ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

If a Warning Light TurnsOn or Flashes
▼If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take
appropriate action for each light. There is
no problem if the light turns off, however
if the light does not turn off or turns on/
flashes again, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The details for some warnings can be
viewed on the center display or
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Center display
1. Select “Information” on the home
screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
NOTE
You can also display the currently
occurring warning by sliding the
commander knob to the left while on the
home screen of the center display.
Multi-information display
1. Press the INFO switch on the steeringswitch to display the warning
indication screen.
Refer to Multi-info rmation Display on
page 4-14.
▼ Brake System Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
This warning has the following functions:
Warning light inspection
For an operation check, make sure that the
light turns on when the ignition is
switched on, and turns off a few seconds
later or when the engine is started.
When the light turns on
If the brake system w
arning light remains
illuminated the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level on page 6-18.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning
light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates
that your brakes may not work at all or
that they could completely fail at any time.
If this light remains illuminated, after
checking that the parking brake is fully
released, have the brakes inspected
immediately.
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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 to
normal.
▼ABS Warning Indication/Warning
Light
If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light may
illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result
of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate
while the ABS warning light is
illuminated.
▼Master Warning Indication
The indication display
s if the system has a
malfunction.
Check the reason for the indication
displaying on the center display or
multi-information display.
Refer to If a Warni ng Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
▼ Brake Control System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The warning light ill
uminates when the
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indication/Indicator Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is released.
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“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel Drive
Only. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns
on under the following conditions. The
system may have a malfunction. Have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the
AWD system.
“Excessive AWD System Load. Drive
Slowly Until Warning Light Turns Off.
Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is flashing
The indication is displayed/the light
flashes under the f ollowing conditions.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and check
that the warning indi cation light turns off/
the warning light stops flashing, and then
drive the vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the indication is
continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temperature is
excessively high.
When there is a large difference between
the front and rear wheel rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from
mud.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle
Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns
on under the following conditions. Inspect
the tire sizes or tire pressures on all 4
wheels. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if the indication remains on or the
warning light remains illuminated.
When any of the tire diameter is
different.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
▼ TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.
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WA R N I N G
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all
servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally activate or
become disabled causing serious injury or
death.
▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Flashing)
If there is a problem w
ith the TPMS or the
voltage of a tire pressure sensor decreases,
the TPMS warning light flashes and a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle at high speeds if
the TPMS warning light turns on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds while the
TPMS warning light is turned on or flashing
is dangerous because the brake
performance and the steering wheel
operability will be reduced. If the vehicle is
driven at high speeds or the brakes are
suddenly applied, it could lead to an
accident. Gradually apply the brakes to
lower the vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumination/flashing of the
TPMS warning light is dangerous because a
tire may burst which could lead to an
accident. Take appropriate measures as
soon as possible.
▼ KEY Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Red)
“Keyless Entry System Malfunction.
Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced
keyless entry & push button start system
has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes,
the engine may not start. If the engine
cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the
engine, and have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine on page 4-9.
“Low Key Fob Battery. Replace
Battery” is displayed
When the key battery is low, the indication
is displayed when the ignition is switched
OFF.
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▼Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly.
Action to be taken
Stop the engine and rei
nstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-27.
▼ Engine Oil Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light
indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN mark
(page 6-16).
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 6-15).
▼ Seat Belt Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Front seat)
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning
light turns on if the
driver or front passeng er's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and the
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light
flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is switched
ON.
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate.
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Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and the
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light
flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated. If a seat belt remains
unfastened, the warning light flashes again
for a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
(Red)
If the rear seat belts are not fastened while
the ignition is swit
ched ON , the driver
and the passenger are alerted by the
warning light.
The warning light operates even if there is
no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (page 6-19).
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Display*1*2ContentAction to be taken
Distance & Speed Alert
Operation Canceled Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the Dis‐
tance & Speed Alert (DSA) have been
canceled other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Operation
Canceled. Drive Safely This message is indicated when the
Cruise Control have been canceled other
than by the driver. Have your vehicle inspected by an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Acti‐
vated. Depress Brake Ped‐
al to Hold Stop This message is indicated after the Smart
Brake Support (SBS) brakes operate and
when the Smart Brake Support (SBS) is
canceled.
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push
Button Start Switch This message is indicated when the key
battery is weak (battery dead or damaged
key). Touch the key against push button start
to start the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
Depress Brake Pedal to
Start Engine This message is indicated when the push
button start is presse
d without depressing
the brake pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Depress Clutch Pedal to
Start Engine This message is indicated when the push
button start is presse
d without depressing
the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
Check Gear Selector Lever
Position This message is indicated when the se‐
lector lever is shifted to the P or R posi‐
tion while driving.
Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten
Seat Belt This message is indicated when AUTO‐
HOLD is about to operate and a door is
opened or a seat belt is unfastened. When the AUTOHOLD is turned on,
close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be on
Windshield Before Operat‐
ing This message is indicated when the
windshield wipers are operated with the
wipers raised off the windshield.
Lower the windshield wipers.
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re‐
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there is
snow or dirt accumulation on the wind‐
shield and the wiper operation range is
narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the wind‐
shield.
Ignition Not Switched Off This message is indicated when the driv‐
er’s door is opened without switching the
ignition OFF. Switch the ignition OFF before leaving
the vehicle.
Gear Selector Lever Not in
Park This message is indicated when a door is
opened with the selector lever in a posi‐
tion other than the P position. Shift the selector lever to the P position
before leaving the vehicle.
Excessive Transmission
Temperature. Drive Slowly This message is indicated when the inter‐
nal temperature of the automatic trans‐
mission is high. Drive slowly to redu
ce load on the auto‐
matic transmission.
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Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-42) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem w
ith the air bag/front
seat belt pretensioner systems and the
warning light illumina tion, a warning beep
sound will be heard for about 5 seconds
every minute.

The air bag and front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the front seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
have the vehicle inspected as soon as
possible.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep
Front seat
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
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NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door i
s opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery volta ge will be depleted.
▼Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advance
d keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, and after that, the beep which
sounds inside the vehicle will be heard 1
times.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is tak en out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 1 times.
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NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
▼ Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
A warning beep is activated to notify the
driver that the doors are not locked when
all of the following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched OFF.
All the doors and liftgate/trunk lid are
not fully closed.
The lock is operated 3 times within 5
seconds.
Check the ignition and whether the doors
and liftgate/trunk lid are open or closed,
and then operate the lock again.
▼ Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
Trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk w
ith all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the luggage compartment/trunk. In this
case, take out the key by pressing the
electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8).
▼ Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
for about 10 seconds to notify the driver
that the key is in the cabin. In this case,
take out the key by opening the door. A
key taken out of the vehicle using this
method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8).
▼Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light flashes, a
warning beep is activated once at the same
time.
▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the vehicle
while the conditions
for releasing the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
automatically have not been met.
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