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NOTE

Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)

A warning beep is activated to notify the
driver that the doors are not locked when
all of the following conditions are met:

The ignition is switched OFF.

All the doors and liftgate/trunk lid are
not fully closed.

The lock is operated 3 times within 5
seconds.

Check the ignition and whether the doors
and liftgate/trunk lid are open or closed,
and then operate the lock again.

Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
Trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)

If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the luggage compartment/trunk. In this
case, take out the key by pressing the
electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8).

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)

If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
for about 10 seconds to notify the driver
that the key is in the cabin. In this case,
take out the key by opening the door. A
key taken out of the vehicle using this
method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8).

Low Fuel Warning Beep

When the low fuel warning light flashes, a
warning beep is activated once at the same
time.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep

The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:

The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.

The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.

You attempt to start driving the vehicle
while the conditions for releasing the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
automatically have not been met.

If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

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Summary of Contents for 3 2019

Page 1: ...it for the next owner All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obliga tion Air Conditioner and the Environment Your Mazda s genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth s ozo...

Page 2: ... listing of all information in your manual You ll find several WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in the manual WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE A NOTE provides information and sometimes ...

Page 3: ...ation concerning safe driving and stopping 4 Interior Features Use of various features for ride comfort including air conditioning system and audio system 5 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition 6 If Trouble Arises Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle 7 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information includin...

Page 4: ...Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 5: ... Mazda Interior Overview 1 2 Interior Equipment View A 1 2 Interior Equipment View B 1 3 Interior Equipment View C 1 4 Interior Equipment View D 1 5 Interior Equipment View E 1 6 Exterior Overview 1 8 4 Door 1 8 5 Door 1 9 1 1 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 6: ...age 4 50 i ACTIVSENSE switch page 4 85 360 view monitor switch page 4 173 Parking sensor switch page 4 237 DSC OFF switch page 4 77 Position memory buttons page 2 10 Trunk release button page 3 19 Outside mirror switches page 3 29 Power window switches page 3 34 Power window lock switch page 3 34 Door lock switch page 3 15 Door lock knob page 3 17 Pictorial Index Interior Overview 1 2 The equipmen...

Page 7: ...itches page 2 20 Hazard warning flasher switch page 4 57 Rear window defogger switch page 4 55 Glove compartment page 5 41 External input terminal page 5 14 Push button start page 4 4 Horn page 4 56 Lock release lever page 2 5 Hood release handle page 6 12 Storage pocket page 5 41 Pictorial Index Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1 3 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edi...

Page 8: ...verhead console page 5 41 Moonroof switch page 3 36 Rearview mirror page 3 31 Vent page 5 3 Cup holder page 5 38 Shift lever Selector lever page 4 30 4 32 Drive selection switch page 4 78 Commander switch page 5 17 Electric Parking Brake EPB switch page 4 63 AUTOHOLD switch page 4 70 Pictorial Index Interior Overview 1 4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_...

Page 9: ...age 3 17 Assist grip page 5 39 Center console page 5 41 Accessory socket page 5 36 External input terminal page 5 14 Bottle holder page 5 39 Rear seat page 2 14 Cup holder page 5 38 Armrest page 2 17 ISOFIX lower anchors Mexico LATCH lower anchors Except Mexico page 2 50 Seat belt page 2 23 Pictorial Index Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1 5 Mazda3_8HE9 ...

Page 10: ...uipment View E 4 Door Remote handles page 2 14 Trunk light page 5 34 Pictorial Index Interior Overview 1 6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 11: ...ent cover page 3 21 Anchor brackets page 2 42 Luggage compartment light page 5 34 Pictorial Index Interior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1 7 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 12: ...3 Touch sensor page 3 13 Fuel filler lid page 3 26 Outside mirror page 3 29 Touch sensor page 3 13 Trunk lid page 3 18 Electric trunk lid opener page 3 19 Pictorial Index Exterior Overview 1 8 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 13: ...age 3 13 Fuel filler lid page 3 26 Outside mirror page 3 29 Touch sensor page 3 13 Liftgate page 3 18 Electric liftgate opener page 3 19 Rear window wiper blade page 6 24 Pictorial Index Exterior Overview The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle 1 9 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 14: ...MEMO 1 10 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 15: ...oner and Load Limiting Systems 2 28 Seat Belt Extender 2 30 Child Restraint 2 32 Child Restraint Precautions 2 32 Child Restraint System Installation 2 37 Child Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table 2 39 Installing Child Restraint Systems 2 42 SRS Air Bags 2 55 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Precautions 2 55 Supplemental Restraint System Components 2 62 How the SRS Air B...

Page 16: ...uld move unexpectedly resulting in injury Donotmodifyorreplacethefrontseats 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 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dea...

Page 17: ... folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous In a sudden stop or even a minor collision a child not in a proper seat or child restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury Nevergivethecarkeystochildren ...

Page 18: ... to clean the cabin or pick up something you dropped under the seat be careful not to hurt yourself If you contact the moving parts of the seat rail or seat frame it could result in injury NOTE When returning a rear seat to its original position place the seat belt in its normal position Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts Power Seat The seat bottom power adjustment is operated by mot...

Page 19: ...t position forward and back 4 Adjusting the seat height 5 Adjusting the height on the front edge of the seat bottom 6 Adjusting the steering wheel position 7 Adjusting the head restraint position Manual seat 1 Seat Slide To move a seat forward or backward raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the se...

Page 20: ...h 4 Seat Recline To change the seatback angle press the front or rear side of the reclining switch Release the switch at the desired position 5 Lumbar Support Adjustment To increase the seat firmness press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position then release it Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended...

Page 21: ... default position 1 Slide the seat all the way back 2 Lower the seat to its lowest height 3 Lower the front edge of the seat bottom to its lowest height 4 Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda Adjusting the seatback angle reclining Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated postu...

Page 22: ...ht foot between the accelerator and brake pedals and position your heel to the position allowing easy switching between the pedals 2 With your heel set on the floor set your right foot on the brake pedal and move the seat forward as far as possible until you feel a slight cramping in your ankle 1 Manual Seat 2 Power Seat 3 With your right foot set on the brake pedal move the seat back until you no...

Page 23: ... over stretched 1 Manual Seat 2 Power Seat Adjusting the seat height Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear forward view and you can drive the vehicle easily 1 With your back resting against the seatback raise the seat to the height where you can see the rear edge area of the hood surface from the windshield 1 Manual Seat 2 Power Seat Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2 9 Mazda...

Page 24: ...where it can be operated easily and the gauges can be viewed easily 1 With your back resting against the seatback extend both arms place them on the top of the steering wheel and pull the steering wheel towards you to the position of your wrists 2 Adjust the steering wheel height so that the gauges can be viewed easily 3 Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel Adjusting the head restra...

