ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2017 Owners Manual
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
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.
(With DSC vehicles)
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Master Warning Light
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page
7-25.(Vehicles without type C/type D audio)The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. C\
onsult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light*
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have yo\
ur vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Electric Parking Brake Indicator Light*
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light inspection
The light illuminates when the electric parking brake is applied with th\
e ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the electric parking brake is released.
When the light is turned on
If the light remains turned on even if the electric parking brake switch\
is released, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking brake has a malfunction. If the light remains flashing
even if the electric parking brake switch is operated, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
Check Engine Light
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem.\
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Check Engine Light
If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem.\
It is important to
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
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 indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/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.
(Illuminate)TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
(Flashing)Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light
*
If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire press\
ure warning
light flashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues
illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed
to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light: Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated.
Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more
serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
(Red)(Illuminate)
KEY Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates co\
ntinuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page
4-10.
Security Indicator Light If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator light remains
illuminated or flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmissio\
n. Switch the
ignition off, and then restart the engine. If the engine does not start after 3 or \
more tries,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
*
The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have \
your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operated.The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF\
indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
(Amber)Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light
*
The “Front radar sensor system malfunction” is displayed if there is a malfunction in the
system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Light
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your ve\
hicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the system may not operate
normally.
When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
LED Headlight Warning Light*
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the front passenger's seat. The
sensor may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may not
operate.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains illuminated. If
a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light
flashes again for a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front passenger's
seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending on the
weight of the item.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little washer
fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-30).
Door-Ajar Warning
Light The light turns on if any door/liftgate is not
closed securely.
Close the door/liftgate securely.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal
Cause Action to be taken
(Red)(Flashing)The key battery is dead.
Replace the key battery (page
6-38).
The key is not within the operation range. Bring the key into the operation range
(page
3-8).
The key is placed in areas inside the
cabin where it is difficult for the key to be
detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the key is
taken out of the cabin, and then all the doors
are closed. Bring the key back into the cabin.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page
7-40) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12.
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy
and this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible.
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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate/trunk lid cannot be locked.
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If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate*
*Some models.
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then restart the
engine. If the active driving display does not operate even with the eng\
ine restarted, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Active Driving Display (page 4-21)
Display Setting can be changed so that the Active
Driving Display is not displayed.
On
On/Off C—
The display height (up/down position) can be changed. 013 steps up/
down from
initial setting
(total: 27 steps) C
—
The method for adjusting the display brightness (automatically/manually) can be
changed. AUTO
AUTO/MAN. C—
The standard brightness while automatic adjustment is selected can be changed using
the brightness adjustment. 02 steps up/
down from
initial setting
(total: 5 steps) C
—
The standard brightness while manual adjustment is selected can be changed using
the brightness adjustment. 020 steps up/
down from
initial setting
(total: 41 steps) C
—
Navigation guidance The display information can be changed. Lane
Guidance
& Turn by Turn At Maneuver/
Lane Guidance & Turn by Turn/
Street Name & Turn by Turn/ OFF C
—
*1 Though these systems can be turned Of f, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends that these systems remain On.*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitorin g (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.*3 This system functions only when the navigation system is functioning.
*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switc\
h position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page 4-43.
*6 When set to Of f, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The lights-on reminder settings can be changed at anytime, however , the lights-on reminder only operates when the auto headlight function is set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-39.*8 The operation may stop in 15 minutes due to the effect of the outside temperature even if the operation time of the rear window defogger has been changed to Continuous.*9 Available only in display from the center display.
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