battery MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2022 Repair Manual

▼KEY Indicator Light (Green)
(Flashing)
“Low Key Fob Battery. Replace
Battery” is displayed/When the light
is flashing
When the key battery is low, the
indication is displayed when the
ignition is switched OFF.
Action to be taken
Replace the key battery.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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 is 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 voltage will be
depleted.
▼Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle
while the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, and all the doors are closed, a
sound is activated 6 times outside of
the vehicle and a sound is activated 1
time in the vehicle.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle
while the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, and all the doors are closed, a
sound is activated 1 time in the
vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you leave the vehicle
while carrying the key, or switch the
ignition OFF.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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When Liftgate/Trunk LidCannot be Opened
▼ When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened
If the battery is dead, the liftgate/trunk
lid cannot be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can
be unlocked by taking care of the dead
battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-17.
If the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
unlocked even if the dead battery
situation has been resolved, the
electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can
be opened using the following
procedure as an emergency measure.
(5–door)
1. Wrap the end of a flathead
screwdriver in a cloth and remove
the cover on the interior surface of
the liftgate using it.
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlockthe liftgate.
(4–door)
1. Open the cover.
2.(With theft-prevention cover)
Open the cap.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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7. Repeat with each tire, including thespare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher
inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke
a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges,
cracks or other irregularities.
▼Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE
tire sizes, recommended inflation
pressure, and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size, and date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure:
A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air
pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the
English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front
door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes
components originally equipped on
the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum
value of the combination weight of
occupants and cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire
next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area
between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when it's mounted on the
vehicle.

Seating capacity means the total
allowable number of vehicle
occupants. Seating capacity is
described on the tire label.

Production options weight is the
combination weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kilograms in excess of the standard
items which they replace, and not
previously considered in the curb
weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof
rack, heavy duty battery, and special
trim.

Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item Specification
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 ×
3.59 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc) 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression
ratio 13.0
10.5
▼Electrical System
Classification
Specification
Battery
*1
U.S.A. and Cana-
da 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Mexico 12V-60Ah/20HR
Spark-plug num-
ber SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G
2.5Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*2PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*2PY8V-18-110
*1 Check the battery installed on the vehicle and us
e a battery with an equal or higher performance.
However, the performance of the battery may vary even among the same battery types, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement.
*2 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do no t use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
A
Accessory Socket....................... 5-42
Active Driving Display................4-36
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)...................................... 4-101
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................... 8-17
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry
system................................... 3-9
Operational range................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System..... 3-9
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......4-88
Assist Grips............................... 5-45
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-82
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep........ 7-47
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)... 4-44
Automatic transmission
controls................................4-41
Direct mode.........................4-50
Driving tips.......................... 4-51
Manual shift mode............... 4-44
Shift-lock system...................4-42
Transmission ranges.............. 4-43
B
Battery...................................... 6-28Maintenance........................ 6-29
Replacement........................ 6-29
Specifications......................... 9-4
Battery Runs Out....................... 7-17
Jump-starting....................... 7-17
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)....4-107 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)...............4-111
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep.........................................7-47
Body Lubrication....................... 6-22
Bottle Holder............................ 5-45
Brakes Brake assist.......................... 4-80
Brake override system........... 4-81
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....4-76
Foot brake............................4-75
Pad wear indicator................4-80
Parking brake....................... 4-76
Warning light........................4-79
Brake Override System............... 4-81
Brake Override Warning Beep.....7-46
Brake System Warning Beep....... 7-46
Break-In Period......................... 3-46
C
Capacities...................................9-5
Cell Phones.............................. 8-18
Center Console......................... 5-47
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems................................ 2-37
Child-restraint precautions.... 2-32
Child-restraint system
installation........................... 2-37
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat positions
table.................................... 2-39
Installing child-restraint
systems................................ 2-42
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico).............................. 2-50
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico)................... 2-50
Climate Control System Fully automatic type..............5-10
Manual type...........................5-5
Operating tips........................ 5-2
Vent operation....................... 5-3
Collision warning...................... 7-48
Coming Home Light.................. 4-60
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Index
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations........................... 5-19
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)........................4-140 Close proximity warning...... 4-144
Display indication............... 4-143
Setting the system...............4-145
Stop hold control............... 4-150
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
Warnings.................................. 7-48
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC).................................. 4-131 Close proximity warning...... 4-134
Display indication............... 4-133
Setting the system...............4-135
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-140
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System Warnings....................... 7-48
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display................... 7-40
Meters...................................... 4-18
Mirrors Outside mirrors.................... 3-31
Rearview mirror.................... 3-33
Mirror Defogger........................ 4-69
Moonroof................................. 3-38
Multi-information Display.......... 4-20
M Hybrid.................................. 4-52
O
Outside Mirrors.........................3-31
Overhead Console.................... 5-47
Overhead Lights........................ 5-40
Overheating.............................. 7-21
Overloading.............................. 3-51
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood..................6-13
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Key battery replacement........6-30
Opening the hood................ 6-12
Owner maintenance
precautions.......................... 6-11
P
Parking Brake............................ 4-76
Parking Sensor System............. 4-248
Power Steering.......................... 4-95
Power Windows........................ 3-35
R
Rearview Mirror........................ 3-33
Rear Coat Hooks....................... 5-46
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...........
.............................................. 4-127
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-47
Rear Door Child Safety Locks..... 3-19
Rear Side Radar Sensor............ 4-220
Rear View Monitor.................. 4-233 Displayable range on the
screen................................ 4-235
Rear view monitor
operation........................... 4-238
Rear view parking camera
location............................. 4-234
Switching to the rear view monitor
display............................... 4-235
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image................................ 4-245
Viewing the display.............4-236
Rear Window Defogger............. 4-68
Rear Window Washer................ 4-67
Rear Window Wiper.................. 4-67
Recommended Oil.................... 6-16
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