2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR battery replacement

4–8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
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 transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
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
 y The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
 y When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may fl ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of the
key is low.
 Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
 Refer to Battery Replacement on page 6-38 .
 y(Automatic transaxle) 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 pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................\
6-2 Introduction ........................................................................\
........... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-13
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-20
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
. 6-22 Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-22
Hood ........................................................................\
.................... 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-26
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
........... 6-27
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.... 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
....... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................\
6-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
....... 6-33
Battery ........................................................................\
................. 6-36
Battery Replacement ................................................................... 6-38
Tires........................................................................\
..................... 6-41
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
.......... 6-45
Fuses ........................................................................\
................... 6-57
Appearance Care........................................................................\
...... 6-63 Exterior Care ........................................................................\
....... 6-63
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........ 6-69
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6–38
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
 y Keep it securely mounted. y Keep the top clean and dry. y Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 y  Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 y  If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
When replacing the battery, refer to the
specifi cation charts (page 9-4 ).
Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not fl ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION


10–5
Index
Lighting Control.................................. 4-33
Lights-on reminder .............................. 7-34
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-130
M
Maintenance Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-20
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 4-21
Recommendations for shifting ...... 4-22
Map Lights ........................................ 5-130
Meters and Gauges ................................ 4-9
Mirror Defroster .................................. 4-44
Mirrors Outside mirrors.............................. 3-33
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-34
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 3-45
Moonroof ............................................ 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-10
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-33
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-13
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-36
Overhead Console ............................. 5-136
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-130
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-50
Owner Maintenance Battery replacement ...................... 6-38
Closing the Hood........................... 6-25
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-47
Personalization Features ..................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................... 4-56
Power Windows .................................. 3-36
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-36
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-137
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ........ 4-68
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor.............................. 4-73 Displayable range on the screen .... 4-75
Picture quality adjustment ............. 4-80
Rear view monitor operation ......... 4-76
Rear view parking camera
location .......................................... 4-74
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ........................................... 4-74
Variance between actual aoad
conditions and displayed Image .... 4-78
Viewing the display ....................... 4-76
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-43
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-42
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-42
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-34
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17
Replacement Electrical battery ........................... 6-38
Fuse ............................................... 6-57
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-43
Wheel ............................................ 6-44
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-47
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