2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK run flat

*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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*Some models.7–8
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit
*
The emergency fl at tyre repair kit included
with your Mazda is for a temporary repair
of a slightly damaged fl at tyre resulting
from running over nails or similar sharp
objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency fl at tyre repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tyre.
NOTE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tyre. In the event of a fl at tyre,
use the emergency fl at tyre repair kit
to repair the tyre temporarily. When
doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency fl at tyre
repair kit. If an emergency repair was
performed on a fl at tyre using the
emergency fl at tyre repair kit, have
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer, repair or
replace the tyre as soon as possible.
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
The emergency fl at tyre repair kit includes
the following items.
CompressorSealant bottle Speed restriction
stickerInstructions
WARNING
Do not allow children to touch the tyre
sealant:
 
 Ingestion of tyre sealant is
dangerous. In the event tyre sealant
is accidentally swallowed, drink
large amounts of water immediately
and seek medical assistance.
  Tyre sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tyre sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, fl ush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.
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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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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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