Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page1 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page2 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page3 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (3,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page4 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (4,1) 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. NOTE 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page5 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page6 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page7 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View C) ...................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page8 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-33 Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-33 DSC OFF switch ...............................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page9 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-56 SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-44 Multi information display ..................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page10 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14 SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-44 Remote fuel-filler lid release ................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page11 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front (4 Door) Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-49 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-29 Moonroof ...........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page12 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear (4 Door) Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-41 Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-65 Tires .........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page13 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (13,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front (5 Door) Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-49 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-29 Moonroof ...........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page14 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (14,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear (5 Door) Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-30 Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-37 Antenna ........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page15 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM 2 Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4 Rear Seat ...............
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page16 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page17 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page18 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION 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. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down. Up Down 2-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page19 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page20 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page21 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks or place articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page22 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children: Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who find their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seatback or an open trunk can become accidentally locked in the trunk. This could result in death or brain damage from heat prostration, particularly in the summer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page23 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qArmrest í WARNING Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protection.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page24 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Head Restraints Rear outboard seat Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page25 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Active Head Restraints í The front seats are equipped with active head restraints. In a rear-end collision, the active head restraints use the force applied by the occupant on the seatback to instantaneously move the head restraints in the forward direction, reducing excessive rearward tilting of the head and reducing the load on the neck.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page26 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Warmer í The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by rotating the applicable seat warmer dial while the ignition is switched ON. The seat temperature increases as the number on the dial increases. When the seat warmers are not in use, rotate the seat warmer dials to 0. WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page27 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time. 2-13 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page28 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (28,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page29 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page30 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-71). qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page31 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page32 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Seat Belt qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page33 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belt qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster 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. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page34 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page35 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (35,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page36 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page37 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (37,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page38 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (38,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page39 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Reminder NOTE l NOTE Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or restore the belt reminder. Though the belt reminder can be deactivated, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system to warn the driver and the front passenger in the event that their seat belts are not fastened.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page40 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (40,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page41 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (41,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page42 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Some 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page43 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous under certain conditions (With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System): Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page44 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (44,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page45 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child-Restraint System Installation Position Child seat A child seat restrains a child's body using the harness. 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 l l Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page46 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (46,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page47 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. (4 Door) Raise the head restraint to the top locked position (except center seat position). Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-10. NOTE (5 Door) The rear outboard head restraints are nonadjustable. 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page48 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (4 Door) Tether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Tether strap Forward Anchor bracket Tether strap position (4 Door) Tether strap Anchor bracket location (5 Door center position) Anchor bracket Anchor bracket location (5 Door outboard position) Tether strap position (5 Door center position) Tether strap 2-34 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page49 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page50 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags, a front-facing childrestraint system should be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page51 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Place the child-restraint system on the seat without putting your weight on the seat and fasten the seat belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 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. 5.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page52 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate (With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System): While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is imperative that a childrestraint system ONLY be used on the front passenger seat if
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page53 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page54 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. First, adjust the front seat to allow clearance between the child-restraint system and the front seat (page 2-2). 2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page55 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page56 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat) The LATCH lower anchors at the center of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating positions. Child-restraint systems with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed on the center seating position.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page57 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged. Anchor bracket position (5 Door) 4. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page58 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (58,1) 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 the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page59 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (59,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags If your vehicle is also equipped with a driver and front passenger occupant classification system, refer to the Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (page 2-57) for details.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page60 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy: Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page61 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys: Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page62 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not modify the suspension: Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries. Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page63 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-20) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors í Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-53) Side and curtain inflators and air bags í Front passenger air bag deac
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page64 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (64,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront 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 2-54).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page66 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags (With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-57).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page67 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (67,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page68 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (68,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page69 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (69,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page70 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Roll-over 2-56 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page71 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (71,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System í First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-44) carefully. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page72 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (72,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page73 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (73,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page74 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (74,1) 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page75 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (75,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l l l l l l 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page76 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant 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 sensor l Air bag modules í l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring (With Driver and Front Passenge
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page77 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (77,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will work in any subsequent accident.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page78 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM 2-64 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page79 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM 3 Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ...........................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page80 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enable the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key. l Starting the engine without operating the key.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page81 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Lock button Unlock button Trunk button (4 door) Panic button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Key code number plate 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page82 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: Ø The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell phones.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page83 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page84 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Insert the small, flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover. 5. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap. 6. Close the cover. 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery. 7. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page85 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery. Rubber ring qService If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page86 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5 door (Locking) Exterior transmitter Opening the liftgate/trunk lid The operational range for opening the liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in) from the center of the liftgate/trunk lid.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page87 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l The luggage compartment/trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page88 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To unlock l Driver's door request switch To unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the request switch again within 5 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page89 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be opened while the advanced key is being carried. 4 Door Raise the trunk lid by pressing the electric trunk lid opener on trunk lid.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page90 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qStarting the Engine NOTE l Locked steering wheel If the electronic steering lock warning light is flashing and the beep sound is heard, this indicates that the steering wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the steering wheel, move the steering wheel left and right while pressing the push button start.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page91 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without switching the ignition off, setting the parking brake, and shifting the shift lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to 1st gear or R (ma
