2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK coolant level

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
  Radiator coolant will damage paint.  Rinse it off quickly if spilled.


 Use only soft (demineralised) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant's effectiveness.
  Do not add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
  The engine has aluminium parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
  DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
 These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
CAUTION
  DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
  Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze.
 This would reduce effectiveness.
 
 If the “FL22” mark is shown on or
near the cooling system cap, 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.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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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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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
Engine Oil Warning
Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level 6-29 . If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to overfi ll.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
The light fl ashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can fi nd a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-26 .
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Item Capacity
Manual
transaxle
oil MZR 1.6 2.91 L (3.07 US qt, 2.56 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 1.5
*2 1.59 L (1.68 US qt, 1.40 Imp qt)/
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle
fl uid MZR 1.6 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 1.5
*3 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)/
7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fl uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
*1 The engine coolant amount varies depending on the specifi cations.
*2 The manual transaxle oil amount varies depending on the specifi cations.
*3 The automatic transaxle fl uid amount varies depending on the specifi cations.
Dimensions
Saloon
Item Vehicle specifi cation
Overall length Without number plate holder 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
With number plate holder 4,585 mm (180.5 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height Except Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
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10–4
Index
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ...................................................... 3-29
Ending Display .................................... 4-98
Engine
Bonnet release ............................... 6-19
Coolant .......................................... 6-30
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-21
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-30
Oil .................................................. 6-23
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-30
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-71
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance ... 6-76
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-76
Cavity Protection ........................... 6-75
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-73
Paint Damage Touch-up ................ 6-75
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-77
Undercoating ................................. 6-76
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-80
Headlights ..................................... 4-62
Flat Tyre ................................................ 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tyre ............... 7-18
Removing a Flat Tyre .................... 7-16
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-55
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle (4-speed
transaxle) ....................................... 6-33
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-32
Washer ........................................... 6-34
Fluids
Classifi cation ................................... 9-7
Fog Lights
Front .............................................. 4-70
Rear ............................................... 4-71
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-82
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-148
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5 Fuel
Filler fl ap and cap .......................... 3-31
Gauge ............................................ 4-27
Requirements (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) ........................ 3-26
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) ... 3-27
Tank capacity .................................. 9-8
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-95
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-94
Control status display .................... 4-95
Effectiveness display ..................... 4-98
Ending display ............................... 4-98
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-95
Fuses ................................................... 6-65
Panel description ........................... 6-68
Replacement .................................. 6-65
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-24
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-159
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-80
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-54
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-11
Headlight Washer ................................ 4-78
Headlights
Coming home light system............ 4-68
Control........................................... 4-62
Flashing ......................................... 4-67
High-low beam .............................. 4-67
Leaving home light system ........... 4-68
Levelling ....................................... 4-69
Running lights ............................... 4-69
Washer ........................................... 4-78
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-104
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................. 4-106
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-85
Horn .................................................... 4-80
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10–5
Index
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ................................ 4-100
Active safety technology ............. 4-100
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ........................................... 4-103
Adjustable speed limiter .............. 4-133
Camera and sensors ..................... 4-101
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ........................................ 4-120
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-148
High Beam Control System
(HBC) .......................................... 4-104
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-107
Laser sensor (front) ..................... 4-153
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)....................................... 4-123
Pre-crash safety technology ........ 4-101
Radar sensor (front)..................... 4-150
Radar sensors (rear)..................... 4-155
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM)
system .......................................... 4-114
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ........ 4-145
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ........................................ 4-139
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-91
Control status display .................... 4-93
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-93
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-51
i-stop ................................................... 4-13
i-stop OFF switch .......................... 4-19
Indicator light (Green)................... 4-22
Vehicle roll prevention function .... 4-20
Warning light (Amber) .................. 4-22
i-stop warning beep ............................. 7-51
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-32
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-56
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4 Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning
beep ..................................................... 7-50
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-44
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-43
Glow plug ...................................... 4-46
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-46
Wrench .......................................... 4-46
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-32
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-30
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-29
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-34
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-24
Instrument panel Illumination ............. 4-28
Interior Care ........................................ 6-77
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ........................................ 6-79
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................... 6-78
Cleaning the Window Interiors ..... 6-80
Instrument panel Precautions ........ 6-77
Maintenance of the Active Driving
Display .......................................... 6-79
Interior Lights ................................... 5-152
Boot Light ................................... 5-152
Luggage Compartment Light ...... 5-152
Map Lights .................................. 5-152
Overhead Lights .......................... 5-152
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-21
K
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-8
Key left-in-luggage compartment warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) .............................................. 7-51
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With the
advanced keyless function) ................. 7-51
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
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