2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK brake light

1–5
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Left-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View C)



Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page2-13



SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-39



Bottle holder ........................................................................................................ page 5-158



Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-152



Sunroof switch ...................................................................................................... page 3-41



Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-152



Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-152



Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-36



Glove compartment ............................................................................................. page 5-159



Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-83



Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-157



Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5



Centre console ..................................................................................................... page 5-159



Rear seat .................................................................................................................. page 2-8
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–9
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview (Right-Hand Drive Model)
Interior Equipment (View C)



Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-36



Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-152



Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-152



Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-152



Sunroof switch ...................................................................................................... page 3-41



Bottle holder ........................................................................................................ page 5-158



SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-39



Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page2-13



Rear seat .................................................................................................................. page 2-8



Centre console ..................................................................................................... page 5-159



Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5



Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-157



Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-83



Glove compartment ............................................................................................. page 5-159
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3–56
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-30 .



 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).
 


 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-34 ).
NOTE

 Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
NOTE
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.
Snow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specifi ed size and pressure (page 9-13 ).
Tyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
  Chains may affect handling. 
 Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
  Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
  Avoid locked-wheel braking. 
 Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre.
  Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
  Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on fl ooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or
engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
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Before Driving
Towing
Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WARNING
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior
to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and
the vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer
could wander into another lane and cause a collision.
Trailer Lights
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda.
This may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. To connect the
lighting system, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-61 ), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.



Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-12
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-24
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-24
Multi-information Display
* .......... 4-32
Active Driving Display* ............... 4-38
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-40
Transaxle ............................................ 4-47
Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-50
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-62
Lighting Control ........................... 4-62
Front Fog Lights
* ......................... 4-70
Rear Fog Light* ............................ 4-71
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-72
Windscreen Wipers and Washer ...... 4-73
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-77
Headlight Washer* ........................ 4-78
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-78
Horn ............................................. 4-80
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-80
Brake .................................................. 4-82
Brake System ............................... 4-82
Emergency Stop Signal System ...... 4-85
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ........... 4-85 ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-87
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-87
Traction Control System (TCS)*...... 4-88
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
* .......................................... 4-89
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-91
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-91
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-94
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-94
Power Steering................................... 4-99
Power Steering ............................. 4-99
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