2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK light

*Some models.7–44
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake
Support/Smart
City Brake Support
(SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light
*
The light turns on if the windscreen and
the radar sensor are dirty or there is a
malfunction in the system.
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)
Verify the reason why the warning light
is illuminated on the centre display (page
7-32 ).
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,
clean the windscreen.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front
emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Vehicles without type C/type D audio)
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windscreen,
clean the windscreen. For any other reasons,
have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal Cause Action to be taken
(Red)
(Flashing) The advanced key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-43 ).
The advanced key is not within the
operation range.
Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-7 ). The advanced key is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is diffi cult for the key to
be detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key out of the
operation range.
Without the ignition switched off, the
advanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the door are closed. Bring the advanced key back into the
cabin.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







7–45
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display
If there is a notifi cation from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.
(Display example)
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







7–46
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If the warning light turns on/fl ashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol. (page 4-40 )
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start
is pressed while the shift lever is not
in the P position. Shift the shift lever to the P position.
Indicated when a seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened while the i-stop function is
operating. Press the push button start again to start
the engine. For automatic transmission
vehicles, shift the shift lever to the P
position before starting the engine.)
Indicated when the push button start
is pressed without depressing the
brake pedal. Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated when the push button start
is pressed without depressing the
clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicated while the steering wheel
is locked. Release the steering lock.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







*Some models.7–47
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on Display *
If a message is displayed in the centre display (Type C/Type D audio), take appropriate
action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the centre display (Type C/Type D audio), a
vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has
increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







7–48
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Make Sure the Message is No Longer Displayed
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
Displays if i-ELOOP requires charging. Leave the
engine idling and wait until the message disappears.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven while the message is
displayed, the buzzer will sound. If you turn the
steering wheel while the message is displayed, it
will feel heavier than normal, but this does not
indicate an abnormality. The steering operation will
return to normal after the message has disappeared.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







7–49
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched to
ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep” (page 7-50 )
overrides the lights-on reminder.
  A personalised function is available
to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







*Some models.7–50
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
Front seat
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
NOTE
  Some models do not have the seat
belt warning beep for the front
passenger's seat.
  Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.
  To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
  When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep *
If the driver's door is opened while
the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the KEY warning light (red) will fl ash
continuously if the ignition has not been
switched off, all the doors are closed, and
the key is removed from the vehicle. This
is to notify the driver that the key has been
removed from the vehicle and the ignition
has not been switched off.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key
is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with a door
open or ajar or the ignition has not been
switched off while the key is being carried,
a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid cannot be locked.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







*Some models.7–51
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the boot with all doors
locked and the boot lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the boot. If this happens, open the boot
lid by pressing the electric boot lid opener
and remove the key. A key removed from
the boot may not function because its
functions may have been temporarily
suspended. To restore the key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the boot are locked using
a separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver
that the key has been left in the vehicle
cabin. If this happens, open the door and
remove the key. A key removed from the
vehicle this way may not function because
its functions may have been temporarily
suspended. Perform the applicable
procedure to restore the functions of the
key (page 3-8 ).
i-stop Warning Beep
















 If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver that
engine idling is stopped. It stops when
the driver's door is closed.
 


 The warning sound operates if the
following operations are performed
while the engine idling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
 

 
(European model)
 The driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
 

 
(Except European model)



 
(Manual transaxle)
 With the shift lever in a position other
than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
 

 
(Automatic transaxle)
 With the selector lever in the D or
M (not in second gear fi xed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
i-ELOOP Warning Beep *
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 


 The i-ELOOP indicator light is fl ashing
green.
 


 “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the
centre display (Type C/Type D audio).
The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC