MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2017 Owners Manual

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ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page
4-71.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
 When DSC is on and you attempt to fr ee
the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive
it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS
(part of the DSC system) will activate.
Depressing the accelerator will not
increase engine power and freeing
the vehicle may be difficult. When this
happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
 If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine
is turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
 Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.  If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection
function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF
indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.
 (Vehicles with Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS))
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
operates with the TCS/DSC turned off,
the TCS/DSC becomes operational
automatically.
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i-ELOOP
*Some models.
i-ELOOP*
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power
generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor
and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's
electrical devices.
 A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator whic\
h converts
the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently according to the
vehicle conditions.
 A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized
quickly. A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity\
to voltage
useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
Electric componentsEngine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ON Energy
regeneration
Charge Battery
Battery
Power
Power
Electric componentsEngine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Engine
Tire Tire Capacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
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i-ELOOP
Variable
voltage
alternator
CapacitorDC-DC converter
CAUTION
High-current electricity flows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.
 Variable voltage alternator DC-DC converter Capacitor
NOTE
 A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on how the vehicle's electr\
ical
devices are used. If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, go to the following URL.
http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling
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i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control
Status Display
The driver is notified of the i-ELOOP
power generating status and the vehicle
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light
and the control status display.
i-ELOOP Indicator Light
Illuminated (vehicle without type B
audio)
The light turns on during power
generation.
Flashing
If the engine is started after the vehicle has
not been driven for a long period of time,
the i-ELOOP indicator light may flash.
Leave the engine idling and wait until the
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
 The beep will sound if the vehicle is
driven while the i-ELOOP indicator
light is flashing. In addition, if you
turn the steering wheel while the light
is flashing, it will feel heavier than
normal, but this does not indicate an
abnormality. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location with the engine running and do
not attempt to turn the steering wheel.
The steering operation will return to
normal after the i-ELOOP indicator
light stops flashing.
 (Vehicles with type B audio)
A notification is displayed in the center
display and the i-ELOOP indicator light
flashes at the same time.
Refer to Warning Message Indicated on
Display on page 7-37.
Control status display (vehicles with
type B audio)
The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the center display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page
4-77.
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Fuel Economy Monitor
*Some models.
Fuel Economy Monitor*
For vehicles with type B audio, the Control Status and Fuel Consumption are switched and
displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically after
6 seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on displayControl status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of Control Status and Fuel Consumption.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.Ending display on/off switching On/off switching for function which synchronizes reset fuel economy data to trip
meter (Trip A)
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on displayControl status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes. Displays the fuel economy every minute for the past 1 to 10 minutes.Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the
past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5 resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTE
 The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:
 Press the reset switch from the menu screen. When the function which synchr onizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, reset trip A of the trip meter. Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip comput\
er .
 After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the aver\
age fuel economy
is calculated.
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Control Status Display
The power generating status is displayed
Indication on displayControl status
Displays the level of electricity generated by regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the capacitor.
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the capacitor and being supplied to the electrical
devices (whole vehicle in display is illuminated
simultaneously).
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Ending Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignitio\
n is switched from
ON to OFF, the information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
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Drive Selection
*Some models.
Drive Selection*
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhance\
d. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
 When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
 Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
 ABS/TCS/DSC is operating The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating. Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
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Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.
With Electric Parking Brake
Without Electric Parking Brake
NOTE
 When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled. Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the
select mode indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster.
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched to
sport mode, the select mode indicator light
flashes to notify the driver.
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Power Steering
Power Steering
 Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 The warning light notifies the driver
of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Warning Lights on page
4-24.
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-43.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering
system.
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