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page92 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE (Manual transaxle) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently. (Automatic transaxle) The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page93 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l After starting the engine, the push button start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn off and the ignition is in the ON position. After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the operation sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard, however, this does not indicate a malfunction. 4.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page94 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is pressed to off. NOTE l l When the push button start is pressed to off from ON, the KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the advanced key is low.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page95 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE Transmitter l Lock button Operation indicator light Unlock button Trunk button (4 door) l Panic button The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the lock button. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page96 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (96,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors are unlocked using the advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-12.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page97 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-19 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page98 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (98,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key (page 3-32).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page99 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning Lights and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless function.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page100 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the following conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard six times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The ignition has not been switched off.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page101 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep If an advanced key is left in the vehicle cabin and all the doors are locked using a separate advanced key, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver that the advanced key has been left in the vehicle cabin.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page102 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-21).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page103 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Without keyless entry system 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page104 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (104,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) To extend the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter NOTE l 5 door Lock button Unlock button l Operation indicator light Panic button 4 door Lock button Unlock button Panic button Operation indicator light l Trunk button The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the lock button.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page106 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off. The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page107 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-29 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page108 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. Tab CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page109 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your transmitter is lost or stolen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative. CAUTION 6.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page110 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page111 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the request switch while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, refer to Operations Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7). 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page112 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks (Without advanced key) The vehicle lock-out prevention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. With the key in the ignition switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page113 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda 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 lock automatically.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page114 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 4. Referring to the auto lock/unlock function setting table, determine the function number for the desired setting and press the unlock side of the driver's door-lock switch only in the amount of the selected function number (Ex. If you select function 2, press the unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page115 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Liftgate (5 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page116 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter (with Retractable Type Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-26). Opening the liftgate Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page117 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (117,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l When the liftgate is unlocked by pressing the electric liftgate opener button, the liftgate raises slightly to allow it to be opened. If the liftgate is not operated for a certain period of time after the electric liftgate opener button has been pressed, the liftgate cannot be raised any more from its slightly raised position.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page118 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLuggage Compartment 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page119 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid (4 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an open trunk is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page120 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the key í Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Opening the trunk lid with the remote release lever Pull up the release lever next to the driver's seat.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page121 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (121,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running. (Battery saver) If the lid is left open, the trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page122 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page123 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 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 power windows are 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page124 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (124,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 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. Carry out the following procedure to resume operation: 1. Switch the ignition ON. 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page125 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (125,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Passenger Power Windows The power windows may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The passenger windows may be opened or closed using the master control switches on the driver's door.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page126 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page127 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (127,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. Open Close Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page128 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (128,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Pad 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the stay, and secure the stay in the clip.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page129 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Lower the hood slowly until it rests in the unlocked position, and then remove your hands. Push the front center edge of the hood downward until a latching sound is heard, and the hood closes completely. Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page130 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (130,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page131 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (131,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qSunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening. Trying to force the sunshade closed could damage it. 3-53 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page132 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (132,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page133 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (133,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Ø Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage which touch or come near the auxiliary key. NOTE l l l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your safety, obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting time. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page134 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-56 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page135 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming NOTE l The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition is switched ON with the registered advanced key. The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and goes out.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page136 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (136,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qModification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed. CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer system or the vehicle.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page137 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (137,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. NOTE l l l Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. The keys carry a unique electronic code.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page138 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-60 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page139 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (139,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every two seconds until the system is disarmed. NOTE l l l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition is switched ON with the correct ignition key.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page140 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (140,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í 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. Refer to Operation on page 3-62.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page141 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (141,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System 3. Make sure all the windows, the moonroof í, the hood and the trunk lid are closed. Close and lock all doors and the liftgate from the outside using the key. If you have the keyless entry system, press the lock button on the transmitter. The hazard warning lights will flash once.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page142 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:0 PM Black plate (142,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Turn Off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter. l The ignition is switched ON. l (With advanced key) Press a request switch on the doors or the unlock button on the transmitter.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page143 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (143,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Mirrors qOutside Mirrors 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page144 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (144,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the center position. qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page145 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (145,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page146 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor l The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R). 3-68 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page147 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM 4 Black plate (147,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page148 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda 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. MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page149 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty. l Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page150 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page151 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (151,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page152 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page153 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (153,1) Before Driving Your Mazda 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 your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page154 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (154,1) Before Driving Your Mazda 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page155 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (155,1) Before Driving Your Mazda 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page156 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qSnow 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, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page157 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (157,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Install the chains on the front tires. Do not use chains on the rear tires. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Installing the chains 1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain bands will scratch them. 2. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page158 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page159 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (159,1) Before Driving Your Mazda 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page160 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (160,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performance from your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium unleaded gasoline (page 4-2).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page161 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (161,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page162 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM 4-16 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page163 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM 5 Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3 Turning the Engine Off .....................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page164 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-12)” for information on how to use the ignition switch. qIgnition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key) The engraved mark on the actual vehicle may read OFF or LOCK depending on the type of ignition system. OFF/LOCK The power supply to electrical devices is turned off.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page165 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-47). Starting the Engine With advanced key Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-12)” for information on how to start the engine.