2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK dead battery

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 expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
NOTE
  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.
 


 The key battery is dead.



 The key is out of operational
range.
 


 The key is placed in areas where it
is diffi cult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-7 ).
 


 A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
NOTE
 (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 expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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.
  When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
fl ashing.

(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.
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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 (Germany) Drive immediately after starting the
engine. However do not use high
engine speeds until reaching the
operating temperature.
 
(SKYACTIV-G 1.5, MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
 


 Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without
the use of the accelerator.
 


 If the engine does not start the fi rst
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting.
If the engine still does not start,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer (page
7-24 ).
 
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2) If the ambient temperature is lower
than about - 10 °C (14 °F), the
maximum engine speed may not
be attained for about three minutes
after the engine starts to protect the
engine.
 (Manual transaxle vehicle 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.
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
 
 Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.

  Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.

  Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near
the key.
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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) fl ashes.
NOTE
The push button start indicator light
(green) will fl ash even if the push button
start is pressed before depressing the
brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle). If
the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is
depressed (automatic transaxle) under
this condition, the engine can be started
by resuming the procedure following
this. 4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes.
Push button start
TransmitterIndicator light
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.
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6–43
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not fl ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
  Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.
  When replacing the battery, be
careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could
be damaged.
  There is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly replaced.
  Dispose of used batteries according
to the following instructions.
 


 Insulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
 


 Never disassemble.



 Never throw the battery into fi re or
water.
 


 Never deform or crush. 

 Replace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 


 The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
 


 The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not fl ash when the
buttons are pressed.
 


 The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorised
Mazda Repairer is recommended to
prevent damage to the key. If replacing the
battery by yourself, follow the instruction
below.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key.
Knob
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*Some models.7–44
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake
Support/Smart
City Brake Support
(SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light
*
The light turns on if the windscreen and
the radar sensor are dirty or there is a
malfunction in the system.
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)
Verify the reason why the warning light
is illuminated on the centre display (page
7-32 ).
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,
clean the windscreen.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front
emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Vehicles without type C/type D audio)
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,
clean the windscreen. For any other reasons,
have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Cause Action to be taken
(Red)
(Flashing) The advanced key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-43 ).
The advanced key is not within the
operation range.
Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-7 ). The advanced key is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is diffi cult for the key to
be detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key out of the
operation range.
Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the door are closed. Bring the advanced key back into the
cabin.
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7–54
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Boot Lid
Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/boot lid can not be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to Open it:
(Hatchback)
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a fl athead
screwdriver.
Cap
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.
Lever
Cap
(Saloon)
1. Open the cover.
2. (European models)
Open the cap.
Cover
Cap
3. (European models)
Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then remove the inner
cover.
Screw
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