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

If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in , and the wipers are
operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather
conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high and
low beams by moving the lever forward or
backward.

1. High beam
2. Low beam

When the headlight high-beams are on, the
headlight high-beam indicator light is
turned on.

▼ Flashing the Headlights
The headlights can be flashed with the
ignition switched to ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).

1. OFF
2. Headlight flashing

The headlight high-b
eam indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to
the normal position when released.

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▼Coming Home Light
The coming home light turns on the
headlights (low beams)
when the lever is
operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pull ed with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after the doors
are closed.
NOTE
The time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
If no operations are done for 3 minutes
after the lever is pulled, the headlights
turn off.
The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
▼ Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the lights
when the transmitter unlock button is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,
License plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions, the
headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
Ignition switch: off
Headlight switch: , , or
1. Lock button
2. Unlock button
NOTE
Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
When the headlight switch is turned to
the
position, the headlights turn
off.
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Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals
▼Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
▼Tu r n S i g n a l s
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, ma
nually return the lever to its
original position.
1. Right turn
2. Right lane change
3. OFF
4. Left lane change
5. Left turn

The turn signal indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.

NOTE
There may be a problem with the turn
signal lights if they do not flash but
remain turned on, or they flash
abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the tu
rn signal lever from
the halfway point, the turn signal indicator
flashes 3 times. The operation can be
cancelled by moving the lever in the
direction opposite to which it was
operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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Windshield Wipers andWa s h e r
▼Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.
WA R N I N G
Use only windshield washer
fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use windshield washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing weather
conditions is dangerous as it could freeze
on the windshield and block your vision
which could cause an accident. In addition,
make sure the windshield is sufficiently
warmed using the defroster before
spraying the washer fluid.
NOTE
If the windshield wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or during
snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windshield. If
the windshield wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windshield, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper
switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is
turned to another position other than OFF,
the wipers will operate. If the wipers do
not operate even though the wiper switch
is turned to a position other than OFF,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
▼ Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper

Switch Posi‐
tion Wiper operation
Operation while pulling up lever
Stop
Intermittent
Low speed
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CAUTION
Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering
a sticker or a label on the windshield.
Otherwise the rain sensor will not
operate correctly.
 When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is touched or wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wi per lever is in the
position and the ignition is
switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely that the
engine is left running) this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
Switching the auto-wiper lever from the
to the position while
driving activates the windshield wipers
once, after which they operate
according to the rainfall amount.
The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about
－10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or
about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
If the windshield is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and the auto-wiper control
may not operate properly.
If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windshield above the rain sensor, or
if the windshield is iced, it could cause
the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wi pers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the
auto-wiper control will stop operation.
In this case, set th e wiper lever to the
low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could
operate automatically from the effect of
strong light sources, electromagnetic
waves, or infrared light because the rain
sensor uses an optical sensor. It is
recommended that the auto-wiper lever
be switched to the
position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
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Rear Window Wiper andWa s h e r
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▼Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
▼Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
Switch Posi‐
tion Wiper operation
Normal
Intermittent
Stop
▼
Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid,
turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to either of the
position.
After the switch is released, the washer
will stop.
NOTE
While the windshield washers are
operating (from the time the wiper lever is
pulled until the washer fluid stops
spraying), the rear window washer does
not spray washer fluid even if you operate
the switch.
If the washer does no t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-19). If the fluid level
is normal and the washer still does not
work, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Rear Window Defogger
▼Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
1. Indicator light
CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside the
window.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
The rear window defogger operation
time can be changed from 15 minutes to
continuous operation. When the
operation time has been switched to
continuous operation, by pressing the
switch, the rear window defogger will
continue to operate until the ignition is
switched OFF.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Windshield Wiper De-icer*
The thermal filaments
at the following
positions heat up and facilitate the removal
of snow accumulated on the windshield.
The windshield wiper de-icer operates in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
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To turn on the windshield wiper de-icer,
switch the ignition ON and press the rear
window defogger switch (page 4-55).
1. Indicator light
▼ Mirror Defogger*
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the
ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-55).
1. Indicator light
Horn
▼ Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
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▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB system applies the parking brake
using an electric motor. The system can
operate automatically and manually.
The EPB switch indicator light turns on
when applying the parking brake and it
turns off when releasing the parking brake.
1. Indicator light
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the parking
brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system may
not operate, leading to an accident.
Before driving the vehicle, release the
parking brake and make sure that the EPB
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns off.
Apply the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle:
Not applying the parking brake when
parking the vehicle is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result
in an accident. Before leaving the vehicle,
apply the parking brake and make sure
that the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
The parking brake cannot be applied or
released while the vehicle battery is
dead.
Refer to If a Jump-Starting on page
7-16.
When the charging system warning light
in the instrument cluster turns on, the
parking brake cannot be applied after
switching the ignition OFF. Before
switching the ignition OFF, apply the
parking brake manually.
The sound of the parking brake being
applied or released can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
If the EPB is not used for long periods,
an automatic inspection of the system is
performed while the vehicle is parked.
An operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
When applying the parking brake and
switching OFF the ignition, an
operation sound can be heard, however,
this does not indicate a problem.
The brake pedal may move while
applying or releasing the parking brake,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
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If there is a problem with the brake
system (foot brake) while driving the
vehicle, continually pulling up the EPB
switch will apply the brakes and
decelerate or stop the vehicle. The
parking brake on-reminder sound is
activated while the brake is applied. In
addition, when releasing the switch, the
brake is released and the sound stops.
If the parking brake is applied with the
ignition switched OFF or in ACC, the
EPB indicator light in the instrument
cluster and the indicator light in the
switch may turn on for 15 seconds.
When using an automatic car wash
which moves the vehic le with the front
tires mounted, it is necessary to cancel
the parking brake auto operation before
the vehicle enters the automatic car
wash. For details, refe r to Canceling the
parking brake automatic operation.
Manual operation
Applying the parking brake manually
When the brake pedal is firmly depressed
and the EPB switch is pulled up, the
parking brake is applied regardless of the
ignition position. Whe n the parking brake
is applied, the EPB in dicator light in the
instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
Releasing the parking brake manually
When the parking brake is firmly
depressed and the EPB switch is pressed
while the ignition is switched ON or the
engine is running, the parking brake is
released. When the parking brake is
released, the EPB indicator light in the
instrument cluster a nd the EPB switch
indicator light turn off.
If the EPB switch is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal, a message is
displayed on the multi-information display
to notify the driver to depress the brake
pedal.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page 7-38.
Auto operation
Applying the parking brake
automatically
When the ignition is switched from ON to
ACC or OFF, the parking brake will be
applied automatically. When the parking
brake is applied, the EPB indicator light in
the instrument cluster and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
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