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Driver’s View BLUETOOTH® ACTIVE LIGHTING/ HANDS-FREE/ DRIVING INSTRUMENT TURN SIGNALS AUDIO DISPLAY1 CLUSTER (P. 23) DSC OFF (PP. 11-12, 29-32) (P. 15) (PP. 35-38) TPMS SET (P. 16) BSM LDWS (P. 21) (P. 17) AFS (P. 15) FUEL HOOD FILLER LID RELEASE RELEASE TRUNK RELEASE (4-DOOR) TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL RELEASE LEVER3 MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (PP. 17-18) 1 1 DO NOT try to adjust the angle or open/close the Active Driving Display by hand.
www.MazdaUSA.com WIPER/ HAZARD WASHER WARNING (P. 24) MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (PP. 9-10, 16, 13-14, 31-33) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR2 CLOCK (P. 29) AUDIO SYSTEM (WITHOUT INFOTAINMENT) (PP. 29-30, 33) START/STOP ENGINE BUTTON (PP. 5-6) CLIMATE CONTROL (PP. 27-28) TRANSMISSION (PP. 39-40) CD PLAYER SEAT WARMERS 2 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.
Key KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Lock • P ush once to lock all doors. • Push twice (within five seconds) for horn sound verification that all doors are locked. • T his system allows you to lock and unlock the doors by pushing the desired buttons. Unlock • Push once to unlock driver’s door or all the doors (depending on personalization setting*). • Push twice (within three seconds) to unlock all doors. Trunk (4-door sedan only) • Push and hold to open the trunk.
www.MazdaUSA.com ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) • This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking the key out. Advanced Key Request Switch While Carrying the Advanced Key… • U nlock the driver’s door by pushing the driver’s door request switch once. • Unlock all doors by pushing the driver’s door request switch once or twice (depending on personalization setting) OR by pushing the passenger’s door request switch once.
Key STARTING THE ENGINE WITH ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS) The Mazda3 is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal emission performance during cold starting conditions. While Carrying the Key… • Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP ENGINE button while pushing the clutch pedal (M/T) or the brake pedal (A/T).
www.MazdaUSA.com Emergency Engine Stop START/STOP ENGINE Button Indicator Light Pushing and holding the START/STOP ENGINE button or repeatedly pushing the button while the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency. Emergency Vehicle Entry If the key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead key battery, use the auxiliary key to lock or unlock the doors.
Tires TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) For your safety, the Mazda3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the instrument cluster (p. 35-38) and sounding an alarm. What to do? Don’t ignore the TPMS warning light. Stop and check your tire pressure (when tires are cold) and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Seats and Headrests FRONT SEATS Headrests For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that are not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active headrest is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close the gap between your head and the headrest (to prevent whiplash). Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment (if equipped) To increase the lumbar support, move the lever upward. Move the lever downward to decrease lumbar support.
Mazda Connect Infotainment System MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (if equipped) Mazda Connect is designed to be operated by using one of the following three interfaces: TALK 1 The commander switch (p. 10). 2 The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving). 3 Voice control (p. 10). SD Card NOTE: • I n the interest of safety and to avoid distracted driving, the touchscreen is disabled at speeds over 5 mph. Use the commander switch or voice control to operate the infotainment system.
Commander/Voice Control COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped) The commander is the primary means for operating Mazda Connect. It allows you to keep your head up and eyes on the road. The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers and shows five matching icons on the home screen for touch-only operation. Select a button around the commander knob to operate the desired system.
Bluetooth ® PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE NOTE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving. • Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on the device’s Bluetooth® function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device. • For customer service and device compatibility: Toll-free call: 800-430-0153 Website: www.MazdaUSA.
www.MazdaUSA.com For phone’s compatible with Email, SMS and MMS: 9 (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded automatically as well as your Phonebook. 10 (Devices compatible with Mazda Email/SMS function) SMS (Short Message Service) messages, MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages, and Email for the device are downloaded automatically. Permission may be required, depending on the mobile device. TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL button: To receive/swap a call.
