MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP *
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power the
vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel consumption can
be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic energy is called the
Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
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i-ELOOP
A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity, which can
store and use large amounts of electricity instantly.
Variable
Voltage
alternator
CapacitorDC-DC Converter
CAUTION
High-current electricity fl ows through the following areas, therefore do not touch them.


 Variable Voltage alternator 
 DC-DC converter 
 Capacitor
NOTE

 When installing high power consumption devices such high-output speakers, consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on use conditions such as with
the A/C and headlights.
  If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 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 notifi ed 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 C/type
D 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 fl ash.
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 fl ashing. In addition, if you
turn the steering wheel while the
light is fl ashing, 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
fl ashing.

(Vehicles with type C/type D audio) A notifi cation is displayed in the
centre display and the i-ELOOP
indicator light fl ashes at the same
time.
 Refer to Warning Message Indicated
on Display on page 7-47 .
Control status display (vehicles with
type C/type D audio)
The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the centre display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page
4-95 .
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Economy Monitor *
For vehicles with type C/type D audio, the Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness are switched and displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy effi ciency 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 display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of
Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness.
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 display Control 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 synchronizes 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 computer. 

 After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is calculated.
Control Status Display
The i-stop operation status and the i-ELOOP power generating status are displayed.
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the
capacitor.
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
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.
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the readiness status as to whether operation
of the i-stop function is available.
Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop
function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and
A/C) using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates
that the i-stop function is ready to operate, and the
grey colour indicates that it is not ready for
operation.
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the i-stop function status while the vehicle
is stopped.
Indicates the operations required by the driver to
operate the i-stop function while it is not operating.
Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop
function has been operating and the accumulated
amount of time that it has been operating.
The i-stop function operation status is indicated by
the colour of the engine area. The colour is green
during i-stop function operation, and grey when it is
not operating.
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Effectiveness Display
The actual performance of the energy effi ciency is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of
CO
2 emissions reduced by the system effects. The
cumulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated
in terms of the number of tree graphics.
Displays the total driving distance which could be
extended by the operation of the i-stop function.
Displays the percentage of time that the vehicle was
stopped by the i-stop function operation out of the
total amount of time that the vehicle was stopped.
Displays the amount of time that the i-stop function
has operated.
Displays the total amount of time that the vehicle
was stopped.
Ending Display
When the ignition is switched off from ON after completing a trip, the actual performance
for the total fuel economy effi ciency is displayed for 5 seconds.
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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 expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
 


 The warning light notifi es 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 4-41 .
 Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-53 .
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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i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE *
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognise potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ............................................................................ 4-103
High Beam Control System (HBC) .................................................................................. 4-104
Forward/rear detection
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ....................................................................... 4-107
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) system .......................................................................... 4-114
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) ................................................................ 4-120
Driver Support System
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ............................................................................. 4-123
Speed control
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................................................................................................. 4-133
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