Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go. Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service.
How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions. NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes suggests how to make better use of your vehicle.
Table of Contents Pictorial Index 1 Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Before Driving 3 Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. When Driving 4 Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
1 Pictorial Index Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview............................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................ 1-2 Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................ 1-3 Interior Equipment (View C) ........................................................ 1-4 Exterior Overview ...........................................
Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-19 DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-76 Tire pressure monitoring system set switch .......................................................... page 4-90 Turn and lane-change signal .......................................................
Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switches.......................................................................................... page 5-57 SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-38 Cruise control switches ......................................................................................... page 4-83 Steering shift switches ..............................................
Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page 2-12 SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-38 Bottle holder........................................................................................................ page 5-141 Vanity mirror .........................................
Pictorial Index Exterior Overview (4-Door) Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-17 Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-25 Moonroof .............................................................................................................. page 3-40 Doors and keys .................................................................
Pictorial Index Exterior Overview (5-Door) Hood ...................................................................................................................... page 6-17 Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-25 Moonroof .............................................................................................................. page 3-40 Doors and keys .................................................................
2 Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats..................................................................................................... 2-2 Seat Precautions ............................................................................ 2-2 Front Seat ...................................................................................... 2-5 Rear Seat ......................................
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Precautions WARNING Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back: Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fingers near the moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury. When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo. (Manual Seat) When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seat Seat Operation Power operation *1 *1: With power operation seat only Seat Slide (Manual Seat) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Recline (Manual Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. (Power Seat) To change the seatback angle, press the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Warmer* The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate the indicator light while the ignition is switched ON. The mode changes as follow each time the seat warmer switch is pressed. OFF High Mid Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high moistureretention ability such as a blanket or cushion on the seat: The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low-temperature burn.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat Split/One-piece Folding the Seatback By lowering the rear seatback(s) the luggage compartment space can be expanded. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatback(s) or in the luggage compartment. Putting occupants in the luggage compartment is dangerous because seat belts cannot be fastened which could lead to serious injury or death during sudden braking or a collision.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats (5–Door) Press the push knob to fold down the seatback. Locked position Unlocked position Red indication To return the seatback to its upright position: WARNING 1. Make sure that the seat belt passes through the seat belt guide correctly and it is not twisted, then raise the seatback while preventing the seat belt from being caught in the seatback.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2. Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the seatback to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked. Armrest* The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear center seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.
Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front outboard seat Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch. To install the head restraint, insert the legs into the holes while pressing the stopcatch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly installed: Driving with the head restraints not installed is dangerous.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an emergency locking mode.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the front seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area. Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Unfastening the Seat Belt Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Fastening the Seat Belt Seat belt tongue Seat belt buckle Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Systems If it detects that the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the warning light or beep alerts the driver. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20. Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Load limiter: The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on the occupant's chest. While the most severe load on a seat belt occurs in frontal collisions, the load limiter has an automatic mechanical function and can activate in any accident mode with sufficient occupant movement. Even if the pretensioners have not fired, the load limiting function must be checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash. When ordering an extender, only order one that provides the necessary additional length to fasten the seat belt properly.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Do not leave a seat belt extender connected to the buckle: Leaving a seat belt extender connected to the buckle without using the seat belt is dangerous. When the seat belt extender is connected to the driver's seat belt buckle (or front passenger) seat, the SRS driver's (or front passenger's) air bag system will determine that the driver (or front passenger) is wearing the seat belt even if the driver (or front passenger) is not wearing it.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Child-Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and always keep the child-restraint system buckled down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have a warning label attached as shown below. The warning label reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat at any time. Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous under certain conditions : Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Child-Restraint System Installation Child seat A child seat restrains a child's body using the harness. Child-Restraint System Types In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for the following three types of popular childrestraint systems: infant seat, child seat, booster seat. NOTE • Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the childrestraint system. The child-restraint system could move which may result in death or injury to the child.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Using Automatic Locking Mode (5-Door) Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” (page 2-34). Tether strap Forward NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint 4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the childrestraint system. The child-restraint system could move which may result in death or injury to the child.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat whether your vehicle is equipped with a seat weight sensor or not.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint 7. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat. If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate, remove the child-restraint system, switch the ignition to OFF, and then re-install the child-restraint system (page 2-52).