Navigation System NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if equipped) Planning A Route IMPORTANT: • I n the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. • To adjust the volume of the navigation system voice while driving, adjust the volume by turning the VOL knob when voice guidance is being given. To prompt voice guidance, push the NAVI button to repeat the last instruction.
www.MazdaUSA.com NOTE: Select Places Nearby for POIs (points of interest) around the selected location, or select Add to Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites. NOTE: The route can be edited by selecting other options. 7 If Go is selected or if no operation is performed with 10 seconds, the route guidance is started. The set route can be checked by selecting MAP.
Active Driving Display ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY (if equipped) CAUTION: Always adjust the display using the Settings screen (AD-Disp tab). Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the display by hand. Fingerprints on the display will make it difficult to view and manual operation could cause damage.
Mazda Connect Settings MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped) To view the different setting screens: 1 Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs. 2 When the desired tab is highlighted, press the knob of the commander switch down. 3 Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list. NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right side, there are more items further down.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped) The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the cruise control off.
Forward Obstruction Warning How to set the speed: 1 Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal. 2 Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines is displayed in the active driving display and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
Smart City Brake Support SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM (if equipped) The SCBS system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by applying the brakes when the system’s laser sensor detects a vehicle ahead. The system operates when the vehicle speed is 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h) and the system determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
Lane Departure Warning System LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped) The LDWS recognizes painted lane lines on a road using the forward sensing camera (FSC) installed to the windshield. If the vehicle deviates from its lane at speeds above 44 mph, the system alerts the driver using the following indicators.
Blind Spot Monitoring System BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped) The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways. Turning BSM System Off Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound indicators. To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped) The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 8 mph (13 km/h). When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph (5 to 30 km/h), RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound: • Rear View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications. • Beep sound (same as BSM).
Lights LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER : Turns tail, parking, and dashboard lights on. AUTO: The light sensor automatically determines when to turn the headlights on or off. : Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on. Push for High Beams Pull to Flash High Beams : Turns tail, parking, dashboard, and headlights on. Three-Flash Turn Signal: To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down halfway and release. The turn signal indicator will flash three times.
Wipers WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for more ( ) sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise) for less ( ) sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
High Beam Control HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped) With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above 18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction. The HBC system switches to low beam when: • You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in the opposite direction. • Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns. • At speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Adaptive Front Lighting System ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped) The AFS automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left (in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel) to improve the direction of headlight illumination while cornering. AFS only works when the vehicle is moving. Without AFS With AFS NOTE: • W ith AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
Manual Climate Control TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Rotate the dial for temperature control. FAN CONTROL DIAL Rotate the dial to set desired fan speed. Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce outside odors and improve cooling. Dashboard vents P ush for fresh air circulation. P ush to manually turn air conditioning on or off. NOTE: When set to MAX A/C with dashboard vents or dashboard and floor vents, the A/C will turn on, and recirculated air will be selected for maximum cooling.
Automatic Climate Control DRIVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL PASSENGER TEMPERATURE climate control will CONTROL DIAL allow you to maintain AUTO ON: Push dial Push to turn DUAL individual preset cabin to turn automatic Air mode ON/OFF. temperatures for the conditioning system driver and passenger • With DUAL mode on (indicator light on). when DUAL mode Rotate dial to select your ON (indicator on), is selected. desired set temperature rotate the dial to (shown above).
Audio Controls (without Mazda Connect) AUDIO CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK POWER ON/OFF Push the POWER/VOL dial. MEDIA SELECTION FM/AM: Push FM/AM button to select the FM1, FM2, or AM band. The selected band will be indicated in the display. MEDIA: Push to select Bluetooth, CD, USB, or AUX. TUNING The radio has the following tuning controls: Manual: Lightly push the TUNE arrows to manually change the frequency up or down.
www.MazdaUSA.com NOTE: To use BT audio, make sure the musical note icon is displayed in the audio display. Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a certain amount of time before the icon is displayed. MENU: Push the MENU button to adjust the audio sound, turn audio operation beep on and off, perform Bluetooth setup, or change the clock between 12 and 24 hr times.
Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect) BLUETOOTH ® AUDIO Bluetooth® enabled phones and audio players provide an opportunity to play music through the audio system with no wires attached. Some phone models do not support all features. Go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact (800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone /MP3 device concern. Playing Bluetooth ® (BT) Audio 1 Make sure BT audio device is paired to your vehicle. 2 Turn on BT audio device. 3 Select Bluetooth from Sources.
www.MazdaUSA.com GRACENOTE The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the voice recognition, install the most recent database. 1 Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert the memory stick into the USB port. 2 Go to System Settings in the infotainment system. 3 Select Music Database Update.
Audio USB and AUX Inputs PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE USB PORT OR AUX JACK (without CD player) (with CD player) Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port and auxiliary AUX jack, conveniently located below the climate controls (without CD player) or in the center console (with CD player), that allows you to play your iPod, USB device, or portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system. The center console is useful for storing your personal media/phone devices.
i-ELOOP i-ELOOP (if equipped) The Mazda-unique regenerative braking system (i-ELOOP) generates and stores electrical energy in a capacitor during deceleration. Through efficient energy regeneration, storage, and usage, fuel economy is improved. To view i-ELOOP information, select Applications from the Home screen, then scroll down to Fuel Economy Monitor. Capacitor charge level Regeneration level Capacitor discharge Average fuel consumption since reset 60-minute Fuel Economy 0-10 min.: Every 1 min.
Instrument Cluster (Type A) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The outside temperature unit can be switched between °C and °F using System Settings in the infotainment system. SPEED UNIT SELECTOR3 NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations. ane Departure Warning L System On (AMBER)/ Lane Detected (GREEN) (p. 20) AFS Adaptive Front Lighting System OFF (AFS) OFF (p.
www.MazdaUSA.com TRIP COMPUTER The following information can be selected by pushing the or of the INFO button on the steering wheel. • Approximate distance you can travel on the available fuel (RANGE) • Average fuel economy • Current fuel economy • Average vehicle speed • To reset, push and hold the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
Instrument Cluster (Type B) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The outside temperature unit can be switched between °C and °F using the following procedure Without Infotainment: 1 Push the INFO button with the ignition OFF and continue pressing the INFO button for 5 seconds or longer after switching the ignition ON. The outside temperature display flashes. 2 Push the up or down part of the INFO switch to change the temperature unit.
www.MazdaUSA.com TRIP COMPUTER The following information can be selected by pushing the or of the INFO button on the steering wheel. • Approximate distance you can travel on the available fuel (RANGE) • Average fuel economy • Current fuel economy • Average vehicle speed • To reset, push and hold the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
Transmission MANUAL SHIFT MODE (if equipped) Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired. To Use Manual Shift Mode: • Shift the lever from D to M. To Shift Up To A Higher Gear: • Pull the steering UP switch (+) once or tap the shift lever back (+) once.
www.MazdaUSA.com ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected driving experience.
Cupholders The Mazda3 is equipped with cup holders and bottle holders conveniently located throughout the cabin. The rear cup holders are located on the rear center armrest. The front cup holders are located in the center console behind the shifter and commander switch (if equipped). Bottle Holder Bottle holders are located on the inside of the doors.
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Customer Delivery Checklist VEHICLE PRESENTATION: *if equipped SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION river’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 D • Location of Switches and Control Keyless Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Advanced Keyless Entry*. . . . . . . . . . 4 • Door Request Switch* Starting the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 • Accelerated Warm-Up System (AWS) • Push Button Start System • Emergency Vehicle Entry/ Engine Start/Stop Break In Period .
Customer Delivery Checklist DEALERSHIP DATE SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME VIN E-MAIL PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS: Review the following items with the customer Smart Start Guide • Remove this checklist from Smart Start Guide • Personalization Features (refer to your Owner’s Manual) Warranty Information Warranty Start Date: Customer Initial: • Basic Vehicle – 36 months/36,000 miles • Roadside assistance program www.MyMazda.com • O ffer to register customer on www.MyMazda.
