engine MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2022 Owners Manual

▼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.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
If the presence of the key cannot be
detected (dead battery, battery
malfunction, no key), it is displayed
when the driver attempts to start the
engine (push button start operation,
brake pedal depression).
Displayed when it is determined that
a key that was in the vehicle has
been removed from the vehicle. (Key
taken out warning. Other than
IG-OFF).
▼ Security Indicator Light
If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal
transmission. Switch the ignition off,
and then restart the engine. If the
engine does not start after 3 or more
tries, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make
sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.
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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 reinstall the
fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-29.
▼ Engine Oil Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN
mark (page 6-18).
CAUTION
Do not continue to drive the vehicle
with the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light displayed/
turned on. If the vehicle continues to
be driven with an
insufficient amount
of engine oil, it could cause damage to
the engine.
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 6-16).
▼ Seat Belt Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Front seat)
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 if the
vehicle is driven at about 20 km/h (12
mph) or faster, or about 10 km/h (6
mph) or faster for a continuous 30
seconds, with the seat belt unfastened,
the warning light flashes for a certain
period. After a short time, the warning
light stops
flashing , but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver or front
passenger's seat is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
(Except Mexico)
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
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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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 switched 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 6-21).
▼Door-Ajar/Trunk lid-Ajar/
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/
Warning Light
The light turns on if any door/trunk
lid/liftgate is not closed securely.
Action to be taken
Close the door/trunk lid/liftgate
securely.
▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Turns on)
If a tire pressure decreases below the
specified air pressure, the TPMS
warning light turns on.
At the same time, a message and the
tire pressure of each tire are displayed
on the multi-information display
alternately. In addition, the tire (s) with
low air pressure is displayed in yellow.
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control Canceled. Drive
Safely This message is indicated when the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), Mazda Radar Cruise Con-
trol with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function), and the
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) have been can-
celed other than by the driver.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Distance & Speed Alert
Operation Canceled
Drive Safely This message is indicated when the
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) have
been canceled other than by the driv-
er.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Opera-
tion 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
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Acti-
vated. Depress Brake
Pedal to Hold Stop This message is indicated after the
Smart Brake Support (SBS) brakes op-
erate and when the Smart Brake Sup-
port (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 Vehicle This message is indicated when the
push button start is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal. When starting the engine, press the
push button start with the brake ped-
al depressed.
Check Gear Selector
Lever Position This message is indicated when the
selector lever is shifted to the P or R
position while driving.
Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten
Seat Belt This message is indicated when AU-
TOHOLD is about to operate and a
door is opened or a seat belt is unfas-
tened. When the AUTOHOLD is turned on,
close the doors and fasten seat belts.
Wiper Blades Must Be
on Windshield Before
Operating This message is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON with the wip-
er arms at the service positions.
Return the wiper arms to the initial
positions.
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re-
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there
is snow or dirt accumulation on the
windshield and the wiper operation
range is narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the
windshield.
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Vehicle Not Switched
Off This message is indicated when the
driver’s door is opened without
switching the ignition OFF. Switch the ignition OFF before leaving
the vehicle.
Gear Selector Lever Not
in Park Displays when the push button start
is pressed while the selector lever is
in a position other than P, and the ig-
nition is switched to ACC. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and then switch the ignition OFF.
Excessive Transmission
Te m p e ra t u r e . D r i v e
Slowly This message is indicated when the
internal temperature of the automatic
transmission is high.
Drive slowly to reduce load on the
automatic transmission.
Excessive Transmission
Temp. Stop Vehicle in a
Safe Location This message is indicated when the
automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature is abnormally high. Park the vehicle in a safe place imme-
diately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Battery Saving Mode.
Drive Vehicle to Charge
Battery This message is indicated when the
power consumption exceeds a cer-
tain amount such as by repeatedly
opening/closing the doors or the lift-
gate when the ignition is switched
OFF.
Some of the functions are restricted
to reduce power consumption. There is no need to contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer. Drive the ve-
hicle for 5 minutes or longer to
charge the battery. The warning mes-
sage will clear just after starting the
engine.
Shift Into Park Before Ex-
iting Vehicle This message is indicated when the
driver’s door is opened with the shift
lever in a position other than the P
position. Close the driver’s door or shift the
shift lever to the P position.
