light MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2017 Owners Manual

7–40
If Trouble Arises
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
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed,
a beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the luggage compartment/trunk. In
this case, take out the key by pressing
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page
3-9).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep
which sounds outside of the vehicle will
be heard for about 10 seconds to notify
the driver that the key is in the cabin. In
this case, take out the key by opening the
door. A key taken out of the vehicle using
this method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page
3-9).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep*
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 The i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing
green. “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the
center display (Type B audio).
The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page
4-151).
Lane Departur e Warning Sound
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
 The volume of the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12. The type of the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) warning sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated
and the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning
light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns
on. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision with
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction at the
rear of the vehicle, the warning light in the
instrument cluster flashes at the same time
as the warning indication is displayed in
the active driving display, and a warning
sound is activated intermittently.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Lights on page
4-24.
Over Rev. Buzzer*
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
Electric Parking Brake Warning
Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
 The vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake applied. The electric parking brake switch is
pulled while the vehicle is driven.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by ei\
ther ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing
Association).
215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In\
general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire
can support.
H
“H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.
Letter RatingSpeed Rating
Q 99 mph
R 106 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168
* mph
Y 186* mph
* For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire ma nufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For tires with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
11 5
“115” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the width
in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In gener\
al, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”.
16
“16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
90
“90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire
can support.
M
“M” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.
Letter RatingSpeed Rating
M 81 mph
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9–9
Specifications
Specifications
*Some models.
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights Halogen High beam
65HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55H11 (H11)
LED High/Low beam LED
*2— (—)
Daytime
running lights With halogen bulb headlights
65HB3 (9005)
With LED headlights LED
*2— (—)
Parking lights
(Front side-
marker lights) With halogen bulb headlights
5WY5W (—)
Front side-
marker lights With LED headlights
LED
*2— (—)
Parking lights With LED headlights LED
*2— (—)
Front turn signal lights 21WY21W
(7443NA)
Fog lights
*LED*2— (—)
Side turn signal lights*LED*2— (—)
High-mount brake light LED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W
(7443NA)
Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear
side-marker
lights LED type
LED
*2— (—)
Bulb type 21/5W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side/Trunk lid side)
*LED*2— (—)
Reverse lights 4–Door
18W16W (921)
5–Door 21W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
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Specifications
Specifications
*Some models.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1
Trunk light (4–Door) 3—
Luggage compartment light (5–Door) 5—
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
*8 —
Overhead light (Front)*10 —
Overhead light (Rear)*10 —
Vanity mirror lights*2 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page
6-41.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure m\
onitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page
4-154.
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9–15
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Vehicle
Door locks
(page 3-18) Operation condition of auto lock/unlock
function Lock:
When
Driving, Unlock:
IGN OFF OFF/
Lock: When Driving/
Lock: When Driving,
Unlock: IGN OFF/
Lock: When Driving,
Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Shifting out of Park
Lock: Out of
Park, Unlock: In Park A
D
Keyless entry system (page 3-3) Method for unlocking door using transmitter
Once:
Driver's,
Twice: All Doors Touch Once:
All Doors/
Once: Driver's, Twice: All Doors A
E
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Advanced keyless entry
system (page
3-10) Method for unlocking door using request
switch/transmitter
Driver's:
Once, All Doors: Twice All Doors:
Once/
Driver's: Once, All Doors: Twice A
E,
F
Time for locking door automatically60 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds A
—
Auto-lock function operation/non-operationalOff On/Off A—
Beep volume when locking/unlockingMedium High/
Medium/ Low/Off A
E,
F
Illuminated entry system
(page 5-112) Time until interior lights turn off after closing
door
15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds A
—Time until interior lights turn off automatically when any door is not closed completely 30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes A
—
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Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Auto-wiper control (page 4-50) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off
*4A—
Daytime running lights
(page 4-48) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off ——
Auto headlight off*5 (page 4-43) Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off*6
A —
Auto-light control (page 4-43) Timing by which lights turn on
MediumHigh/
Med. High/ Medium/
Med. Low/ Low A
—
High Beam Control System
(HBC) (page
4-85) Operational/non-operational
*1On
On/Off A—
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) (page
4-84) Operational/non-operational
*1On
On/Off A—
Lights-on reminder*7 (page 7-39) Warning beep volume
OffHigh/Low/Off A—
Coming home light (page 4-47) Time until headlights turn off
30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/ Off A
—
Leaving home light (page 4-47) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
Turn signal indicator (page 4-49) Beep volume
HighHigh/Low A—
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-49) Operational/non-operational
OnOn/Off A—
Rear window defogger (page 4-54) The operation time for the rear window
defogger can be changed.
15 minutes15 minutes/
Continuous*8— —
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