2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK wiper blades

1–10
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(Saloon)



Bonnet ................................................................................................................... page6-19



Windscreen wiper blades ...................................................................................... page 6-36



Sunroof .................................................................................................................. page3-41



Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller fl ap ........................................................................................................ page 3-31



Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................. page 6-45



Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-50



Boot lid .................................................................................................................. page 3-22



Child safety locks .................................................................................................. page 3-21



Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-34
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







1–11
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(Hatchback)



Bonnet ................................................................................................................... page6-19



Windscreen wiper blades ...................................................................................... page 6-36



Sunroof .................................................................................................................. page3-41



Doors and keys ...................................................................................................... page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller fl ap ........................................................................................................ page 3-31



Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................. page 6-45



Exterior lights ........................................................................................................ page 6-50



Rear window wiper blade ..................................................................................... page 6-38



Liftgate .................................................................................................................. page 3-22



Child safety locks .................................................................................................. page 3-21



Outside mirror ....................................................................................................... page 3-34
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







4–65
When Driving
Switches and Controls
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
*2 It turns on while driving the vehicle.
*3 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
*4 When the ignition is switched to a position other than ON, the lights will not turn on even if the light switch is
switched to
.
*5 If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.
Auto-light control
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON, the light
sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights,
other exterior lights and instrument panel illumination on or off (see chart above).
CAUTION
  Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.

  The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the
position and the
ignition is switched ON as fi ngers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades
damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned off completely — this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow — when it is particularly tempting to leave the
engine running.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







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
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







4–76
When Driving
Switches and Controls
CAUTION
 

 When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the
position and the ignition
is switched ON as fi ngers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
  Switching the auto-wiper lever from
the
to the position while
driving activates the windscreen
wipers once, after which they operate
according to the rainfall amount.
  The auto-wiper control may not
operate when the rain sensor
temperature is about –10 °C (14 °F)
or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or
higher.
NOTE
  If the windscreen is coated with
water repellent, the rain sensor may
not be able to sense the amount of
rainfall correctly and auto-wiper
control may not operate properly.
  If dirt or foreign matter (Such as
ice or matter containing salt water)
adheres to the windscreen above
the rain sensor or if the windscreen
is iced, it could cause the wipers to
move automatically. However, if the
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt
or foreign matter, the auto-wiper
control will stop operation. In this
case, set the wiper lever to the low
speed position or high speed position
for manual operation, or remove the
ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to
restore the auto-wiper operation.
  If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could
operate automatically from the effect
of strong light sources,
electromagnetic waves, or infrared
light because the rain sensor uses an
optical sensor. It is recommended
that the auto-wiper lever be switched
to the
position other than when
driving the vehicle under rainy
conditions.
  The auto-wiper control functions can
be turned off.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-3
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor
* ................................................................. 6-15
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-17
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-17
Bonnet ......................................................................................... 6-19
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-21
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-23
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-30
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-32
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (4-speed transaxle) .......................... 6-33
Window and Headlight Washer Fluid ......................................... 6-34
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-35
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-36
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-40
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-43
Tyres ............................................................................................ 6-45
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-50
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-65
Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-71
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-71
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-77
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







6–36
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
  Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, paraffi n,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
  When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched.
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object.
 


 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
  Be careful not to pinch hands or
fi ngers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing or
servicing the vehicle, make sure the
wiper lever is in the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windscreen or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
Replacing Windscreen Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
blades when raising both the driver and
passenger side wiper arms, raise the
driver side wiper arm fi rst. Conversely,
when setting down the wiper arms, set
the passenger side wiper arm down fi rst.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Open the clip and slide the blade
assembly in the direction of the arrow.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC







6–73
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
  When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 


 If the windscreen above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
 


 If the windscreen is struck with a
hand or other object from either
outside or inside the vehicle.
  Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windscreen when the wiper lever is
in the
position and the ignition
is switched ON as fi ngers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper
blades damaged when the wipers
activate automatically.
 If you are going to clean the
windscreen, be sure the wipers are
turned off completely (when it is
most likely that the engine is left
running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
 
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
  When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area
of the vehicle roof or the aerial.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the aerial. To help protect the fi nish from rust
and deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least once a
month, with lukewarm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here are
some examples of how scratching could
occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
 


 The vehicle is washed without fi rst
rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.
 


 The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,
or dirty cloth.
 


 The vehicle is washed at a car wash that
uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
 


 Cleansers or wax containing abrasives
are used.
NOTE
  Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
  Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint fi nishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint fi nish:




 Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
 


 Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water
and a soft cloth when washing the
vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
 


 Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
 


 Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well maintained.
 


 Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
.B[EB@&'&&"@&EJUJPOJOEC