2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK check engine light

3–29
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-fi ller cap is removed too
quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and fl ames away
from the fi ller neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or fl ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
fi ller cap or not using a fuel-fi ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the
fuel pump nozzle has shut off
automatically is dangerous because
overfi lling the fuel tank may cause
fuel overfl ow or leakage. Fuel overfl ow
and leakage could damage the vehicle
and if the fuel ignites it could cause a
fi re and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.

CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-
fi ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.

Fuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull the remote fuel-¿ ller lid
release.
To close, press the fuel-¿ ller lid until it
locks securely.

Remote fuel-filler
lid release

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3–30
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-¿ ller cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.

To close the fuel-¿ ller cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.


Open
Close

CAUTION
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-fi ller cap may not
be properly installed. If the warning
light illuminates, park your vehicle
safely off the right-of-way, remove the
fuel-fi ller cap and reinstall it correctly.
After the cap has been correctly
installed, the fuel cap warning light
may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of
starting the engine (after four or more
hours with the engine off ) and driving
the vehicle on city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.

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3–41
Before Driving
Security System
N O T E
 


y The keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your
safety, obtaining a replacement key
requires some waiting time. They are
only available through an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
 


y Always keep a spare key in case one
is lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
 


y If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
  Starting the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.

Operation
N O T E
 


y The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or À ash
if the key is placed in an area where it
is dif¿ cult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard or in
the glove compartment. Move the key
to a location within the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine.
 


y Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the
security indicator light.

Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster À ashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.



Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
À ashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the
engine. If the engine does not start after
3 or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
N O T E
 


y If the security indicator light À ashes
continuously while you are driving,
do not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is À ashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
 


y Because the electronic codes are
reset when the immobilizer system
is repaired, the keys are needed.
Make sure to bring all the keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.

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3–46
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.

CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, À ares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
 


y Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-30 .
 


y Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


y Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-27 ).




y Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


y Use washer À uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer À uid (page 6-32 ).

N O T E




y Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual transaxle. Block
the rear wheels.
 


y Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
 


y Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
N O T E
 


y The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
 


y If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) À ashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
 


y If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If
it does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on.

1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic
transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to switch
the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and off each time the push button
start is pressed. To switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.


Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) À ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
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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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4–24
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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