2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK wipers

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following
conditions.
 


 The engine is running.



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



 The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.



 The DSC operation is not turned off using the DSC OFF switch.



 The DSC is not malfunctioning. 

 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam refl ected off the refl ector of the vehicle
ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following conditions:
 


 Refl ection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.



 The vehicle ahead is signifi cantly dirty.



 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



 The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


 The windscreen is dirty.



 The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
 


 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high
profi le.




 Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier. 

 Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
 


 Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.



 If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.



 When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.



 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor (front).
 


 Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 


 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
  Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, paraffi n,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
  When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object.
 


 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or
fi ngers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing the vehicle, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
Replacing Windscreen Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
blades when raising both the driver and
passenger side wiper arms, raise the
driver side wiper arm fi rst. Conversely,
when setting down the wiper arms, set
the passenger side wiper arm down fi rst.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.
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6–73
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
  When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the
position and the ignition
is switched ON as fi ngers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
 
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
  When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle roof or the aerial.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the aerial. To help protect the fi nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
 


 The vehicle is washed without fi rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
 


 The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
 


 The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
 


 Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
  Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
  Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint fi nishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint fi nish:




 Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
 


 Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
 


 Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
 


 Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
 


 Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
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Specifi cations
Personalisation Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method
Vehicle Advanced
keyless entry
system
Refer to
Advanced
Keyless
Entry
System on
page 3-9 . The
volume
of the
answer-
back beep
during
advanced
keyless
entry
system
operation
can be
changed. European
models Off
High/
Medium/
Low/
Off
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 .
Refer to
Locking,
Unlocking
with
Request
Switch
(With the
advanced
keyless
function)
on page
3-14 .
Except
European
models Medium
The function to
automatically lock the
doors when leaving the
vehicle while carrying
the key can be changed. Off On/Off
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
The time required
for the doors to
relock automatically
after unlocking with
the request switch/
transmitter can be
changed. 30 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Illumination
entry
Refer to
Illuminated
Entry
System on
page 5-154 . The time required for
the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can
be changed (prevents
battery depletion when
a door is open/ajar). 30 minutes 60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
The time required for
the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after
all doors are closed can
be changed. 15 seconds 60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Auto-wiper
control
Refer to
Windscreen
Wipers and
Washer on
page 4-73 . The auto-wiper control
function can be
changed. On On/Off
*3 Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Running
lights
Refer to
Running
Lights on
page 4-69 . The function of the
running lights can be
changed. On On/
Off — —
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10–9
Index
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-49
120 km/h warning beep ................. 7-53
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ................... 7-49
Collision warning .......................... 7-53
Electronic steering lock warning
beep ............................................... 7-52
i-ELOOP warning beep ................. 7-51
i-stop warning beep ....................... 7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-50
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
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-50
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning sound ................ 7-52
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-49
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-53
Outside temperature warning beep ... 7-52
Over Rev. buzzer ........................... 7-53
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-53
Rear vehicle monitoring (RVM)
system warning chime ................... 7-52
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................ 7-50
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-50
Speed Limiter Warning Beep ........ 7-53
Tyre infl ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-52
Vehicle speed alarm....................... 7-52
Warranty ................................................ 8-2
Windows
Power windows ............................. 3-38
Windscreen Washer ............................. 4-77
Windscreen Wipers ............................. 4-74
Winter Driving .................................... 3-56 Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade
(Hatchback) ................................... 6-38
Replacing Windscreen Wiper
Blades ............................................ 6-36
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