Page 25: ...Make sure the parking brake is on 2 Automatic transmission Make sure the selector lever is in the P position 3 Switch the ignition ON 4 Adjust the following parts to the desired conditions Driver s seat Active driving display Outside mirrors 5 Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated 6 Do the following operation within 5 seconds after the sound is activated to program the drivi...

Page 26: ...oving The active driving display is adjusted Manual transmission The parking brake is released Automatic transmission The selector lever is shifted to a position other than P Using the transmitter 1 Unlock the driver s door using one of the following methods Touch the sensing area of the door release touch sensor Press the unlock button on the transmitter 2 When you open the driver s door within 9...

Page 27: ...as failed is activated Adjusting the Front Passenger s Seat 1 Seat Slide To move a seat forward or backward raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward 2 Seat Recline To change the seatback angle lean forward slightly while raising ...

Page 28: ...ous as it could move and become an obstruction to driving during emergency braking or a collision resulting in an unexpected accident Whentransportingcargo donotallow the cargotoexceed theheightofthe seatbacks Transporting cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous as visibility to the rear and sides of the vehicle is reduced which could interfere with driving operations and lead to an a...

Page 29: ...is used while it is twisted and caught in the seatback the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity which could cause serious injury or death When returninga seatbacktoitsupright position makesurethatitisfirmlylocked andtheredindication isnotvisible 5 Door If the red indication is visible behind the push knob it means the seatback is not locked If the vehicle is driven without the seatback l...

Page 30: ...g the seat belt from being caught in the seatback 4 Door 1 Seat belt guides 5 Door 1 Red indication 2 Seat belt guide 2 Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place After returning the seatback to its upright position make sure it is securely locked Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2 16 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 31: ...o help protect you and the passengers from neck injury WARNING Alwaysdrivewiththeheadrestraints installedwhen seatsarebeingusedand makesuretheyareproperlyadjusted Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous With no support behind your head your neck could be seriously injured in a collision Height Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so that the center is even with th...

Page 32: ...akesuretheyareproperlyinstalled Driving with the head restraints not installed is dangerous With no support behind your head your neck could be seriously injured in a collision Afterinstallinga headrestraint trylifting it tomakesurethatitdoesnotpullout Driving with an unsecured head restraint is dangerous as the effectiveness of the head restraint will be compromised which could cause it to unexpe...

Page 33: ...collision and result in injury The head restraints on each of the front and rear seats are specialized to each seat Do not switch around the head restraint positions If a head restraint is not installed to its correct seat position the effectiveness of the head restraint during a collision will be compromised which could cause injury Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2 19 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition...

Page 34: ...If Link Seat Climate Control Temperatures has been disabled enable it using the following procedure a Select Settings from the Mazda Connect home screen b Select Vehicle Settings c Enable Link Seat Climate Control Temperatures 2 Press the AUTO switch While in auto mode the seat temperature is automatically controlled in 4 levels High Mid Low and OFF according to the conditions in the cabin NOTE If...

Page 35: ...d and result in injury from a minor burn CAUTION Do not use organic solvents to clean the seat It may damage the seat surface and the heater Heated Steering Wheel Heated Steering Wheel The grips on the left and right of the steering wheel can be warmed up when the ignition is switched ON While the heated steering wheel is operating the indicator light in the heated steering wheel switch turns on 1...

Page 36: ...teering wheel is operating in auto mode the heated steering wheel operates in auto mode again the next time the ignition is switched ON CAUTION The following types of persons should be careful not to touch the steering wheel Otherwise it could cause a low temperature burn Infants small children elderly people and physically challenged people People with delicate skin People who are excessively fat...

Page 37: ...d make sure any child restraint system is secured properly WARNING Alwayswearyourseat beltand makesure alloccupantsareproperlyrestrained 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 In the same collision occupants w...

Page 38: ... belt at all however if the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced the risk of injury in a collision will increase PositioningtheShoulderPortion ofthe SeatBelt Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck but never under your arm on your nec...

Page 39: ...tomatic Locking Mode When the seat belt is fastened it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its full length If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion it may be in the automatic locking mode because the belt has been pulled too far out To return the belt t...

Page 40: ...re that the seat belt passes through the seat belt guide correctly and it is not twisted Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle If the belt does not fully retract pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts 1 Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract inspect it for kinks and twists If it is still not retracting prope...

Page 41: ...ure that it is securely locked Seat Belt Warning Systems Seat Belt Warning Systems If it detects that the occupant seat belt is unfastened the warning light or beep alerts the occupant Refer to Seat Belt Warning Indication Warning Light Front seat on page 7 34 Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light Rear seat Red on page 7 35 Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on page 7 41 Seat belt indicator light rear sea...

Page 42: ...ng Beep on page 7 41 With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System In addition the pretensioner system for the front passenger like the front and side passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat For details refer to the front passenger seat weight sensors page 2 72 Load limiter The load limiting system releases belt webb...

Page 43: ...le which would prevent it from activating in an accident The occupants or repairers could be seriously injured Properlydisposeofthepretensioner system Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with non deactivated pretensioners is dangerous Unless all safety procedures are followed injury could result Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the pretensioner system or scra...

Page 44: ...animproperextender Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could be seriously injured in an accident Only use the extender provided for you and for the particular vehicle and seat NEVER use the extender in a different vehicle or seat If you sell your Mazda do not leave your sea...

Page 45: ...ear the seat belt with the seat belt extender Donotusetheseatbeltextenderwhen installingachild restraintsystem on the frontorrearpassengerseat Using a seat belt extender to fasten a child restraint system on any seat is dangerous Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions and never use a seat belt extender NOTE When not in use remove the seat belt extender an...

Page 46: ... used on the front seat with the air bag system activated The front passenger s seat is also the least preferred seat for other child restraint systems With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System To reduce the chance of injuries caused by deployment of the front passenger air bag the front passenger seat weight sensors occupant classification sensor works as a part of the supplemental rest...

Page 47: ...o Alwayssecurea child in a proper child restraintsystem Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous No matter how strong the person may be he or she cannot hold onto a child in a sudden stop or collision and it could result in serious injury or death to the child or other occupants Even in a moderate accident the child may be exposed to air bag forces that could...

Page 48: ...death to the child If installing a front facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable move the front passenger seat as far back as possible Seatingachild in achild restraintsystem on thefrontpassengerseatisdangerous undercertain conditions With Front PassengerOccupant Classification System Your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors Even with the f...

Page 49: ...to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window the area of the front passenger seat the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy even if a child restraint system is used The impact of inflation from a side or curtain air bag could cause serious injury or death to an out of position child Furthermore leaning over or ag...

Page 50: ...ipped with ISOFIX LATCH 1 lower anchors for attachment of specially designed ISOFIX LATCH 1 child restraint systems on the rear seats When using these anchors to secure a child restraint system refer to Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor Mexico Using LATCH Lower Anchor Except Mexico page 2 50 1 ISOFIX Mexico LATCH Except Mexico Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2 36 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 201...

