brake light MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2019 User Guide

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed after the push button start
is pressed. This informs the driver
that the push button start will not
switch to ACC, even if it is pressed
from off (page 7-32).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-7).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed, or the push button start
indicator ligh t (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (page 7-32). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) are
required.
When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning indication (red)
remains displayed and the push
button start indica tor light (amber)
remains flashing.
(Automatic transmission)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the push button
start indicator light (green) does not
turn on.
7. Press the push button start after the push button start indi cator light (green)
turns on.
NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without the use
of the accelerator.
If the engine does not start the first
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting. If
the engine still does not start, have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page
7-19).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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▼Engine Start Fun
ction When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start due
to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning
key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not
be received correctly and the engine may
not start.
 Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
 Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transmission)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
3. Make sure that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
4. Align the center area of the emblem on the transmitter with t he center area of
the push button st art while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.

1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
3. Transmitter
4. Emblem

5. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push butt on start to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transmission).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the igni tion position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼ Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not start using
the usual starting method. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as poss
ible. If this occurs,
the engine can be force-started. Press and
hold the push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary for
starting the engine such as having the key
in the cabin, and depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transmi ssion) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) are
required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
▼Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.
(Manual transmission)
Shift into neutral an d set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
NOTE
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the i gnition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-27.
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-32.
(Automatic transmission)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼ Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressi
ng it any number of
times while the engin e is running or the
vehicle is being drive n will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-118.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) on page 4-127.
Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on
page 4-139.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-152.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on
page 4-155.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R) on page 4-159.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-163.
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-211.
▼Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions while
the vehicle is being driven.

DisplayDirection
NN orth
S South
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
▼Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
If the warning light turns on/flashes
simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in
the display, check the information
regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
For messages not indicating a symbol,
follow the instructions indicated in the
multi-information display.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-38.
▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on
model and specifications.
1. Instrument Cluster
2. Front Center of Headliner

Warning lights will appear in any of the
highlighted areas
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-27
ABS warning 7-29
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
High Engine Coolant Temperat ure Warning Indication 7-28
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-28
Master Warning Indication 7-29
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-29
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-30
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-30
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensi oner System Warning Indication/ Wa r n i n g
Light*17-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-49
Hazard Warning Flasher4-57
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-29
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-70
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top
& Go function) indicator Light 4-134
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light
4-149
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-75
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-76
Turns on 7-31
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-77
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-78
(White)
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warn ing/Risk Avoidance Support System) 4-84
(Green)
(Amber)
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-89
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication4-120
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Standby Indication 4-129
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication
4-141
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication4-120
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Set Indication 4-129
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication
4-141
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*1
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) 4-155
Smart Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
4-159
Smart Brake
Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC) 4-164
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-210
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-210
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the e ngine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the ve hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
*2 The light turns on continuously w hen the parking brake is applied.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Transmission Ranges
▼Transmission Ranges
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Shift Position Indication on
page 4-35.
Shift the selector lever to the P or N
position to start the engine.
P (Park)
P locks the transmission and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
WA R N I N G
Always set the selector lever to P position
and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking brake to
hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to
hold, the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
CAUTION
 Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transmission.
 Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transmission.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-45).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transmission are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest inclin e unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WA R N I N G
If the engine is running faster than idle, do
not shift from N or P into a driving gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a
driving gear when the engine is running
faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle
could move suddenly, causing an accident
or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is dangerous.
Engine braking cannot be applied when
decelerating which could lead to an
accident or se rious injury.
CAUTION
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Doing so can cause transmission
damage.
NOTE
Apply the parking brake or depress the
brake pedal before moving the selector
lever from N position to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
D (Drive)
D is the normal driv ing position. From a
stop, the transmission will automatically
shift through a 6-gear sequence.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Driving Tips
▼Driving Tips
WA R N I N G
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction
opposite to the direction selected by the
selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward with
the selector lever in a forward position, or
do not let the vehicle move forward with
the selector lever in the reverse position.
Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing
the loss of the power brake and power
steering functions, and make it
difficult to
control the vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Passing
For extra power wh en passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transmission will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
While the selector lever is in the M
position and the DSC is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector lever.
Climbing steep gra des from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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