2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR ignition

3–47
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
 y  Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
 Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-29 . y  Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 y  Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-27 ).
 y  Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 y  Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-31 ).
NOTE
 y  Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual transaxle. Block
the rear wheels.
 y Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
 y Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
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*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 ...... 4-11 Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-11
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-18
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-20
Transaxle ............................................ 4-26 Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-26
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-29
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-40 Lighting Control ........................... 4-40
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*.......................................... 4-47
Fog Lights* ................................... 4-50
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-50
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...... 4-51
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-55
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-56
Horn ............................................. 4-57
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-58
Forward Sensing Camera ................. 4-62 Forward Sensing Camera
* ............ 4-62 Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-64
Radar Sensor ................................ 4-64
Brake .................................................. 4-67 Brake System ............................... 4-67
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-69
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ........................................ 4-71
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-78
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-78
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-79
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-80
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-82 i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-82
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-85 Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-85
Drive Selection ................................... 4-87 Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-87
Power Steering................................... 4-89 Power Steering ............................. 4-89
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................. 4-90 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* ...................................... 4-90
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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
 y The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.
 y Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever
is in the P position, and the ignition
is in ACC), the ignition switches off
automatically after about 25 minutes. Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off
, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st
gear or R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off , setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off ,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
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4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-20 ).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers: Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
NOTE
 y  The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
 y The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
 y The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
 Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .
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4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
 y After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
 This is for improved exhaust gas purifi cation and does not indicate defect
of the parts.
 y Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
 This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical fi eld strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suffi ciently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the selector
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal
is not depressed suffi ciently. 6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster and the
push button start indicator light (green)
illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
KEY indicator light
(green)/ KEY
warning light (red)
NOTE
 y  If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes, make sure that the key is
being carried.
 y If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push
button start and start the engine. Refer
to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .
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4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch
the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
 y Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) fl ashes after
the push button start is pressed to
inform the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC even if it is
pressed from off.
 y The key battery is dead. y The key is out of operational range. y The key is placed in areas where it is
diffi cult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7 ).
 y A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
 y(Forced engine starting method) If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
 y  When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
fl ashing.
 y (Automatic transaxle) When the selector lever is in the neutral
(N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
NOTE
 y After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to the
ON position.
 y After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near
the fuel tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about ten seconds.
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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
4. Touch the push button start using the backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes.
Transmitter
NOTE
When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key as shown in the
illustration, touch the push button start
with the lock switch side of the key facing
up.
5. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
 y The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
 y If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
 y If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If
it does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 y To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on. 1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic
transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and off each time the push button
start is pressed. To switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.

Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
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4–10
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 6-39 .
 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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