Page 51: ...to 4 years old 9 kg 18 kg 20 lb 40 lb ISO R2 ISO R3 ISO F2 ISO F2X ISO F3 2 About 3 to 7 years old 15 kg 25 kg 33 lb 55 lb 3 About 6 to 12 years old 22 kg 36 kg 48 lb 79 lb Except Mexico Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of child restraint systems in your country Child Restraint System Types In this owner s manual explanation of child restraint systems is provided for the...

Page 52: ... and back against the seating surface Equal to Group 0 and 0 of the UN R 44 and UN R 129 regulation Child seat A child seat restrains a child s body using the harness Equal to Group 1 of the UN R 44 and UN R 129 regulation Booster seat A booster seat is a child restraint accessory designed to improve the fit of the seat belt system around the child s body Equal to Group 2 and 3 of the UN R 44 and ...

Page 53: ...int system to the front passenger seat or the seat belt cannot be secured to the child restraint system perform the following operations to adjust the seat holding the child restraint system so that the seat belt can be secured completely to it Move the seat forward or back Move the seatback forward or back When installing a child restraint system to the rear seat adjust the front seat position so...

Page 54: ... Yes IUF Largest suitable lat eral facing fixture L1 No No No No Largest suitable lat eral facing fixture L2 No No No No Largest suitable booster fixture B2 No Yes IUF No Yes IUF Largest suitable booster fixture B3 No Yes IUF No Yes IUF Non i size compati ble with a support leg Yes No Yes 1 Yes No Yes Lower ISOFIX an chorages but without Top Tether Yes No No No No No U Suitable for universal categ...

Page 55: ...lled 1 Child restraint system can only be installed in the forward facing position A Mazda genuine child restraint system can be installed Regarding child restraint systems which can be installed refer to the accessories catalog Except Mexico Regarding child restraint systems which can be installed to your Mazda consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer A child restraint system with a support leg cannot ...

Page 56: ...er Anchor Mexico Using LATCH Lower Anchor Except Mexico page 2 50 1 ISOFIX Mexico LATCH Except Mexico WARNING Tethered Child RestraintSystemsWork Onlyon Tether Equipped RearSeats Installation of a tether equipped child restraint system in the front passenger s seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in an increased chance of serious injury if the child restraint system goes fo...

Page 57: ...restraint system If the child restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child Alwaysremovethehead restraintand installchild restraintsystem Installing a child restraint system without removing the head restraint is dangerous The child restraint system cannot be installed correctly which may result in death or injury to the child in a collision 4 Door 1 Tether strap 2 Anchor ...

Page 58: ...ly If you are not sure whether you have a LATCH system or tether check in the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions and follow them accordingly Depending on the type of child restraint system it may use LATCH system instead of seat belts or if the belt goes across the child s chest may recommend against using automatic locking mode 1 Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushi...

Page 59: ...he belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts 6 If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap refer to the manufacturer s instructions to hook and tighten the tether strap WARNING Usethetetherandtetheranchoronlyfora child restraintsystem Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child restraint system ...

Page 60: ... child restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child Alwaysinstallthehead restraintand adjust ittotheappropriatepositionafter removingthechild restraintsystem Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant s head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision which could result in a serious accident injury or death Refer to H...

Page 61: ...on the outboard shoulder of the front seats To check if your vehicle has curtain air bags Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain air bag will have an SRS AIRBAG marking on the window pillars along the roof edge WARNING Alwaysmovethefrontpassengerseatas farbackaspossibleifinstallinga front facingchild restraintsystem on itis unavoidable As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so because your ve...

Page 62: ...The child restraint system cannot be installed correctly which may result in death or injury to the child in a collision Alwaysinstallthehead restraintand adjust ittotheappropriatepositionafter removingthechild restraintsystem Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant s head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision which could result in a ...

Page 63: ...ccupants use the seat belts Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions carefully Depending on the type of child restraint system it may not employ seat belts which are in automatic locking mode 7 Seat your child safely in the child restraint system and secure the child according to the instructions from the child restraint system manufacturer 8 Switch the ignition ON and make su...

Page 64: ...nate after seating a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat seat a child in a child restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Using ISOFIX Lower Anchor Mexico Using LATCH Lower Anchor Except Mexico Your Mazda is equipped with ISOFIX LATCH 1 lower anchors for attachment of specially designed ISOFIX LATCH 1 child restraint sys...

Page 65: ...X LATCH 1 child restraint systems Makesuretherearenoseatbeltsorforeign objectsnearoraroundtheISOFIX LATCH 1 child restraintsystem Not following the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions when installing the child restraint system is dangerous If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the child restraint system from being securely attached to the ISOFIX LATCH 1 lower anchors and the chi...

Page 66: ...th anchors are engaged 6 If your child restraint system came equipped with a tether that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety Please carefully follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions when installing tethers 1 ISOFIX Mexico LATCH Except Mexico WARNING Usethetetherandtetheranchoronlyfora child restraintsystem Using the tether or tether ancho...

Page 67: ...FIX LATCH 1 lower anchors for child restraint system installation at other seating positions Child restraint systems with rigid ISOFIX LATCH 1 attachments cannot be installed on the center seating position Some ISOFIX LATCH 1 equipped child restraint systems can be placed in the center position and will reach the nearest ISOFIX LATCH 1 lower anchors which are 434 mm 17 1 in apart ISOFIX LATCH 1 co...

Page 68: ...e tether strap to the incorrect tether anchor position is dangerous In a collision the tether strap could come off and loosen the child restraint system If the child restraint system moves it could result in death or injury to the child Alwaysinstallthehead restraintand adjust ittotheappropriatepositionafter removingthechild restraintsystem Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as i...

Page 69: ... impending roll over accident The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection in certain situations so seat belts are always important in the following ways Without seat belt usage the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident Seat belt usage is necessary to Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag Reduce the poss...

Page 70: ... Seatbeltsmustbeworninairbag equippedvehicles Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous Alone air bags may not prevent serious injuries The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident such as frontal near frontal or side collisions or roll over accidents that are at least moderate Vehicle occupants should always wear seat belts Chi...

Page 71: ...s on them or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning against a window or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks Give the side and c...

Page 72: ...stem after the air bags have inflated is dangerous Immediately after inflation they are very hot You could get burned Neverinstallanyfront endequipmentto yourvehicle Installation of front end equipment such as frontal protection bar kangaroo bar bull bar push bar or other similar devices snowplow or winches is dangerous The air bag crash sensor system could be affected This could cause air bags to...

