2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR light

4–21
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalWarning Lights Page
Master Warning Light*17-24
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-24
ABS Warning Light*17-24
Charging System Warning Light*17-24
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-24
Check Engine Light*17-24
(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*17-24
* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-24
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-24
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-24
Low Fuel Warning Light7-24
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-24
Seat Belt Warning Light7-24
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-24
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4–22
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarning Lights Page
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*17-24
(Red)
KEY Warning Light*17-24
(Amber)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Warning Light*17-24
(Amber)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1*37-24
* Headlight Auto-Leveling Malfunction Indicator Light*17-24
(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-24
(Amber)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light*17-24
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns of f a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.*3 The light turns on when the system on stand-by. The light flashes when the system has a malfunction.
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4–23
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalIndicator Lights Page
* BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-91
(Green)
* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light4-84
(Green)
KEY Indicator Light 3-9
(Green)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-79
Wrench Indicator Light*14-25
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*14-63,
4-64
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-65
* AFS OFF Indicator Light*14-76
(Red)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Indicator Light*14-97,
4-110
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light*14-110
* i-ELOOP Indicator Light 4-68
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-25
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4–24
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalIndicator Lights Page
* Shift Position Indication 4-30
* SPORT Mode Indicator Light4-72
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light4-44,
4-44
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights4-46, 4-54
Security Indicator Light*13-41
(Green)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-101
(Amber)
* Cruise Main Indicator Light4-120
(Green)
* Cruise Set Indicator Light4-120
Lights-On Indicator Light4-40
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns of f a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Wrench Indicator Light
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light is illuminated and
then turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illuminated
when the preset maintenance period
arrives. Verify the content and perform
maintenance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20.
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have
a malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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4–30
When Driving
Transaxle
Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21.
Transaxle Ranges
 The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20.
 The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and set
the parking brake: Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move
and cause an accident.
CAUTION
 Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle. Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-46).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than idle,
do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear: It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle: Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot
be applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.
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4–39
When Driving
Transaxle
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever
in the reverse position. Otherwise, the
engine may stop, causing the loss of
the power brake and power steering
functions, and make it difficult to
control the vehicle which could result
in an accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
(Some models)
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been depressed
for performing kickdown, and functions to
control whether or not kickdown should be
performed.
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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4–40
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Lighting Control
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights a\
nd dashboard
illumination on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the inst\
rument cluster turns on.
NOTE
 If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off\
approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12. To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition PositionON OFF ONOFF ONOFF
Headlights OffOffOffOff OnOn
Daytime running lights OnOff OnOff OffOff
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination Off
Off OnOnOnOn
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