jump start MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2016 Owners Manual

7–1*Some models.
7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency
..................................................................7-2
Parking in an Emergency
..............................................................7-2
Flat Tire ........................................................................\
....................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
..........................................................7-3
Changing a Flat Tire
......................................................................7-6
Battery Runs Out
........................................................................\
.....7-15
Jump-Starting
........................................................................\
......7-15
Emergency Starting
........................................................................\
.7-18
Starting a Flooded Engine
...........................................................7-18
Push-Starting
........................................................................\
.......7-18
Overheating
........................................................................\
..............7-19
Overheating
........................................................................\
.........7-19
Emergency Towing
........................................................................\
...7-21
Towing Description
.....................................................................7-21
Tiedown Hooks* ........................................................................\
..7-22
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
...........................7-24
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ......................................7-24
Message Indicated on Display
* ...................................................7-33
Warning Sound is Activated
........................................................7-35
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
...............................7-40
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
.............................7-40
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
* ....................................7-42
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
........................7-42
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If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a c\
ompetent service
technician do the work.
WARNING
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
Do not allow the positive () terminal to contact any other metal object that
could cause sparks:Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a battery, do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive (
) or negative () terminal of the battery.
Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level: Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture
or explode, causing serious injury.
Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery: Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (
) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving: Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The
cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.
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If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
CAUTION
Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a
24 V motor generator set).
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
Jumper cables
Booster battery
Discharged battery
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If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Make sure the booster battery is 12
V and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
3. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow both vehicles
to touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and
all unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
 Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
 Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2). Connect one end of the other cable to
the negative terminal of the booster
battery (3).
 Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration away
from the discharged battery (4).
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
6. (With i-ELOOP system)
The i-ELOOP indicator light may flash
after the engine is started. The indicator
light turns off when the engine is
running and the charging is completed.
Make sure the i-ELOOP indicator light
is turns off before driving.

NOTE
 If the vehicle is driven with the
i-ELOOP indicator light flashing, a
beep sound is heard.
 If the steering wheel is operated with
the i-ELOOP indicator light flashing, it
may feel heavier than normal, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
The steering operation will return to
normal when the i-ELOOP indicator
light turns off.
 Do not remove the jumper cables while
the i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing.
7. When finished, carefully disconnect the
cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.
8. If the battery cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
ABS Warning Light
If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally a\
s if the vehicle had
no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Check Engine Light
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem.\
It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic
Transaxle Warning Light
*
The light/indication illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate
in an accident.WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket ..............................5-137
Active Driving Display
.......................4-18
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................... 4-76
AFS OFF indicator light ................4-76
AFS OFF switch
............................4-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
.........................................8-18
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system
......3-9
Operational range
..........................3-10
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep
.......................................7-36
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
.........................7-35
Air Bag Systems
.................................2-40
Ambient Temperature Display
............4-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
............4-62
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume
....................5-58
Mute Switch
..................................5-58
Seek Switch
...................................5-58
Audio System
......................................5-16
AUX/USB mode
...........................5-59
Antenna
.........................................5-16
Audio Control Switch
...................5-57
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
...........5-25
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)] ...5-36
Operating Tips for Audio System ...5-17
Satellite Radio
...............................5-47
Automatic Transaxle
...........................4-29
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
........4-31
Direct Mode
..................................4-38
Driving tips .................................... 4-39
Manual shift mode .........................4-32
Shift-lock system
...........................4-31
Shift position indication
................4-30
Warning light
.................................4-30
B
Battery .................................................6-38
Maintenance
..................................6-40
Replacement
..................................6-40
Specifications
..................................9-4
Battery runs out
...................................7-15
Jump-Starting
................................7-15
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
............4-86
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch
............................................4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep
.......................................7-38
Bluetooth® ...........................................5-77
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) .........5-115
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) .........5-117
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ...5-99
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ...5-105
Troubleshooting
..........................5-131
Body Lubrication
................................6-33
Bottle Holder
.....................................5-139
Brakes Brakes assist
..................................4-60
Foot brake ...................................... 4-58
Pad wear indicator
.........................4-59
Parking brake
................................4-59
Warning light
.................................4-59
Break-In Period
...................................3-44
C
Capacities ..............................................9-5
Carbon Monoxide
...............................3-28
Cell Phones
.........................................8-19
Center Console
..................................5-141
Child Restraint Child-restraint precautions
............2-22
Installing child-restraint systems ...2-28
LATCH child-restraint systems
.....2-36
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors
.....3-19
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10–5
Index
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............6-32
Interior Care
........................................6-74
Active driving display
maintenance ................................... 6-76
Cleaning the floor mats
.................6-77
Cleaning the window interiors
......6-77
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance ................................... 6-76
Leather upholstery maintenance
...6-75
Panel maintenance
.........................6-76
Plastic part maintenance
................6-76
Seat belt maintenance
....................6-75
Upholstery maintenance
................6-75
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
.......6-75
Interior Lights
...................................5-135
Luggage Compartment Light
......5-135
Map Lights
..................................5-135
Overhead Lights
..........................5-135
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)
.................7-37
Keyless Entry System
...........................3-3
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep
.....................................................7-36
Keys
......................................................3-2
Key suspend function
......................3-8
Transmitter
......................................3-4
L
Label Information .................................9-2
Lane-Change Signals
..........................4-47 Lane Departure Warning System

(LDWS)
...............................................4-80
LDWS switch
................................4-83
Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
warning sound
.....................................7-37
Laser Sensor (Front)
.........................4-116
Liftgate
................................................3-20
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened
...........................................7-40
Light Bulbs Replacement
..................................6-47
Specifications
..................................9-9
Lighting Control .................................. 4-40
Lights-on reminder
..............................7-35
Lubricant Quality
..................................9-5
Luggage Compartment Light
............5-135
M
Maintenance Information
......................................6-2
Scheduled
........................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor
..........................6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation
...............4-26
Recommendations for shifting
......4-28
Map Lights
........................................5-135
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ...4-98
Close proximity warning
.............4-100
Display indication
.......................4-100
Setting the system
.......................4-101
Shift-up/shift-down request
display
.........................................4-105
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings
.................................7-38
Meters and Gauges
..............................4-11
Mirror Defogger
..................................4-53
Mirrors Outside mirrors .............................. 3-32
Rearview mirror
............................3-33
Moonroof
............................................3-38
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