Page 73: ...aint system If holes are drilled in a front door a door speaker is left removed or a damaged door is left unrepaired the sensor could be adversely affected causing it to not detect the pressure of an impact correctly during a side collision If a sensor does not detect a side impact correctly the side and curtain air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner may not operate normally which could res...

Page 74: ...ow pillars and along the roof edge containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous These parts contain essential air bag components The air bag could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer remove these parts Properlydisposeoftheairbagsystem Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous Unless all s...

Page 75: ...el is displayed which warns against the use of a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat Mexico Except Mexico Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2 61 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 76: ... Restraint System Components Supplemental Restraint System Components With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2 62 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 77: ...t page 7 31 6 Driver Front passenger knee inflators and air bags 7 Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light page 2 72 8 Front air bag sensors 9 Seat belt pretensioners page 2 28 10 Front passenger seat weight sensors page 2 72 11 Front passenger seat weight sensor control module 12 Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches page 2 76 13 Driver seat slide position sensor page ...

Page 78: ...are equipped For more details about seat belt pretensioner operation refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria page 2 68 Driver Air Bag The driver s air bag is mounted in the steering wheel When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force the driver s air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver s head or chest caused by directly hittin...

Page 79: ...crash sensors receive a frontal impact of greater than moderate force the knee air bags deploy immediately to reduce impact to the driver and front passenger s legs For more details about air bag deployment refer to SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria page 2 68 Side Air Bags The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact o...

Page 80: ...o the driver and front and rear outboard passengers heads caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window For more details about air bag deployment refer to SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria page 2 68 In a side impact Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on that side only to inflate Only one side curtain air bag will deploy on the ...

Page 81: ...y a warning Refer to Air Bag Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication Warning Light on page 7 31 Refer to Air Bag Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep on page 7 41 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2 67 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 82: ...depending on the type of collision The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions SRS equip ment Types of collision A severe frontal near frontal collision A severe side colli sion A roll over near roll over 2 A rear collision Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2 68 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 83: ...e SRS air bag equipment does not deploy in a collision 1 With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System The front passenger front and side air bags seat belt pretensioner and knee air bag are designed to deploy depending on the condition of the total seated weight on the front passenger seat 2 With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System In a roll over accident the seat belt pretension...

Page 84: ...llisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle Rear ending or running under a truck s tail gate Limitations to side collision detection The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment Side impacts inv...

Page 85: ...er 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 The sensor determines whether the driver seat is fore or aft of a reference position and sends the seat position to the diagnostic module SAS unit The SAS unit is designed to control the deployment of the driver a...

Page 86: ... indicator light illumination conditions This system shuts off the front passenger front and side air bags and knee air bags and seat belt pretensioner system so make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates according to the following table The air bag front seat belt pretensioner system warning light flashes and the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator l...

Page 87: ...luminate when the ignition is switched ON and does not illuminate as indicated in the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on off condition chart do not allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible The system may not work properly in an accident WARNING Donotdecreasethetotalseatedweighton thefrontpassengerseat When an a...

Page 88: ...ild sits on the front passenger seat increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat is dangerous The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight which could result in the unexpected deployment of the front passenger front and side air bags and knee air bags and seat belt pretensioner system in an accident and may cause serious injury Increasing...

Page 89: ...er seat secure the child restraint system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible page 2 47 NOTE The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and knee air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other ...

Page 90: ...of the air bags Constant Monitoring Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system Front air bag sensors Crash sensors and diagnostic module SAS unit Side crash sensors Air bag modules Front seat belt pretensioners Air bag Front seat belt pretensioner system warning indication warning light Related wiring With Driver and Front Passenger Occ...

Page 91: ... Fuel Filler Lid and Cap 3 26 Mirrors 3 29 Mirrors 3 29 Windows 3 33 Power Windows 3 33 Moonroof 3 36 Security System 3 39 Modification and Add On Equipment 3 39 Immobilizer System 3 39 Theft Deterrent System 3 41 Driving Tips 3 43 Break In Period 3 43 Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment 3 43 Hazardous Driving 3 44 Floor Mat 3 45 Rocking the Vehicle 3 45 Winter Driving 3 46 Driving In Fl...

Page 92: ...ers Non Mazda genuine electronic equipment is installed in the vehicle There is equipment which discharges radio waves near the vehicle The key transmitter may consume battery power excessively if it receives high intensity radio waves Do not place the key transmitter near electronic devices such as televisions or personal computers To avoid damage to the key transmitter DO NOT Drop the key transm...

Page 93: ... the transmitter and install the lower cover 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 auxiliary key Also write down the code number and keep it in a separate safe and convenient place but not in the vehicle If your key auxiliary key is lost cons...

Page 94: ...h the key consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer If your key is lost or stolen consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen key inoperative CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate...

Page 95: ...The volume of the beep sound can also be changed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed Lock button To lock the doors fuel filler lid and liftgate press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once With the advanced keyless function A beep sound will be heard once To confirm that all the ...

Page 96: ...ed within about 60 seconds If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual A door or the liftgate trunk lid is opened The ignition is switched to any position other than off With theft deterrent system When the doo...

Page 97: ...y of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the operation indicator light does not turn on flash Turning off the power saving function After you have turned off the power saving function according to the following procedure the hazard warning lights and sound operate 1 one time 1 Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the operation indicator light does not turn on ...

Page 98: ...hboard In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the center console On the rear parcel shelf 4 door Key Suspend Function If a key is left in the vehicle the functions of the key left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle To restore the functions press the unlock button on the functions suspended key in the vehicle Before Driving Keys 3 8 Mazda3...

Page 99: ...ent Trunk Warning Beep Refer to Key Left in luggage Compartment Trunk Warning Beep With the advanced keyless function on page 7 43 Key Left in vehicle Warning Beep Refer to Key Left in vehicle Warning Beep With the advanced keyless function on page 7 43 NOTE The advanced keyless entry system functions can be deactivated to prevent any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other ...

Page 100: ...80 cm 31 in 3 Operational range NOTE The system may not operate if you are too close to the windows or door handles If the key is left in the following areas and you leave the vehicle the doors may be locked depending on the radio wave conditions even if the key is left in the vehicle Around the dashboard In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment or the center console On the rear p...

Page 101: ...n easy target for thieves and intruders Afterclosingthedoorsandtheliftgate trunklid alwaysverifythattheyare securelyclosed Doors and the liftgate trunk lid not securely closed are dangerous if the vehicle is driven with a door and the liftgate trunk lid not securely closed the door and the liftgate trunk lid could open unexpectedly resulting in an accident Alwaysconfirm thesafetyaroundthe vehicleb...

Page 102: ...l filler lid and liftgate are locked However if the key is inside the vehicle all doors fuel filler lid and liftgate are automatically unlocked With the advanced keyless function The beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key has been left in the vehicle Without the advanced keyless function The horn sound is heard twice to notify the driver that the key has been le...

