2015 Mazda 3 Owner's Manual
Year:
2015
Make:
Mazda
Model:
3
Rating:
Table of Contents
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1
A Word to Mazda Owners
3
How to Use This Manual
4
Table of Contents
5
1.Pictorial Index
7
Interior Overview
8
Interior Equipment (View A)
8
Interior Equipment (View B)
9
Interior Equipment (View C)
10
Exterior Overview
11
(4-Door)
11
(5-Door)
12
2.Essential Safety Equipment
13
Seats
14
Seat Precautions
14
Front Seat
17
Rear Seat
20
Head Restraints
23
Seat Belt Systems
25
Seat Belt Precautions
25
3-Point Type Seat Belt
28
Seat Belt Warning Systems
29
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
29
Center-Rear Position 2-Point Type Seat Belt
31
Seat Belt Extender
33
Child-Restraint
35
Child-Restraint Precautions
35
Child-Restraint System Installation
40
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
41
SRS Air Bags
53
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
53
Supplemental Restraint System Components
60
How the SRS Air Bags Work
62
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
66
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
67
Front Passenger Occupant Classifi cation System
69
Constant Monitoring
74
3.Before Driving
75
Keys
76
Keys
76
Keyless Entry System
77
Advanced Keyless Entry System
83
Advanced Keyless Entry System
83
Operational Range
84
Doors and Locks
85
Door Locks
85
Liftgate/Trunk Lid
94
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-Door)
99
Fuel and Emission
100
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
100
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
103
Steering Wheel
105
Steering Wheel
105
Mirrors
106
Mirrors
106
Windows
109
Power Windows
109
Moonroof
112
Security System
114
Modifi cation and Add-On Equipment
114
Immobilizer System
114
Theft-Deterrent System
116
Driving Tips
118
Break-In Period
118
Money-Saving Suggestions
118
Hazardous Driving
119
Floor Mat
119
Rocking the Vehicle
120
Winter Driving
120
Driving In Flooded Area
122
Overloading
123
Driving on Uneven Road
124
Towing
125
Trailer Towing
125
Recreational Towing
125
4.When Driving
127
Start/Stop Engine
130
Ignition Switch
130
Starting the Engine
131
Turning the Engine Off
136
Instrument Cluster and Display
137
Meters and Gauges
137
Active Driving Display
144
Warning/Indicator Lights
146
Transaxle
152
Manual Transaxle Operation
152
Automatic Transaxle Controls
155
Switches and Controls
166
Lighting Control
166
High Beam Control System (HBC)
173
Fog Lights
176
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
176
Windshield Wipers and Washer
177
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
181
Rear Window Defroster
181
Horn
183
Hazard Warning Flasher
183
HomeLink Wireless Control System
184
Forward Sensing Camera
188
Forward Sensing Camera
188
Radar Sensor
190
Radar Sensor
190
Brake
193
Brake System
193
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
195
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
197
ABS/TCS/DSC
204
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
204
Traction Control System (TCS)
205
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
206
i-ELOOP
208
i-ELOOP
208
Fuel Economy Monitor
211
Fuel Economy Monitor
211
Drive Selection
213
Drive Selection
213
Power Steering
215
Power Steering
215
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
216
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
216
Cruise Control
225
Cruise Control
225
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
229
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
229
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
233
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
233
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
241
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
241
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
244
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
244
Rear View Monitor
250
Rear View Monitor
250
5.Interior Features
259
Climate Control System
260
Operating Tips
260
Vent Operation
261
Manual Climate Control
263
Automatic Climate Control
267
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
270
Audio System
274
Antenna
274
Operating Tips for Audio System
275
Audio Set (Type A)
284
Audio Set (Type B)
296
Audio Control Switch Operation
315
AUX/USB/iPod mode
317
Bluetooth®
335
Bluetooth®
335
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A)
357
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B)
363
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A)
373
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B)
375
Troubleshooting
389
Interior Equipment
392
Sunvisors
392
Interior Lights
393
Accessory Sockets
395
Cup Holder
396
Bottle Holder
397
Storage Compartments
398
6.Maintenance and Care
401
Essential Information
402
Introduction
402
Scheduled Maintenance
404
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
404
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
413
Maintenance Monitor
420
Owner Maintenance
422
Owner Maintenance Precautions
422
Hood
424
Engine Compartment Overview
426
Engine Oil
427
Engine Coolant
429
Brake/Clutch Fluid
431
Washer Fluid
431
Body Lubrication
432
Wiper Blades
433
Battery
437
Battery Replacement
439
Tires
442
Light Bulbs
446
Fuses
459
Appearance Care
464
Exterior Care
464
Interior Care
470
7.If Trouble Arises
473
Parking in an Emergency
474
Parking in an Emergency
474
Flat Tire
475
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
475
Changing a Flat Tire
478
Battery Runs Out
487
Jump-Starting
487
Emergency Starting
490
Starting a Flooded Engine
490
Push-Starting
490
Overheating
491
Overheating
491
Emergency Towing
493
Towing Description
493
Tiedown Hooks
494
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
496
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
496
Message Indicated on Display
505
Warning Sound is Activated
507
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
511
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
511
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
513
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
513
8.Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
515
Customer Assistance
516
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
516
Customer Assistance (Canada)
520
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
523
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
524
Mazda Importer/Distributors
526
Importer/Distributor
526
Reporting Safety Defects
527
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
527
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
528
Warranty
529
Warranties for Your Mazda
529
Outside the United States/ Canada
530
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
531
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
532
Cell Phones
533
Cell Phones Warning
533
Event Data Recorder
534
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
535
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
535
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
537
Tire Labeling
537
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
543
Tire Maintenance
546
Vehicle Loading
549
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
555
Declaration of Conformity
556
Declaration of Conformity
556
Service Publications
563
Service Publications
563
9.Specifications
565
Identifi cation Numbers
566
Vehicle Information Labels
566
Specifi cations
568
Specifi cations
568
Personalization Features
576
Personalization Features
576
10.Index
581
FAQ about the 2015 Mazda 3 Manual
What contains the 2015 3 manual?
The Mazda 3 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mazda to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mazda 3. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mazda 3 2015 owner's manual:
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Maintenance for your Mazda 3, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Mazda 3 owners can do
Where to download the 2015 Mazda 3 Owners Manual?
The Mazda 3 owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mazda 3 year 2015 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2015 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mazda 3 (2015) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2015 is available in English.
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