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page166 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Do not try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page167 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page168 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Do not drive with your foot held on the clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold the clutch pedal depressed halfway unnecessarily. Doing so could result in the following: Ø The clutch and brake parts will wear out more quickly. Ø The brakes can overheat and adversely affect brake performance. Ø Always depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page169 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in a stationary position. qBrake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page170 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page171 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page172 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l l When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, the pedal will feel softer but the brakes will apply more firmly. This is a normal effect of the brake assist operation and does not indicate a malfunction. (Without DSC vehicles) When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly, a clicking noise from the brake booster may be heard.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page173 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page174 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) (MZR 2.5) Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to M5 M5 to M6 Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to M5 M5 to M6 Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 73 km/h (45 mph) 81 km/h (50 mph) (MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page175 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page176 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page177 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) qShift-Lock System Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving comfort. (SKYACTIV-G 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page178 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Move the shift lever. 4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. NOTE l l qManual 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 front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page179 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the transaxle).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page180 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page181 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (SKYACTIV-G 2.0) Gear M6 → M5 M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 → M2 M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 271.1 km/h (168.4 mph) 192 km/h (119 mph) 132.2 km/h (82.14 mph) 94.9 km/h (58.9 mph) 54 km/h (33 mph) (MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page182 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page183 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page184 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control í With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 32 km/h (20 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page185 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING l Always turn off the cruise control system when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system in an activation-ready state while the cruise control is not in use is dangerous as the cruise control could unexpectedly activate if the activation button is accidentally pressed, and result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page186 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l Release the SET or SET - switch at the desired speed, otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the SET switch is pressed and held, and continue decreasing while the SET - switch is pressed and held (except when the accelerator pedal is depressed). On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down while ascending, or speed up while descending.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page187 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Type A Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press down or press up on the cruise control SET /SET - switch and release it immediately. NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on. Greater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page188 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (188,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Type B Press the SET - switch and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow. Release the switch at the speed you want. (Type A) (Type B) Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET- switch. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page189 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (Type A) Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page190 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page191 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page192 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l l l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page193 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page194 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page195 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (195,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page196 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-11). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l 5-34 Form No.8BY6-EA-11F Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page197 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page198 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page199 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page200 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate properly under the following conditions: Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors. During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where water is sprayed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page201 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (201,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights: Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. The door window glass is tinted. l l qBSM Warning Light/Beep BSM warning light Equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page202 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. Always keep the bumper surface near the radar sensor area clean so that the BSM system operates normally. Refer to the Exterior Care (page 8-65). NOTE l l The BSM OFF indicator light flashes if the radar sensors cannot operate normally.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page203 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to § 15. 252 (a) (4).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page204 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (204,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-43 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-43 Tachometer ........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page205 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (205,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page206 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (206,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators 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. qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page207 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (207,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is near E, refuel as soon as possible. NOTE l l After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page208 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Dim Bright Canceling the illumination dimmer When the headlight switch is in the or position, the illumination of the instrument cluster and the information display dims.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page209 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-49 Malfunction Warning Light 5-50 Charging System Warning Light 5-51 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-51 Check Engine Light 5-52 High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 5-
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page210 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-53 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-53 Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 5-53 Seat Belt Warning Light 5-54 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-54 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-54 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-54 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Ligh
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page211 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-60 BSM OFF Indicator Light 5-61 Lights-On Indicator Light 5-61 Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-61 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-62 qBrake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page212 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (212,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page213 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (213,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some components are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page214 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (214,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-21). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill. 4.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page215 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (215,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION qLow Fuel Warning Light Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light This warning light signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page216 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (216,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qSeat Belt Warning Light With warning light for front passenger's seat The seat belt warning light illuminates if the driver or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened (only when the front passenger seat is occupied) when the ignition is switched ON. qLow Washer Fluid Level Warning Light í This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page217 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (217,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light í This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page218 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (218,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-11). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l 5-56 Form No.8BY6-EA-11F Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page219 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (219,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page220 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (220,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the push button start has not been pressed off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page221 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (221,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light qLow Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-topass position. When the ignition is switched ON, the light illuminates momentarily and then turns off.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page222 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (222,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE l l In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight lugging sound will come from the engine. This indicates that the TCS is operating properly. On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page223 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (223,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBSM OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates when the BSM system is turned off by pressing the BSM OFF switch. The indicator light flashes if the BSM system has a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page224 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (224,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Beep Sounds qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal light is operating (page 5-69).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page225 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (225,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qSeat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard again for a specified period of time.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page226 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (226,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Lighting Control qHeadlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page227 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (227,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Switch Position Headlights Taillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off Off Auto Off On On On AUTO (Auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the AUTO 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
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page228 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (228,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE l l l l The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page229 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (229,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qLights-On Reminder qFlashing the Headlights If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully towards you (the headlight switch does not need to be on). The lever will return to the normal position when released.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page230 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (230,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Manual type The headlight leveling switch is used to adjust the angle of the headlights manually. Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page231 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (231,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns on the AFS. Turn and Lane-Change Signals 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page232 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (232,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will help you to see as well as be seen under foggy conditions or at night. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog position. light switch to the The headlight switch must be in the position before turning on the fog lights.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page233 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (233,1) Driving Your Mazda 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page234 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (234,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to the intermittent position and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page235 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (235,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object from either outside or inside the vehicle.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page236 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (236,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) The ignition must be switched ON. qRear Window Wiper OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or intermittent position/AUTO position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page237 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (237,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. Manual Type Air-Conditioning Indicator light 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page238 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (238,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher mark on The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page239 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM 6 Black plate (239,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2 Vent Operation .................................... 6-3 Types of the Climate Control System ................................................. 6-5 Manual Type í ....................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page240 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (240,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when the engine is not running.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page241 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (241,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation qAdjusting the Vents Center Vents Directing airflow To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right. Knob Dial Open Close Push NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page242 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents 6-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page243 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (243,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual Type ............................................................................................................ page 6-6 Fully Automatic Type .................