2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK height

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  It might be impossible or diffi cult for the radar sensors (rear) to detect the following:




 Small, two-wheeled vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and stationary objects on or at
the edge of the road.
 


 Vehicles with body shapes off of which radar may not refl ect such as unloaded
trailers with a low vehicle height and sports cars.
 


 A vehicle is in the detection area in an adjacent lane to the rear but it is not
approaching. The system makes determinations based on the radar detection data
from approaching vehicles.
 


 Another vehicle is travelling at the same speed alongside the vehicle for extended
periods.
 


 Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.



 Another vehicle which your vehicle is attempting to pass is in an adjacent lane.



 A vehicle is in an adjacent lane which is extremely wide. The radar sensors (rear)
detection area is set according to the lane width of general freeways.
 
 In the following cases, the RVM warning indicator light and the warning chime may
not activate or they may be delayed:
 


 Another vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane.



 When driving on a steep incline.



 When going over a mountain pass.



 When the turning radius is small (cornering around sharp curves, roundabouts, or
intersections).
 


 There is a difference in height between vehicle lanes.



 Immediately after this system is turned on. 

 If the lane width is extremely narrow, a vehicle in an adjacent lane two lanes over may
be detected. The radar sensors (rear) detection area is set according to the lane width of
general freeways.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
WARNING
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer
driving:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and
driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tyre friction and
road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:
 
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a
vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or
pedestrians.
  The laser sensor (front) for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed
near the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS), heed the following cautions.
 

 
 Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windscreen near the laser sensor (front)
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor (front) may not be
able to detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.
 

 
 Do not apply coating agent to the windscreen. Otherwise, the laser sensor (front)
may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an
accident.
 

 
 Do not disassemble the laser sensor (front).


 
 If cracks or damage caused by fl ying gravel or debris is visible near the
laser sensor (front), stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or
scratch marks left on the windscreen near the laser sensor (front), the system may
operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
  Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on
page 4-144 .
 

 
 When replacing the windscreen wipers or windscreen, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  In the following cases, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles ahead
or obstructions.
 


 The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not refl ect radio waves effectively, such as
an unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top,
vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
 


 Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for refl ecting radio waves.



 Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its
tyres and onto your windscreen.
 


 The boot/luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger
seats are occupied.
 


 Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.



 During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.



 When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves. 

 In the following cases, the radar sensor (front) may detect vehicles in the opposite
lane or surrounding obstructions, or it may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions.
 


 The beginning and end of a curve.



 Roads with continuous curves.



 Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.



 The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.



 The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage. 



 Roads with repeated up and down slopes



 Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.



 The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.



 A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane. 

 To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tyres of the same specifi ed size,
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use
tyres with signifi cantly different wear patterns or tyre pressures on the same vehicle.
(Including the temporary spare tyre)
  If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly. 
 When driving on roads with little traffi c and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the
radar sensor (front) to detect, Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/
SCBS) warning light (amber) temporarily illuminates, however, this does not indicate
a problem.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specifi cation, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
AD-Disp Height
Brightness Control
Other Refer to Active Driving Display on page 4-38 .
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-54 .
Safety Distance Recognition Support System
SBS/SCBS
Other Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-16 .
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-54 .
Clock Adjust Time Displays the currently set time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour/minute, and select to move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS Sync When ON is selected, “Adjust Time” is
disabled.
Time Format Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select Selects the time zone.
Daylight Savings Time Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
Vehicle Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Lock
Other Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-16 .
Devices Bluetooth
® Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type C/Type
D) on page 5-114 .
Network Management/Wi-Fi Wi-Fi™ is used to obtain Navi POI/Real Time
Traffi c function (Such as gas prices, weather,
nearest restaurant)
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Bonnet
1. Check under the bonnet area to make
certain all fi ller caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the clip. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the bonnet.
ClipClip
Clip
3. Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of
about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the bonnet, do not push
it excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be
deformed.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
 
 Tyre fi t 
 Wheel and bearing life 
 Ground clearance 
 Snow-chain clearance 
 Speedometer calibration 
 Headlight aim 
 Bumper height 
 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset
(inset/outset).
Proper tyre balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tyres can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and fl at spots.
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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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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Hatchback
Item Vehicle specifi cation
Overall length Without number plate holder 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
With number plate holder 4,465 mm (175.8 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height
*1 Type A Except Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Ecuador/Colombia/Uruguay 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Type B 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)
*1 The overall height is categorized according to the aerial type as follows:
Type A
Aerial
Type B
Except above.
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