2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR ignition

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When Driving
Switches and Controls
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.
Manual Climate Control
I ndi c ator light
Automatic Climate Control
I ndi c ator light
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
I ndi c ator 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.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Mirror Defogger *
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-43 ).
Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System
(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-17 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
driving: The Traction Control System (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are covered
with ice and/or snow: Driving without proper traction devices
on snow and/or ice-covered roads
is dangerous. The Traction Control
System (TCS) alone cannot provide
adequate traction and you could still
have an accident.
NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF
switch (page 4-53 ).
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light fl ashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
 y  In addition to the indicator light
fl ashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This indicates
that the TCS/DSC is operating properly.
 y On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.
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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-53 .
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
 y When DSC is on and you attempt to free
the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive
it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS
(part of the DSC system) will activate.
Depressing the accelerator will not
increase engine power and freeing
the vehicle may be diffi cult. When this
happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
 y If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine
is turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
 y Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.
 y If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection
function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF
indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.y Displays the fuel economy every minute for the
past 1 to 10 minutes.
y Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for
the past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5 resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTE
 y  The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:
 y Press the reset switch from the menu screen. y When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, reset trip A of the trip meter.
 y Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip comput\
er.
 y After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the aver\
age fuel economy
is calculated.
Ending Screen Display
When the ignition is switched off from ON after completing a trip, the actual performance
for the total fuel economy effi ciency is displayed for 5 seconds.
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
 y  A tire pressure is adjusted. y Tire rotation is performed. y A tire or wheel is replaced. y The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
 y  The tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and fi rmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specifi ed pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the door jamb
of the driver's door (door open).
Refer to Tires on page 9-9 .
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. While the vehicle is parked, press and hold the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch and verify that
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light in the instrument cluster
fl ashes twice and a beep sound is heard
once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tire pressure,
the system cannot detect the normal
tire pressure and it may not illuminate
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light even if a tire pressure is
low, or it may illuminate the light even
if the pressures are normal.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
BSM Warning Light
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system alerts the driver to the presen\
ce of another
vehicle in an adjacent lane using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warn\
ing lights and the
warning beep while the system is operational.
The warning light is equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is sw\
itched ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects a vehicle in the det\
ection area while the
vehicle is driven at a speed of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the Bl\
ind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the r\
ear on-coming vehicle
is detected. A warning indicator light fl ashes when the turn signal lever is operated to the
side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is illuminat\
ed to alert the
driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the left and right, the Blind Spot\
Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights on both sides fl ash.
NOTE
 y If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror surface, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light may not be visible.
 y If the door window glass is tinted, it may affect the visibility of the \
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light, making it diffi cult to confi rm the illumination of the light.
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When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
BSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light fl ashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffi c and few vehicles that the radar
sensors can detect, the system may pause
(The BSM OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster fl ashes). However, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
BSM OFF Switch
When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, the
BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF
indicator light illuminates.
Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn
on the BSM system. The BSM OFF
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the BSM
system turned off, the system becomes
operable automatically when the ignition
is switched ON.
Care of Radar Sensors
The radar sensors are equipped inside the
rear bumper.
4–Door
R ada r sensors
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