2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK lights

NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate/
trunk lid and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
Unlocking any door.
Opening any door.
Opening the hood.
Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter or
using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
▼ To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine w
ith the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning ligh ts will flash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
▼ To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine w
ith the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid
opener while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning ligh ts will flash twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display............
........................................................... 4-12 Meters and Gauges..................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-20
Warning/Indicator Lights............4-23
Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-29 Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-29
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-32 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-32
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-33
Transaxle Ranges........................4-33
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-35
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-41
Driving Tips................................4-42
Switches and Controls..................... 4-43
Lighting Control......................... 4-43
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-48
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-48
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-49
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
*.....
.................................................... 4-53
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-53
Horn............................................ 4-55
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-56
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*.......................................4-56
Brake................................................ 4-60 Brake System.............................. 4-60
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-64
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-66 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-66
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-67
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-68
i-ELOOP.......................................... 4-70 i-ELOOP
*................................... 4-70
Fuel Economy Monitor................... 4-72 Fuel Economy Monitor
*............. 4-72
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ON
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 4-23).
NOTE
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 indi cate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
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 affect the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
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.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Type C instrument cluster

Full1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warnin g light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-32 .
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some time
for the indicator to stabilize. In addition,
the indicator may deviate while driving
on a slope or curve since the fuel moves
in the tank.
The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the dash
board illumination is
dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned on
with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the dash board illumination is
dimmed. However, when the light sensor
detects that the surrounding area is bright
such as when the position lights are turned
on in the daytime, the dashboard
illumination does not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimmer may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights i ndicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-43.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
DimBright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumina tion dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on.
When the illumina tion dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
▼ Outside Tempera
ture Display*
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
▼Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.

When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Type A
Type B
Type C
Center of Dashboard (Digital Speed Meter Type)
(Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer))
(Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer))
Instrument Cluster
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-28
Charging System Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*17-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-25
Master Warning Light*17-28
*Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-28
Check Engine Light*17-28
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-28
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-28
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-28
Turns on 7-32
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-28
Flashing 7-32
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-28
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light 7-28
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Light*17-28
*LED Headlight Warning Light*17-28
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning
Light*17-32
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-32
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-32
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-32
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light7-32
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-32
*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 De aler.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Lights Page
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1
Except malfunc-
tion
4-89
Malfunction 7-28
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-116
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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