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page244 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (244,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type í Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial A/C switch Rear window defroster switch Air intake selector Some models. qControl Switches NOTE Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. 6-6 í Some models. Form No.8BY6-EA-11F (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page245 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (245,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0―Fan off 1―Low speed 2―Medium low speed 3―Medium high speed 4―High speed Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off. Mode selector dial Air intake selector Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page246 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. qHeating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page247 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (247,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qVentilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page248 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page249 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (249,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qControl Switches AUTO switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page250 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (250,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector switch Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO switch is turned on will turn off the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions). The air conditioning can be turned on and off by pressing the A/C switch while the fan control dial is on. NOTE l The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page251 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (251,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System WARNING Windshield defroster switch Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: position in cold or Using the rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. DUAL switch Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page252 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (252,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger. To turn off the system, press the OFF switch.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page253 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (253,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate properly. Sunlight sensor Interior temperature sensor 6-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page254 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (254,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna qAntenna (4 Door) AM/FM Radio Antenna í The AM/FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals. AM/FM Radio Antenna The antenna is printed onto the window glass. Install Remove CAUTION When washing the inside of the window which has an antenna, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenna.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page255 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (255,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE When leaving your vehicle unattended, we recommend that you remove the antenna and store it inside the vehicle. Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page256 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (256,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page257 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (257,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly, resulting in annoying noise. Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page258 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (258,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for CD Player/InDash CD Changer l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page259 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (259,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page260 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (260,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l l l l l l l l l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. Volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. Insert discs one by one.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page261 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (261,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l l l This unit can play MP3s with sampling frequencies of 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz. This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure enjoyment of music with consistent sound quality, it is recommended to use discs that have been recorded at a bit rate of 128 kbps or more.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page262 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (262,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l The maximum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However, this unit will only display up to 32 characters, including the file extension (.mp3). ISO9660 level 1 ISO9660 level 2 Joliet extended format Romeo extended format Maximum number of characters in a file name (including a separator “.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page263 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (263,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Bit rate Refers to the volume of data per second, expressed in bps (bits per second). Generally, the larger the number of the transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3 file, the more information regarding musical reproduction it carries, and therefore the better the sound quality. Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page264 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM MEMO 6-26 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page265 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (265,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-28 Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-32 Operating the Satellite Radio ..................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page266 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (266,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page267 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (267,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page268 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (268,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Bose® Sound System-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Volume change on No change off on Minimum off on off on off on Select mode NOTE l Mode off Decrease Increase bass bass Decrease Increase treble treble Shift the Shift the sound to the sound to the front rear Shift the Shift the sound to the sound to the left right l Select the desired ALC mode.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page269 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (269,1) Interior Comfort Audio System * AudioPilot® 2 (Bose® Sound Systemequipped model) AudioPilot® 2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot® 2 is turned on, the system automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to hear depending on exterior noise.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page270 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (270,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Channel preset buttons Band selector buttons Channel preset buttons Scan button Manual tuning dial Seek tuning buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( turn the radio on. Tuning , ) to Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM button ( ). The selected mode will be indicated.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page271 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (271,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page272 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (272,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Satellite Radio Band selector buttons Satellite button Category button Seek tuning buttons Scan button Display button Channel preset buttons Instant replay button Manual tuning dial Channel preset buttons Text/Electronic Serial number button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page273 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (273,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page274 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Audio System SIRIUS service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to activate SIRIUS service, and report any problems. To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIUS online at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information ready: l SIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial no.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page275 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (275,1) Interior Comfort Audio System “UPDATING xx%” is displayed when the SIRIUS channel map is changed. If the unit is initialized or the user contract content is changed, “UPDATING” is displayed. Updating could take as long as three minutes depending on the geographical area. When the unit is in an initialized state, channel 184 is displayed after the display indicates “UPDATING 100%”.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page276 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (276,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (Programming with “text” display (e.g. channel name)) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: (bank number) (selected text [SR (e.g. channel name))] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.5 seconds or more. The programming process is complete after the text (e.g. channel name) (bank number)] flashes.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page277 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (277,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample stations. Scanning stops at each station for about five seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval. button ( NOTE l l Unsubscribed channels, invalid channels, parental lock channels and channel 0 are not subject to the scan, therefore these channels will be skipped automatically.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page278 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (278,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l If there is no channel name, “NO TITLE” is displayed. (Category name display) l When the display button ( ) is pressed while in channel name display mode, it changes to the category name display mode. l There are short (eight fixed characters) and long names for the category name. l The long name is displayed first, and three seconds later the short name is displayed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page279 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (279,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Instant replay This function allows you to rewind and replay the program that you were previously or are currently listening to. Press the instant replay button ( ). When the seek tuning button ( ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback starts from the beginning of the current program.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page280 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (280,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 6. “PIN CLEARED” appears which indicates that the master code input has been completed. 7. The ID code is set to the default [0000] and the initialization process is completed. NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or reinitialize the ID code in the event that the code is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID code is not known.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page281 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (281,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 6. If it does not match with the previously registered code, “SR1 Err” is displayed and then it returns to “SR1 - - - -”. 7. If it matches with the previously registered code, “ENTER PIN” appears again and it switches to code input mode. 8. “SR1 - - - -” appears, and it is ready for input of the new ID code. (New ID code input) 9. Input the new ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page282 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (282,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 8. If it matches the registered code, “SR1 LOCK” appears for three seconds which indicates that the code input has been completed. 4. “SR1 - - - -” appears, which indicates that it is ready for code input. 9. “SR1 LOCK 100” appears which indicates that the parental lock is activated. At this time, mute is on and no sound is heard. 5.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page283 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (283,1) MEMO 6-45 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page284 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (284,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Load button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Folder down button Track up/Fastforward button Folder up button Repeat button Random button Play/Pause button Display button Scan button Track down/Reverse button Text button Type Music/MP3/WMA CD player l l Playable data Music data (CD-DA) MP3/WMA file NOTE If a disc has both music data (
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page285 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (285,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. Repeat playback Track search 2. Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page286 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (286,1) Interior Comfort Audio System During MP3/WMA CD playback MP3/WMA CD (Folder random) File number/Elapsed time ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is displayed. Folder number/File number 2. To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. File name (CD random) Folder name ) during 1.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page287 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (287,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page288 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (288,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button Disc up button CD slot CD eject button Disc down button CD play button Random button Folder down button Repeat button Folder up button Channel preset buttons Play/Pause button Track up/Fast-forward button Display button Track down/Reverse button Type Music/MP3/WMA CD player l l Playable data Music data (CD-DA) MP3/WMA file NOTE If