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Using LATCH Lower Anchor Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective. If they have a tether you must use it to better assure your child's safety.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Installation on rear outboard seats 1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-restraint system and the front seat (page 2-5). 2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 3. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors. 4. Raise the head restraint to the top locked position. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-10. 5.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint Tether strap (4-Door) Anchor bracket (5-Door) Tether strap Forward Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off and loosen the child-restraint system. If the childrestraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child.
Essential Safety Equipment Child-Restraint WARNING Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Routing the tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous. In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the childrestraint system. The child-restraint system could move which may result in death or injury to the child.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal or side collisions or roll-over accidents that are at least moderate. Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle: Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Front occupants could be seriously injured.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not modify the supplemental restraint system: Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim, badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE • If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to “Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 8-2). • When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Roll-over sensor, crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioners (page 2-16) Front air bag sensors Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 4-20) Side and curtain inflators and air bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-52) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-52) Front pass
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria" (page 2-49). In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Curtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags In an angled collision: During a collision, the driver and front passenger's air bags will deploy. Depending on the nature of the impact, the side air bag and the curtain air bag may deploy. Warning Light/Beep A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20. Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-35. 2–48 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria", the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to roll-over detection: The following illustration is an example of an accident that may not be detected as a rollover accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curtain air bags may not deploy. Pitch end over end 2–51 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions" (page 2-38) carefully. Front Passenger Seat Weight Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as a part of the supplemental restraint system. These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags A front passenger is seated as shown in the following figure: A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet. Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat bottom. Any accessories which might decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight, which could result in the unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system in an accident and may cause serious injury.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE • The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. • The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: • Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) • Front air bag sensors • Air bag modules • Side crash sensors • Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light • Front seat belt pretensioners • Related wiring • Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light • Front passenger seat weight sensors • Front passenger seat weight sensor control modu
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3 Before Driving Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. Keys ......................................................3-2 Keys ...............................................3-2 Keyless Entry System ....................3-3 Advanced Keyless Entry System .......3-9 Advanced Keyless Entry System ............................................3-9 Operational Range .......................3-10 Doors and Locks................................ 3-11 Door Locks................................
Before Driving Keys Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these keys to be an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls to operate, or even make the vehicle move.
Before Driving Keys A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key (auxiliary key). Also write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe and convenient place, but not in the vehicle. If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have your code number ready. NOTE The driver must carry the key to ensure the system functions properly.
Before Driving Keys Transmitter CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE • The keyless entry system operation may vary due to local conditions. • The keyless entry system is fully operational (door/liftgate/trunk lid lock/unlock) when the push button start is switched off.
Before Driving Keys 4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the following: • Switching the ignition to ACC or ON. • Closing the driver's door. • Opening the liftgate/trunk lid. • Not operating the key for 10 seconds. • Pressing any button except the LOCK button on the key. • Pressing a request switch. The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed.
Before Driving Keys NOTE • The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10. Use the following procedure to change the setting. 1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid. 2. Open the driver's door. 3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. The sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard.
Before Driving Keys Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, press and hold the panic button to activate the vehicle's alarm. Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Starting the Engine NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or closed.
Before Driving Keys Without the advanced keyless function Interior antenna Key Suspend Function If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle. The following are inoperable: • Starting the engine using the push button start. • (With the advanced keyless function) Operating the request switches.
Before Driving Advanced Keyless Entry System Advanced Keyless Entry System* WARNING 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. The advanced keyless function allows you to lock/unlock the doors and liftgate/trunk lid, or open the liftgate/trunk lid while carrying the key without using the key.
Before Driving Advanced Keyless Entry System Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. NOTE When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may not operate.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death.
