2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK fuel cap release

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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-fi ller cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refuelling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and fl ames away
from the fi ller neck:
Fuel vapour is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or fl ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
fi ller cap or not using a fuel-fi ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
Do not continue refuelling after
the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because overfi lling the
fuel tank may cause fuel overfl ow or
leakage. Fuel overfl ow and leakage
could damage the vehicle and if the
fuel ignites it could cause a fi re and
explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Always use only a designated Mazda
fuel-fi ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems.
Fuel-Filler Flap
To open, pull the remote fuel-fi ller fl ap
release.
To close, press the fuel-fi ller fl ap until it
locks securely.
Remote fuel-filler
flap release
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*Some models.6–46
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Tyre Infl ation Pressure
WARNING
Always infl ate the tyres to the correct
pressure:
Overinfl ation or underinfl ation of tyres
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tyre failure could result in
a serious accident.
Refer to Tyres on page 9-13 .
Use only a Mazda-genuine tyre valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous
as the correct tyre air pressure cannot
be maintained if the tyre valve becomes
damaged. If the vehicle is driven under
this condition, the tyre air pressure
will decrease which could result in a
serious accident. Do not use any part
for the tyre valve cap that is not a
Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tyre pressures monthly
(including the spare
* ) when the tyres are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tyre
wear.
Refer to the specifi cation charts (page
9-13 ).
After adjusting the tyre pressure,
initialization of the tyre pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-164 .
NOTE

 Always check tyre pressure when
tyres are cold.
  Warm tyres normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not
release air from warm tyres to adjust
the pressure.
  Underinfl ation can cause reduced
fuel economy, uneven and
accelerated tyre wear, and poor
sealing of the tyre bead, which
will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tyre from rim.
  Overinfl ation can produce a harsh
ride, uneven and accelerated tyre
wear, and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
 Keep your tyre pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs
infl ating, have it inspected.
Tyre Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tyres periodically:
Irregular tyre wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tyres every 10,000
km (6,250 miles), or sooner if irregular
wear develops.
During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.
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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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10–4
Index
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ...................................................... 3-29
Ending Display .................................... 4-98
Engine
Bonnet release ............................... 6-19
Coolant .......................................... 6-30
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-21
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-30
Oil .................................................. 6-23
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-30
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-71
Aluminium Wheel Maintenance ... 6-76
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-76
Cavity Protection ........................... 6-75
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-73
Paint Damage Touch-up ................ 6-75
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-77
Undercoating ................................. 6-76
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-80
Headlights ..................................... 4-62
Flat Tyre ................................................ 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tyre ............... 7-18
Removing a Flat Tyre .................... 7-16
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-55
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle (4-speed
transaxle) ....................................... 6-33
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-32
Washer ........................................... 6-34
Fluids
Classifi cation ................................... 9-7
Fog Lights
Front .............................................. 4-70
Rear ............................................... 4-71
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-82
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-148
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5 Fuel
Filler fl ap and cap .......................... 3-31
Gauge ............................................ 4-27
Requirements (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) ........................ 3-26
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) ... 3-27
Tank capacity .................................. 9-8
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-95
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-94
Control status display .................... 4-95
Effectiveness display ..................... 4-98
Ending display ............................... 4-98
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-95
Fuses ................................................... 6-65
Panel description ........................... 6-68
Replacement .................................. 6-65
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-24
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-159
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-80
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-54
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-11
Headlight Washer ................................ 4-78
Headlights
Coming home light system............ 4-68
Control........................................... 4-62
Flashing ......................................... 4-67
High-low beam .............................. 4-67
Leaving home light system ........... 4-68
Levelling ....................................... 4-69
Running lights ............................... 4-69
Washer ........................................... 4-78
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-104
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................. 4-106
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-85
Horn .................................................... 4-80
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