battery MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 Quick Guide (in English)

31
When Driving
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONBattery
Battery Engine
Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Energy
regeneration
Variable
Voltage
alternatorCharge
Power
Vehicle electric
devicesElectrical power Kinetic energy
Variable
Voltage
alternator
PowerVehicle electric
devices
i-ELOOP System
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the
power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable
battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the
battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
• A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which
converts the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently
according to the vehicle conditions.
• A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be
utilized quickly.
• A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to
voltage useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
/C\FCA(,'''A'FKVKQPA3WKEM)WKFGKPFD

32
When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP” or Section 7,
“Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds”.
The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the audio display.
Indication on display
Control Status Display
Control status
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored
in the rechargeable battery.
Displays the status of the electricity stored
in the rechargeable battery and being
supplied to the electrical devices (whole
vehicle in display is illuminated
simultaneously).
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 centre display (Type C/Type D 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.
/C\FCA(,'''A'FKVKQPA3WKEM)WKFGKPFD

33
When Driving
Diesel Particulate Filter
The diesel particulate filter collects and removes most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
• If the vehicle is driven at 15 km/h (9 mph) or less continuously.
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
PM collected by the diesel particulate filter is cleared during normal driving,
however, PM may not be removed and the diesel particulate filter indicator light
may illuminate under the following conditions:
• If the vehicle is repeatedly driven for a short period of time (10 minute or less)
or driven while the engine is cold.
• If the vehicle is idled for a long time.
/C\FCA(,'''A'FKVKQPA3WKEM)WKFGKPFD

35
Maintenance and Care
Selector
X Mark MAX MIN
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”.
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
If the engine oil level exceeds the “X” mark on the dipstick, replace the engine oil.
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.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, the vehicles engine control unit needs to be reset as
soon as possible. Otherwise the wrench indicator light or engine oil warning light may
turn on. To reset the engine control unit, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer or refer to the vehicle engine control unit reset procedure.
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 w
arning light flashes.
3. After the master warning light flashes for several seconds, the
initialization is completed.
/C\FCA(,'''A'FKVKQPA3WKEM)WKFGKPFD