lights MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2014 (in English) Owner's Manual

*Some models.4–16
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Dashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness
of the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
 


y The brightness of dashboard
illuminations can be adjusted when
the headlights and Parking lights are
turned on.
 


y When the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any
more, a beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position, the illumination of the
instrument cluster dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer and increase the
illumination intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the knob clockwise fully. You will hear a
beep sound and the illumination dimmer
will be canceled.
NOTE
 


y This symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
 


y If the dashboard illumination knob is
kept at the illumination dimmer cancel
position, the instrument cluster will not
dim when the headlight switch is turned
to the
or position again. Rotate
the dashboard illumination knob
counterclockwise to activate the
illumination dimmer.
Outside Temperature Display *
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
 


y Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
 


y Signifi cantly cold or hot
temperatures.
 


y Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
 


y The vehicle is parked.



y The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
using the following procedure.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifi cations.
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Type A
Type B
Type C
Center of Dashboard(Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer)) Instrument Cluster
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*Some models.4–22
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Master Warning Light *1 7-24
Brake System Warning Light *1*2 7-24
ABS Warning Light *1 7-24
Charging System Warning Light *1 7-24
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-24
Check Engine Light *1 7-24
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*1 7-24
* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1 7-24
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-24
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-24
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-24
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1 7-24
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-24
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-24
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*Some models.4–23
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Warning Lights Page
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-24
(Red) KEY Warning Light 7-24
(Red)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Warning Light *1 4-78 ,
4-118
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3 7-24
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-24
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-24
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
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*Some models.4–24
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-114
(Green)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light 4-122
(Green) KEY Indicator Light 3-9
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-50
Wrench Warning Indicator Light *1 4-26
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 4-80 ,
4-81
DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-82
* AFS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-46
(Amber)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Indicator Light *1 4-78
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light *1 4-78
* i-ELOOP Indicator Light 4-85
(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-26
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*Some models.4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Shift Position Indication 4-31
* SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-89
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-45 ,
4-45
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-51 ,
4-58
Security Indicator Light *1 3-42
(Green)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-95
(Amber)
* Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-101
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indicator Light 4-101
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-41
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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When Driving
Transaxle
Shift Position Indication
This indicates the selected shift position.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-22 .
Transaxle Ranges
 




y The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-21 .
 


y The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and set
the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move
and cause an accident.
CAUTION
 


¾ Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
 


¾ Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-47 ).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than idle,
do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.

Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot
be applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
 


y If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
  The time setting can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .



y To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off Off On On On On
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto *1 Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off Auto *1 Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off Off Auto
*1 Off On On On On
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
CAUTION
 


¾ Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly.
 




¾ The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
 


y The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off
immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor
determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several
minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffi c jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.

 In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the position.



y(Without auto headlight off function)
 When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination will turn off.
 


y The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument
cluster. Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound
is heard. To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-16 .
 

y The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
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