Before Driving Doors and Locks NOTE • When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. All doors and the liftgate/trunk lid will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door open. The vehicle lock-out prevention feature does not operate while the ignition is switched off.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (With the advanced keyless function) All doors and the liftgate/trunk lid can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the key is being carried. (5–door) The request switch on the liftgate can only be used to lock all doors and the liftgate. Front doors To lock To lock the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid, press the request switch and the hazard warning lights will flash once.
Before Driving Doors and Locks NOTE • The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation. Refer to Personalization Feature on page 9-10. Use the following procedure to change the setting. 1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid. 2. Open the driver's door. 3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. The sound of the doors locking/unlocking can be heard.
Before Driving Doors and Locks 3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. All of the doors and the liftgate/ trunk lid lock and the beep sound activates at the currently set volume. (If the beep sound is currently set to not activate, it will not activate.) The setting changes each time the LOCK button on the key is pressed and the beep sound activates at the set volume.
Before Driving Doors and Locks • Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the request switch, all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation. The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10. • Opening a door or the liftgate/trunk lid.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Auto Lock/Unlock Function WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a front door: Pulling an inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if a front door accidentally opens, which could result in death or serious injury. • When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph), all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid lock automatically.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Function number Function*1 1 The auto door-lock function is disabled. 2 All the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. 3 All the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. All the doors and theliftgate/ trunk lid unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to Off.
Before Driving Doors and Locks (Automatic transaxle vehicles) Current Function Number Press unlock side of lock switch once Function Number 1 Press 2 times Press lock side of lock switch Locking, Unlocking with DoorLock Knob To lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob. To unlock, pull it outward. This does not operate the other door locks.
Before Driving Doors and Locks To lock the front passenger door with the door-lock knob from the outside, press the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door (holding the door handle pulled is not required). This does not operate the other door locks. Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them on both rear doors whenever a child rides in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Liftgate/Trunk Lid WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment/trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk lid open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate/trunk lid in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Opening and Closing the Liftgate/ Trunk Lid Opening the liftgate (5–door) Using the electric liftgate opener Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate and raise it when the latch releases. Electric liftgate opener While the ignition is switched ON, the liftgate can only be opened when the vehicle is stopped. NOTE (With the advanced keyless function) • A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being carried.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Using the electric trunk lid opener (With the advanced keyless function) A locked trunk lid can also be opened while the key is being carried. Press the electric trunk lid opener on the trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the latch releases. Electric trunk lid opener (5–door) Liftgate grip recess (4–door) Trunk lid grip recess While the ignition is switched ON, the trunk lid can only be opened when the vehicle is stopped.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Luggage Compartment Luggage compartment cover (5-door) The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the liftgate when the straps are attached to the sides of the liftgate. WARNING Do not place anything on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone.
Before Driving Doors and Locks 1. Place the first golf bag in the luggage compartment with its top pointed to the right. 2. Pull the top of the golf bag and draw it outward. 3. Place the second golf bag in the luggage compartment with its bottom pointed to the left and fit it into the back of the compartment. NOTE Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their size. 3–25 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-Door) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place.
Before Driving Doors and Locks Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow. The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. 3–27 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
Before Driving Fuel and Emission Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating* (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above) * U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
Before Driving Fuel and Emission Emission Control System This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite anything flammable.
Before Driving Fuel and Emission Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.
Before Driving Fuel and Emission Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING Fuel-Filler Lid To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. When removing the fuel-filler 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-filler cap is removed too quickly.
Before Driving Fuel and Emission CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly installed. If the warning light illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler 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.
Before Driving Steering Wheel Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Steering Wheel Adjustment To change the angle or length of the steering wheel: 1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column. Lock release lever 2.
Before Driving Mirrors Mirrors Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors. 2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside Mirrors WARNING Center position Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.
Before Driving Mirrors Rearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving.
Before Driving Mirrors (Without Homelink wireless control system) Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off. To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON/OFF button . The indicator light will illuminate. (Without Homelink wireless control system) Light sensor Indicator light ON/OFF button NOTE • Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor.
