ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 Quick Guide (in English)
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Before Driving
ON/OFF button
Indicator light
Centre position
Mirror switch
AUTO position 
(neutral position)
Outside Mirrors
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left (L)
or right (R) to choose the left or right 
side mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate 
direction.
For details, refer to Section 3, “Mirrors”.
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces 
the glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear 
when the ignition is switched ON.
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the auto-dimming 
function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function, press the 
ON/OFF button. The indicator light will illuminate.
The automatic folding mechanism 
operates when the ignition is switched 
to ACC or OFF. Automatic folding mechanism
When the outer mirror automatic folding 
switch is pressed to the AUTO position 
(neutral position), the outside mirrors 
automatically fold in and out when the 
doors are locked and unlocked.
Also, when the ignition is switched ON 
or the engine is started, the outside 
mirrors fold out automatically.
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When Driving
6For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
Indicator light
Push button start
Starting the Engine 
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5, 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 brak
e 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 brak
e 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 
i-stop Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped, the warning sound 
operates to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It stops when the driver's 
door is closed.
i-stop indicator light (green)/i-stop warning light (amber)
i-stop indicator light (green)
• The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and 
turns off when the engine is restarted.
The light turns on when the engine idling stop 
conditions are met while the vehicle is driven.
• The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and 
turns off when the engine is started. i-stop warning light (amber)
• The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is 
pressed and the system is turned off. •(Except European model)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
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When Driving 
Lock-release
button
For details, refer to Section 4, “Automatic Transaxle” or “Drive selection”.
Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode 
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This 
provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make 
manoeuvres such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
Press the drive selection switch forward “ (              ) ” to select the sport mode. Pull 
the drive selection switch back “ (         ) ” to cancel the sport mode.
With Electric Parking Brake
Without Electric Parking Brake
Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the 
select mode indicator light turns on in 
the instrument cluster.
Automatic Transaxle ControlsVarious Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress 
the brake pedal and hold in the 
lock-release button to shift (The 
ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be 
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in 
the lock-release button to shift.
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When Driving 
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not 
operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to 
the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.
• When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, 
illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.
• When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective 
plates and signs.
• When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
• When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched 
ON and the headlight switch is in the          position. 
The Adaptive LED Headlights 
(ALH) indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns on simultaneously.
To Operate the System
CAUTION
• Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera. 
Otherwise, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally.
• Do not rely excessively on the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and drive 
the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights 
between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
• When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are 
dim or not illuminated.
• When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
• When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear 
passenger seats are occupied.
• When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its 
tyres onto your windscreen.
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When Driving
25For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
If the LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument 
cluster turns off when the ignition is switched ON, 
the system goes on standby. System Operation
If the LDWS OFF indicator light in the 
instrument cluster turns on when the ignition is 
switched ON, press the LDWS OFF switch so 
that the system goes on standby.
• The vehicle is driven in the centre of the driving lane with the white 
or yello
w lines on the left and right sides, or on either side.
• The vehicle speed is about 70 km/h (44 mph) or faster.
Other conditions are described in the related text.Drive the vehicle in the centre of the vehicle lane while 
the system is on standby. The system becomes 
operational when all of the following conditions are met.
• The vehicle is driven on a straight road or road with gentle curves.
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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.
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