2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK clutch

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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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  If any one of the following operations is performed after the engine has been
automatically stopped (shift lever is in neutral position for vehicles with manual
transaxle), the engine will restart automatically even though the clutch pedal is not
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is not released (automatic transaxle).
However, for safety reasons, if the shift lever is in a position other than neutral for
vehicles with manual transaxle, the engine will not restart automatically.
 


 The i-stop OFF switch is pressed for several seconds.



(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
 The temperature setting dial of the air conditioning is set to maximum heating/
maximum cooling (A/C ON).
 


 The windscreen defroster switch is on.



(Except European model)
 The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and any
door or the liftgate/boot lid is opened).
 


 The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.

(Automatic transaxle)




 The accelerator pedal is depressed while the selector lever is in the D/M position
(not second gear fi xed mode).




 The selector lever is shifted to the R position.



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




 The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D/M position (not
second gear fi xed mode).




 The selector lever is in the M position, second gear fi xed mode. 

 If any one of the following vehicle conditions occur after the engine has been
automatically stopped (shift lever is in neutral position for vehicles with manual
transaxle), the engine will restart automatically even though the clutch pedal is not
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is not released (automatic transaxle).
However, for safety reasons, if the shift lever is in a position other than neutral for
vehicles with manual transaxle, the engine will not restart automatically.
 


(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the temperature set for
the air-conditioning system.
 


 Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.



 The battery power is depleted.
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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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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop indicator light (green)
When illuminated
This light illuminates while the i-stop function is operable or operating and the engine is
stopped automatically. The light turns off when the engine is restarted automatically.
When fl ashing






 If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes twice per second as a safety
precaution to the driver.
 

 
(European model)
 The light fl ashes when the driver's door is opened and turns off after it is closed.


 
(Manual transaxle)
 The light fl ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, and turns off after shifting the shift lever to the neutral
position.
 


(European model)
 If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes once per second for a period
of about three seconds to notify the driver that the vehicle is about to restart automatically,
and then it turns off after the engine restarts.
 (Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning system on the driver's side is set to
the maximum hot or cold position.
 

 
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature on the
air-conditioning system.
 

 
 The windscreen defroster switch is on.


 
 Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.


 
 The battery power is depleted.




(Except European model)
 This light fl ashes once per second if the brake pedal is not depressed with suffi cient force.
There may be instances when you may have not applied enough brake force. In this case,
depress the brake pedal a little more strongly.
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When Driving
Transaxle
Manual Transaxle
Operation
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
5-speed transaxle
6-speed transaxleNeutral position
Neutral position
The vehicle is equipped with either a
5-speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The
shift pattern for each is shown above.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.(5-speed transaxle)
A safety feature prevents accidental
shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift
lever must be put in neutral before being
shifted to R.
(6-speed transaxle)
Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are
equipped with a device to prevent shifting
to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift
lever downward and shift to R.
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking
on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine
braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tyre speed could
cause the tyres to skid. This could
lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or
R position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
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When Driving
Transaxle
CAUTION

 Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also, do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
on an upgrade. Riding the clutch
will cause needless clutch wear and
damage.
  Do not apply any excessive lateral
force to the shift lever when
changing from 5th to 4th gear. This
could lead to the accidental selection
of 2nd gear, which can result in
damage to the transaxle.
  Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the transaxle.
NOTE
  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
7-53 .
 To determine which instrument
cluster is equipped on your Mazda,
Refer to Meters and Gauges on page
4-24 .
  If shifting to R is diffi cult, shift back
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
NOTE
  (With i-stop function)  If the engine has stopped due to
stalling, it can be restarted by
depressing the clutch pedal within 3
seconds of the engine stopping.
 The engine cannot be restarted even
if the clutch pedal is depressed under
the following conditions:
 


 The driver's door is open. 


 The driver's seat belt is unfastened. 


 The clutch pedal is not released
completely after the engine stalled.
 

 The clutch pedal is depressed with
the engine not stopped completely.
Gear Shift Indication *
The gear shift indicator 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.
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4–49
When Driving
Transaxle
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving situation
might require shift operations different
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.
 
 The vehicle is stopped. 
 The vehicle is put in neutral. 
 The vehicle is driven in reverse. 
 The clutch is not fully engaged when
accelerating from a stop.
  The clutch pedal remains depressed
for 2 seconds or longer while driving.
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When Driving
Brake
Brake System
Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled or
turned off, fi nd a safe place to stop:
Coasting with the engine stalled or
turned off is dangerous. Braking will
require more effort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if you
pump the brake. This will cause longer
stopping distances or even an accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hills:
Driving with your foot continuously on
the brake pedal or steadily applying the
brakes for long distances is dangerous.
This causes overheated brakes,
resulting in longer stopping distances
or even total brake failure. This could
cause loss of vehicle control and a
serious accident. Avoid continuous
application of the brakes.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
  Do not drive with your foot held
on the clutch pedal or brake pedal,
or hold the clutch pedal depressed
halfway unnecessarily. Doing so
could result in the following:
 


 The clutch and brake parts will
wear out more quickly.
 


 The brakes can overheat
and adversely affect brake
performance.
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