2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK air conditioning
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View B)
SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-39
Active driving display ........................................................................................... page 4-38
Air-conditioning system .......................................................................................... page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-78
Audio system......................................................................................................... page 5-19
DVD/CD player .................................................................................................... page 5-19
Accessory sockets ............................................................................................... page 5-155
External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-75
Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-48
Transaxles ....................................................................................................page 4-47 , 4-50
Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-65
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Right-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View B)
SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-39
Audio system......................................................................................................... page 5-19
Air-conditioning system .......................................................................................... page 5-2
Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-78
Active driving display ........................................................................................... page 4-38
DVD/CD player .................................................................................................... page 5-19
Accessory sockets ............................................................................................... page 5-155
External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-75
Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-48
Transaxles ....................................................................................................page 4-47 , 4-50
Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-65
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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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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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
If any one of the following operations is performed after the engine has been
automatically stopped (shift lever is in neutral position for vehicles with manual
transaxle), the engine will restart automatically even though the clutch pedal is not
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is not released (automatic transaxle).
However, for safety reasons, if the shift lever is in a position other than neutral for
vehicles with manual transaxle, the engine will not restart automatically.
The i-stop OFF switch is pressed for several seconds.
(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioning is set to maximum heating/
maximum cooling (A/C ON).
The windscreen defroster switch is on.
(Except European model)
The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and any
door or the liftgate/boot lid is opened).
The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.
(Automatic transaxle)
The accelerator pedal is depressed while the selector lever is in the D/M position
(not second gear fi xed mode).
The selector lever is shifted to the R position.
The selector lever is shifted from the N or P position to the D/M position (not second
gear fi xed mode).
The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D/M position (not
second gear fi xed mode).
The selector lever is in the M position, second gear fi xed mode.
If any one of the following vehicle conditions occur after the engine has been
automatically stopped (shift lever is in neutral position for vehicles with manual
transaxle), the engine will restart automatically even though the clutch pedal is not
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is not released (automatic transaxle).
However, for safety reasons, if the shift lever is in a position other than neutral for
vehicles with manual transaxle, the engine will not restart automatically.
(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the temperature set for
the air-conditioning system.
Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.
The battery power is depleted.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop indicator light (green)
When illuminated
This light illuminates while the i-stop function is operable or operating and the engine is
stopped automatically. The light turns off when the engine is restarted automatically.
When fl ashing
If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes twice per second as a safety
precaution to the driver.
(European model)
The light fl ashes when the driver's door is opened and turns off after it is closed.
(Manual transaxle)
The light fl ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, and turns off after shifting the shift lever to the neutral
position.
(European model)
If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes once per second for a period
of about three seconds to notify the driver that the vehicle is about to restart automatically,
and then it turns off after the engine restarts.
(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning system on the driver's side is set to
the maximum hot or cold position.
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature on the
air-conditioning system.
The windscreen defroster switch is on.
Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.
The battery power is depleted.
(Except European model)
This light fl ashes once per second if the brake pedal is not depressed with suffi cient force.
There may be instances when you may have not applied enough brake force. In this case,
depress the brake pedal a little more strongly.
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Headlight Washer *
The engine must be started and the
headlights must be turned on.
The headlight washers operate
automatically once every fi fth time the
windscreen washer operates.
If you want to operate headlight washers,
double fl ick the wiper lever.
Washer OFF
NOTE
If air enters the headlight washer fl uid
pipe under conditions such as when
the vehicle is brand-new or after an
empty washer tank is replenished with
washer fl uid, washer fl uid will not spray
even when the wiper lever is operated.
If this occurs, perform the following
procedure:
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the headlights.
3. Double fl ick the wiper lever several
times until the washer fl uid sprays.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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When Driving
Switches and Controls
Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Dual-Zone Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside the
window.
NOTE
This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
Mirror Defogger *
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-78 ).
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