tow MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2014 Owner's Manual

7–22
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.
Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3 ).
2. Wrap a fl athead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage
to a painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front or rear bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it so
as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
Lug wr ench
Tiedown eyelet
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Rear
Lug wr ench
Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that \
some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the
electronic brake force distribution system.WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfuncti\
on of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning
Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while dr\
iving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil p\
an.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-28 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfi ll.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or \
after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect
Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-33\
3-0510, or contact
Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330
Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
For additional road safety information, please visit the Road Safety web\
site at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safe\
ty. So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefi t.
 y Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the ex\
isting weather
conditions
 y  Avoid fast starts, stops and turns y Avoid potholes and objects on the road y Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire
or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until
you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-
infl ated or damaged, defl ate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire.
If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will aff ect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to ke\
ep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicl\
e, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight \
ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certifi cation Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension
system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely,
particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of
the tire, its load range, and corresponding infl ation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certifi cation and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be \
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or\
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting fi gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be fi\
ve 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available\
cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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10–3
Index
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2 Automatic Climate Control ............. 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control........................................... 5-12
Gas specifi cations ............................ 9-7
Manual Climate Control .................. 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Clock ................................................... 5-28
Cruise Control ..................................... 4-57 Cruise Control Switch ................... 4-57
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-14
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-134
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-12
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-37
Defogger Rear window ................................. 4-43
Mirror ............................................ 4-44
Dimensions ........................................... 9-5
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-49
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-32
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) ....... 4-52 DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-53
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-53
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-52
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 ........................ 4-55
Engine Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-29
Hood release .................................. 6-24
Oil .................................................. 6-27
Starting ............................................ 4-3
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 ............... 6-68
F
Flasher Hazard warning ............................. 4-45
Headlights ..................................... 4-33
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3 Mounting the Spare Tire................ 7-11
Removing a Flat Tire ....................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-46
Fluid
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids Classifi cation ................................... 9-4
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-37
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-46
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5
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10–5
Index
Lighting Control.................................. 4-33
Lights-on reminder .............................. 7-34
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-130
M
Maintenance Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 4-21
Recommendations for shifting ...... 4-22
Map Lights ........................................ 5-130
Meters and Gauges ................................ 4-9
Mirror Defroster .................................. 4-44
Mirrors Outside mirrors.............................. 3-33
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-34
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 3-45
Moonroof ............................................ 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-10
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-33
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-13
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-36
Overhead Console ............................. 5-136
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-130
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-50
Owner Maintenance Battery replacement ...................... 6-38
Closing the Hood........................... 6-25
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-47
Personalization Features ..................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................... 4-56
Power Windows .................................. 3-36
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-36
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-137
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ........ 4-68
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor.............................. 4-73 Displayable range on the screen .... 4-75
Picture quality adjustment ............. 4-80
Rear view monitor operation ......... 4-76
Rear view parking camera
location .......................................... 4-74
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ........................................... 4-74
Variance between actual aoad
conditions and displayed Image .... 4-78
Viewing the display ....................... 4-76
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-43
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-42
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-42
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-34
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17
Replacement Electrical battery ........................... 6-38
Fuse ............................................... 6-57
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-43
Wheel ............................................ 6-44
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-47
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Index
S
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant classifi cation
system ............................................ 2-56
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-45
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System 2-point type ................................... 2-18
3-point type ................................... 2-15
Automatic locking ......................... 2-14
Emergency locking ........................ 2-14
Extender ........................................ 2-20
Pregnant women ............................ 2-14
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-35
Seats Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-10
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System Immobilizer system ....................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-43
Service Publications ............................ 8-49
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-5
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-10
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-3
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-32 Horn............................................... 4-44
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-135 Center console ............................. 5-136
Glove compartment ..................... 5-136
Overhead console ........................ 5-136
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-137 Sunshade ............................................. 3-40
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-129
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-11
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-43
Tiedown
Hook .............................................. 7-22
Tire Information .................................. 8-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....... 4-61
Tire infl ation pressure warning beep ... 7-36
Tires .................................................... 6-41 Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire ............................ 6-43
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-44
Snow tires ...................................... 3-48
Specifi cations .................................. 9-9
Temporary Spare Tire .................... 6-43
Tire Infl ation Pressure ................... 6-41
Tire Rotation ................................. 6-42
Tire chains ..................................... 3-48
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-21
Towing Recreational towing ...................... 3-52
Trailer Towing ............................... 3-52
Towing Description ............................. 7-21
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-51 TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-51
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-14
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-10
Trouble Battery runs out ............................. 7-15
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-18
Emergency Towing........................ 7-21
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-19
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-37
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