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page289 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (289,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion ) 1. Press and hold the load button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page290 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (290,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Pause To stop playback, press the Play/Pause button ( ). Press the button again to resume playback. Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page291 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (291,1) Interior Comfort Audio System During music CD playback Music CD ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the CD randomly. “RDM” is displayed. Disc number/Track number/Elapsed time Disc number/Track number 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. Disc tray number During MP3/WMA CD playback Track name (Folder random) ) during 1.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page292 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE l l The information viewable in the display is only CD information (such as artist name, song title) which has been recorded to the CD. The system can only display one-byte alphabetic characters. If two-byte or other types of characters have been recorded to the CD, they may not display correctly. Display scroll Only 12 characters (Except file name) can be displayed at one time.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page293 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (293,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page294 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (294,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition is switched off. l When the power button on the audio unit is pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page295 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (295,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qChanging the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio → FM2 radio → AM radio → CD player or CD changer → SIRIUS1 → SIRIUS2 → SIRIUS3 → AUX → BT audio → cyclical).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page296 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (296,1) Interior Comfort Audio System With Bluetooth Hands-Free When playing a CD or BT audio Press up the seek switch to skip to the next track. Press down the seek switch to repeat the current track. Press and hold the seek switch in the up or down position to continuously switch the tracks up or down. qMute Switch í When listening to the radio or SIRIUS digital satellite radio Press the seek switch up or down.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page297 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (297,1) Interior Comfort Audio System CAUTION AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) Ø Close the lid when the auxiliary jack is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from penetrating the auxiliary jack. Ø Depending on the portable audio device, noise may occur when using the device with it connected to the accessory socket equipped on the vehicle. (If noise occurs, do not use the accessory socket.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page298 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (298,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the auxiliary jack. Plug ) of the 3. Press the AUX button ( ) audio unit or the mode switch ( of the audio control switches on the steering wheel to change to the AUX mode.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page299 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (299,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page300 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:1 PM Black plate (300,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Audio í qWhat is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio outline By programming portable audio devices equipped with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle's speakers. Bluetooth audio devices do not need to be plugged into the auxiliary jack.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page301 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (301,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Audio profile l A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 l AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3 A2DP is a profile which transmits only audio to the Bluetooth unit. If your Bluetooth audio device corresponds only to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot operate it using the control panel of the vehicle's audio system.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page302 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (302,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio qBluetooth Audio Preparation Bluetooth audio device set-up Bose Sound System-equipped model * Bluetooth audio programming, changes, deletions, and display of programmed device information can be performed. * 1. The mode changes as follows each time the audio control dial is pressed. Select “BT SETUP”.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page303 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (303,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Display PAIR DEVICE LINK CHANGE PAIR DELETE DEVICE INFO Mode Function Bluetooth Pairing audio device program mode programming Changing link Link change to Bluetooth mode audio device Deleting link Pairing to Bluetooth deletion mode audio device Displaying Device vehicle's information Bluetooth unit display mode information NOTE l l l 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page304 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (304,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode. After “ENTER PIN” is displayed on the information display for three seconds, “PIN 0000” is displayed and the PIN code can be input. 3. Input the PIN code of your Bluetooth audio device by pressing channel preset buttons 1 to 4 while “PIN 0000” is displayed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page305 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (305,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 6. When the programming is completed, “ ” and “PAIR SUCCESS” are displayed after about 10-30 seconds, after which “PAIR SUCCESS” continues to be displayed for three seconds, and then the unit returns to the normal display. NOTE l l l l l If pairing cannot be completed, try “1234” instead. Refer to the owner's manual of your mobile device for the right PIN code.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page306 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (306,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 6. If the link to the desired device is successful, the “ ” symbol is displayed again, together with “LINK CHANGED”. “LINK CHANGED” is displayed for three seconds, then it returns to the normal display. NOTE l l l l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page307 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (307,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 5. If a selection other than “GO BACK” is made and the audio control dial is pressed, “SURE ? NO” is displayed. 6. Rotate the audio control dial clockwise and switch the display to “SURE ? YES”. 3. The name of the Bluetooth unit device is displayed. 4. Rotate the audio control dial to select the information for the Bluetooth unit which you would like to view.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page308 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (308,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's power. Make sure that the “ ” symbol is displayed in the information display. The symbol is not displayed if an unprogrammed Bluetooth audio device is being used or the vehicle's Bluetooth unit has a malfunction. NOTE Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page309 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (309,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l If title information is not available, “NO TITLE” is displayed. If there are any undisplayable characters in the title, “- - - - - - - -” is displayed. Display scroll Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. To display the rest of the characters of a long title, short-press the ). The display scrolls text button ( the next 12 characters.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page310 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (310,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth Hands-Free í qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possible using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button located on the steering wheel, and saying the voice commands.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page311 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (311,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free l l A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 Talk button, Pick-Up button and HangUp button Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering wheel.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page312 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (312,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Information display When available, the information display shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth Hands-Free messages, and operation status. l Close the windows and/or the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the climate control system while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page313 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (313,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qFunction Restrictions While Using Bluetooth Hands-Free Some functions are limited while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. They include: l Beep sound and voice guidance related to the audio unit are not heard. l Beep sound related to the A/C operation is not heard. qHow to Use This Section Descriptions in the text are as follows: Say: Voice commands to be spoken by you.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page314 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (314,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Voice guidance interrupt operation Voice guidance can be skipped by pressing the talk button with a short press while it is being heard. A new voice input command can then be spoken by the user. Voice recognition mode cancel If you want to cancel the voice recognition mode during a call, the voice recognition mode can be canceled without having to end the call.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page315 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (315,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE Other language settings can also be made while in the current setting by saying the name of the language in the native pronunciation. 7. Prompt: “French (Desired language) selected. Is this correct?” 8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 9. Prompt: “French (Desired language) selected, returning to main menu” (Spoken in the newly selected language). Method 2 1.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page316 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (316,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Device programming (Pairing) To use Bluetooth Hands-Free, the device equipped with Bluetooth has to be programmed to the hands-free unit using the following procedure. A maximum of seven devices including hands-free mobile phones and Bluetooth audio devices can be programmed to one vehicle. 4.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page317 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (317,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 14. Prompt: “XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “Stan's device”) (Device tag). Is this correct?” 15. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 16. Prompt: “Pairing complete” After a device is registered, the system automatically identifies the device.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page318 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (318,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qReceiving an Incoming Call 1. Prompt: “Incoming call, press the pickup button to answer”. 2. To accept the call, press the pick-up button. To reject the call, press the hang-up button. Talk button Pick-up button Hang-up button qHanging Up a Call Press the hang-up button during the call. A beep sound will confirm that call is ended.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page319 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (319,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System qPhonebook Usage Phonebook registration Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook” 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page320 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (320,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: New entry, edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact.” 4. Say: [Beep] “Import contact” 5. Prompt: “Ready to receive a contact from the phone.” 6. Device (Mobile phone) operation: Select one entry from the phonebook and send it using Bluetooth. 7. Prompt: “X (Number of locations which include data) numbers have been imported.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page321 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (321,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. - USA/Canada vehicles - Prompt: “Dialing “911”, is this correct?” - Mexico vehicles - Prompt: “Dialing “066”, is this correct?” Transferring a call from a device (Mobile phone) to Hands-Free 4. Say: [Beep] “Yes” Communication between devices (Mobile phone) can be switched to Bluetooth Hands-Free. 5. Prompt: “Dialing” 1. Press the talk button with a short press.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page322 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (322,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Three-way call function 6. (Dialing) Press the pick-up button or say “Dial”, then go to Step 7. (Adding/inputting telephone number) Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone number), then go to Step 5. (Telephone number correction) Say, “Go Back”. The prompt replies, “Go Back. The last entered numbers have been removed.”. Then go back to Step 3. 1. Press the talk button with a short press.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page323 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (323,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qPhonebook Settings Editing phonebook The data registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be edited. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook” 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page324 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (324,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook” 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: New entry, edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact.” 4. Say: [Beep] “Delete” 5. Prompt: “Please say the name of the entry you would like to delete or say, “List names”.” 6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page325 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (325,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free l l l l “Call”: Calls the registered phonebook data when the talk button is shortpressed. “Edit”: Edits the registered phonebook data when the talk button is shortpressed. “Delete”: Deletes the registered phonebook data when the talk button is short-pressed. “Previous”: Returns to the previous phonebook data in read-out when the talk button is short-pressed. 6.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page326 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (326,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Press the talk button with a short press during the read-out at the desired device, and then say one of the following voice commands to execute it. l “Select phone”: Selects device (Mobile phone) when the talk button is shortpressed. l “Select music player”: Selects device (Music player) when the talk button is short-pressed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page327 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (327,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. Device B)” 8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No” 7. Prompt: “Please say the name of the device you would like to delete. Available devices are XXXXX... (Ex. device A), XXXXX... (Ex. device B), XXXXX... (Ex. device C), or all. Which device please?” 9. If “Yes”, go to Step 10. If “No”, the procedure returns to Step 5. 8.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page328 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (328,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 10. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. device C)” (Speak a “device tag”, an arbitrary name for the device.) 11. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. device C) (Device tag), is this correct?” 12. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 13. Prompt: “New name saved, returning to main menu.” qSecurity Setting 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 11. Prompt: “Passcode is enabled, returning to main menu.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page329 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (329,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled, returning to main menu.” qVoice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) Confirmation Prompts The confirmation prompt confirms the command content to the user before advancing to the operation requested by the user.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page330 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (330,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 5. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the voice input command list for voice recognition learning). (Ex. “Please read phrase 1”) 7. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the voice input command list for voice recognition learning). (Ex. “Please read phrase 1”) 6.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page331 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (331,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE l l The applicable phrase appears in the display. After user voice registration is completed, voice guidance “Speaker enrollment is complete, returning to main menu” is announced. Voice recognition learning on/off 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Voice training” 3. Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/ disabled.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page332 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (332,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC09 IC:279BMBLUEC09 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page333 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (333,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor qVanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you open the cover.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page334 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (334,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qOverhead Lights qMap Lights Front The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches. Rear qLuggage Compartment Light (5 Door) Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off l l Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on 6-96 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page335 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (335,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display Audio display Clock Without multi information display Ambient temperature display With multi information display Climate control display Hands-free display Audio display Climate control display Clock adjustment buttons qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: í l Clock í l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Tem
