2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning

4–16
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
(Automatic transaxle)
 


 The selector lever is in the D/M position (not second gear fi xed mode) or the N
position.
 


 The automatic transaxle fl uid has warmed up suffi ciently.



 The automatic transaxle fl uid temperature is not abnormally high.



 The steering wheel is positioned so that the wheels are pointed nearly straight ahead
(if force is applied to the steering wheel even with the wheels pointed straight ahead,
the i-stop function may not operate. Loosen your grip on the steering wheel to allow
the i-stop function to operate).
 


 The brake pedal is depressed to stop the vehicle (if the i-stop indicator light (green)
fl ashes without the i-stop function operating, it is possible that the brake pedal
has not been depressed suffi ciently. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly
(except European model)).
 


 Emergency braking is not applied.



 The vehicle is not stopped on a steep grade in a place such as a multilevel car
parking facility.
 


(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 The fuel injection learning, which occurs periodically and automatically, is not
performed.


 If any one of the following conditions occurs, extra time may be required for the
engine to stop automatically.
 


 Battery power is depleted as a result of not using the vehicle for a long period.



 The ambient temperature is high or low.



 The battery leads have been disconnected for battery replacement and then
reconnected.
 


(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 Particulate Matter (PM) is eliminated by the diesel particulate fi lter. 

 For safety reasons, if any one of the following operations is performed after the engine
has been automatically stopped, the i-stop warning light (amber) illuminates and the
engine will not restart automatically even if the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is released (automatic transaxle). If this occurs, use the
standard engine starting procedure to start the engine.
 


 The bonnet is opened.



 The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and
driver's door is opened).
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4–19
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  If any one of the following occurs, the length of time the engine is stopped
automatically could be shorter or the length of time required before i-stop functions
again could be longer.
 


 The ambient temperature is high or low.



 The battery power is depleted.



 The power consumption of vehicle equipment is high. 

 The i-stop function does not operate when the ambient temperature is extremely high
or low.
  The engine may not stop automatically for a while after the battery leads are
reconnected after temporarily disconnecting them. In addition, if the battery is
replaced, the i-stop system will need to be reset and checked to make sure it operates
correctly. When replacing the battery, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop OFF Switch
The i-stop function can be turned off by
pressing the switch until the beep sounds
and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster illuminates. The i-stop
function can be turned back on by pressing
the switch again until the beep sounds and
the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
NOTE
If the i-stop function was turned off
using the i-stop OFF switch, the system
will resume operation the next time the
engine is started.
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4–21
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
WARNING
The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates for
a maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal when starting the vehicle
after the vehicle is stopped with the i-stop function operating:
 
 Over reliance on the system may result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were
to suddenly accelerate. Before starting to drive the vehicle, always confi rm the safety
of the surroundings and operate the selector lever, brake pedal, and accelerator
pedal appropriately.
  The vehicle could roll unexpectedly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention
function is released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:
 (The selector lever is in the N position.)  If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released while
the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To accelerate
the vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift the selector
lever to a position other than the N position.
NOTE
  When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does
not operate because the idling stop does not operate.
  The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the
brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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4–22
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop function constantly monitors
the driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational
status of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light
(green) to inform the driver of the operation status of the i-stop system or related warnings.
i-stop warning light (amber)
When illuminated
 




 This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.



 The warning light illuminates when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed to turn the system
off.
 


 If any one of the following operations is performed after the engine has been
automatically stopped, the warning light illuminates. If this occurs, the engine does not
restart automatically for safety reasons, even if the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is released (automatic transaxle). Use the standard engine
starting procedure to start the engine.
 

 
 The bonnet is opened.


 
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's
door is opened).
 


 If the i-stop warning light (amber) remains illuminated even after continuously pressing
the i-stop OFF switch under conditions other than when the bonnet is opened or the driver
has exited the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's door is opened), consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When fl ashing
The light fl ashes if there is any malfunction in the i-stop system. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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*Some models.4–27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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.
Type A
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*1
Striped zone
*1
Red zone
Type B
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*1
Striped zone
*1
Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-
information display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Digital speed meter type/Type A
instrument cluster/Type B instrument
cluster
Full
1/4 Full
Type C
Full
1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
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*Some models.4–30
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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.
 


 Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
 


 Average fuel economy



 Current fuel economy



 Average vehicle speed



 Vehicle speed alarm *
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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.
(European model)
(Except European model)
NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.
  The display may not change unless
you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
  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.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
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.
(European model)
(Except European model)
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.
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*Some models.4–31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance travelled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
(European model)
(Except European model)
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 travelled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
(European model)
(Except European model)
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.
Vehicle speed alarm mode *
In this mode, the current setting for the
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can
change the vehicle speed setting at which
the warning is triggered.
NOTE
The vehicle speed alarm display is
activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
fl ashes several times.
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the INFO switch.
NOTE
  Always set the vehicle speed
according to the laws and regulations
of the country/city in which the
vehicle is driven. In addition, always
verify the speed of the vehicle using
the speedometer.
  The vehicle speed alarm function can
be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20
and 150 mph).
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO switch on the speed
alarm screen.
2. Select ON and press the INFO switch.
3. Set the vehicle speed by pressing the
INFO up or down button, and then
press the INFO button.
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*Some models.4–32
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Multi-information Display *
INFO switch Multi-information Display
The multi-information display indicates the following information.
The screen content changes each time the INFO up or down button is pressed.
 


 Maximum driving distance



 Average fuel economy



 Instantaneous fuel economy



 Average vehicle speed



 Speed alarm



 LDWS display



 Warning message
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