2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK steering

WA R N I N G
Never touch the glass portion of a halogen
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around the bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with bare
hands, body oil could cause the bulb to
overheat and explode when lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach
of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous.
Serious injuries could be caused by
dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it
some other way.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With LED headlights),
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With LED headlights), Fog lights*
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lig hts, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights (With halogen
headlights), Front side-marker lights
(With LED headlights)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
19 ST HEATER 15 A Heated steering wheel
*
20AT 15 A Transaxle control system
21 R.WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
*
22A/C 7.5 A Air conditioner
23 ENGINE3 15 A Engine control system
24 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
25 ENGINE1 15 A Engine control system
26 GLOW SIG 5 A ―
27 EVVT 20 A Engine control system
28 WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer
29 DCDC REG 30 A ―
30 EPB L
FUEL.P2 30 A
Electric parking brake (EPB) (LH)
*
31 ADD FAN DE 40 A ―
32 P.WINDOW1 30 A Power windows
33 H/L LOW R 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
*2
34 H/L LOW L HID L 15 AHeadlight (LH)*1, Headlight low beam (LH)*2
35 METER110 A Instrument cluster
36 IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits
37 EPB R
LPG 30 A
Electric parking brake (EPB) (RH)
*
38 FUEL.P3
FA N D E 40 A ―
39 DCDC DE 40 A ―
40 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
41 ENGINE. IG1 15 A Engine control system
42 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
43 METER3 10 A ―
*1 With LED headlights*2 With halogen headlights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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To remove the spare tire
1. Lift the trunk/luggage compartmentmat.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down boltcounterclockwise.

Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done
properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack
and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion of their
body under a vehicle that is supported by a
jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle
supported by a jack is dangerous. The
occupant could cause the vehicle to fall
resulting in serious injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firml y set the parking
brake.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 Vand that its negative terminal is
grounded.
3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
Attach the other e nd to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery
(4).
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
6. (With i-ELOOP system)
The i-ELOOP indicator light may flash
after the engine is started. The
indicator light turns off when the
engine is running and the charging is
completed. Make sure the i-ELOOP
indicator light is turns off before
driving.

NOTE
If the vehicle is driven with the
i-ELOOP indicator light flashing, a
beep sound is heard.
If the steering wheel is operated with
the i-ELOOP indicator light
flashing, it may feel heavier than
normal, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction. The steering
operation will return to normal when
the i-ELOOP indicator light turns
off.
Do not remove the jumper cables
while the i-ELOOP indicator light is
flashing.
7. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order
described in the illustration.
8. If the battery cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal-
function Indicator Light The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha
s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. In this happens, the st eering wheel can still be oper ated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compar ed to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
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
to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Deal
er and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights o r the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
SignalWarning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS
control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an A uthorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Master Warning
Light
(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 7-25.
(Vehicles without type B audio)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn-
ing Light
*
The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction . Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Make Sure the Message
is No Longer Displayed
Displays in the following cases:
Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
Displays if i-ELOOP requires charging. Leave the engine idling and
wait until the message disappears.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven while the message is displayed, the buzzer will
sound.
If you turn the steering wheel while the message is displayed, it will
feel heavier than normal, but this does not indicate an abnormality.
The steering operation will return to normal after the message has dis-
appeared.
▼ Verify Display Content
Displays in the following cases:
Display
Indicated Condition/Action to be taken
The following message is displayed when the temperature around the
center display is high.
Lowering the temperature in the cabin or the temperature around the
center display by avoiding direct sunlight is recommended.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monit
oring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
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
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼ Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and
the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
▼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 Ra-
dar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds contin-
uously while driving The distance between
your vehicle and the ve-
hicle ahead is too close.
Verify the safety of the
surrounding area and re-
duce 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 instru-
ment cluster turns on. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼
Collision warning*
If there is a possibility
of a collision with a
vehicle ahead or an obs truction at the rear
of the vehicle, the warning light in the
instrument cluster flashes at the same time
as the warning indication is displayed in
the active driving display, and a warning
sound is activated intermittently.
▼ Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-24.
▼
Over Rev. Buzzer*
The buzzer sounds to not
ify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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