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page336 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (336,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock í When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON, the time is displayed. qOutside Temperature Display (Fully Automatic Type) When the ignition is switched ON, the ambient temperature is displayed. Time setting 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance while the time setting button ( ) is pressed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page337 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (337,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Multi Information Display í Multi information display Clock adjustment buttons Steering switch Steering Switch Enter (up/down) switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch INFO switch BACK switch í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page338 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (338,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Switch Enter (up/down) switch Right switch/Left switch Navi switch (With navigation system) BACK switch INFO switch Function Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter. Used to select digits when setting numbers. Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen. Press during SETTINGS to return to the previous screen.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page339 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (339,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. NOTE l l l Daylight saving time is not reflected in the time zone displayed. The clock does not display if there is no GPS signal reception. If the battery cables are disconnected and then reconnected, the clock does not operate until a GPS signal is received.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page340 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (340,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qAudio Display Press the INFO switch until the AUDIO screen is displayed. The audio operation status is displayed. To operate the audio system, refer to “Audio System” (page 6-16).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page341 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (341,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment The average vehicle speed will be calculated every 10 seconds. To erase the displayed data, Refer to Settings on page 6-108. After erasing, the calculated average vehicle speed in - - - km/h (- - - mph) is displayed after 1 minute has elapsed. Current fuel economy This mode displays the current fuel economy by calculating the amount of fuel consumption and the distance traveled.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page342 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (342,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qMaintenance Monitor 4. Press the Enter (up/down) switch. The maintenance monitor notifies the driver when the periodic inspection and tire rotation periods are due. The maintenance monitor displays the information when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page343 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (343,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 7. Select a digit using the Right switch/ Left switch, and press the Enter (up/ down) switch up or down to change the value of the digit. If there is no need to change a digit, leave it as it is and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page344 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (344,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Display period Item TIRE ROTATION SERVICE DUE Start of message display When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile) When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (which ever comes first) End of message display Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining distance of 0 km Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining di
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page345 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (345,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE l l l If the settings are changed from the initial values, the values which you set are displayed, not the initial values. Even if the battery is disconnected, the remaining distance and days information is not erased.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page346 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (346,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. Select the item you want to turn off (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE) by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page347 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (347,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch. 3. Select the setting item you want to change by pressing the Enter (up/ down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch. 4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/ down) switch.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page348 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (348,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qRear í Bottle Holder The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. 6-110 í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page349 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (349,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Storage Compartments WARNING qGlove Compartment To open the glove compartment, pull the latch toward you. Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page350 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (350,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Storage tray The storage tray can be installed to the left/right side of the center console. Press the button to slide the armrest frontward. Storage tray Using the armrest í To retract the armrest, slide it completely to the rear. CAUTION Ø When sliding the armrest, be careful not to hit a drink cup placed in a cup holder and spill its contents.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page351 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (351,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page352 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (352,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. To use, press the cover and open it. With Seat Warmer Rear The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off. Without Seat Warmer 6-114 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page353 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (353,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment CAUTION Ø To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Ø Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page354 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM 6-116 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page355 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM 7 Black plate (355,1) In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page356 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page357 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (357,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. 4 Door Tiedown eyelet Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire 7-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page358 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (358,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5 Door (Type A) Jack handle Spare tire Tiedown eyelet Jack Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire (Type B) Jack handle Spare tire Tiedown eyelet Jack Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire 7-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page359 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (359,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack (5 Door) To remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. (4 Door) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw Jack screw Wing bolt Wing bolt 7-5 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page360 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (360,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To secure the jack qSpare Tire 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should be used only for VERY short periods.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page361 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (361,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an automatic car wash.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page362 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (362,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 2. For vehicles equipped with a subwoofer, uncouple the connector. For vehicles not equipped with a subwoofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the spare tire. Connector NOTE Extra strength may be required to uncouple the connector. Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly. 3. For vehicles equipped with a subwoofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the woofer and spare tire.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page363 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (363,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire With sub-woofer Changing a Flat Tire Tire hold-down bolt Sub-woofer NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page364 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (364,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed (page 5-35). l qRemoving a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. 1.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page365 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (365,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 5. Place the jack under the jack-up position closest to the tire being changed with the jack head squarely under the jack-up point. Jacking position 3. Place the jack on the ground. 4.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page366 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (366,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page367 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (367,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qLocking Lug Nuts í To install the nut If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page368 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (368,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page369 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (369,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire (With sub-woofer) Bolt for flat tire Sub-woofer 6. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools, jack, and damaged tire. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tires on page 10-11. 8. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page370 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (370,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the High engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page371 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (371,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-22). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page372 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (372,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle), then press the push button start. If the engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page373 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (373,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page374 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (374,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page375 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (375,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and MZR 2.5 Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Discharged battery Jumper cables Booster battery 7-21 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page376 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (376,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cover CAUTION 2 Detach the clip facing the vehicle interior first and pull it outward with your finger approx. 4 mm (0.2 in). Then, lift the cover slightly to clear the lock. Clip Ø Do not use a tool which applies excessive force such as a screwdriver or pliers.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page377 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (377,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration. l l l l Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2). Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery (3).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page378 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (378,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting NOTE Push-Starting Verify that the covers are securely installed. Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page379 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (379,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page380 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (380,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hook 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping. Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged. qTiedown Hook-Front Type A Lug wrench 4.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page381 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (381,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Type B 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet from the trunk (page 7-3). 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. 2. Remove the cover. CAUTION NOTE Remove the cover completely and store it so as not to lose it. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page382 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (382,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing qTiedown Hook-Rear 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 7-25) and “Tiedown Hook” (page 7-26) and carefully follow the instructions.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page383 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM 8 Black plate (383,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) .......
