2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK parking brake

7–24
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
(MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G
1.5 and SKYACTIV-G
2.0)
If the engine fails to start, it may be
fl ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within
fi ve seconds on the fi rst try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using
the above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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7–26
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running
before attempting to work near the
cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefi nitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the bonnet ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the bonnet and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the bonnet and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION
  Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
  Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or fl atbed
equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed with
all four wheels on the ground using the
towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for
short distances at low speeds.
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7–29
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CAUTION
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.
 
 Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle),
or the N position (Automatic
transaxle).
  Switch the ignition to ACC. 
 Release the parking brake.
Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be available
when the engine is not running.
Towing Hooks
CAUTION
  The towing eyelet should be used
in an emergency (to get the vehicle
out of a ditch or a snow bank, for
example).
  When using the towing eyelets,
always pull the lead or chain in a
straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or lead, wrap
the chain or lead with a soft cloth near
the bumper to prevent damage to the
bumper.
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7–32
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/fl ashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no
problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/fl ashes again,
consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Vehicles with type C/type D audio)
The warning contents can be verifi ed on the audio.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Warning Guidance”.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a malfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Signal Warning
Brake System Warning
Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fl uid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is
released, the brake fl uid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes
inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail
at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking
brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to
depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
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10–3
Index
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-19
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
Boot Light ......................................... 5-152
Bottle Holder ..................................... 5-158
Brakes
Brakes assist .................................. 4-84
Foot brake...................................... 4-82
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-84
Parking brake ................................ 4-83
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-8
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-30
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 5-160
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Centre Console .................................. 5-159
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-26
Child restraint precautions ............ 2-22
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-26
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-31
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-34
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-21
Clock ................................................... 5-36
Collision warning ................................ 7-53
Coming Home Light System .............. 4-68
Control Status Display ........................ 4-95
Cruise Control ................................... 4-156
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-29
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-157
D
Defogger
Rear window ................................. 4-78
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) .................................................... 4-165
Dimensions ......................................... 9-10 Direct Mode
Automatictransaxle ....................... 4-59
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-72
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) .............................................. 4-120
Indication on display ................... 4-121
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-59
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-60
Driving in fl ooded area.................. 3-59
Floor mat ....................................... 3-55
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-54
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-56
Running-in..................................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-53
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ................................................ 3-60
Winter driving ............................... 3-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-89
DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-90
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-90
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-89
E
Effectiveness Display .......................... 4-98
Electronic steering lock warning beep ... 7-52
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting ................................. 7-24
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ................................................ 7-25
Starting a Flooded Engine (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G
2.0) ................................................ 7-24
Emergency Stop Signal System .......... 4-85
Emergency Towing
Towing Description ....................... 7-28
Towing Hooks ............................... 7-29
Emission Control System (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) .............................. 3-28
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10–6
Index
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ..................................................... 7-50
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-8
Transmitter ...................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-73
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ............................................. 4-107
LDWS switch .............................. 4-110
Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
warning sound ..................................... 7-52
Laser Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-153
Leaving Home Light System .............. 4-68
Liftgate ................................................ 3-21
Light Bulbs
Replacement .................................. 6-50
Specifi cations ................................ 9-12
Lighting Control.................................. 4-62
Lights-on reminder .............................. 7-49
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-7
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-152
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-15
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 4-47
Map Lights ........................................ 5-152
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................ 4-123
Close proximity warning ............. 4-127
Display indication ....................... 4-126
Setting the system ....................... 4-127
Shift-up/shift-down request
display ......................................... 4-132
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ................................. 7-53 Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display ................................................ 7-45
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-24
Mirrors
Outside mirrors.............................. 3-34
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-36
Multi Information Display .................. 4-32
Average fuel economy mode ......... 4-35
Average vehicle speed mode ......... 4-36
Current fuel economy mode .......... 4-36
Distance-to-empty Mode ............... 4-35
LDWS Display .............................. 4-37
Vehicle Speed Alarm ..................... 4-36
Warning (Display Indication) ........ 4-37
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................... 4-25
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-34
Outside Temperature Display .............. 4-29
Outside temperature warning beep ..... 7-52
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-53
Overhead Console ............................. 5-159
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-152
Overheating ......................................... 7-26
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Bonnet ........................ 6-20
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-21
Key battery replacement ............... 6-43
Opening the Bonnet....................... 6-19
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-17
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-83
Parking Sensor System ..................... 4-175
Park assist sensor system
operation ...................................... 4-178
Sensor detection range ................ 4-177
Personalisation Features ...................... 9-16
Power Steering .................................... 4-99
Power Windows .................................. 3-38
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-53
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10–7
Index
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-155
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-160
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-21
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM)
System ............................................... 4-114
RVM switch................................. 4-119
RVM warning indicator light ...... 4-118
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-166
Displayable range on the screen ... 4-168
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-174
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-170
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-167
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-167
Variance between actual aoad
conditions and displayed Image
... 4-172
Viewing the display ..................... 4-169
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-78
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-77
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-77
Rear vehicle monitoring (RVM) system
warning chime ..................................... 7-52
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-36
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-23
Recording of Vehicle Data .................... 8-5
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ................................................. 8-2
Replacement
Fuse ............................................... 6-65
Key battery .................................... 6-43
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-50
Tyres .............................................. 6-47
Wheel ............................................ 6-48
Wiper ............................................. 6-36
Request switch inoperable warning beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
... 7-50
Roadside Emergency Triangle Retaining
Strap ...................................................... 7-2 Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-56
Running-In .......................................... 3-53
S
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger air bag deactivation
switch ............................................ 2-44
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-53
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-52
Supplementary restraint system
components ................................... 2-48
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-53
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-3
Seat Belt System
2-point type ................................... 2-20
3-point type ................................... 2-17
Emergency locking ........................ 2-16
Pregnant women ............................ 2-16
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-50
Seats
Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-11
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-44
Theft-deterrent system (without the
intrusion sensor) ............................ 3-50
Theft-deterrent system (with the
intrusion sensor) ............................ 3-46
Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............. 4-145
Collision warning ........................ 4-147
Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator
light (red) ..................................... 4-147
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............... 4-147
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