2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK check engine

5–2
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Operating Tips
 












 Operate the air-conditioning system with
the engine running.
 


 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
 


(With i-stop)
 The airfl ow amount may decrease
slightly while the i-stop function is
operating.
 


 Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the bonnet and the
air inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system effi ciency.




 Use the air-conditioning system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
 


 The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while in
a traffi c jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
 


 Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windscreen defrosting.
 


 If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the air-conditioning system.
(With A/C switch)
 




 Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
 


 Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
effi cient.

 The refrigerant specifi cations are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before refi lling the refrigerant.
If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious malfunction
of the air conditioner.
  For details, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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*Some models.5–149
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Troubleshooting *
Mazda Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth
® , contact our toll-free customer service centre.
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Web:
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Bluetooth
® Device pairing, connection problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Unable to perform pairing — First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth
®
unit, and then check whether the
Bluetooth® function and the Find
Mode/Visible setting *1 on the
device are turned on. If pairing is
still not possible after this, contact
an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or
Mazda Bluetooth
® Hands-Free
Customer Service.
Pairing cannot be performed again The pairing information paired to
the Bluetooth
® unit or device is not
recognised correctly. Perform pairing using the following
procedure. Clear “Mazda” stored in the device. Perform pairing again.
Unable to perform pairing
The Bluetooth
® function and the
Find Mode/Visible setting *1 on the
device may turn off automatically
after a period of time has elapsed
depending on the device. Check whether the Bluetooth ®
function and the Find Mode/Visible
setting*1 on the device are turned on
and pairing or reconnect. Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine
Automatically connects, but then
disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently The device is in a location in which
radio wave interference can occur
easily, such as inside a bag in a rear
seat, in a rear pocket of a pair of
pants. Move the device to a location in
which radio wave interference is less
likely to occur.
Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine The pairing information is updated
when the device OS is updated. Perform pairing again.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth
® unit
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6–6
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
*6 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil fi lter at
every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or shorter.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*7 For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, reset the engine oil data after replacing the engine oil.
*8 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*9 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specifi c gravity and outer appearance.
*10 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fl uid annually.
*11 Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).
*12 The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*13 Check the tyre repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
*4 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil fi lter at every
5,000 km or 6 months.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*5 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*6 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean the air fi lter at every 7,500 km or 6 months.
*7 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specifi c gravity and outer appearance.
*8 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is
operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fl uid annually.
*9 Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km.
*10 The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*11 Check the tyre repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–14
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
*4 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil fi lter
more often than the recommended intervals.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*5 For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, reset the engine oil data after replacing the engine oil.
*6 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.
Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*7 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air fi lter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*8 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specifi c gravity and outer appearance. If the vehicle is operated in extremely
hot and cold areas, inspect the battery electrolyte level, specifi c gravity and appearance every 10,000 km (6,250
miles) or 6 months. The sealed battery only requires an outer appearance inspection.
*9 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is
operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fl uid annually.
*10 The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*11 Check the tyre repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–18
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack suffi cient knowledge and experience
or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualifi ed technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can
be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the bonnet, make certain that you
remove all jewellery (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jewellery or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue
running indefi nitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment
temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
Do not leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have fi nished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not
forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fi re
leading to an unexpected accident.
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6–33
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid (4-speed transaxle)
Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fl uid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
The volume of fl uid changes with
temperature. Fluid must be checked while
idling the engine without driving at normal
operating temperature.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake fi rmly.
2. Start the engine and depress the brake
pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges
and set it at P.
WARNING
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever:
Shifting the shift lever without
fi rst depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.
5. Pull it out again.
The proper fl uid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
A
B Full
Full
Low
Low
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and the
fl uid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65°C (150°F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about 20°C
(70°F), the level must be between Full and
Low.
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7–26
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running
before attempting to work near the
cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefi nitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the bonnet ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the bonnet and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the bonnet and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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