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page384 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (384,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page385 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (385,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page386 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (386,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance (Except SKYACTIV-G 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page387 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (387,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page388 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (388,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance (Except SKYACTIV-G 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page389 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (389,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure an
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page390 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (390,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page391 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (391,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R I I R
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page392 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (392,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page393 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (393,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page394 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (394,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page395 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (395,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page396 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (396,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page397 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (397,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page398 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (398,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page399 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (399,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Engine coolant reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Fuse block Battery Engine oil-filler cap Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir MZR 2.0 and MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page400 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (400,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo Engine coolant reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8-18 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page401 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (401,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qRecommended Oil Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, MZR 2.0 and MZR 2.5). Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page402 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (402,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –40 –30 –20 –10 –40 –20 0 20 0 10 40 20 60 30 40 50 80 100 120 Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page403 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (403,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. MZR 2.0 and MZR 2.5 Type A Full –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 OK –40 –20 0 20 40 60 Low 80 100 120 Type B qInspecting Engine Oil Level Full OK 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. Low 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page404 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (404,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is between Low or MIN and Full or MAX. If it is near or below Low or MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to Full or MAX. CAUTION Do not add engine oil over Full or MAX. This may cause engine damage. 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page405 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (405,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year―at the beginning of the winter season―and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing. Inspect the condition and connections of all cooling system and heater hoses. Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page406 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (406,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, it is recommended to use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-24 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page407 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (407,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qAdding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Be careful not to spill brake fluid on yourself or on the engine: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page408 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (408,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) í qInspecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level (5-speed transaxle) The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. CAUTION Ø Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to the following procedure.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page409 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (409,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Use the cold scale only as a reference. Ø If outside temperature is lower than about 20 °C (70 °F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page410 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (410,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page411 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (411,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page412 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (412,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support Tab 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffener. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page413 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (413,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder. To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Remove the cover and raise the wiper arm. 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page414 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-32 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page415 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (415,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page416 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (416,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-34 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page417 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (417,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. 2 Detach the clip facing the vehicle interior first and pull it outward with your finger approx. 4 mm (0.2 in). Then, lift the cover slightly to clear the lock. Battery cover Clip CAUTION Ø Do not use a tool which applies excessive force such as a screwdriver or pliers.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page418 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (418,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qBattery Maintenance SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Cowl grille Tab Hole MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and MZR 2.5 Cowl grille Tabs Holes To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry. l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page419 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (419,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it's low, remove the caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration). Don't overfill. Examine the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially during cold weather. If it's low, recharge the battery.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page420 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (420,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTire Inflation Pressure WARNING Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure: Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Refer to Tires on page 10-11.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page421 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (421,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l l l l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page422 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (422,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time Ø Tires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a constant load on the limitedslip differential.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page423 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (423,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction which is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page424 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (424,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibration Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ø Limited-Slip Differential System Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Ø When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Auth
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page425 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (425,1) MEMO 8-43 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page426 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (426,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive Front Lighting System Halogen bulb Overhead light (Front)/Map lights Overhead light (Front)/Map lights Side turn signal lights Side turn signal light Front turn signal lights/Front sidemarker lights/ 2 Parking lights Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Fog lights Head lights (Low/High beam) 1 Parking lights/ running lights Front turn si
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page427 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (427,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page428 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (428,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page429 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (429,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page430 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (430,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page431 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (431,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Fog lights í 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off. 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page432 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (432,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side marker lights) 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. LED type Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs must be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. Bulb type (4 Door) 1.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page433 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (433,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Right side 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. Removal Installation 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page434 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (434,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. Left side Reverse lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk lid trim. Removal Installation Right side 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page435 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (435,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk lid trim. Removal Installation 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page436 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (436,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Bulb type 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off. 2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page437 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (437,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Overhead light (Rear) Edge 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Vanity mirror lights í qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light (Front)/Map lights, Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror lights í 1.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page438 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (438,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page439 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (439,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. 6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page440 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire. 4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed. 8-58 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page441 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (441,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 26 27 28 29 30 31 DESCRIPTION *1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DCDC FAN 2*2 ENG MAIN BTN 1 A/C MAG H/L HI FOG H/L WASH SUNROOF HEATER*1 F.DEF RH*2 EVVT*1 F.DEF LH*2 FAN 1 ROOM TCM DSC FUSE RATING ― 40 A 40 A 50 A 7.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page442 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (442,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance BTN 2 AT PUMP PTC*1 HEATER*2 INJ R.DEF IGKEY 2 IGKEY 1 HORN STOP FUSE RATING 7.5 A ― ― 40 A 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 15 A 15 A 10A Engine control system FUEL PUMP ABS SEAT WARM EHPAS ― ABS IG SWS H/L LO RH H/L LO LH ILLUM TAIL ENG INJ ENG BAR ENG INJ*1 ENG BAR 2*2 EHPAS IG*1 ETV*2 25 A 40 A 20 A 80 A ― 7.5 A 7.5 A 15 A 15 A 7.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page443 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (443,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Passenger's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 BOSE P SEAT P.WIND D.LOCK ― ― ESCL SAS ― HAZARD METER OUTLET R.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page444 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (444,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 8-62 AUDIO M.DEF AFS ― ENG ― METER2 ― AUDIO2 ― P.WIND ― F.WIPER BOSE 2 ― FUSE RATING 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A ― 20 A ― ― ― ― ― 25 A ― 25 A 25 A ― í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page445 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (445,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page446 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (446,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page447 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (447,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. qMaintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page448 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (448,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coating; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page449 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (449,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care 2. Use a good grade of natural wax for metallic, mica, and solid colors. 3. When waxing, coat evenly with the sponge supplied or a soft cloth. 4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth. NOTE A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and similar materials will usually also take off the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle does not need it.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page450 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (450,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is 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.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page451 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (451,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care l l l High water temperature and high water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of high pressure car washer device. If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or aimed at one area for an extended period of time, it could deform plastic parts or damage the paint. Do not use wax containing compounds (polish).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page452 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (452,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Leather í Remove dust and sand first using a vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather cleaner or a soft cloth soaked in mild soap. Wipe off the remaining cleaner or soap using a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung out well. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to further dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page453 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (453,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily, and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resistance.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page454 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qCleaning the Floor Mats Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with mild soap and water only. WARNING Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber floor mats: Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber cleaning products makes the floor mats slippery.