engine MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Quick Guide (in English)

When Driving
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Indicator light
Push button start
Starting the Engine
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
• The starter does not rotate until the glow indicator light turns off.
• When starting the engine, do not release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or
the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) until the glow indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off and the engine starts, after pressing the push button
start.
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until
the engine has completely started.
3. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until
the engine has completely started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the
engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into
neutral (N).
4. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator
light (green) in the instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
• If the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) is
released before the engine starts, depress the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or
the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) again and press the push button start to
start the engine.
• If the ignition is left switched ON for a long period of time without the engine
running after the glow plugs are warmed up, the glow plugs may warm up again
which will illuminate the glow indicator light.
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When Driving
Automatic transaxleAutomatic transaxle
Engine stop Restart
Neutral position
(Manual transaxle)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
Operation of i-stop Function
The i-stop (idling stop) function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic after the engine has been warmed up (SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) or other times when the engine is not cold (SKYACTIV-D 2.2), and then
restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The system provides improved fuel economy,
reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
(Manual transaxle)
2. Depress the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal, and bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
3. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, shift the lever to the neutral position while depressing
the clutch pedal. The engine automatically stops after the clutch pedal is released. The
i-stop indicator light (green) also illuminates while the i-stop function is operating.
(Automatic transaxle)
2. The i-stop function operates when the brake pedal is depressed while driving the
vehicle (except for driving in reverse) and the vehicle is stopped. The i-stop
indicator light (green) also illuminates while the i-stop function is operating.
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the engine will not restart even if the
brake pedal is released. If the brake pedal is depressed again, the engine will restart.
1. (Except European model)
1. (Except European model) The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions are met
while the vehicle is being driven.
4. To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal (i-stop indicator light (green) turns
off). The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if the i-stop function conditions
are met again while driving (except European model).
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions are met
while the vehicle is being driven.
3. When the brake pedal is released while the shift lever is in the D/M position (not
second gear fixed mode), the engine restarts automatically and the i-stop indicator
light (green) turns off. The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if the i-stop
function conditions are met again while driving (except European model)
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
i-stop OFF Switch
The i-stop function can be turned off by
pressing the switch until the beep sounds and
the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
The i-stop function can be turned back on by
pressing the switch again until the beep sounds
and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
i-stop Warning Light, Beep
If a system malfunction occurs or system operation precautions are necessary, the
driver is notified by the warning beep and warning light in the instrument cluster.
Warning light/beep Verification
The i-stop warning light (amber) and
other warning lights illuminate while
the i-stop function is operating.
The i-stop warning light (amber)
flashes. The i-stop system may have some
kind of malfunction.
The i-stop indicator light (green)
flashes twice per second while the
i-stop function is operating. (Manual transaxle)
Check whether the shift lever is in the
neutral position. Have your vehicle inspected by an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible. Check whether the bonnet is open,
the driver's seat belt is unfastened, or
the driver's door is open.
If this is the case, the engine will not
automatically restart for safety
reasons.
Start the engine using the normal
method.
The warning beep sounds, and the
i-stop indicator light (green) flashes
twice per second (European model)
while the i-stop function is operating.Check whether the driver's door is
closed.
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
Warning/Indicator Lights
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10ABS Warning Light Master Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
Check Engine Light
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light (Red)/ Low Engine Coolant
Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)
/Indicator Light (Green)
RVM Warning Light (Amber) /
Indicator Light (Green)
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
11
12
13
14Power Steering Malfunction
Indicator Light
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
15Seat Belt Warning Light
Door-Ajar Warning Light
17Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Light
18
2022
23
24
30
31
32
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Warning LightHeadlight Auto-Leveling
Malfunction Indicator Light
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber) /Indicator
Light (Green)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber) /
Indicator Light (Green)
AFS OFF Indicator Light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light
i-ELOOP Indicator Light
Shift Position Indication
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35
36
37
38Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
Security Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) /
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
40Adjustable Speed Limiter Main
Indicator Light(Amber)/ Adjustable
Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light
(Green)
Front Fog Light Indicator Light
41Rear Fog Light Indicator Light Signal Warning/Indicator Lights
Brake System Warning Light
Some of the warning/indicator lights are displayed in the instrument cluster.
