power steering MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.



Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid ........................ 3-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
* ...................................... 3-24

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-26
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-26
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-29

Steering Wheel................................... 3-31
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-31

Mirrors ............................................... 3-32
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32

Windows ............................................. 3-35
Power Windows ........................... 3-35
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-38
Security System ................................. 3-40
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-40
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-40
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-42

Driving Tips ....................................... 3-44
Break-In Period ............................ 3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-44
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-45
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-45
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-46
Winter Driving ............................. 3-46
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-48
Overloading .................................. 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-50

Towing ................................................ 3-51
Trailer Towing .............................. 3-51
Recreational Towing .................... 3-51
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3–44
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 


y Do not race the engine.



y Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 


y Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 


y Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



y Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and
Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 


y Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 


y Avoid fast starts.



y Drive at lower speeds.



y Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 


y Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4 ) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
 


y Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 


y Slow down on rough roads.



y Keep the tires properly inÀ ated.



y Do not carry unnecessary weight.



y Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 


y Keep the wheels in correct alignment.



y Keep windows closed at high speeds.



y Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down
a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.

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4–1*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.



Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10

Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-11
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-11
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-18
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-20

Transaxle ............................................ 4-26
Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-26
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-29

Switches and Controls ...................... 4-40
Lighting Control ........................... 4-40
Fog Lights
* ................................... 4-46
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-46
Windshield Wipers and Washer ... 4-47
Rear Window Wiper and
Wa s h e r
*......................................... 4-51
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-52
Horn ............................................. 4-53
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-54
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-54

Brake .................................................. 4-58
Brake System ............................... 4-58
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-60
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-62
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-62
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-63
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-64

i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-66
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-66

Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-69
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-69

Drive Selection ................................... 4-71
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-71

Power Steering................................... 4-73
Power Steering ............................. 4-73

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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Indicator light

N O T E
 


y The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
 


y Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever
is in the P position, and the ignition
is in ACC), the ignition switches off
automatically after about 25 minutes.

O f f
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off , set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st
gear or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off , setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off ,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
N O T E
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.

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4–21
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or À 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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4–39
When Driving
Transaxle
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever
in the reverse position. Otherwise, the
engine may stop, causing the loss of
the power brake and power steering
functions, and make it diffi cult to
control the vehicle which could result
in an accident.

Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
N O T E
(Some models)
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been depressed
for performing kickdown, and functions to
control whether or not kickdown should be
performed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.

Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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4–68
When Driving
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control
Status Display
T h e d r i v e r i s n o t i¿ 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 B
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 À ash.
Leave the engine idling and wait until the
indicator light turns off.
N O T E
 


y The beep will sound if the vehicle is
driven while the i-ELOOP indicator
light is À ashing. In addition, if you
turn the steering wheel while the light
is À 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 À ashing.




y (Vehicles with type B audio) 
 A noti¿ cation is displayed in the center
display and the i-ELOOP indicator light
À ashes at the same time.

 Refer to Warning Message Indicated on
Display on page 7-33 .

Control status display (vehicles with
type B audio)
The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the center display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page
4-70 .
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4–73
When Driving
Power Steering
Power Steering
 












y 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 


y The warning light noti¿ 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
4-21 .
  Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-38 .

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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5–79
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth
® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or
hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.
Commander switch (Type B)
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit
*1 or the volume dial of the commander switch *2
is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to
decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.

*1 Type A
*2 Type B

N O T E
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device
side.


(Type B)
Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
.
3. Adjust the
and the using the slider.
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7–26
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning


(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light The light À ashes 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 ¿ nd 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 safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-19 .
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/À ashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/À ashes, 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/À ashes continuously.
N O T E
y If the indicator light illuminates/À ashes, the power steering will not operate normally.
If 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.
y Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is 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 system to return
t o n o r m a l .

Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/À ashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

Signal Warning


Master Warning
Light
y (Vehicles with type B 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 7-24 .

y (Vehicles without type B audio)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
y There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
y There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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