2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR charging

*Some models.4–22
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Lights Page
Master Warning Light *1 7-24
Brake System Warning Light *1*2 7-24
ABS Warning Light *1 7-24
Charging System Warning Light *1 7-24
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-24
Check Engine Light *1 7-24
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*1
7-24
* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1 7-24
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-24
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-24
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-24
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1 7-24
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-24
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-24
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4–41
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the inst\
rument cluster turns on.
NOTE
 y If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off\
approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
 The time setting can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 . y To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off Off On On On On
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7–17
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
6. The i-ELOOP indicator light may fl ash
after the engine is started. The indicator
light turns off when the engine is
running and the charging is completed.
Make sure the i-ELOOP indicator light
is turns off before driving.
NOTE
 y  If the vehicle is driven with the
i-ELOOP indicator light fl ashing, a
beep sound is heard.
 y If the steering wheel is operated with
the i-ELOOP indicator light fl ashing, it
may feel heavier than normal, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
The steering operation will return to
normal when the i-ELOOP indicator
light turns off.
 y  Do not remove the jumper cables while
the i-ELOOP indicator light is fl ashing.
7. When fi nished, carefully disconnect the
cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.
8. If the battery cover has been removed, install it in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
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7–25
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that \
some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the
electronic brake force distribution system.WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfuncti\
on of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning
Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while dr\
iving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil p\
an.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-28 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to overfi
ll.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or \
after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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*Some models.7–34
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the type B audio display, take appropriate action (in a calm
manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the Type B audio display, a vehicle system may
be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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7–35
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Make Sure the Message is No Longer Displayed
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
Displays if i-ELOOP requires charging. Leave the engine
idling and wait until the message disappears.
NOTE
y If the vehicle is driven while the message is displayed, the
buzzer will sound.
y If you turn the steering wheel while the message is displayed, it will feel heavier than normal, but this does
not indicate an abnormality. The steering operation will
return to normal after the message has disappeared.
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7–38
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the trunk are locked using
a separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver
that the key has been left in the vehicle
cabin. If this happens, open the door and
remove the key. A key removed from the
vehicle this way may not function because
its functions may have been temporarily
suspended. Perform the applicable
procedure to restore the functions of the
key (page 3-8 ).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 y  The i-ELOOP indicator light is fl ashing
green.
 y  “i-ELOOP” charging" is indicated in the
Type B audio display.
The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
Tire Infl ation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire infl ation pressures
(page 4-104 ).
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) 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
 y  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
 y The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the BSM warning beep sound
volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep operates.
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9–8
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,772 kg (3,907 lbs) 1,815 kg (4,001 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 925 kg (2,039 lbs) 975 kg (2,149 lbs)
Rear 855 kg (1,885 lbs) 848 kg (1,870 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Item
Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,847 kg (4,072 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
997 kg (2,198 lbs)
Rear 854 kg (1,883 lbs)
Mexico
Item Weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total
1,865 kg (4,112 lbs)
Front 970 kg (2,138 lbs)
Rear 895 kg (1,973 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
995 kg (2,194 lbs)
Rear 945 kg (2,083 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the ins\
ide of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classifi cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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