2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ECO mode

*Some models.4–1
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.


Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-19
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-21
Transaxle ............................................ 4-27
Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-27
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-30
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-41
Lighting Control ........................... 4-41
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
* ......................................... 4-48
Fog Lights* ................................... 4-51
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-51
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...... 4-52
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
* ........................................ 4-56
Rear Window Defroster ............... 4-56
Horn ............................................. 4-58
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-59
Forward Sensing Camera ................. 4-63
Forward Sensing Camera
* ............ 4-63
Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-65
Radar Sensor ................................ 4-65 Brake .................................................. 4-68
Brake System ............................... 4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-70
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ........................................ 4-72
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-79
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-79
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-80
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-81
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-83
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-83
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-86
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-86
Drive Selection ................................... 4-88
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-88
Power Steering................................... 4-90
Power Steering ............................. 4-90
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................. 4-91
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ....................................... 4-91
Cruise Control ................................. 4-100
Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-100
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display


Trip Computer and INFO Switch .......................................................................... page 4-17



Speed Unit Selector ............................................................................................... page 4-13
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Speed Unit Selector (Type A
Instrument Cluster)
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
Press the speed unit selector for 1.5
seconds or more.
The speed units for the speedometer will
change between km/h and mph.
Speedometer
Speed unit selector
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.Type A/Type B
Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Type C
Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
off, the odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the selector
can inadvertently switch the trip meters or
reset them during an approximate ten-
minute period in the following cases:
 


y After the ignition is switched to off from
ON.
 


y After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is fi lled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
 


y(Vehicles with type B audio)
 If the fuel economy data is reset using
the fuel economy monitor, or trip A
is reset using the trip meter when the
function which synchronizes the fuel
economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, the fuel economy data and trip A
are reset simultaneously.
  Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on
page 4-86 .




y Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
 


y The trip record will be erased when:




y The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 


y The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
Tachometer *
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Ty p e A

*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*
1Striped zone
*
1Red zone
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
switched off and continue pressing the
INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
while switching the ignition ON. The
outside temperature display fl ashes.
2. Press the up
or down part of the
INFO switch to change the outside
temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
seconds or longer while the outside
temperature display is fl ashing. The
outside temperature display illuminates.
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
Trip Computer and INFO Switch *
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or down part of the
INFO switch with the ignition switched
ON.
 


y Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
 


y Average fuel economy



y Current fuel economy



y Average vehicle speed
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
NOTE
 


y Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refueling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level is
very low or the low fuel warning light
illuminates.
 


y The display may not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
 


y The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
(indicating the remaining fuel supply)
disappear.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - km/h
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Warning Lights Page
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-24
(Red) KEY Warning Light 7-24
(Red)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Warning Light *1 4-78 ,
4-118
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3 7-24
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-24
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-24
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
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*Some models.4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Indicator Lights Page
* Shift Position Indication 4-31
* SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-89
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-45 ,
4-45
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-51 ,
4-58
Security Indicator Light *1 3-42
(Green)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-95
(Amber)
* Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-101
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indicator Light 4-101
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-41
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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When Driving
Transaxle
NOTE
 


y(For vehicles with type C instrument
cluster*1 )  If the engine speed is about to exceed
the permissible engine speed, the buzzer
sounds.
  Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page
7-39 .
*1 To determine which instrument
cluster is equipped on your Mazda,
Refer to Meters and Gauges on page
4-12 .
 


y If shifting to R is diffi cult, shift back
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
Gear Shift Indication *
The gear shift indication supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as notifi es the driver to change to the most
suitable gear position corresponding to the
actual driving condition.
Selected gear position Suitable gear position
Indication Condition
Numeral The selected gear position is
displayed.
and numeral Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving
situation might require shift operations
diff erent from indication. To avoid the
risk of accidents, the road and traffi c
conditions have to be judged correctly
by the driver before shifting.
NOTE
The gear shift indicator turns off when the
following operations are performed.
 


y The vehicle is stopped.



y The vehicle is put in neutral.



y The vehicle is driven in reverse.



y The clutch is not fully engaged when
accelerating from a stop.
 


y The clutch pedal remains depressed for
2 seconds or longer while driving.
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