2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

7–36
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
NOTE
 


y When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-37 ) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
 


y A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and the
warning light illuminates, a warning beep
sound will be heard for about 5 seconds
every minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the front
seat belt pretensioner system will not
deploy and this could result in death or
serious injury. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle
inspected as soon as possible.
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7–37
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specifi ed period of time.
NOTE




y Some models do not have the seat
belt warning function for the front
passenger's seat.
 


y Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.
 


y 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 seat.
The sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
 


y When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while
the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the KEY warning light (red) will fl ash
continuously if the ignition has not been
switched off, all the doors are closed, and
the key is removed from the vehicle. This
is to notify the driver that the key has been
removed from the vehicle and the ignition
has not been switched off.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with a door
open or ajar or the ignition has not been
switched off while the key is being carried,
a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds
to indicate that the doors and the liftgate/
trunk lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all doors
locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk
lid by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and remove the key. A key removed from
the trunk may not function because its
functions may have been temporarily
suspended. To restore the key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-8 ).
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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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*Some models.7–39
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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.
Cautions What to check
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) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating,
the beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
warning light (amber)
in the instrument cluster
fl ashes. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Collision warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning is
indicated in the display.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or fl ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-21 .
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
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7–40
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid can not be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to Open it:
(5–door)
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a fl athead
screwdriver.
Cap
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.
Lever
Cap
(4–door)
1. Open the cover.
2. Open the cap.
Cover
Cap
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then remove the cap.
Screw
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7–41
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
4. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.
Cover
Lever
5. Move the lever to the left to open the
trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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*Some models.7–42
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate*
If the Active Driving
Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate even with
the engine restarted, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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8–1
8Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.



Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ........ 8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada) ........ 8-6
Customer Assistance
(Puerto Rico) .................................. 8-9
Customer Assistance (Mexico) ...... 8-10
Mazda Importer/Distributors .......... 8-12
Importer/Distributor ..................... 8-12
Reporting Safety Defects .................. 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.) ........................................ 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada) ....................................... 8-14
Warranty ............................................ 8-15
Warranties for Your Mazda .......... 8-15
Outside the United States/
Canada .......................................... 8-16
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country (Except United
States and Canada) ....................... 8-17
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .................................. 8-18
Cell Phones ........................................ 8-19
Cell Phones Warning .................... 8-19
Event Data Recorder ........................ 8-20
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A.
and Canada) ................................. 8-20 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ............................................ 8-21
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ...................................... 8-21
Tire Information (U.S.A.) ................. 8-23
Tire Labeling ................................ 8-23
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard) ....................................... 8-29
Tire Maintenance ......................... 8-32
Vehicle Loading ........................... 8-35
Steps for Determining the
Correct Load Limit ...................... 8-41
Declaration of Conformity ............... 8-42
Declaration of Conformity ........... 8-42
Service Publications .......................... 8-49
Service Publications ..................... 8-49
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