2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK power steering

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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth
® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or
hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.
Commander switch (Type B)
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit
*1 or the volume dial of the commander switch *2
is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to
decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.

*1 Type A
*2 Type B

N O T E
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device
side.


(Type B)
Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
.
3. Adjust the
and the using the slider.
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7–26
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning


(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light The light À ashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can ¿ nd a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-19 .
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.


Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light The light illuminates/À ashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/À ashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/À ashes continuously.
N O T E
y If the indicator light illuminates/À ashes, the power steering will not operate normally.
If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
y Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
t o n o r m a l .

Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/À ashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

Signal Warning


Master Warning
Light
y (Vehicles with type B audio)
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-24 .

y (Vehicles without type B audio)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
y There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
y There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
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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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10–6
Index
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-39
Overhead Console ............................. 5-140
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-135
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-49
Owner Maintenance
Battery replacement ...................... 6-40
Closing the Hood........................... 6-25
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-59
Personalization Features ..................... 9-12
Power Steering .................................... 4-73
Power Windows .................................. 3-35
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-38
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-113
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-118
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-141
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ........ 4-92
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-19
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-127

Displayable range on the screen ... 4-129
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-134
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-131
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-128
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-128

Variance between actual road conditions
and displayed Image
.................... 4-133
Viewing the display ..................... 4-130
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-52
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-51
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-51
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-33 Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-21
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17
Replacement
Electrical battery ........................... 6-40
Fuse ............................................... 6-63
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-47
Tires ............................................... 6-45
Wheel ............................................ 6-46
Wiper ............................................. 6-34
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-46
S
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant classi¿ cation
system ............................................ 2-56
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-47
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System
2-point type ................................... 2-19
3-point type ................................... 2-16
Automatic locking ......................... 2-15
Emergency locking ........................ 2-15
Extender ........................................ 2-20
Pregnant women ............................ 2-15
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-36
Seats
Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-11
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
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10–8
Index
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-21
Warning Message Indicated on
Display ................................................ 7-33
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-35
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep ................................. 7-36
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ................... 7-35
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ................................. 7-38
Collision warning .......................... 7-38
i-ELOOP warning beep ................. 7-37
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-36
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function) ........................... 7-37
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ..... 7-37
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-36
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning sound ................ 7-37
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-35
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-38
Over Rev. buzzer ........................... 7-39
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-38
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-36
Tire inÀ ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-37
Warranty .............................................. 8-15
Weights.................................................. 9-8
Windows
Power windows ............................. 3-35
Windshield Washer ............................. 4-51
Windshield Wipers .............................. 4-48
Winter Driving .................................... 3-46 Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade
(5-Door)......................................... 6-35
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ............................................ 6-34

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