Page 103: ...operations can be done without taking the key out of a bag or pocket There are two types of touch sensors used for locking and unlocking and each sensor is built into the outer door handle on the driver and front passenger s doors 1 Sensing area of door lock touch sensor Depression on outer side of door handle 2 Sensing area of door release touch sensor Inner side of door handle NOTE When locking ...

Page 104: ...cking touch the sensing area of the door release touch sensor with all of the following conditions met The ignition is switched OFF The driver s door is locked Three seconds or longer have passed since the doors were locked You are carrying the transmitter Unlocking from the driver s door The following locations are unlocked by touching the sensing area of the door release touch sensor of the driv...

Page 105: ...range before the doors and the liftgate are completely closed or another key is left in the vehicle the walk away auto lock function will not work Always make sure that all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked before leaving the vehicle The walk away auto lock function does not close the power windows Auto re lock function After unlocking with the touch sensor all the doors and liftgate wi...

Page 106: ...the outside using the door lock switch The transmitter is left in the vehicle The ignition is switched to a position other than OFF Auto Lock Unlock Function WARNING Donotpulltheinnerhandleon a front door Pulling the inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the door opens accidentally which could result in death or serious inju...

Page 107: ...k Operation from outside To lock any door using its door lock knob from the outside press the door lock knob to the lock position and close the door holding the door handle in the open position is not required This does not operate the other door locks NOTE When locking the door this way Be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle The doors cannot be locked using the driver s door lock knob...

Page 108: ... the luggage compartment trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision Donotdrivewiththeliftgate trunklid open Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous An open liftgate trunk lid in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin This gas contains CO carbon monoxide which is colorless odorless and highly poisonous and it can cause loss...

Page 109: ...damper stay on the liftgate such as by putting your hand on the stay Otherwise the damper stay may bend and affect the liftgate operation 1 Damper stay Do not modify or replace the liftgate damper stay Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper stay is deformed or damaged for reasons such as a collision or if there is some other problem Opening and Closing the Liftgate Trunk Lid Openi...

Page 110: ...t after waiting at least 1 second If the liftgate is not fully closed the driver is notified by a warning indicated in the instrument cluster If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked the liftgate can be opened by performing the emergency procedure Refer to When Liftgate Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on page 7 46 Opening the ...

Page 111: ...gate trunk lid closed using both hands Do not slam it Pull up on the liftgate trunk lid to make sure it is secure 5 door 4 door Luggage Compartment Luggage compartment cover 5 door WARNING Donotplaceanythingon topofthecover 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 ...

Page 112: ...e attached to the sides of the liftgate Removing the luggage compartment cover This cover can be removed for more room 1 Remove the straps from the hooks 2 Press the luggage compartment cover upward from near the pins and remove the luggage compartment cover from the pins 1 Pin 3 Lift the front end of the luggage compartment cover and remove it Before Driving Doors and Locks 3 22 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18...

Page 113: ...vehicle with the keys is dangerous Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure Alwayskeepthecarfrom beingatempting placetoplaybylatching therearseats doorsandthetrunk andkeeping thekeys wherechildren can notplaywiththem Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous Babies left sleeping and children who lock t...

Page 114: ... can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation or if the gasoline contains any methanol Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly Never add fuel system additives otherwise the emission control system could be damaged Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details G...

Page 115: ...dle for more than 2 minutes Do not tamper with the emission control system All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician Do not push start or pull start this vehicle NOTE Under U S federal law any modification to the original equipment emission control system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties In some states such modification made o...

Page 116: ...ts in the cabin Fuel Filler Lid and Cap Fuel Filler Lid and Cap WARNING Whenremovingthefuel fillercap loosen thecapslightlyand waitforanyhissingto stop then removeit 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 Beforerefueling stoptheengine and alwayske...

Page 117: ... the fuel lid is also unlocked at the same time When locking the driver s door the fuel lid is locked after 90 seconds The time until the fuel lid is locked after locking the driver s door can be changed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual However when the driver s door is locked using the following functions the fuel lid is also locked at the same time Auto lock unlo...

Page 118: ... cap warning light illuminates the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed If the warning light illuminates park your vehicle safely off the right of way remove the fuel filler cap and reinstall it correctly After the cap has been correctly installed the fuel cap warning light may continue to illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed A drive cycle consists of starting t...

Page 119: ...ment The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position To adjust 1 Press the select switch for the outside mirror to be adjusted to turn on the indicator light 2 Press the adjustment switch to adjust the angle of the outside mirror 1 Indicator light 2 Select switch 3 Adjustment switch After adjusting the angle of the outside mirror press the select switch for the outside mirror to be adjusted to...

Page 120: ...ft lever is shifted to a position other than R The select switch is pressed again Folding outside mirror WARNING Alwaysreturn theoutsidemirrorstothe drivingposition beforeyoustartdriving Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous Your rear view will be restricted and you could have an accident Manually fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle Driver s side a...

Page 121: ...t with the day night lever in the day position Reducing glare from headlights Manual day night mirror Push the day night lever forward for day driving Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear 1 Day Night lever 2 Day 3 Night Auto dimming mirror The auto dimming mirror automatically reduces the glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear when the ignition is switched ON...

Page 122: ...sor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally 1 Light sensor With Homelink wireless control system For information regarding the 3 buttons on the auto dimming mirror Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System on page 4 57 The auto dimming function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift selector lever is in the R position Before Driving Mirrors 3 32 Mazda3_8HE9 EA...

Page 123: ...chesthefullyclosedpositionor whilefullyholdingupthepowerwindow switch Blocking the power window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while fully holding up the power window switch is dangerous In this case the jam safe function may not prevent the window from closing all the way If fingers are caught serious injuries could occur Donotleta child puta hand orhead outof thewindow while...

Page 124: ...wer window lock switch 6 Left rear window 7 Driver s window 8 Locked position 9 Unlocked position Front passenger s switch Rear window switches 1 Close 2 Open NOTE A power window may no longer open close if you continue to press the switch for a long time If the power window does not open close wait for a while and then operate the switch again The passenger windows may be opened or closed using t...

Page 125: ...olding the switch for about 2 seconds after the window fully closed 5 Make sure that the power windows operate correctly using the door switches Jam safe Window When the window is closing and a foreign object is detected between the window and the window frame the window stops closing and automatically opens partway NOTE The jam safe function may operate under the following conditions A strong imp...

Page 126: ... hands head or even neck of a person especially a child could be caught in it as it closes causing serious injury or even death Makesurenothingblocksthemoonroof justbeforeitreachesthefullyclosed position Blocking the moonroof just before it reaches the closed position is dangerous In this case the jam safe function cannot prevent the moonroof from closing If fingers are caught serious injuries cou...

