2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning light

7–36
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a speci¿ ed period of time.
N O T E




y Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function to
operate depending on the weight of the
item.
 


y To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the front passenger seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
 


y When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.

Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.

Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster À ashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
N O T E
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate/trunk lid cannot be locked.
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7–37
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed,
a beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the luggage compartment/trunk. In
this case, take out the key by pressing
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep
which sounds outside of the vehicle will
be heard for about 10 seconds to notify
the driver that the key is in the cabin. In
this case, take out the key by opening the
door. A key taken out of the vehicle using
this method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep *
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 


y The i-ELOOP indicator light is À ashing
green.
 


y “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the
center display (Type B audio).

The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
Tire InÀ ation Pressure Warning
Beep *
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inÀ ation pressures
(page 4-123 ).
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
N O T E
 


y The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
 


y The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .

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7–38
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep *
D r i v i n g f o r w a r d
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
N O T E
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12 .

Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.

Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating,
the beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
warning light (amber)
in the instrument cluster
À ashes. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Collision warning *
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the display.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or À ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20 .
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7–39
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.

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9–16
Speci¿ cations
Personalization Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method

Vehicle Auto-wiper
control
Refer to
Windshield
Wipers and
Washer on
page 4-47 . The auto-wiper
control function can
be changed. On On/Off
*4

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Daytime
running lights
Refer to
Daytime
Running
Lights on page
4-45 . The function of the
daytime running
lights can be
changed. On On/
O f f — —


Auto headlight
off
*5
Refer to
Headlights on
page 4-40 . The time required
for headlights to turn
off after ignition is
switched off can be
changed. 30 seconds 120
seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
O f f
*6

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Auto-light
control
Refer to
Headlights on
page 4-40 . The headlight
illumination on/
off timing based
on surrounding
lightness/darkness
can be changed. Medium High/
Med. High/
Medium/
Med. Low/
L o w

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


High Beam
Control
System (HBC)
Refer to High
Beam Control
System (HBC)
on page 4-
77 . The High Beam
Control System
(HBC) function can
be changed.
*1 On On/Off

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Lights-on
reminder
*7
Refer to
Lights-On
Reminder on
page 7-35 . The volume of the
lights-on reminder
warning alarm can be
changed. Off High/Low/
Off
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


Turn indicator
Refer to
Turn and
Lane-Change
Signals on
page 4-46 . The turn indicator
beep volume level
can be changed. High High/Low

Refer to
Settings
on page
5-55 . —


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9–18
Speci¿ cations
Personalization Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method

Active
driving
display
Refer to
Active
Driving
Display
on page
4-18 . Turn-by-Turn
(TBT) Setting can be
changed so that
the Turn-by-Turn
(TBT) of the Active
driving display is not
displayed. On On/Off

Refer to
Active
driving
display
on page
4-18 . —


*1 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends
that these systems remain On.
*2 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be changed.
The warning sound is only a beep.
*3 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*5 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch position:
y A t position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.
y At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off. *6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*7 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-35 .
*8 Available only in display from the center display.



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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-137
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-18
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................... 4-76
AFS OFF indicator light................ 4-76
AFS OFF switch ............................ 4-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ......................................... 8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep ....................................... 7-36
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ......................... 7-35
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-40
Ambient Temperature Display ............ 4-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-62
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume .................... 5-58
Mute Switch .................................. 5-58
Seek Switch ................................... 5-58
Audio System ...................................... 5-16
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................... 5-59
Antenna ......................................... 5-16
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-57
Audio Set (Type A) ....................... 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) ....................... 5-36

Operating Tips for Audio System ... 5-17
Satellite Radio ............................... 5-47
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-29
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-31
Direct Mode .................................. 4-38
Driving tips.................................... 4-39
Manual shift mode......................... 4-32
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-31
Shift position indication ................ 4-30
Warning light ................................. 4-30
B
Battery ................................................. 6-38
Maintenance .................................. 6-40
Replacement .................................. 6-40
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-4
Battery runs out ................................... 7-15
Jump-Starting ................................ 7-15
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............ 4-86
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch ............................................ 4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-38
Bluetooth
® ........................................... 5-77
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ......... 5-115
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) ......... 5-117

Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ... 5-99

Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) ... 5-105
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-131
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-33
Bottle Holder ..................................... 5-139
Brakes
Brakes assist .................................. 4-60
Foot brake...................................... 4-58
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-59
Parking brake ................................ 4-59
Warning light ................................. 4-59
Break-In Period ................................... 3-44
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-28
Cell Phones ......................................... 8-19
Center Console .................................. 5-141
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-22
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint systems ..... 2-36
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-19
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10–3
Index
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2
Automatic Climate Control ............. 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control........................................... 5-12
Gas speci¿ cations ............................ 9-9
Manual Climate Control .................. 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Clock ................................................... 5-28
Collision warning ................................ 7-38
Control Status Display ........................ 4-70
Cruise Control ................................... 4-119
Cruise Control Switch ................. 4-119
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-16
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-138
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-15
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-45
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-53
Rear window ................................. 4-52
Dimensions ........................................... 9-6
Direct Mode
Automatictransaxle ....................... 4-38
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-71
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-48
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-39
Break-in period.............................. 3-44
Driving in À ooded area.................. 3-48
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-50
Floor mat ....................................... 3-45
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-45
Overloading ................................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-46
Winter driving ............................... 3-46
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-50 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-64
DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-65
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-65
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-64
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting ................................. 7-18
Starting a Flooded Engine ............. 7-18
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks ............................. 7-22
Towing Description ....................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 3-27
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-70
Engine
Coolant .......................................... 6-30
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-28
Hood release .................................. 6-24
Oil .................................................. 6-27
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-28
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-68
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance .... 6-73
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-72
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-70
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-73
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-54
Headlights ..................................... 4-40
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire................ 7-10
Removing a Flat Tire ....................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-45
Fluid
Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-32
Washer ........................................... 6-32
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