Dimensions ........................................... 9-6
Direct Mode Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-39
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-88
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-49 Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-40
Break-in ......................................... 3-45
Driving in fl ooded area.................. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-51
Floor mat ....................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-46
Money-saving suggestions ............ 3-45
Overloading ................................... 3-50
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................... 3-47
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-51
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-81 DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-82
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-82
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-81
E
Emergency Starting Push-Starting ................................. 7-18
Starting a Flooded Engine ............. 7-18
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks ............................. 7-22
Towing Description ....................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 3-28
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-87
Engine Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-29
Hood release .................................. 6-24
Oil .................................................. 6-27
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-29
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-63 Aluminum Wheel Maintenance .... 6-68
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-67
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-65
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-69
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10–5
Index
Interior Care ........................................ 6-69 Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ........................................ 6-71
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................... 6-70
Cleaning the Window Interiors ..... 6-71
Dashboard Precautions .................. 6-69
Maintenance of the Active Driving
Display .......................................... 6-71
Interior Lights ................................... 5-134 Luggage Compartment Light ...... 5-134
Map Lights .................................. 5-134
Overhead Lights .......................... 5-134
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-15
K
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced keyless
function) .............................................. 7-37
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ........... 7-38
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2 Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-52
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................................. 4-119 Canceling the system................... 4-123
LDWS warning ........................... 4-124
When the system operates ........... 4-122
Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
warning sound ..................................... 7-38 Liftgate ................................................ 3-21
Light Bulbs
Replacement .................................. 6-45
Specifi cations .................................. 9-9
Lighting Control.................................. 4-41
Lights-on reminder .............................. 7-36
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-134
M
Maintenance Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 4-27
Recommendations for shifting ...... 4-29
Map Lights ........................................ 5-134
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ... 4-91
Close Proximity Warning .............. 4-94
Display Indication ......................... 4-94
Radar Sensor Handling ................. 4-99
Setting the System ......................... 4-95
Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Display .......................................... 4-99
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ................................. 7-39
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-12
Mirror Defroster .................................. 4-57
Mirrors Outside mirrors.............................. 3-33
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-34
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 3-45
Moonroof ............................................ 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-13
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-33
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-16
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-39
Overhead Console ............................. 5-139
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-134
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