Before Driving Windows Power Windows The ignition must be switched ON for the power windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing a power window is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury or even death. This warning applies especially to children.
Before Driving Windows Power window system initialization procedure If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons (such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/closed), the window will not fully open and close automatically. The power window auto function will only resume on a power window that has been reset. 1. Switch the ignition ON. 2. Make sure that the power window lock switch located on the driver's door is not depressed. 3.
Before Driving Windows Operating the Passenger Power Windows To open the window to the desired position, hold down the switch. To close the window to the desired position, pull up the switch. Close Open Power Window Lock Switch This feature prevents all power windows from operating, except the driver's power window. Keep this switch in the locked position while children are in the vehicle. Locked position (button depressed): Only the driver's power window can be operated.
Before Driving Windows Moonroof * The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON. Tilt/Slide switch NOTE Before washing your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area. After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause rust and water damage to your headliner.
Before Driving Windows Slide Operation Sunshade To fully open automatically, momentarily press the tilt/slide switch in the backward direction. To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide switch. To close to the desired position, press the tilt/slide switch in the forward direction. The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand.
Before Driving Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems' operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed. CAUTION To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle. Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes.
Before Driving Security System NOTE • 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. • Always keep a spare key in case one is lost. If a key is lost, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. • If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining keys and immobilizer system.
Before Driving Security System Theft-Deterrent System* If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
Before Driving Security System 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 or the liftgate/ trunk lid. • Opening the hood. • Switching the ignition on.
Before Driving Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle. How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs. • Do not race the engine. • Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
Before Driving Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards: • Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking. • Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
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.
Before Driving Driving Tips • Drive slowly. Braking performance can be adversely affected if snow or ice adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal. Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.
Before Driving Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Overloading WARNING Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
Before Driving Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Before Driving Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. Recreational Towing An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to "Towing Description" (page 7-21) and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-22) and carefully follow the instructions. 3–52 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
4 When Driving Information concerning safe driving and stopping. Start/Stop Engine ................................4-2 Ignition Switch ...............................4-2 Starting the Engine .........................4-3 Turning the Engine Off ..................4-9 ABS/TCS/DSC ...................................4-73 Antilock Brake System (ABS) .....4-73 Traction Control System (TCS) .....4-74 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).....4-75 Instrument Cluster and Display ......4-10 Meters and Gauges .............
When Driving Start/Stop Engine Ignition Switch Push Button Start Positions The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off.
When Driving Start/Stop Engine 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 4-20). 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 indicate an abnormality.
When Driving Start/Stop Engine 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.
When Driving Start/Stop Engine 6. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster and the push button start indicator light (green) illuminate. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
When Driving Start/Stop Engine NOTE • Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes after the push button start is pressed to inform the driver that the push button start will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off. • The key battery is dead. • The key is out of operational range. • The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). • A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational range.
When Driving Start/Stop Engine Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead CAUTION When starting the engine by holding the transmitter over the push button start due to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning key, be careful not to allow the following. Otherwise the signal from the key will not be received correctly and the engine may not start. Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key. Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with an immobilizer system touch or come near the key.
When Driving Start/Stop Engine NOTE When touching the push button start using the backside of the key as shown in the illustration, touch the push button start with the lock switch side of the key facing up. 5. Verify that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on. 6. Press the push button start to start the engine. NOTE • The engine cannot be started unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully depressed (automatic transaxle).
When Driving Start/Stop Engine Turning the Engine Off WARNING Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury. 1. Stop the vehicle completely. 2. (Manual transaxle) Shift into neutral.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Meters and Gauges Instrument Cluster Type A (Digital Speed Meter Type) Type B (Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer)) Type C (Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer)) Steering Switch Some models. Speedometer .......................................................................................................... page 4-11 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-11 Tachometer ........
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. Speed Unit Selector (Type A Instrument Cluster) In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph. Press the speed unit selector for 1.5 seconds or more. The speed units for the speedometer will change between km/h and mph.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Type C Trip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. Odometer For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. Press the selector Trip meter A When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE • (Vehicles with Type B audio) If the fuel economy data is reset using the fuel economy monitor, or Trip A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is on, the fuel economy data and Trip A are reset simultaneously. Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-80. • Only the trip meters record tenths of kilometers (miles).
