2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK battery

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
  It may be diffi cult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your
sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.
  If the battery terminal has been disconnected and re-connected or the battery voltage is
low, the adjusted position may deviate.
  The display may be diffi cult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions
such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
  If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indicates the following information:
 


 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-123 .



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-107 .



 Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-145 .



 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-120 .



 Adjustable Speed Limiter Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Adjustable Speed Limiter on page 4-133 .



 Vehicle Speed Setting Using Cruise Control
 Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-156 .



 Turn-by-Turn (TBT) (Direction and Distance) and Lane Guidance



 Vehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the centre
display (Type C/Type D audio).
1. Select the (
) icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
 

 
Height : Active driving display position


 
Brightness Control : Method for adjusting screen brightness (Automatically/Manually)


 
Calibration : Brightness initialization setting (when selecting automatic adjustment)


 
Brightness : Brightness adjustment (when selecting manual adjustment)


 
Navigation : On/Off


 
Active Driving Display : On/Off


 
Reset
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and instrument panel
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Without coming home light system
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF ON ACC or
OFF
Headlights — — — — × ×
Running lights
* × — — — — —
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate lights
Instrument panel illumination — — × × × ×
×: On
—: Off
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When Driving
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP *
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power the
vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel consumption can
be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic energy is called the
Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the
capacitor and being supplied to the electrical
devices (whole vehicle in display is illuminated
simultaneously).
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the readiness status as to whether operation
of the i-stop function is available.
Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop
function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and
A/C) using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates
that the i-stop function is ready to operate, and the
grey colour indicates that it is not ready for
operation.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  The rear vehicle monitoring system operates when all of the following conditions are
satisfi ed:




 The ignition is switched ON.



 The RVM switch is pressed and the RVM indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
 


 The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or higher. 

 The rear vehicle monitoring system does not operate under the following conditions:




 The vehicle speed falls below 30 km/h (19 mph) even though the RVM indicator
light (green) is illuminated.
 


 The shift lever is shifted into reverse (R) and the vehicle moves in reverse. 

 In the following cases, the system illuminates the RVM warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster and stops the operation of the system. If the RVM warning light
(amber) continues to illuminate, have the system inspected at an Authorised Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible:
 


 A malfunction in the system, including the RVM warning indicator light, is detected.



 The position of the radar sensors (rear) has changed signifi cantly. The direction
in which the radar sensors (rear) are pointed is factory-adjusted specifi c to the
installation conditions for each vehicle so that they detect approaching vehicles
correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some reason, it
needs to be readjusted.
 


 Large quantities of snow or ice are on the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear).



 Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.



 The temperature surrounding the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely high when
the vehicle is driven up-hill for long periods under hot summer weather conditions.
 


 The battery voltage is low. 

 There is a limit to the detection capability of the radar sensors (rear). In the following
cases, the rear vehicle monitoring system's detection capability may weaken and not
operate normally:
 


 The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) is deformed.



 Snow, ice or mud adheres to the area near the radar sensors (rear) on the rear
bumper.
 


 Under certain weather conditions including rain, snow, or fog.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
RVM Switch
When the switch is pressed, the rear
vehicle monitoring system becomes
operable and the RVM indicator light
(green) illuminates on the instrument
panel. When the switch is pressed
again, the system turns off and the RVM
indicator light (green) turns off.
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched off,
the condition before the ignition
was switched off is maintained. For
example, if the ignition is switched
off with the rear vehicle monitoring
system operable, the system will
be operable when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
  If the battery is disconnected or a
fuse is replaced, the rear vehicle
monitoring system will be turned off.
Press the RVM switch to turn this
system on.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  In the following cases, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles ahead
or obstructions.
 


 The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not refl ect radio waves effectively, such as
an unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top,
vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
 


 Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for refl ecting radio waves.



 Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its
tyres and onto your windscreen.
 


 The boot/luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger
seats are occupied.
 


 Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.



 During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.



 When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves. 

 In the following cases, the radar sensor (front) may detect vehicles in the opposite
lane or surrounding obstructions, or it may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or
obstructions.
 


 The beginning and end of a curve.



 Roads with continuous curves.



 Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.



 The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.



 The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage. 



 Roads with repeated up and down slopes



 Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.



 The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.



 A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane. 

 To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tyres of the same specifi ed size,
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use
tyres with signifi cantly different wear patterns or tyre pressures on the same vehicle.
(Including the temporary spare tyre)
  If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly. 
 When driving on roads with little traffi c and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the
radar sensor (front) to detect, Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/
SCBS) warning light (amber) temporarily illuminates, however, this does not indicate
a problem.
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When Driving
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
 


 A tyre pressure is adjusted.



 Tyre rotation is performed.



 A tyre or wheel is replaced.



 The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
 


 The tyre pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and fi rmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tyres cool, then adjust the tyre
pressure of all four (4) tyres to the
specifi ed pressure indicated on the tyre
pressure label located on the door jamb
of the driver's door (door open).
Refer to Tyres on page 9-13 .
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. While the vehicle is parked, press
and hold the tyre pressure monitoring
system set switch and verify that
the tyre pressure monitoring system
warning light in the instrument cluster
fl ashes twice and a beep sound is heard
once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tyre pressure, the
system cannot detect the normal tyre
pressure and it may not illuminate the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light even if a tyre pressure is low, or
it may illuminate the light even if the
pressures are normal.
Adjust the tyre pressure on all four
tyres and initialize the system when
the warning light is turned on. If the
warning light turns on for a reason other
than a fl at tyre, the tyre pressure of all
four tyres may have decreased naturally.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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