light MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2017 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 ........................................................................\
.....7-16
Jump-Starting ........................................................................\
......7-16
Emergency Starting ........................................................................\
.7-19
Starting a Flooded Engine ...........................................................7-19
Push-Starting ........................................................................\
.......7-19
Overheating ........................................................................\
..............7-20
Overheating ........................................................................\
.........7-20
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
...7-22
Towing Description .....................................................................7-22
Tiedown Hooks* ........................................................................\
..7-23
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ...........................7-25
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes ......................................7-25
Message Indicated on Display* ...................................................7-37
Warning Sound is Activated ........................................................7-39
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ...............................7-44
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened .............................7-44
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate* ....................................7-46
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate ........................7-46
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If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
 The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on. Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
(4-Door)
Tabs
Tabs
(5-Door)
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Maintenance
 Always keep the jack clean. Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust. Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the rear.
CAUTION
 When using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease compared
to when using only the conventional tire.
Drive carefully.
 To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do
not drive through an automatic car
wash. This tire's diameter is smaller
than a conventional tire, so the
ground clearance is reduced.
 Do not use a tire chain on this tire
because it will not fit properly. Do not use your temporary spare
tire on any other vehicle, it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
 Use only one t emporary spare tire on
your vehicle at the same time.
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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
Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the cooling fan:Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine: Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light turns on:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low , look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no
problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The warning contents can be verified on the center display.
1. If the warning light is turned on, select icon on the home screen to display the
application screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor” to display the current warnings.
3. Select “W arning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
4. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a m\
alfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
SignalWarning
Brake System Warning Light
Without Electric Parking Brake
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignitio\
n switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking b\
rake is
released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes
may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated,
after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
With Electric Parking Brake
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning 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 turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the elec\
tric parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact 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.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes
may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated,
after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
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 LightThis 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 overfill.
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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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
SignalWarning
(Red)High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating
7-20.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTEIf the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normally.
In this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
 Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
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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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