light 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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Before Driving 
Front
passenger's
window
Right rear window
Master control switches
Driver's window
Left rear window
Fuel Requirements and Capacities
*1 Europe
For details, refer to Section 3, “Windows” or “Fuel and Emission”.
MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5
When refuelling, always add at least 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.The vehicle will operate efficiently on diesel 
fuel with specification EN590 or the equivalent.Fuel
Capacity
51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 
Imp gal) SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2Premium unleaded fuel 
(Conforming to EN 228 
and within E10)
*1
FuelResearch Octane 
NumberCapacity
95 or above
51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 
Imp gal)
90 or above Regular unleaded fuel
92 or above
Close
Open
Operation of the Power Windows
Each passenger window can also be operated using the master control switches on 
the driver's door.
To close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch. To open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch.
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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
Manual transaxle
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. 
Engine idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3.(SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
The engine restarts automatically when you depress the clutch pedal or start to 
release it.
NOTE
The engine restart timing varies depending on the brake pedal depression force.
Operation of i-stop Function
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a 
traffic light or stuck in traffic, 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.
NOTE
•When engine idling is stopped.
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the v
ehicle is being driven. •
(Except European model)
•The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
7For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
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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.Automatic transaxle
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the 
selector lever in the D or M position (not in second gear fixed mode). 1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is 
driven (except for driving in the R or M position second gear fixed mode) and 
the vehicle is stopped.
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when the 
brake pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is depressed 
again or the selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear fixed mode) 
or the R position. (For the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal 
depressed when shifting the selector lever while engine idling is stopped.)
Operation of i-stop Function
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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 
For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
Warning Lights
Signal Warning
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Charging System Warning Light Brake System Warning Light
Engine Oil Warning Light
High Engine Coolant Temperature 
Warning Light
i-stop Warning Light
Power Steering Malfunction Warning 
Light
Master Warning Light
Electric Parking Brake Warning 
Light
Check Engine Light
11
12
13
14Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner 
System Warning Light
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System 
Warning Light
15KEY Warning Light
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) 
Warning Light20Mazda Radar Cruise Control 
(MRCC) Warning Light
Lane Departure Warning System 
(LDWS) Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
120 km/h Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning 
Light
Door-Ajar Warning Light Signal Warning
ABS Warning Light
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a 
system malfunction.
19Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & 
Lane Departure Warning System 
(LDWS) Warning LightLED Headlight Warning Light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City 
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning 
Light
21 16
17
18
22
23
24
25
10
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
26
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When Driving
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For details, refer to Section 4, “Instrument Cluster and Display”.
Indication/Indicator Lights
Signal Indicator Lights
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10KEY Indicator Light Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF 
Indicator Light
Security Indicator Light
Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication
Glow Indicator Light
Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator 
Light
Wrench Indicator Light
Low Engine Coolant Temperature 
Indicator Light
i-stop Indicator Light
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12
13
14i-ELOOP Indicator Light
Shift Position Indication
Lights-On Indicator Light
15Headlight High-Beam Indicator 
Light20Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
Electric Parking Brake Indicator 
Light
Brake Pedal Operation demand 
Indicator Light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control 
(MRCC) Indicator Light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City 
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) 
Indicator Light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City 
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF 
Indicator Light
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
Cruise Main Indicator Light
Cruise Set Indicator Light
Adjustable Speed Limiter Main 
Indicator Light Signal Indicator Lights
Lane Departure Warning System 
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a 
system malfunction.
19
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
DSC OFF Indicator Light
29Select Mode Indicator Light
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) 
Indicator Light
21 17
18
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning 
Indicator Lights
Front Fog Light Indicator Light
16Adjustable Speed Limiter Set 
Indicator Light 31
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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 
Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Centre
position
For details, refer to Section 4, “Switches and Controls”.
Operation of the Headlights
Without auto-light control With auto-light control
Operation of the Windscreen Wipers
With intermittent wiper With auto-wiper control
Operation while pulling up lever
Intermittent (With intermittent wiper)
Low speed Switch
PositionWiper operation
High speed
When the wiper lever 
is in the
position, the rain 
sensor senses the 
amount of rainfall on 
the windscreen and 
turns the wipers on 
or off automatically.
Auto control (With auto-wiper control)
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