Page 127: ...e tilt slide switch To fully close automatically momentarily press the tilt slide switch in the forward direction To stop tilting partway press the tilt slide switch When the moonroof is already slid open and you want to tilt it open first close the moonroof and then do a tilt operation 1 Tilt up 2 Close Tilt down Slide Operation To fully open automatically momentarily press the tilt slide switch ...

Page 128: ...f will stop and move in the open direction NOTE The jam safe function may operate under the following conditions A strong impact is detected while the moonroof is closing automatically The moonroof is closing automatically during very low temperatures In the event the jam safe function activates and the moonroof cannot be closed automatically press the tilt slide switch and the moonroof will close...

Page 129: ...ping to prevent vehicle theft If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To avoid damage to the key do not Drop the key Get the...

Page 130: ... fails to start check the security indicator light Arming The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to off The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition is switched ON with the correct programmed key The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then t...

Page 131: ... activate until the driver s door or the liftgate trunk lid is unlocked with the transmitter With the advanced keyless function The lights and horn can also be deactivated by touching the sensing area of the door release touch sensor NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theft deterrent system is armed the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or...

Page 132: ...nlock button on the transmitter Starting the engine with the push button start With the advanced keyless function Touching the sensing area of the door release touch sensor The hazard warning lights will flash twice NOTE When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter while the theft deterrent system is turned off the hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate ...

Page 133: ...l and reduce CO2 Avoid long warm ups Once the engine runs smoothly begin driving Avoid fast starts Drive at lower speeds Anticipate when to apply the brakes avoid sudden braking Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing Refer to Scheduled Maintenance U S A and Puerto Rico on page 6 4 Refer to Scheduled Maintenance Canada on page 6 6 Refer...

Page 134: ... skid This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident When driving on ice or in water snow mud sand or similar hazards Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering Do not pump the brakes Continue to press down on the brake pedal Refer to Antilock Brake System ABS on page 4 74 If you get stuck select a lower gear and accelerate slowly Do no...

Page 135: ...n all weather mat for winter use always remove the original floor mat When setting a floor mat position the floor mat so that its grommets are inserted over the pointed end of the retention posts Rocking the Vehicle Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Donotspin thewheelsatmorethan 56 km h 35mph anddonot allow anyone tostandbehind a wheel when pushingthe vehicle When the vehicle is stuck spinning the wheel...

Page 136: ...erformance can be adversely affected if snow or ice adheres to the brake components If this situation occurs drive the vehicle slowly releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not go faster than 120 km h 75 mph while driving with snow tires Inflate snow tires 30 kPa 0 3...

Page 137: ...rns Avoid locked wheel braking Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire it may result in damage to the vehicle and to the tire Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice The tires and chains could be damaged Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels NOTE The tire pressure monitoring system may not function correctly when using tire chains Install the chains on the front tires only...

Page 138: ...s as it could cause short circuiting of electrical electronic parts or engine damage or stalling from water absorption If the vehicle has been immersed in water consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Overloading Overloading WARNING Becarefulnottooverloadyourvehicle The gross axle weight rating GAWR and the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label o...

Page 139: ...s Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class leading performance and handling As a result the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes or on rough uneven roads at excessive sp...

Page 140: ...mple of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome The transmission is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels When doing recreational towing refer to Towing Description page 7 22 and Tiedown Hooks page 7 23 and carefully follow the instructions Before Driving Towing 3 50 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 141: ...Transmission Ranges 4 34 Manual Shift Mode 4 35 Direct Mode 4 41 Driving Tips 4 42 Switches and Controls 4 43 Lighting Control 4 43 Turn and Lane Change Signals 4 49 Windshield Wipers and Washer 4 50 Rear Window Wiper and Washer 4 54 Rear Window Defogger 4 55 Horn 4 56 Hazard Warning Flasher 4 57 HomeLink Wireless Control System 4 57 Brake 4 62 Brake System 4 62 AUTOHOLD 4 68 Hill Launch Assist HL...

Page 142: ...tic Transmission 4 124 Cruising Traffic Support CTS 4 135 Lane keep Assist System LAS 4 150 Smart Brake Support SBS 4 153 Smart Brake Support Rear SBS R 4 156 Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing SBS RC 4 160 360 View Monitor 4 164 Forward Sensing Camera FSC 4 198 Front Radar Sensor 4 202 Front Side Radar Sensor 4 204 Rear Side Radar Sensor 4 206 Rear Rear corner Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor 4 207 Fro...

Page 143: ...MEMO 4 3 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 144: ...ns off and the indicator light amber also turns off WARNING Beforeleaving thedriver sseat always switch theignition off settheparking brake and makesuretheselectorleverisin P automatic transmission position orin 1stgearorR manual transmission Leaving the driver s seat without switching the ignition off setting the parking brake and shifting the selector lever to P automatic transmission position o...

Page 145: ...cturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device NOTE The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that must communicate with the engine controls at short range The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off ACC or ON The push button start system functions function which can start the engine by only carrying the key can be...

Page 146: ...he starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently Automatic transmission The starter will not operate if the selector lever is not in P or N position and the brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently 6 Make sure that the push button start indicator light green turns on 1 Indicator light 2 Push button start NOTE If the push button start indicator light green flashes make...

Page 147: ...ansmission or the brake pedal automatic transmission are required When the engine is force started the KEY warning indication red remains displayed and the push button start indicator light amber remains flashing Automatic transmission When the selector lever is in the neutral N position the push button start indicator light green does not turn on 7 Press the push button start after the push butto...

Page 148: ...the engine has completely started 2 Manual transmission Continue to depress the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has completely started Automatic transmission Put the vehicle in park P If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving shift into neutral N 3 Make sure that the push button start indication light green flashes 4 Align the center area of the emblem on the transmitter with...

Page 149: ...o switch the ignition position The ignition switches in the order of ACC ON and off each time the push button start is pressed To switch the ignition position again perform the operation from the beginning Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine If the KEY warning indication red is displayed or the push button start indicator light amber flashes this could indicate that the engine may not star...

Page 150: ...for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF whether or not the A C is on or off to cool the engine compartment quickly If the system detects that the remaining battery power of the key is low when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF the following is indicated Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable Refer to Key Battery Replacement on page 6 27 A me...

Page 151: ... it performs the switching automatically When the cylinder deactivation function does not operate The cylinder deactivation function does not operate under the following conditions The selector lever is in the P N or R position automatic transmission or 1st gear manual transmission The engine oil temperature or engine coolant temperature is low After disconnecting the battery terminals for some re...