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Type C Dashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard. Full 1/4 Full If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as possible. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20. NOTE • After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE • This symbol ( ) indicates the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination. • If the dashboard illumination knob is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. Rotate the dashboard illumination knob counterclockwise to activate the illumination dimmer.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Distance-to-empty mode This mode displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on the fuel economy. The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every second. NOTE • Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining driving distance before refueling is required, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Average vehicle speed mode This mode displays the average vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time traveled since connecting the battery or resetting the data. Average vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds. To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Active Driving Display (ADD)* Combiner Mirror Optical receiver WARNING Adjust the brightness or the display position only when the vehicle is stopped and always make sure you are engaged in safe driving: If you attempt to make the adjustments while the vehicle is moving, it could lead to an unexpected accident. CAUTION Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the Active Driving Display (ADD) manually.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE • It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity. • If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted position may deviate. • The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Warning/Indicator Lights Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications. Instrument Cluster Type A (Digital Speed Meter Type) Type B (Analog Speed Meter Type (With Tachometer)) Type C (Analog Speed Meter Type (Without Tachometer)) Center of Dashboard Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas 4–20 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Warning Lights These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Signal Warning Lights Page Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-24 * 7-24 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1 KEY Warning Light 7-24 * Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light*1 4-71 * Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1*3 7-24 * High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*1 7-24 (Red) (Red) (Amber) (Amber) *1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Indicator Lights These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction.
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Signal Indicator Lights Page * Shift Position Indication 4-30 * SPORT Mode Indicator Light 4-38 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44, 4-44 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-50, 4-57 Security Indicator Light*1 3-43 * Cruise Main Indicator Light 4-84 * Cruise Set Indicator Light 4-84 (Amber) (Green) 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 fe
When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) The light illuminates continuously when the engine coolant temperature is low and turns off after the engine is warm. If the low engine coolant temperature indicator light remains illuminated after the engine has been sufficiently warmed up, the temperature sensor could have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 4–25 Mazda3_8CX9-EA-13F_Edition1.
When Driving Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
When Driving Transaxle NOTE • (For vehicles with type C instrument cluster*1) If the engine speed is about to exceed the permissible engine speed, the buzzer sounds. Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page 7-38. *1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to Meters and Gauges on page 4-10. • If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again.
When Driving Transaxle Recommendations for Shifting (For Vehicles without Gear Shift Indication) Upshifting For normal acceleration, we recommend these shift points.
When Driving Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
When Driving Transaxle Shift Position Indication CAUTION Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your transaxle. Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is running faster than idle can damage the transaxle. This indicates the selected shift position. Gear position indication In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication illuminates and the numeral for the selected gear displays.
When Driving Transaxle NOTE Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the shift lever from N to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will automatically shift through a 6-gear sequence. 1. 2. 3. 4. M (Manual) M is the manual shift mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the shift lever.
When Driving Transaxle 4. Move the shift lever. 5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.
When Driving Transaxle Type B Shifting You can shift gears up and down by operating the shift lever or the steering shift switches*. Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6) To shift up to a higher gear, move the shift lever back ( ) once.
When Driving Transaxle WARNING Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers on the steering shift switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver's air bag were to deploy in a collision, your hands could be impacted causing injury. NOTE • When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up. • In manual shift mode, do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
When Driving Transaxle NOTE • When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down. • During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. • When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Second gear fixed mode When the selector lever is moved back ( ) while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode.
When Driving Transaxle Shift down The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit. If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the gear position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted. Kickdown When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down. NOTE The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.
When Driving Transaxle Type B Direct Mode Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range. While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled (released) under the following conditions. • The UP switch is pulled rearward for a certain amount of time or longer.
