2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK boot

1–10
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(Saloon)



Bonnet ................................................................................................................... page6-19



Windscreen wiper blades ...................................................................................... page 6-36



Sunroof .................................................................................................................. page3-41



Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller fl ap ........................................................................................................ page 3-31



Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................. page 6-45



Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-50



Boot lid .................................................................................................................. page 3-22



Child safety locks .................................................................................................. page 3-21



Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-34
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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2–3
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
WARNING
Do not drive with either front seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do
not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can
slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection,
sit well back and upright.
Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:
Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous
because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot
function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident,
injury or death.
Do not place objects under the seat:
The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fi xed securely, and result in an
accident.
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During
sudden braking or a collision, objects can fl y around and become projectiles that may
hit and injure passengers.
Make sure luggage and cargo is 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.
Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit
up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a
sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint
system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting
in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other
occupants and cause serious injury.
Never give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the vehicle
(Saloon):
Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous. Once the seatbacks are back up, a
child in the boot would not be able to get out the way they had entered. If you have
small children, keep the seatbacks locked.
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2–4
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
WARNING
Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children (Saloon):
Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children
who fi nd their way into the boot through an unlocked rear seatback or an open boot
can become accidentally locked in the boot. This could result in death or brain damage
from heat prostration, particularly in the summer. Always lock the doors and the boot,
and as an added measure, keep the rear seatbacks locked, whether you have children in
your home or not.
CAUTION
  When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fi ngers near the moving
parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
  When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the
cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo.
 (Manual Seat) When returning a rear-reclined seatback of a front seat to its upright position, make
sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the
seatback is not supported, it will fl ip forward suddenly and could cause injury.

(Power Seat) The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation
because excessive use can damage the motors.
 


 To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when
the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.
 


 Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal
position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
WARNING
When transporting cargo, do not allow
the cargo to exceed the height of the
seatback(s).
Transporting cargo stacked higher
than the seatback(s) is dangerous
as visibility to the rear and sides of
the vehicle is reduced which could
interfere with driving operations and
lead to an accident.
Lowering the seatback(s)
CAUTION
Check the position of a front seat before
folding a rear seatback.
Depending on the position of a front
seat, it may not be possible to fold a
rear seatback all the way down because
it may hit the seatback of the front seat
which could scratch or damage the front
seat or its pocket. Lower or remove the
head restraint on the rear outboard seat
if necessary. (Saloon)
1 . (Split-folding type seat)
Open the boot lid and pull the lever of
the seatback you want to fold down.
(One-piece folding type seat)
Open the boot lid and pull the lever of
the seatback.
*1: With split-folding
type seat only*1
2. Open a rear door and fold the rear seat
forward.
(Hatchback)
Press the push knob to fold down the
seatback.
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*Some models.3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.



Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate/Boot Lid ......................... 3-21
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-26
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-26
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-31
Steering Wheel................................... 3-33
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-33
Mirrors ............................................... 3-34
Mirrors ......................................... 3-34
Windows ............................................. 3-38
Power Windows ........................... 3-38
Sunroof
*........................................ 3-41 Security System ................................. 3-44
Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-44
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-44
Theft-Deterrent System (With the
Intrusion Sensor)
* ......................... 3-46
Theft-Deterrent System (Without the
Intrusion Sensor)
* ......................... 3-50
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-53
Running-In ................................... 3-53
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-53
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-54
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-55
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-56
Winter Driving ............................. 3-56
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-59
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2) ..................... 3-60
Towing ................................................ 3-61
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South
Africa) .......................................... 3-61
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3–3
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The driver must carry the key to
ensure the system functions properly.
  Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible.
Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate
To use the auxiliary key, press the knob
and pull out the key (transmitter).
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate/boot lid, and opens the boot lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
 


 KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-40 .
 


 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
 


 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-50 .
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  The keyless entry system operation
may vary due to local conditions.
  The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate/boot lid
lock/unlock) when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
  If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be dead. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement
(page 6-43 ).
  Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one
if the KEY indicator light (green)
fl ashes in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the battery about once
a year is recommended because
the KEY warning light/indicator
light may not illuminate or fl ash
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
  Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorised Mazda Repairer
when additional keys are required.
Transmitter
Operation buttons Operation indicator light
NOTE
 (European models) The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer to
Leaving Home Light System on page
4-68 .
 (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights fl ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(With the Intrusion Sensor) on page
3-46 .
 Refer to Theft-Deterrent System
(Without the Intrusion Sensor) on
page 3-50 .
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3–5
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
  (With the advanced keyless
function (European models))
 The setting can be changed so that a
beep sound is heard for confi rmation
when the doors and liftgate/boot lid
are locked/unlocked using the key.
(With the advanced keyless
function (Except European
models))
 A beep sound can be heard for
confi rmation when the doors and
liftgate/boot lid are locked/unlocked
using the key. If you prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off.
 The volume of the beep sound can
also be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
NOTE
 Use the following procedure to
change the setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close
all of the doors and the liftgate/
boot lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate/
boot lid lock and the beep sound
activates at the currently set
volume. (If the beep sound is
currently set to not activate, it will
not activate.) The setting changes
each time the LOCK button on the
key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the
beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed
by doing any one of the following:




 Switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the liftgate/boot lid.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
 


 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch.
The operation indicator light fl ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
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