2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK parking brake

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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*Some models.4–42
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Warning Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-32
* 120 km/h Warning Light *1 7-32
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-32
* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-32
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1 7-32
(Amber)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Light 7-32
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3 7-32
Headlight Auto-Levelling Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-32
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-32
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-32
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
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4–47
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
Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
Transaxle Ranges
 












 The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-40 .
 


 The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
  Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.
  Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-56 ).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.
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When Driving
Transaxle
CAUTION
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle
damage.
NOTE
Apply the parking brake or depress the
brake pedal before moving the selector
lever from N to prevent the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From
a stop, the transaxle will automatically
shift through a 4-gear (4-speed transaxle
model)/6-gear (6-speed transaxle model)
sequence.
M (Manual)

M is the manual shift mode position. Gears
can be shifted up or down by operating the
selector lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode
on page 4-53 .
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) *
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
automatically controls the transaxle shift
points to best suit the road conditions
and driver input. This improves driving
feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS
mode when driving up and down slopes,
cornering, driving at high elevations,
or depressing the accelerator pedal
quickly while the selector lever is in the
D position. Depending on the road and
driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear
shifting could be delayed or not occur,
however, this does not indicate a problem
because the AAS mode will maintain the
optimum gear position.
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched to
ACC or the ignition is switched off,
the selector lever cannot be shifted
from P.
  The ignition cannot be switched to
OFF if the selector lever is not in P.
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*Some models.4–69
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Headlight Levelling *
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
The warning/indicator light turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
Manual type
The headlight levelling switch is used
to adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.
Front seat
Rear
seat Load Switch
Position
Driver Passenger
× — — — 0
× × — — 0
× × × — 2
× × × × 3
× — — × 4
× : Y e s
—: No
Running Lights *
Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (running lights) during
the daytime.
Running lights turn on automatically when
the ignition is switched ON. (Without
coming home light system)
The running lights turn on automatically
when the vehicle starts moving. (With
coming home light system)
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
NOTE
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
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4–83
When Driving
Brake
CAUTION
  Always depress the brake pedal with
the right foot. Applying the brakes
with the unaccustomed left foot
could slow your reaction time to
an emergency situation resulting in
insuffi cient braking operation.


 Wear shoes appropriate for driving in
order to avoid your shoe contacting
the brake pedal when depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Parking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on will
cause excessive wear of the brake parts.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter
Driving (page 3-56 ) regarding parking
brake use.
Setting the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and then fi rmly
pull the parking brake lever fully upwards
with suffi cient force to hold the vehicle in
a stationary position.
Releasing the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull the
parking brake lever upwards, then press
the release button. While holding the
button, lower the parking brake lever all
the way down to the released position.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
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4–86
When Driving
Brake
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an
auxiliary device for accelerating from
a stop on a slope. The system only
operates for about two seconds and
therefore, relying only on the system,
when accelerating from a stop is
dangerous because the vehicle may
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an
accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is
operated.
Always confi rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
NOTE
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which
the system will operate changes
depending on the vehicle's load.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does
not operate if the parking brake is
applied, the vehicle has not stopped
completely, or the clutch pedal is
released.
  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-40 .
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does
not turn off even if the DSC OFF
switchis pressed to turn off the TCS/
DSC.
  (Automatic Transaxle)  Although the Hill Launch Assist
(HLA) does not operate during idling
stop, the vehicle roll prevention
function operates to prevent vehicle
roll.
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