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Key www.MazdaUSA.com Advanced Key ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Lock Unlock • T his system allows you to lock and unlock the doors, and even start the engine without taking the key out. Trunk (sedan only) Panic Alarm Door Request Switch KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Release Button Lock • Push to extend key. • Push & fold to retract key. • Push twice (within five seconds) for horn sound verification that all doors are locked.
Key www.MazdaUSA.com STARTING THE ENGINE With the Auxiliary Key… While Carrying the Advanced Key… 1 To start engine, locate the key slot cover on the steering column and remove the cover. 2 Insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the START/STOP button with the clutch pedal (M/T) or the brake pedal (A/T) pushed down to start the engine. • Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal (automatic transmission).
Seats www.MazdaUSA.com ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED driver SEAT CONTROLS Front Seat Warmer Slide/Tilt Switch Recline Switch Seat can be moved back and forth, raised, lowered, or tilted with this control. Push forward or backward The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by rotating the applicable seat warmer dial while the ignition is ON. • Seat temperature increases as the number on the dial increases. • When the seat warmers are not needed, rotate the dials to 0. to adjust seatback angle.
Driver’s View LIGHTING/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 11) DSC www.MazdaUSA.com Bluetooth® HANDS-FREE/ Audio Wiper/ washer (P. 12) (PP. 19-20, 25) Multi-information display/Navigation controls (PP. 21-24) Information display (PP. 17-18) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR1 Hazard warning Clock (P. 19) BSM (P. 16) NOTE: When closing the glovebox, push in the middle to securely close it. AFS (P. 15) Push button start (P. 3) Hood release 7 927628_12a_Mazda3_SSG_070111.
Instrument Cluster Dashboard Illumination1 Tachometer www.MazdaUSA.com Fuel gauge ODOMETER/ TRIP METER SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR Glossary of Warning and indicator lights ire Pressure T Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Feature Highlights www.MazdaUSA.com LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER : Turns tail, parking, and dashboard lights on. AUTO: The light sensor automatically determines when to turn the headlights on or off. Push for High Beams WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER : Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on. AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers on or off.
Feature Highlights www.MazdaUSA.com SPORT A/T MANUAL SHIFT MODE TURBOCHARGER TIPS (Mazdaspeed3 only) The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired. After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least 30 seconds in order to cool turbocharger. Avoid shutting the engine off abruptly after a hard or long drive as turbocharger damage may result.
Feature Highlights www.MazdaUSA.com Adaptive FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel. The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving.
Manual Climate Control Clock Audio Outside Temperature Automatic Climate Control Interior Set Temperature (Driver) Audio Interior Set Temperature (Passenger) Climate Control Information Display Information Display : Best Cooling Settings : Best Heating Settings Mode Selector Dial Rotate the dial to select airflow mode. Dashboard vents Dashboard and floor vents Floor vents Defroster and floor vents Windshield defroster Dial Push 17 927628_12a_Mazda3_SSG_070111.
Audio Controls www.MazdaUSA.com Setting your clock • Push the H button to set the hour. • Push the M button to set the minutes. Push the :00 button to reset clock to nearest hour. CD SLOT Some text information is shown in the Multi-Information Display (MID). • CD (Text CD/MP3/WMA): Album, music title, and artist (if available on the CD). • Radio: Frequencies stored on each preset button. • SAT Radio: Category name, channel name, music title, and artist name.
Multi-Information Display (MID) MID CONTROLS (on steering wheel): Push www.MazdaUSA.com Maintenance Monitor • Reminds you of your next service and/or tire rotation by simply entering a mileage and number of days interval. • Displays a message in the MID for 5 seconds each time the vehicle is started when service due or tire rotation is near (unless ENTER is pushed, which clears the message completely).
Navigation System www.MazdaUSA.com COMPACT NAVIGATION Controls (on steering wheel) Next Road Name Map Scale Compass Distance to destination Estimated arrival time Vehicle Marker Current Road Name Operation Guide Icon ENTER Distance to intersection and turn direction ENTER (UP/DOWN): • Push up or down to select or change an item, number, or letter (with highlight), then push in to enter.
Bluetooth ® www.MazdaUSA.com PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH ® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE NOTE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving. • Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, it is recommended that you refer to its manual for steps to turn on Bluetooth ® and perform pairing. • For toll-free Bluetooth® Hands-Free customer service and device compatibility call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance.
Customer Delivery Checklist Vehicle presentation: Climate Control..........................17-18 • Center Vents and Airflow Operation • Manual • Automatic* Refer to Smart Start Guide during presentation Keyless Entry............................... 1-2 • Advanced Keyless Entry* • Door/Liftgate Request Switch* • Trunk Lid/Liftgate Opener Switch Starting the Engine.................... 3-4 • Push Button Ignition • Emergency Engine Stop Seats*...........................................
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