Quick Guide This Quick Guide is provided as a simple explanation of how to operate some of the features equipped on your Mazda3. Essential Safety Equipment 1 Before Driving 2 When Driving 5 Interior Features 21 Maintenance and Care 22 If Trouble Arises 24 The meaning for each of the symbols used in the Quick Guide is as follows: Detailed explanation pertaining to some information.
Essential Safety Equipment Seat Operation The following seat adjustment functions for the manual and power seats are available. Seat Slide Height Adjustment Seat Recline Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Power operation Head Restraints To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. To lower the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the centre is even with the top of the passenger's ears.
Before Driving Operational Range The advanced keyless system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. 80 cm (31 in) Exterior aerial Locking only (Hatchback) 80 cm (31 in) Operational range Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors while the key is being carried.
Before Driving Outside Mirrors 1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror. 2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Centre position Rearview Mirror Auto-dimming mirror The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear when the ignition is switched ON. Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
Before Driving Fuel Requirements and Capacities MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Research Octane Number Fuel Premium unleaded fuel (Conforming to EN 228 and within E10)*1 Regular unleaded fuel Capacity 95 or above 92 or above 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal) 90 or above *1 Europe SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Fuel Capacity The vehicle will operate efficiently on diesel fuel with specification EN590 or the equivalent. 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal) When refuelling, always add at least 10 L (2.
When Driving Starting the Engine 1. Make sure the parking brake is on. 2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. 3. (Manual transaxle) Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the Push button start engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). 4.
When Driving Operation of i-stop Function The i-stop (idling stop) function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic after the engine has been warmed up (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0) or other times when the engine is not cold (SKYACTIV-D 2.2), and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
When Driving i-stop OFF Switch The i-stop function can be turned off by pressing the switch until the beep sounds and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster illuminates. The i-stop function can be turned back on by pressing the switch again until the beep sounds and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
When Driving Warning/Indicator Lights Some of the warning/indicator lights are displayed in the instrument cluster. If a warning/indicator light is displayed in the instrument cluster, verify the meaning of the warning in the Warning (Display Indication) item.
When Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems. These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity.
When Driving Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway control according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect the distance to a vehicle ahead, which frees the driver from having to constantly use the accelerator or brake pedals.
When Driving Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system NOTE Under the following conditions, operation of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is temporarily cancelled, a cancel indication is indicated in the display in the instrument cluster, and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns off simultaneously. • The CANCEL switch is pressed or the brake pedal is depressed. • The parking brake is applied.
When Driving Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Without Adjustable Speed Limiter RESUME CANCEL switch switch Switch Switch With Adjustable Speed Limiter RESUME CANCEL switch switch Switch Switch ON switch ON/OFF switch OFF switch SET+/SET- switch SET+/SET- switch When the system is activated, the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indication is shown in the active driving display. How to Set the Speed 1.
When Driving Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) How to Set the Distance Between Vehicles During Headway Control The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the switch is pressed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short distance.
When Driving Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor (front) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with the vehicle ahead is unavoidable. It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
When Driving Smart Brake Support (SBS) Smart Brake Support (SBS) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor (front) determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle ahead.
When Driving Smart Brake Support (SBS) NOTE The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system may not operate under the following conditions: • If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle ahead. • The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. • The brake pedal, steering wheel, selector lever, or a direction indicator is operated. Other details are described in the related text.
When Driving i-ELOOP System On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power the vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel consumption can be reduced.
When Driving Control Status Display The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the audio display. Indication on display Control status Displays the level of electricity generated by regenerative braking. Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the capacitor. Displays the status of the electricity stored in the capacitor and being supplied to the electrical devices (whole vehicle in display is illuminated simultaneously). For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
When Driving Tyre Pressure Monitoring System The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tyres. If the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep sound. In the following cases, system initialization must be performed so that the system operates normally. • A tyre pressure is adjusted. • Tyre rotation is performed.
Interior Features Air-Conditioning System (Dual-Zone Automatic Type) Temperature setting display (driver) Windscreen defroster switch Air intake selector Driver temperature control dial (recirculated air position) Rear window defogger switch A/C mode display A/C switch Air intake selector (outside air position) AUTO switch OFF switch Fan control switch Mode selector display Airflow display Passenger temperature control dial DUAL switch Mode selector switch Temperature setting display (passenger) O
Maintenance and Care Inspecting Engine Oil Level If the engine oil level exceeds the “X” mark on the dipstick, replace the engine oil. When inspecting the engine oil level, pull out the dipstick straight without twisting. In addition, when inserting the dipstick, always insert it without twisting so that the “X” mark faces the front of the vehicle.
Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Precautions Routine Service We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week. • Engine Oil Level • Engine Coolant Level • Brake and Clutch Fluid Level • Washer Fluid Level • Battery Maintenance • Tyre Inflation Pressure SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Windscreen washer Engine oil dipstick Battery Fuse block fluid reservoir Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap MZR 1.
If Trouble Arises If Trouble Arises • Flat Tyre If you have a flat tyre, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tyre. In the event of a flat tyre, use the emergency flat tyre repair kit to repair the tyre temporarily or use the temporary spare tyre. • Overheating 1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. 2. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine compartment.