If a warning/indicator light is displayed in the instrument cluster, verify the
meaning of the warning in the Warning (Display Indication) item.
19KEY Warning Light (Red) /Indicator
Light (Green)Glow Indicator Light
Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator
Light
Wrench Warning Indicator Light
25
26
27
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Light (Amber) /
Indicator Light (Green)
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29TCS/DSC Indicator Light
DSC OFF Indicator Light
Lights-On Indicator Light 39 Smart Brake Support/Smart City
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)Warning
Light (Amber) /Indicator Light (Red)
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16120 km/h Warning Light
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When Driving
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regenerationChargeBattery
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
i-ELOOP System
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).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep
The beep will sound if the vehicle is driven while the
i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing. Make sure that
the i-ELOOP indicator light has stopped flashing
before driving.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP” or Section 7,
“Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds”.
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When Driving
Diesel Particulate Filter
The diesel particulate filter collects and eliminates most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust gas of the diesel engine for improved exhaust gas processing
ability.
While the particulate matter (PM) collected in the diesel particulate filter is
eliminated automatically, fuel may be mixed with the engine oil increasing the
engine oil level. If the engine oil level exceeds the “X” mark on the dipstick,
replace the engine oil.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System” or
“Diesel Particulate Filter”.
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all
four tyres. If the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the
driver by indicating the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the
instrument cluster and operating a beep sound.
In the following cases, system initialization must be performed so that the system
operates normally.
• A tyre pressure is adjusted.
• Tyre rotation is performed.
• A tyre or wheel is replaced.
• The battery is replaced or completely drained.
• The tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light is illuminated.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Maintenance and Care
Selector
X Mark Full Low
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
If the engine oil level exceeds the “X” mark on the dipstick, replace the engine oil.
For details, refer to Section 6, “Owner Maintenance”.
When inspecting the engine oil level, pull out the dipstick straight without
twisting.
In addition, when inserting the dipstick, always insert it without twisting so that
the “X” mark faces the front of the vehicle.
After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value.
If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light
may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.
NOTE
The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be
performed using the following procedure:
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Switch the ignition ON with the selector pressed, and press and hold the
selector for about 5 seconds until the master warning light flashes.
3. After the master warning light flashes for several seconds, the initial-
ization is completed.
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Maintenance and Care
Windscreen washer
fluid reservoirBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
BatteryFuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Windscreen washer
fluid reservoirBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system capAutomatic transaxle fluid-level
dipstick (only for automatic transaxle)
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap MZR 1.6
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Battery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap SKYACTIV-D 2.2Windscreen washer
fluid reservoir
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Routine Service
We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
• Engine Oil Level
• Engine Coolant Level
• Brake and Clutch Fluid Level
• Washer Fluid Level
• Battery Maintenance
• Tyre Inflation Pressure
For details, refer to Section 6, “Owner Maintenance”.
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If Trouble Arises
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If Trouble Arises
• Flat Tyre
If you have a flat tyre, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and
out of the way of traffic to change the tyre.
In the event of a flat tyre, use the emergency flat tyre repair kit to repair the tyre
temporarily or use the temporary spare tyre.
• Overheating
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. 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 bonnet and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is escaping:
Open the bonnet and idle the engine until it cools.
• Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a commercial tow-truck service.
• Warning Lights and Warning Sounds
If a warning light illuminates or flashes or a warning sound is heard, check for
details concerning the warning light or sound in this guide. If the problem
cannot be resolved, contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to Section 7, “Flat Tyre”, “Overheating”, “Emergency Towing” or
“Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds”.
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