Page 152: ...Tachometer page 4 13 Multi information Display page 4 14 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge page 4 17 Fuel Gauge page 4 17 Dashboard Illumination Switch page 4 18 Speedometer page 4 12 TRIP Switch page 4 16 Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display 4 12 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 153: ...E This may cause severe engine damage 1 STRIPED ZONE 1 2 RED ZONE 1 1 The range varies depending on the type of gauge NOTE When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE this indicates to the driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED ZONE When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display 4 13 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 154: ...ter Trip meter Outside temperature Distance to empty Average fuel economy Current fuel economy i ACTIVSENSE Display Compass Display Door Ajar Trunk lid Ajar Liftgate Ajar Warning Indication 1 Warning message 1 Displayed when opening door trunk lid liftgate When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display 4 14 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 155: ...isplay 4 Warning message display 1 1 Displayed only when a warning occurs The type of display for the fuel economy and the maximum driving distance can be changed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display 4 15 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 156: ...ter 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 When trip meter A is selected TRIP A will be displayed When trip meter B is selected TRIP B will be displayed The trip meter and average fuel economy can be reset by pressing the TRIP switch for 1 5 seconds or more while in each mode NOTE Only the trip meters record te...

Page 157: ...rature is high or low the engine output may be restricted to protect the engine During normal driving the engine coolant temperature stabilizes at 100 C 210 F or less and the gauge indicates a range lower than 100 C 210 F Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON We recommend keeping the tank over 1 4 full 1 Full 2 1 4 Ful...

Page 158: ...on switch while the dashboard illumination is dimmed The brightness decreases by pressing the switch If you press the switch while the instrument cluster is at maximum dimness a sound is activated to notify you that the current dimmer setting is at maximum dimness The brightness increases by pressing the switch 1 Bright 2 Dim Function for canceling illumination dimmer The illumination dimmer can b...

Page 159: ...n with it Distance to empty This displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on the fuel economy The distance to empty will be calculated and displayed every second NOTE Even though the distance to empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining driving distance before refueling is required refuel as soon as possible if the fuel level is very low or the...

Page 160: ...ted Current Fuel Economy This displays the current fuel economy by calculating the amount of fuel consumption and the distance traveled The average fuel economy for TRIP A is indicated by a red arrow NOTE Indicates the 0 position when the vehicle speed is about 5 km h 3 mph or slower i ACTIVSENSE Display Displays the system status Refer to Lane Departure Warning System LDWS on page 4 92 Refer to B...

Page 161: ... Northwest SE Southeast SW Southwest Warning Display Indication A message is displayed to notify the user of the system operation status and malfunctions or abnormalities If the warning light turns on flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display check the information regarding the warning light or symbol Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7 26 For messages no...

Page 162: ...ation Warning Light 1 7 27 High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7 28 Power Steering Malfunction Indication Indicator Light 1 7 28 Master Warning Indication 7 29 Brake Control System Warning Indication Warning Light 1 7 29 Brake Override Warning Indication 7 30 Check Engine Indication Light 1 7 30 Automatic Transmission Warning Indication Warning Light 1 7 30 AWD Warning Indication Wa...

Page 163: ... 1 7 33 Low Fuel Warning Indication Warning Light 7 33 Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication Warning Light 1 7 34 Engine Oil Level Warning Indication Warning Light 1 7 34 Seat Belt Warning Indication Warning Light Front seat 7 34 Red Seat Belt Warning Light Rear seat 7 35 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication Warning Light 7 35 Door Ajar Warning Indication 7 36 Trunk lid Ajar Warning Indication 7 ...

Page 164: ...otify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction Signal Indicator Refer to Green Seat Belt Indicator Light Rear seat 2 27 Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light 2 72 Security Indicator Light 3 40 Green KEY Indicator Light 4 5 Wrench Indication Indicator Light 1 4 27 Shift Position Indication 4 35 Lights On Indicator Light 4 43 Headlight High Beam Indicator Light ...

Page 165: ... indicator Light 4 134 Cruising Traffic Support CTS indicator Light 4 149 TCS DSC Indication Indicator Light 1 Traction Control System TCS 4 75 Dynamic Stabil ity Control DSC 4 76 Turns on 7 31 DSC OFF Indicator Light 1 4 77 Select Mode Indicator Light 4 78 White i ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol Warning Risk Avoidance Support Sys tem 4 84 Green Amber Green High Beam Control System HBC Indicator Light 4 ...

Page 166: ...rt Brake Support SBS OFF Indicator Light 1 Smart Brake Support SBS 4 155 Smart Brake Support Rear SBS R 4 159 Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing SBS RC 4 164 White Cruise Standby Indication 4 210 Green Cruise Set Indication 4 210 1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started If the light does not turn on ...

Page 167: ...l When the engine oil replacement period has arrived NOTE The wrench indication indicator light may display turn on earlier than the preset period depending on vehicle usage conditions Whenever the engine oil is replaced a reset of the vehicle engine control unit is necessary Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display 4 27 Mazda...

Page 168: ...not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust proof sheet as they will cause interference NOTE Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to the characteristics of the display If the battery has been removed and re installed or the battery voltage is low the adjusted position may deviate The display may be difficult ...

Page 169: ...efer to Smart Brake Support SBS on page 4 153 Smart Brake Support Rear SBS R Operation Conditions and Warnings Refer to Smart Brake Support Rear SBS R on page 4 156 Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing SBS RC Operation Conditions and Warnings Refer to Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing SBS RC on page 4 160 Cruise Control Operation Conditions Refer to Cruise Control on page 4 210 Navigation Guidance ve...

Page 170: ...ident Alwaysleavetheshiftleverin 1orR position andsettheparkingbrakewhen leaving thevehicleunattended Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident CAUTION Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears Also do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the sh...

Page 171: ...icle is stopped The vehicle is put in neutral The vehicle is driven in reverse The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer while driving Recommendations for Shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration Mazda recommends these shift points U S A and Canada Gear Vehicle speed 1 to 2 24 km h 15 mph 2 to 3 42 km h 26 mph 3 to 4...

Page 172: ...cluded in the traditional automatic transmission that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transmission to shift gears Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions as a traditional automatic you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed incr...

Page 173: ...e ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P position Shift Lock Override If the selector lever will not move from P position using the proper shift procedure continue to hold down the brake pedal 1 Remove the shift lock override cover using a cloth wrapped flat head screwdriver 2 Insert a flat screwdriver and push it down 1 Cover 3 Press and hold the lock release button ...

Page 174: ...lained in Rocking the Vehicle page 3 45 N Neutral In N the wheels and transmission are not locked The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on WARNING Iftheengineisrunningfasterthanidle do notshiftfrom NorPintoadrivinggear It s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle If this is done the v...

Page 175: ...ad and driving conditions vehicle operations gear shifting could be delayed or not occur however this does not indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum gear position Manual Shift Mode Manual Shift Mode The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually This allows you to control engine rp...

