2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning indicator lights

4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-20 ).
N O T E
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.

Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.

N O T E
 


y The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
 


y The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
 


y The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
  Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .
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4–14
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Tachometer *
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
T y p e A


*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*
1Striped zone
*
1Red zone

T y p e B


*1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge.*
1Striped zone
*
1Red zone

N O T E
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Type A/Type B instrument cluster


Full
1/4 Full

Type C instrument cluster


Full
1/4 Full

If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20 .
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4–20
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and speci¿ cations.
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Type A
Type B
Type C
Center of Dashboard(Digital Speedometer Type)
(Analog Speedometer Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speedometer Type (Without Tachometer)) Instrument Cluster
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4–21
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Warning Lights Page

Master Warning Light *1 7-24

Brake System Warning Light *1*2 7-24

ABS Warning Light *1 7-24

Charging System Warning Light *1 7-24

Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-24

Check Engine Light *1 7-24


(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light *1 7-24

* Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1 7-24

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-24

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-24

Low Fuel Warning Light 7-24

Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1 7-24

Seat Belt Warning Light 7-24

Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-24
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4–22
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page

* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24


* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-24


(Red) KEY Warning Light *1 7-24

(Amber)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Warning Light *1 7-24


(Amber) * Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1*3 7-24


* Headlight Auto-Leveling Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-24


(Amber) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-24


(Amber) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-24
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned 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 À ashes 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 À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Indicator Lights Page

* BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-91


(Green) * Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light 4-84


(Green) KEY Indicator Light 3-9


(Green) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-79

Wrench Indicator Light *1 4-25

TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 4-63 ,
4-64

DSC OFF Indicator Light *1 4-65

* AFS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-76


(Red)
* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS)
Indicator Light *1 4-97 ,
4-110


* Forward Obstruction Warning/Smart City Brake Support (FOW/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light *1 4-110

* 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.
Signal Indicator Lights Page


* Shift Position Indication 4-30

* SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-72

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44 ,
4-44

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-46 ,
4-54

Security Indicator Light *1 3-41

(Green)
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-101


(Amber) * Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-120


(Green) * Cruise Set Indicator Light 4-120

Lights-On Indicator Light 4-40
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at 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
 




y The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-20 .
 


y 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
 


¾ Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
 


¾ 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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