*1 A pop-up is displayed when a warning occurs.*2 One screen displays four rows. If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen, it switches to
another screen.
*3 The displayed content may differ from the actual vehicle.
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▼Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light
flashes, a warning beep is activated
once at the same time.
▼Brake System Warning Beep (With
M Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated if a
problem with the brake system occurs
and the brakes may not work as
intended. Decelerate the vehicle while
checking the safety of the surrounding
area, and park the vehicle in a safe
place. After stopping the vehicle,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the
same time while
driving. Only depress the brake pedal.
▼ Shift Position Warning Beep
A sound is activated when the push
button start is pressed while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, and the ignition is switched to
ACC. Check the selector lever
position.
▼
Selector Lever Not In P or N
Reminder Warning Beep (With M
Hybrid)
A warning beep is activated
continuously if the driver's door is
opened with the selector lever in a
position other than the P or N position
when the engine is running. Shift the
selector lever to the P or N position, or
close the driver's door.
▼
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.
▼ 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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▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is
displayed and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
when using AUTOHOLD function or
when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is
activated simultaneously, have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the instrument cluster or
on the center display.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
M Hybrid problemBrake fluid amount decreaseEngine oil level sensor problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine hydraulic pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problem
▼
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side
where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
▼Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the front on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼Rear Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a
warning sound.
NOTE
The volume of the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning
sound can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings notify the
driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1
time while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h
(16 mph) and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) sys-
tem has been can-
celed.
The beep sounds in-
termittently while the
Mazda Radar Cruse
Control (MRCC) is op-
erating. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Check the safety
of the surrounding
area and reduce vehi-
cle speed.
▼
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Warnings
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system warnings notify
the driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1
time while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go func-
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is op-
erating. If a malfunction occurs
in the system, make
sure that the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go func-
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) has
been canceled.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds in-
termittently while the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) is operating. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Check the safety
of the surrounding
area and reduce vehi-
cle speed.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed in
the active driving
display/instrument cluster, the area
around the speed limit sign flashes in
amber and the warning sound is
activated at the same time. If the
vehicle speed continues to exceed the
displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains
on.
▼ Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound
is activated at the same time as the
warning indications are displayed in
the instrument cluster or active driving
display.
▼Door-ajar Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated if the
vehicle is driven with any door or
liftgate ajar. Drive the vehicle after
closing the doors and liftgate.
▼
Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound
A warning sound is activated when the
vehicle goes into Battery Saving Mode.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-40.
The warning sound will stop just after
starting the engine.
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If the Active DrivingDisplay Does Not
Operate
*
▼If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and
then restart the engine. If the active
driving display does not operate even
with the engine restarted, have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
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NOTE
The above is applicable for a
permanent import/export situation
and not related to travelers on
vacation.
You may have the following problems
if you do take your vehicle outside of
the United States/Canada:
Recommended fuel may be
unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel
or low-octane fuel will affect vehicle
performance and damage the
emission controls and engine.
Proper repair facilities, tools, testing
equipment, and replacement parts
may not be available.
Please refer to your Manufacturer's
Warranty Booklet for more
information.
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country
(Except United States and
Canada)
▼Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country
Registering your vehicle in a foreign
country may be problematic
depending on whether it meets the
specific emission an
d safety standards
of the country in which the vehicle will
be driven. Consequently, your vehicle
may require modifications at personal
expense in order to meet the
regulations.
In addition, you should be aware of
the following issues:
Satisfactory vehicle servicing may be
difficult or impossible in another
country.

The fuel specified for your vehicle may
be unavailable.

Parts, servicing techniques, and tools
necessary to maintain and repair your
vehicle may be unavailable.

There might not be an Authorized
Mazda Dealer in the country you plan
to take your vehicle.

The Mazda warranty is valid only in
certain countries.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Warranty
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