2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK key

4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) fl ashes.
NOTE
The push button start indicator light
(green) will fl ash even if the push button
start is pressed before depressing the
brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle). If
the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is
depressed (automatic transaxle) under
this condition, the engine can be started
by resuming the procedure following
this. 4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes.
Push button start
TransmitterIndicator light
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push button
start with the lock switch side of the key
facing up.
5. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
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4–11
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).
  If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
fl ashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
  If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform
the operation from the beginning
again. If it does not illuminate,
have the vehicle checked at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to
switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position again,
perform the operation from the
beginning.
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
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4–12
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to
the loss of power braking, which could
cause an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
NOTE
 (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.0)
 The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
  When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may fl ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of
the key is low.
 Replace with a new battery before
the key becomes unusable.
 Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-43 .
 (Automatic transaxle) If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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4–15
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop function controls engine stop
and restart automatically while constantly monitoring operations other than those of the
driver, such as the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational status
of the vehicle.
 
 The engine stops automatically when all of the following conditions are met:




 The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period. The i-stop
function will not operate if the vehicle is not fi rst driven, no matter how long the
engine is left idling. Also, after the vehicle is driven for a certain period and then
stopped, the i-stop function (automatic engine-stop and restart) operates only once
while the vehicle is stopped.
 


 The engine is started with the bonnet closed.



(SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
 The engine has warmed up suffi ciently.



(Manual transaxle)
 The vehicle speed is about 3 km/h (2 mph) or less.
(Automatic transaxle)
 The vehicle is stopped.



 The battery is in good condition.



 The bonnet is closed.



 All the doors and the liftgate/boot lid are closed.



 The driver's seat belt is fastened.



 The windscreen defroster switch is off.



(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
 The temperature setting dial for the air conditioning is set to a position other than
maximum heating/maximum cooling (A/C ON).
 


(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
 The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air-conditioning
system are nearly the same.
 


(European model)
 The vehicle is driven at elevations of 1,800 meters (5,905 ft) or less.
(Except European model)
 The vehicle is driven at elevations of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) or less.



 The i-stop warning light (amber) is not illuminated or fl ashing.



 The keyless entry system operate normally.



 The brakes are applied suffi ciently (brake system vacuum level is suffi cient).



 The steering wheel is not being operated.
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*Some models.4–42
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Signal Warning Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-32
* 120 km/h Warning Light *1 7-32
* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-32
* Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-32
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1 7-32
(Amber)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Light 7-32
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3 7-32
Headlight Auto-Levelling Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-32
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-32
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-32
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
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*Some models.4–43
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
(Green) * RVM Indicator Light 4-118
(Green)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light 4-110
(Green) KEY Indicator Light 3-9
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-104
* Glow Indicator Light *1 4-46
* Diesel Particulate Filter Indicator Light *1 4-165
* Wrench Indicator Light *1 4-46
* TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 4-88 ,
4-89
* DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-90
* AFS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-103
(Red)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Indicator Light *1 4-144 ,
4-147
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light*1 4-144
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*Some models.4–68
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Coming Home Light System *
The coming home light system turns on
the headlights (low beams) when the lever
is operated.
When the lever is pulled with the ignition
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam
headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after the doors
are closed.
NOTE
  The time until the headlights turn off
after the all of the doors are closed
can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
  If no operations are done for 3
minutes after the lever is pulled, the
headlights turn off.
  The headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
Leaving Home Light System *
The leaving home light system turns on
the lights when the key unlock switch is
pressed while away from the vehicle.
When the ignition switch and the
headlight switch are as indicated below,
the headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).
 


 Ignition switch: off



 Headlight switch: or
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light system is operated.
Low beams, Position lights, Tail lights,
Number plate lights
Unlock button
Lock button
NOTE
  Operation of the leaving home light
system can be turned on or off.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
  When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
  When the headlight switch is in a
position other than
or , the
headlights turn off.
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5–127
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Favourites Contacts
A maximum of 50 contacts can be
registered. It will take less time to make a
call after registering the telephone number.
In addition, you do not have to look for the
person you want to call in the phonebook.
Registering to your favourites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the
favourites list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
or
.
5. Select from the displayed list.
NOTE
When “Add New Contact” is selected,
information such as the selected person’s
name is also registered. In addition,
when “Add New Contact Details” is
selected, only the telephone number of
the selected person is registered.
Making a call from your favourites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the
favourites list.
3. (Only one phone number is
registered to contact)
Select the contact information you
would like to call. Go to Step 5.
(Multiple phone numbers are
registered to contact)
Select the contact you would like to
call to display the screen indicating the
details for the contact. Go to Step 4. 4. Select the phone number you would
like to call.
5. Select
.
Deleting from your favourites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the
favourites list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact information which
you would like to delete.
6. Select
.
Changing the display order of your
favourites list
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the
favourites list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. The contact can be moved after it is
selected.
6. Slide the contact or move it using the
commander switch, then select
.
Changing contact name of your
favourites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the
favourites list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact to display the
keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and
is
selected, the contact name is stored.
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