2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning

3–16
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
  The setting can be changed so that
the doors and the liftgate/boot lid
are locked automatically without
pressing the request switch.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
(Auto-lock function) A beep sound is heard when all
doors and the liftgate are closed
while the advanced key is being
carried. All doors and the liftgate/
boot lid are locked automatically
after about three seconds when
the advanced key is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights fl ash once. (Even
if the driver is in the operational
range, all doors and the liftgate/boot
lid are locked automatically after
about 30 seconds.) If you are out
of the operational range before the
doors and the liftgate/boot lid are
completely closed or another key
is left in the vehicle, the auto-lock
function will not work. Always make
sure that all doors and the liftgate/
boot lid are closed and locked before
leaving the vehicle. The auto-lock
function does not close the power
windows.
NOTE
 Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the request
switch, all doors and the liftgate/boot
lid will automatically lock if any
of the following operations are not
performed within about 30 seconds.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights
will fl ash for confi rmation.
 The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
 


 Opening a door or the liftgate/boot
lid.
 


 Switching the ignition to any
position other than off.
Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be
locked/unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless
Entry System (page 3-3 ).
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*Some models.3–17
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch *
All doors and the liftgate/boot lid lock
automatically when the lock side is
pressed with all doors and the liftgate
closed.
They all unlock when the unlock side is
pressed.
Unlock
Lock
NOTE
The doors and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be locked while any other door
or the liftgate is open.
Auto Lock/Unlock Function *
WARNING
(With door-lock switch)
Do not pull the inner handle on the
driver's door:
Pulling the inner handle on the
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. The driver can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
(Without door-lock switch)
Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:
Pulling the inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving
is dangerous. Passengers can fall
out of the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally , which could result in
death or serious injury.
 


 When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the
liftgate/boot lid lock automatically.
 


 When the ignition is switched off, all
doors and the liftgate/boot lid unlock
automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so
that they do not operate.
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3–21
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them on both rear doors
whenever a child rides in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened by pulling
the outside handle.
LockUnlock
Liftgate/Boot Lid
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the
luggage compartment/boot:
Allowing a person to ride in the
luggage compartment/boot is
dangerous. The person in the luggage
compartment/boot could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden braking
or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate/boot lid
open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. An open liftgate/boot lid
in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust
gas to be drawn into the cabin. This
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colourless, odourless, and
highly poisonous, and it can cause loss
of consciousness and death. Moreover,
an open liftgate/boot lid could cause
occupants to fall out in an accident.
Do not stack or leave loaded
luggage unsecured in the luggage
compartment:
Otherwise, the luggage may move
or collapse, resulting in injury or an
accident. In addition, do not load
luggage higher than the seatbacks. It
may affect the side or rear fi eld of view.
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3–23
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
 
 A locked liftgate/boot lid can also
be opened while the key is being
carried.
  When opening the liftgate/boot lid
with the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid locked, it may require a few
seconds for the liftgate/boot lid latch
to release after the electric liftgate/
boot lid opener is pressed.
  The liftgate/boot lid can be closed
when the doors are locked with the
key left in the vehicle. However,
to prevent locking the key in the
vehicle, the liftgate/boot lid can
be opened by pressing the electric
liftgate/boot lid opener. If the
liftgate/boot lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, press
the electric liftgate/boot lid opener
to fully open the liftgate/boot lid
after pushing the liftgate/boot lid
completely closed.
NOTE
 

(Hatchback) When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly to allow
it to be opened. If the liftgate is not
operated for a certain period of time
after the electric liftgate opener has
been pressed, the liftgate cannot be
raised any more from its slightly
raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener again to fully open
the liftgate. To close the liftgate from
its slightly raised position, open it
fi rst by pressing the electric liftgate
opener, and waiting for 1 second or
longer then close it.
 If the liftgate is not fully closed,
the driver is notifi ed by a warning
indicated in the instrument cluster.
 
 If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be unlocked, the liftgate/boot
lid can be opened by performing the
emergency procedure.
 Refer to When Liftgate/Boot Lid
Cannot be Opened on page 7-54 .
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Closing the liftgate/boot lid
Lower the liftgate/boot lid slowly using
the liftgate/boot lid grip recess, then push
the liftgate/boot lid closed using both
hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/boot
lid to make sure it is secure.
(Hatchback)
Liftgate grip
recess
(Saloon)
Boot lid grip recess
Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover
(Hatchback)*
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking
or a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
someone. The vehicle has a light
weight luggage compartment cover to
keep the contents of your luggage area
out of sight; it will not retain heavy
objects that are not tied down in an
accident such as a rollover. Tie down
all heavy objects, whether luggage or
cargo, using the tie down hooks.
Make sure luggage and cargo are
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving
is dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
CAUTION
Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is fi rmly secured. If it is not
fi rmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury.
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Emission Control System (MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could
ignite anything fl ammable. A resulting fi re could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
 
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. 
 Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. 
 Do not coast with the ignition switched off. 
 Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. 
 Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes. 
 Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must
be made by a qualifi ed technician.

 Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
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3–29
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is
part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything fl ammable:
Parking over or near anything fl ammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with
the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could
ignite anything fl ammable. A resulting fi re could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside
the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the
converter and cause poor performance.
 
 Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. 
 Do not coast with the ignition switched off. 
 Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. 
 Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes. 
 Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must
be made by a qualifi ed technician.

 Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.
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3–30
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colourless, odourless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling
the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and
the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death
could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness
or even death to occupants in the cabin.
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