2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK open bonnet

6–35
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Type B
OK
F
E

Use plain water if washer fl uid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fl uid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fl uid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and bonnet hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the bonnet's secondary latch
keeps the bonnet from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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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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*Some models.7–36
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had
no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and
does not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
(With DSC vehicles)
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. The engine's electrical system has a problem. The emission control system has a problem.
If the check engine light remains on, or it fl ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
(Amber)
i-stop warning
light
*
When illuminated
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.
(Amber)
RVM warning light *
This warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON. The colour of the light
changes from amber to green when the rear vehicle monitoring system is operable, or
turns off when the system is turned off. The light stays on if the system has a malfunction.
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
This warning light may illuminate as a result of a temporary decrease in the sensitivity
of the radar sensor due to bad weather or dirt on the bumper surface. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
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10–6
Index
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ..................................................... 7-50
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-73
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................................. 4-107
LDWS switch .............................. 4-110
Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
warning sound ..................................... 7-52
Laser Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-153
Leaving Home Light System .............. 4-68
Liftgate ................................................ 3-21
Light Bulbs
Replacement .................................. 6-50
Specifi cations ................................ 9-12
Lighting Control.................................. 4-62
Lights-on reminder .............................. 7-49
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-7
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-152
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-15
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 4-47
Map Lights ........................................ 5-152
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................ 4-123
Close proximity warning ............. 4-127
Display indication ....................... 4-126
Setting the system ....................... 4-127
Shift-up/shift-down request
display ......................................... 4-132
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ................................. 7-53 Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display ................................................ 7-45
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-24
Mirrors
Outside mirrors.............................. 3-34
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-36
Multi Information Display .................. 4-32
Average fuel economy mode ......... 4-35
Average vehicle speed mode ......... 4-36
Current fuel economy mode .......... 4-36
Distance-to-empty Mode ............... 4-35
LDWS Display .............................. 4-37
Vehicle Speed Alarm ..................... 4-36
Warning (Display Indication) ........ 4-37
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-25
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-34
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-29
Outside temperature warning beep ..... 7-52
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-53
Overhead Console ............................. 5-159
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-152
Overheating ......................................... 7-26
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Bonnet ........................ 6-20
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-21
Key battery replacement ............... 6-43
Opening the Bonnet....................... 6-19
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-17
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-83
Parking Sensor System ..................... 4-175
Park assist sensor system
operation ...................................... 4-178
Sensor detection range ................ 4-177
Personalisation Features ...................... 9-16
Power Steering .................................... 4-99
Power Windows .................................. 3-38
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-53
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