2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

7–49
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting *1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or the ignition is switched off, a
continuous beep sound will be heard when
the driver's door is opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
NOTE
  When the ignition is switched to
ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep” (page 7-50 )
overrides the lights-on reminder.
  A personalised function is available
to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
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*Some models.7–50
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
Front seat
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
NOTE
  Some models do not have the seat
belt warning beep for the front
passenger's seat.
  Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.
  To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
  When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep *
If the driver's door is opened while
the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the KEY warning light (red) will fl ash
continuously if the ignition has not been
switched off, all the doors are closed, and
the key is removed from the vehicle. This
is to notify the driver that the key has been
removed from the vehicle and the ignition
has not been switched off.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key
is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with a door
open or ajar or the ignition has not been
switched off while the key is being carried,
a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds to
indicate that the doors and the liftgate/boot
lid cannot be locked.
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*Some models.7–51
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the boot with all doors
locked and the boot lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the boot. If this happens, open the boot
lid by pressing the electric boot lid opener
and remove the key. A key removed from
the boot may not function because its
functions may have been temporarily
suspended. To restore the key function,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the boot are locked using
a separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver
that the key has been left in the vehicle
cabin. If this happens, open the door and
remove the key. A key removed from the
vehicle this way may not function because
its functions may have been temporarily
suspended. Perform the applicable
procedure to restore the functions of the
key (page 3-8 ).
i-stop Warning Beep
















 If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver that
engine idling is stopped. It stops when
the driver's door is closed.
 


 The warning sound operates if the
following operations are performed
while the engine idling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
 

 
(European model)
 The driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
 

 
(Except European model)



 
(Manual transaxle)
 With the shift lever in a position other
than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
 

 
(Automatic transaxle)
 With the selector lever in the D or
M (not in second gear fi xed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
i-ELOOP Warning Beep *
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 


 The i-ELOOP indicator light is fl ashing
green.
 


 “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the
centre display (Type C/Type D audio).
The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
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*Some models.7–52
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Vehicle Speed Alarm *
The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in the
instrument cluster that the previously set
vehicle speed has been exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed setting
at which the warning is triggered (page
4-30 ).
Tyre Infl ation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tyre infl ation pressures
(page 4-161 ).
Outside Temperature Warning
Beep
Warns the driver of the possibility of icy
roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C, a beep sound is heard once and
the outside temperature display fl ashes for
about ten seconds. (page 4-29 )
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM)
System Warning Chime *
The warning chime activates at the same
time the RVM warning indicator light
begins fl ashing to alert the driver.
NOTE
A personalised function is available
to change the warning chime sound
volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
  The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
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*Some models.7–53
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been cancelled.
(European models)
The beep sounds 5 times
while driving
(Except European
models)
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating,
the beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
warning light (amber)
in the instrument cluster
fl ashes. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a
warning beep operates continuously. The
warning beep operates until the vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed or less.
Collision Warning *
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the display.
120 km/h Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a
chime sounds for 5 seconds.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or fl ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
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7–54
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Boot Lid
Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/boot lid can not be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to Open it:
(Hatchback)
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a fl athead
screwdriver.
Cap
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.
Lever
Cap
(Saloon)
1. Open the cover.
2. (European models)
Open the cap.
Cover
Cap
3. (European models)
Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then remove the inner
cover.
Screw
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7–55
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened
4. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.
Cover
Lever
5. Move the lever to the left to open the
boot lid.
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
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7–56
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
If the Active Driving
Display does not operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and
then restart the engine. If the active
driving display does not operate even
with the engine restarted, have the
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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