When Driving Transaxle Drive Selection* Drive Selection is a function allowing the driver to switch between normal mode and SPORT mode using the Drive Selection switch. SPORT mode gives you great fun to drive with good throttle response when driving on a winding road as well as on freeways. Using SPORT mode for long periods of driving increases fuel consumption because higher engine speeds are used. Select SPORT mode or normal mode appropriately.
When Driving Transaxle Driving Tips WARNING Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an up-slope while the selector lever is in a forward gear position, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in the reverse position: Otherwise, the engine will stop, causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions, and make it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stopped position: 1.
When Driving Switches and Controls Lighting Control Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. When the lights are turned on, the position lights indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on. NOTE • If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off. • The time setting can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.
When Driving Switches and Controls With auto-light control Switch Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Headlights Ignition Position Off Off Auto*1 Off Off Off On OFF On Daytime running lights On Off Auto*1 Off On Off Off Off Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off Off Auto*1 Off On On On On *1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by the sensor.
When Driving Switches and Controls Auto-light control When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above). CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
When Driving Switches and Controls Xenon fusion headlight bulbs* The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white beam over a wide area. WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
When Driving Switches and Controls Headlight High-Low Beam Press the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back to its original position for the low beams. The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates simultaneously. The lever will return to the normal position when released. High beam Low beam Headlight Leveling* The headlight high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates while the high beams are turned on.
When Driving Switches and Controls Manual type The headlight leveling switch is used to adjust the angle of the headlights manually. Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)* The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on. AFS OFF Indicator Light Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart.
When Driving Switches and Controls AFS OFF switch Pressing the AFS OFF switch turns off the AFS. The AFS OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates. Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns off the switch illumination and turns on the AFS operation. The AFS OFF indicator light turns off. Daytime Running Lights Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime.
When Driving Switches and Controls High Beam Control System (HBC)* The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle while driving at night using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to automatically switch the headlights between high and low beams. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.
When Driving Switches and Controls NOTE Under the following conditions, the timing in which the system switches the headlights changes. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch between high and low beams according to the visibility, and road and traffic conditions. • When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards, and traffic signals. • When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and signs.
When Driving Switches and Controls To Operate the System The High Beam Control System (HBC) operates to switch the headlights automatically between high and low beams after the ignition is switched ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO and high beam position. At the same time, the High Beam Control System (HBC) indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster illuminates. Manual Switching Switching to low beams Shift the lever to the low beam position.
When Driving Switches and Controls Fog Lights* Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position before turning on the fog lights. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Can be used when the ignition is switched ON. The turn signal indicators in the instrument cluster flash according to the operation of the turn signal lever.
When Driving Switches and Controls Turn Signals Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its original position. Right turn Right lane change OFF Left lane change Left turn Green indicators on the dashboard show which signal is working.
When Driving Switches and Controls NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice. After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally.
When Driving Switches and Controls Auto-wiper control When the wiper lever is in the position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automatically (off— intermittent—low speed—high speed). CAUTION Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly. The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
When Driving Switches and Controls NOTE • Switching the auto-wiper lever from the to the position while driving activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount. • The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is about -10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.
When Driving Switches and Controls Rear Window Wiper and Washer* The ignition must be switched ON. Rear Window Wiper Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically. The indicator light illuminates during operation.
When Driving Switches and Controls Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control Horn To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel. Indicator light mark on CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defroster grid inside the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster.
When Driving Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. HomeLink Wireless Control System* NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built-in component in the auto-dimming mirror.
When Driving Switches and Controls Always check the areas surrounding garage doors and gates for people or obstructions before programming or during operation of the HomeLink system: Programming or operating the HomeLink system without verifying the safety of areas surrounding garage doors and gates is dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident and serious injury if someone were to be hit. NOTE The programming will not be erased even if the battery is disconnected.
When Driving Switches and Controls 4. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for five seconds, and then release it. Perform this operation two times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.
When Driving Switches and Controls button while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accepted by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.) Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to complete. Operating the HomeLink System Press the programmed HomeLink button to operate a programmed device. The code will continue being transmitted for a maximum of 20 seconds.
