2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning light

4–16
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
(Automatic transaxle)
 


 The selector lever is in the D/M position (not second gear fi xed mode) or the N
position.
 


 The automatic transaxle fl uid has warmed up suffi ciently.



 The automatic transaxle fl uid temperature is not abnormally high.



 The steering wheel is positioned so that the wheels are pointed nearly straight ahead
(if force is applied to the steering wheel even with the wheels pointed straight ahead,
the i-stop function may not operate. Loosen your grip on the steering wheel to allow
the i-stop function to operate).
 


 The brake pedal is depressed to stop the vehicle (if the i-stop indicator light (green)
fl ashes without the i-stop function operating, it is possible that the brake pedal
has not been depressed suffi ciently. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly
(except European model)).
 


 Emergency braking is not applied.



 The vehicle is not stopped on a steep grade in a place such as a multilevel car
parking facility.
 


(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 The fuel injection learning, which occurs periodically and automatically, is not
performed.


 If any one of the following conditions occurs, extra time may be required for the
engine to stop automatically.
 


 Battery power is depleted as a result of not using the vehicle for a long period.



 The ambient temperature is high or low.



 The battery leads have been disconnected for battery replacement and then
reconnected.
 


(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
 Particulate Matter (PM) is eliminated by the diesel particulate fi lter. 

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


 The bonnet is opened.



 The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and
driver's door is opened).
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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
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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*Some models.4–27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Tachometer *
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Type A
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*1
Striped zone
*1
Red zone
Type B
*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*1
Striped zone
*1
Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-
information display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Digital speed meter type/Type A
instrument cluster/Type B instrument
cluster
Full
1/4 Full
Type C
Full
1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
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*Some models.4–30
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Trip Computer and INFO Switch *
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or down part of the
INFO switch with the ignition switched
ON.
 


 Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
 


 Average fuel economy



 Current fuel economy



 Average vehicle speed



 Vehicle speed alarm *
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
(European model)
(Except European model)
NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.
  The display may not change unless
you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
  The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance
the vehicle can be driven until all
the graduation marks in the fuel
gauge (indicating the remaining fuel
supply) disappear.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
(European model)
(Except European model)
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
NOTE
  After refuelling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve
since the fuel moves in the tank.
  The display indicating a quarter
or less remaining fuel has more
segments to show the remaining fuel
level in greater detail.
  The direction of the arrow ()
indicates that the fuel-fi ller fl ap is on
the left side of the vehicle.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If inconsistency in engine performance
or stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as
possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
 


 Signifi cantly cold or hot
temperatures.
 


 Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
 


 The vehicle is parked.



 The vehicle is driven at low
speeds.
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
using the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
switched off and continue pressing the
INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
while switching the ignition ON. The
outside temperature display fl ashes.
2. Press the up
or down part of the
INFO switch to change the outside
temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
seconds or longer while the outside
temperature display is fl ashing. The
outside temperature display illuminates.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Distance-to-empty Mode
This mode displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on
the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every second.
NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a suffi cient amount of
remaining driving distance before refuelling is required , refuel as soon as possible if
the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates.
  The display will not change unless you add more than approximately 9 L (2.3 US gal,
1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
  The distance-to-empty is the approximate remaining distance the vehicle can be driven
until all the graduation marks in the fuel gauge indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
Average Fuel Economy Mode
This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculating the total fuel consumption
and the total travelled distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-connecting the battery after
disconnection, or resetting the data.
The average fuel economy is calculated and displayed every minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds. After
pressing the INFO button, - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about 1 minute
before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
  Always set the vehicle speed according to the laws and regulations of the country/city
in which the vehicle is driven. In addition, always verify the speed of the vehicle using
the speedometer.
  The vehicle speed alarm function can be set between 30 and 250 km/h (20 and 150
mph).
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO switch on the speed alarm screen.
2. Select ON and press the INFO switch.
3. Set the vehicle speed by pressing the INFO up or down button, and then press the INFO
button.
LDWS Display
Displays the currently set system status.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-107 .
Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the user of the system operation status and malfunctions or
abnormalities.
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 )
When only a message is displayed, refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display.
(page 7-45 )
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