2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK heating

3–30
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colourless, odourless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling
the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and
the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death
could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust
pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because
exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness
or even death to occupants in the cabin.
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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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3–70
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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4–15
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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4–18
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
Transaxle
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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4–74
When Driving
Switches and Controls
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fi re by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch
and park off the right-of-way, and
remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they do not resume functioning, consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible. Drive to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way. Wait until
the weather clears before trying to drive
with the wipers inoperative.
Windscreen Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Type A Type B
Single wipe cycle (mist)
Intermittent
Low speed
High speed
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.
INT ring
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5–7
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the air intake selector switch to
alternate between the outside air and
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air position
in cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air position in
cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it
will cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
NOTE
  If the windscreen fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.  If cooler air is desired at face level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
  The air to the fl oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
  In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
The air intake selector cannot be
changed to the recirculated air
position.
Cooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
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