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page455 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM 9 Black plate (455,1) Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 9-10 Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 9-11 Mazda Importer/Distributors ............... 9-13 Importer/Distributor ....................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page456 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (456,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page457 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (457,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page458 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (458,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org. Being truly committed to customer satisfaction is more than a phrase with Mazda.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page459 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (459,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance 6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or remedies conferred by California Civil Code Section 1793.22. You are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page460 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (460,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance 10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the decision, you will be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissible in a court action. 11.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page461 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (461,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page462 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (462,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. qMediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazda's Customer Satisfaction Program.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page463 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (463,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Yorkland Boulevard, suite 300 North York, Ontario M2J 4Y8 http://camvap.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page464 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (464,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page465 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (465,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page466 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:2 PM Black plate (466,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5. Your dealer's name and location 6. Your question(s) 9-12 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page467 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (467,1) Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page468 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page469 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (469,1) Customer Information Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l l l l l New Vehicle Limited Warranty Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty Anti-perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page470 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (470,1) Customer Information Warranty Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page471 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (471,1) Customer Information Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page472 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (472,1) Customer Information Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Registering your vehicle in a foreign country may be problematic depending on whether it meets the specific emission and safety standards of the country in which the vehicle will be driven. Consequently, your vehicle may require modifications at personal expense in order to meet the regulations.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page473 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (473,1) Customer Information Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page474 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (474,1) Customer Information Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page475 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (475,1) Customer Information Event Data Recorder Event Data Recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page476 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (476,1) Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page477 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (477,1) Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page478 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (478,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page479 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (479,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Max. load rating 12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 13. Max. permissible inflation pressure 14. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page480 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (480,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page481 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (481,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page482 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (482,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qInformation on Temporary Tires Please refer to the sample below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index & speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page483 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (483,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 70 “70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 16 “16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support. M “M” is the speed rating.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page484 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (484,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page485 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (485,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page486 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (486,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qGlossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page487 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (487,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page488 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (488,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page489 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (489,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page490 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (490,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page491 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (491,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page492 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (492,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page493 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (493,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page494 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (494,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page495 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (495,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page496 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (496,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page497 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (497,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page498 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (498,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page499 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (499,1) Customer Information Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page500 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (500,1) Customer Information Service Publications qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. 9-46 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page501 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM 10 Black plate (501,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications ......................................................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page502 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (502,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page503 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (503,1) Identification Numbers qEngine Number MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5 Forward SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Forward MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo Forward 10-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page504 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (504,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Item Type Bore × Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Item Type Bore × Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Specification MZR 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in) 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 1,998 ml (1,998 cc, 121.9 cu in) 10.0 12.0 Specification MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page505 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (505,1) Specifications qLubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-19. API Service GL-4 SAE 75W-80 5-speed transaxle Mazda Genuine ATF M-V 6-speed transaxle Mazda Genuine ATF FZ Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page506 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (506,1) Specifications qDimensions Except Mexico 4 Door Item Overall length Overall width Overall height Front tread Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 17-inch wheel vehicle 16-inch wheel vehicle 17-inch wheel vehicle Wheelbase Vehicle specification 4,595 mm (180.9 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,470 mm (57.9 in) 1,535 mm (60.4 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,520 mm (59.8 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 5 Door (Except MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page507 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (507,1) Specifications Mexico 4 Door Overall length Item Without license plate holder With license plate holder Overall width Overall height Front tread Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle 17-inch wheel vehicle 16-inch wheel vehicle 17-inch wheel vehicle Wheelbase Vehicle specification 4,580 mm (180.3 in) 4,595 mm (180.9 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,470 mm (57.9 in) 1,535 mm (60.4 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,520 mm (59.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page508 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (508,1) Specifications qWeights Except Mexico 4 Door (MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page509 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (509,1) Specifications (MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page510 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (510,1) Specifications qAir Conditioner Item Classification HFC134a (R-134a) Refrigerant Type qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Halogen Headlights Wattage 60 55 High beam Low beam High/Low beam Xenon fusion bulb Type A Daytime running lights (Canada) í Type B Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights Parking lights (Except Canada) í Fog lights í Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors) í 4 Do
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page511 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (511,1) Specifications qTires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-38. Standard tire (Except MZR 2.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page512 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (512,1) Personalization Features Personalization Features The following “Personalization Features” are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page513 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (513,1) Personalization Features Item Feature Factory Setting The method for unlocking the doors using the Press × 2 request switch can be selected The function to automatically lock the doors when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key Deactivated can be activated The advanced key's remaining battery level warning light in the instrument cluster can be Activated deactivated The volume of the answer-back beep during High A
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page514 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (514,1) Personalization Features Item Power door lock Feature Factory Setting The system can be changed to a function which Driver's door unlocks all doors using a single operation The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function Activated can be deactivated Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in conjunction with the selector lever position Deactivated The function for unlocking the doors simultaneously when the ignitio
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page515 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (515,1) Personalization Features The following “Personalization Features” can be changed by the vehicle owner. Item Key reminder warning alarm Lights-on reminder warning alarm Turn indicator Multi information display Power door lock Action illumination Welcome sound Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning Feature Factory Setting Available Settings The volume of the key reminder warning alarm High Low can be changed 6-108.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page516 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM 10-16 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page517 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM 11 Black plate (517,1) Index 11-1 Form No.
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page518 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (518,1) Index A B Accessory Socket ............................ 6-114 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ................................................ 5-68 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-19 Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ......................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page519 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (519,1) Index B D Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8 Brakes assist ................................. 5-9 Foot brake .................................... 5-5 Parking brake ............................... 5-6 Warning light ............................... 5-7 Break-In Period ................................... 4-7 Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-44 Defroster Mirror ...................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page520 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (520,1) Index E H Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-16 Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-21 Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5 Exterior Care ..................................... 8-65 Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-76 Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8 Headlights Control ....................................... 5-64 Flashing .....
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page521 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (521,1) Index I M Information Display .......................... 6-97 Audio display ............................. 6-98 Climate control display .............. 6-98 Clock .......................................... 6-98 Information display functions .... 6-97 Outside temperature display ....... 6-98 Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-43 Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-42 Interior Care ...............
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page522 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (522,1) Index P S Paint Damage .................................... 8-63 Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6 Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2 Personalization Features ................. 10-12 Power Door Locks ............................ 3-33 Power Steering .................................. 5-21 Fluid ...........................................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page523 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM Black plate (523,1) Index T W Tire Information ................................ 9-24 Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-31 System error activation .............. 5-35 Tire pressure monitoring system warning light .............................. 5-33 Tires and wheels ......................... 5-35 Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3 Inflation pressure ........................ 8-38 Replacement ................
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page524 Wednesday, June 15 2011 2:3 PM 11-8 Form No.
