2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK emergency towing

*Some models.7–1
7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.



Parking in an Emergency ................... 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ............... 7-2
Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap
* ............................. 7-2
Flat Tyre ............................................... 7-3
Spare Tyre and Tool Storage .......... 7-3
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit* ........ 7-8
Changing a Flat Tyre (With spare
tyre) .............................................. 7-15
Battery Runs Out .............................. 7-21
Jump-Starting ............................... 7-21
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-24
Starting a Flooded Engine (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G
2.0) ............................................... 7-24
Push-Starting ................................ 7-24
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ............................................... 7-25
Overheating ....................................... 7-26
Overheating .................................. 7-26
Emergency Towing ............................ 7-28
Towing Description ...................... 7-28
Towing Hooks .............................. 7-29 Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning
Sounds ................................................ 7-32
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes .......................................... 7-32
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display ..................... 7-45
Message Indicated on Display* ...... 7-47
Warning Sound is Activated ......... 7-49
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened ............................................... 7-54
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened ......................................... 7-54
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate ............................................... 7-56
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate .......................................... 7-56
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7–24
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
Starting a Flooded Engine
(MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G
1.5 and SKYACTIV-G
2.0)
If the engine fails to start, it may be
fl ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within
fi ve seconds on the fi rst try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using
the above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
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7–28
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION
  Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
  Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or fl atbed
equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed with
all four wheels on the ground using the
towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for
short distances at low speeds.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CAUTION
Follow these instructions when towing
the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground.
 
 Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle),
or the N position (Automatic
transaxle).
  Switch the ignition to ACC. 
 Release the parking brake.
Remember that power assist for the
brakes and steering will not be available
when the engine is not running.
Towing Hooks
CAUTION
  The towing eyelet should be used
in an emergency (to get the vehicle
out of a ditch or a snow bank, for
example).
  When using the towing eyelets,
always pull the lead or chain in a
straight direction with respect to the
eyelet. Never apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or lead, wrap
the chain or lead with a soft cloth near
the bumper to prevent damage to the
bumper.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Hooks
1. Remove the towing eyelet and
the wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3 ).
2. Wrap a fl athead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage
to a painted bumper, and open the cap
located on the front or rear bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the towing eyelet using
the wheel brace or equivalent.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
Front
Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
Rear
Wheel brace
Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing
eyelet.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CAUTION
  If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when towing the
vehicle. Make sure that the towing
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
  Be careful not to damage the
towing eyelet and towing hook,
vehicle body, or transaxle system
when towing under the following
conditions:
 


 Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours.
 


 Do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe
shock to the towing eyelet and
towing hook or rope.
 


 Do not attach any rope other than
to the towing eyelet and towing
hook.
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10–3
Index
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-19
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
Boot Light ......................................... 5-152
Bottle Holder ..................................... 5-158
Brakes
Brakes assist .................................. 4-84
Foot brake...................................... 4-82
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-84
Parking brake ................................ 4-83
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-8
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-30
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 5-160
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Centre Console .................................. 5-159
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-26
Child restraint precautions ............ 2-22
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-26
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-31
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-34
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-21
Clock ................................................... 5-36
Collision warning ................................ 7-53
Coming Home Light System .............. 4-68
Control Status Display ........................ 4-95
Cruise Control ................................... 4-156
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-29
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-157
D
Defogger
Rear window ................................. 4-78
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) .................................................... 4-165
Dimensions ......................................... 9-10 Direct Mode
Automatictransaxle ....................... 4-59
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-72
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) .............................................. 4-120
Indication on display ................... 4-121
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-59
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-60
Driving in fl ooded area.................. 3-59
Floor mat ....................................... 3-55
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-54
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-56
Running-in..................................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-53
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ................................................ 3-60
Winter driving ............................... 3-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-89
DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-90
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-90
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-89
E
Effectiveness Display .......................... 4-98
Electronic steering lock warning beep ... 7-52
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting ................................. 7-24
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ................................................ 7-25
Starting a Flooded Engine (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G
2.0) ................................................ 7-24
Emergency Stop Signal System .......... 4-85
Emergency Towing
Towing Description ....................... 7-28
Towing Hooks ............................... 7-29
Emission Control System (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) .............................. 3-28
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10–8
Index
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-139
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
indicator light (red) ..................... 4-144
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system operation ............ 4-144
Spare Tyre ............................................. 7-6
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-5
Speed Limiter Warning Beep .............. 7-53
Speed Unit Selector ............................. 4-25
Speedometer ........................................ 4-25
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-33
Horn............................................... 4-80
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-158
Cargo sub-compartment .............. 5-160
Centre console ............................. 5-159
Glove compartment ..................... 5-159
Overhead console ........................ 5-159
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-160
Sunroof ................................................ 3-41
Sunshade ............................................. 3-43
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-152
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-27
Theft-Deterrent System (Without the
Intrusion Sensor) ................................. 3-50
Theft-Deterrent System (With the
Intrusion Sensor) ................................. 3-46
Towing
Hook .............................................. 7-29
Towing caravans and trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South
Africa) ........................................... 3-61
Towing Description ............................. 7-28
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-88
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-88
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-30
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-25 Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-21
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-24
Emergency Towing........................ 7-28
Flat Tyre .......................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-26
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When liftgate/boot lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-54
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-161
Tyre infl ation pressure warning beep... 7-52
Tyres .................................................... 6-45
Flat Tyre .......................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tyre ............................ 6-47
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-48
Snow tyres ..................................... 3-57
Specifi cations ................................ 9-13
Temporary Spare Tyre ................... 6-48
Tyre Infl ation Pressure .................. 6-46
Tyre Rotation ................................. 6-46
Tyre chains .................................... 3-57
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-152
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
Vehicle speed alarm ............................ 7-52
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-41
Warning Message Indicated on
Display ................................................ 7-47
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