2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  If any one of the following occurs, the length of time the engine is stopped
automatically could be shorter or the length of time required before i-stop functions
again could be longer.
 


 The ambient temperature is high or low.



 The battery power is depleted.



 The power consumption of vehicle equipment is high. 

 The i-stop function does not operate when the ambient temperature is extremely high
or low.
  The engine may not stop automatically for a while after the battery leads are
reconnected after temporarily disconnecting them. In addition, if the battery is
replaced, the i-stop system will need to be reset and checked to make sure it operates
correctly. When replacing the battery, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop OFF Switch
The i-stop function can be turned off by
pressing the switch until the beep sounds
and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster illuminates. The i-stop
function can be turned back on by pressing
the switch again until the beep sounds and
the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
NOTE
If the i-stop function was turned off
using the i-stop OFF switch, the system
will resume operation the next time the
engine is started.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Vehicle Roll Prevention Function (Automatic transaxle)
Vehicles with i-stop are equipped with a vehicle roll prevention function. This function
prevents the vehicle from rolling, such as when releasing the brake pedal while on a slope
under the following conditions:
 


 During idling stop (prevents the vehicle from rolling back)



 When starting from a stop (prevents the vehicle's sudden movement due to vehicle creep)
 The braking force is maintained automatically when the brake pedal is released and the
engine is restarted.
Release foot from brake pedal Vehicle brake force maintained
Engine restarted Acceleration
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
WARNING
The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates for
a maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal when starting the vehicle
after the vehicle is stopped with the i-stop function operating:
 
 Over reliance on the system may result in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were
to suddenly accelerate. Before starting to drive the vehicle, always confi rm the safety
of the surroundings and operate the selector lever, brake pedal, and accelerator
pedal appropriately.
  The vehicle could roll unexpectedly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention
function is released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:
 (The selector lever is in the N position.)  If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released while
the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To accelerate
the vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift the selector
lever to a position other than the N position.
NOTE
  When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does
not operate because the idling stop does not operate.
  The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the
brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop function constantly monitors
the driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational
status of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light
(green) to inform the driver of the operation status of the i-stop system or related warnings.
i-stop warning light (amber)
When illuminated
 




 This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.



 The warning light illuminates when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed to turn the system
off.
 


 If any one of the following operations is performed after the engine has been
automatically stopped, the warning light illuminates. If this occurs, the engine does not
restart automatically for safety reasons, even if the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is released (automatic transaxle). Use the standard engine
starting procedure to start the engine.
 

 
 The bonnet is opened.


 
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and driver's
door is opened).
 


 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.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop indicator light (green)
When illuminated
This light illuminates while the i-stop function is operable or operating and the engine is
stopped automatically. The light turns off when the engine is restarted automatically.
When fl ashing






 If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes twice per second as a safety
precaution to the driver.
 

 
(European model)
 The light fl ashes when the driver's door is opened and turns off after it is closed.


 
(Manual transaxle)
 The light fl ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, and turns off after shifting the shift lever to the neutral
position.
 


(European model)
 If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes once per second for a period
of about three seconds to notify the driver that the vehicle is about to restart automatically,
and then it turns off after the engine restarts.
 (Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning system on the driver's side is set to
the maximum hot or cold position.
 

 
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature on the
air-conditioning system.
 

 
 The windscreen defroster switch is on.


 
 Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.


 
 The battery power is depleted.




(Except European model)
 This light fl ashes once per second if the brake pedal is not depressed with suffi cient force.
There may be instances when you may have not applied enough brake force. In this case,
depress the brake pedal a little more strongly.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Meters and Gauges
Type A
Type B
Type C
Steering Switch (Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Some models.
Instrument Cluster



Speedometer .......................................................................................................... page 4-25



Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-25



Tachometer ............................................................................................................ page 4-27



Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................ page 4-27



Instrument panel Illumination ............................................................................... page 4-28



Outside Temperature Display ................................................................................ page 4-29



Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................ page 4-29



Multi Information Display .................................................................................... page 4-32



Active Driving Display ......................................................................................... page 4-38
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*Some models.4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display


Trip Computer and INFO Switch .......................................................................... page 4-30



Speed Unit Selector ............................................................................................... page 4-25
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Speed Unit Selector (Type A
instrument cluster) *
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
Press the speed unit selector for 1.5
seconds or more.
The speed units for the speedometer will
change between km/h and mph.
Speedometer
Speed unit selector
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.Type A/Type B
Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Type C
Press the selector
Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC
or off, the odometer or trip meters
cannot be displayed, however, pressing
the selector can inadvertently switch
the trip meters or reset them during an
approximate ten-minute period in the
following cases:
 
 After the ignition is switched to off
from ON.
  After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is fi lled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed. The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
 (Vehicles with type C/type D audio) If the fuel economy data is reset
using the fuel economy monitor,
or trip A is reset using the trip
meter when the function which
synchronizes the fuel economy
monitor and the trip meter is on, the
fuel economy data and trip A are
reset simultaneously.
 Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on
page 4-94 .
  Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometres (miles).
  The trip record will be erased when:




 The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 


 The vehicle is driven over 9999.9
km (mile).
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