Page 176: ...will switch to automatic shift mode canceling manual shift mode and turning off the gear position indication illumination This is a normal function to protect the AT After the ATF temperature has decreased the gear position indication illumination turns back on and driving in manual shift mode is restored Manually Shifting Up You can shift gears up by operating the selector lever or the steering s...

Page 177: ...if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high rpm the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine The steering shift switch can be used temporarily even if the selector lever is in the D position while driving In addition it returns to automatic shift mode when the UP switch OFF is pulled rearward for a sufficient amount of time Manually Shifting Down You can shift gears down by opera...

Page 178: ... When driving at high speeds the gear may not shift down During deceleration the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed When depressing the accelerator fully the transmission will shift to a lower gear depending on vehicle speed However the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off Second Gear Fixed Mode When the selector lever is moved back while the vehicle speed is...

Page 179: ... limit and the gear does not shift down the gear position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted Kickdown When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving the gear shifts down However the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off NOTE The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode Auto shift down The gear shi...

Page 180: ...3 km h 45 mph M5 to M6 81 km h 50 mph 1 Always observe local speed limit regulations 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 When Driving Automatic Transmission 4 40 Mazda3_8HE9...

Page 181: ... certain amount of time or longer The vehicle is driven for a certain amount of time or longer time differs depending on the driving conditions while operating The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed In addition because direct mode is canceled released depending on the rate of acceleration or...

Page 182: ...d further This change in pedal force aids the engine control system in determining how much the accelerator pedal has been depressed for performing kickdown and functions to control whether or not kickdown should be performed While the selector lever is in the M position and the DSC is turned off manual shift mode does not switch to automatic shift mode even if the accelerator pedal is completely ...

Page 183: ...t discharging the battery do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them Without auto light control Switch Position Headlights Off Off On 1 Daytime running lights On 2 On 2 Off Taillights Parking lights License plate lights Side marker lights Off On 3 On 1 1 When the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF the headlights turn off if the auto headlight off functio...

Page 184: ...ration when you start driving the vehicle 2 The level of brightness around the vehicle is of a sufficient level 3 The level of brightness around the vehicle is of an insufficient level 4 The daytime running lights can be disabled using the personalization features page 4 48 If the daytime running lights are disabled the headlights turn off directly after starting the engine The headlights turn on ...

Page 185: ...CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto wiper control Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could ...

Page 186: ...d low beams by moving the lever forward or backward 1 High beam 2 Low beam When the headlight high beams are on the headlight high beam indicator light is turned on Flashing the Headlights The headlights can be flashed with the ignition switched to ON To flash the headlights pull the lever fully towards you the headlight switch does not need to be on 1 OFF 2 Headlight flashing The headlight high b...

Page 187: ... is pressed while away from the vehicle The following lights turn on when the leaving home light is operated Low beams Parking lights Taillights License plate lights To turn on the lights When the ignition switch and the headlight switch are in the following conditions the headlights will illuminate when the transmitter unlock button is pressed and the vehicle receives the transmitter signal The h...

Page 188: ...he headlights refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart Front seat Rear seat Load Illumi nation angle num ber Driver Passenger 0 0 1 2 3 5 Yes No Daytime Running Lights Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on daytime running lights during the daytime The daytime running lights turn on automati...

Page 189: ... or they flash abnormally Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual Lane Change Signals Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change until the indicator flashes and hold it there It will return to the off position when re...

Page 190: ...using the defroster before spraying the washer fluid NOTE If the windshield wipers are operated under cold weather conditions or during snowfall they could stop due to accumulated snow on the windshield If the windshield wipers stop due to accumulated snow on the windshield park the vehicle in a safe place turn the wiper switch off and then remove the accumulated snow If the wiper switch is turned...

Page 191: ... speed 1 When the wiper lever is switched to the position the indicator light turns on Auto wiper control When the wiper lever is in the position the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wipers on or off automatically off intermittent low speed high speed The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever From the center...

Page 192: ...nt The auto wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is about 10 C 14 F or lower or about 85 C 185 F or higher If the windshield is coated with water repellent the rain sensor may not be able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and the auto wiper control may not operate properly If dirt or foreign matter such as ice or matter containing salt water adheres to the windshi...

Page 193: ...the windshield washer is turned on when the windshield wipers are not operating the windshield wipers operate a few times If you pull the wiper lever toward you once washer fluid is sprayed only while the windshield wipers move out of their stowed positions to the point where they start reversing back Therefore if you pull the wiper lever while the windshield wipers are reversing back to their sto...

Page 194: ...the position After the switch is released the washer will stop NOTE While the windshield washers are operating from the time the wiper lever is pulled until the washer fluid stops spraying the rear window washer does not spray washer fluid even if you operate the switch If the washer does not work inspect the fluid level page 6 19 If the fluid level is normal and the washer still does not work con...

Page 195: ...side the window NOTE This defogger is not designed for melting snow If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window remove it before using the defogger The rear window defogger operation time can be changed from 15 minutes to continuous operation When the operation time has been switched to continuous operation by pressing the switch the rear window defogger will continue to operate until t...

Page 196: ...e outside mirrors The mirror defoggers operate in conjunction with the rear window defogger To turn on the mirror defoggers switch the ignition ON and press the rear window defogger switch page 4 55 1 Indicator light Horn Horn To sound the horn press the mark on the steering wheel When Driving Switches and Controls 4 56 Some models Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 197: ...e law HomeLink Wireless Control System HomeLink Wireless Control System NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand held transmitters with a single built in component in the auto dimming mirror Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto dimming mirror activates garage doors gates and other devices surrounding your home 1 ...

Page 198: ... transmission of the radio frequency signal Verify that there is a remote control transmitter available for the device you would like to program Programming the HomeLink System The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons which can be individually selected and programmed using the transmitters for current on market devices as follows 1 Press and release the HomeLink button you would like to program The ...

Page 199: ...color of the button may vary by manufacturer NOTE Complete the programming within 30 seconds 7 Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the Homelink button and then release it after two seconds have passed Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to comple...

Page 200: ... back to Step 4 of Programming the HomeLink System to complete the procedure Operating the HomeLink System Press the programmed HomeLink button to operate a programmed device Reprogramming the HomeLink system To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button DO NOT release the button 2 After 20 seconds the ind...

Page 201: ...dicating that the garage door two way communication has been established If the garage door status indicator lights flash the two way communication programming is complete If the garage door status indicator lights do not flash the two way communication programming is not completed For additional HomeLink information and programming videos refer to the following Websites www HomeLink com www youtu...

Page 202: ...tinuous application of the brakes Dryoffbrakesthathavebecomewetby drivingslowly releasing theaccelerator pedalandlightlyapplying thebrakes severaltimesuntilthebrakeperformance returnstonormal 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 aff...

Page 203: ...brake and make sure that the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on NOTE The parking brake cannot be applied or released while the vehicle battery is dead Refer to If a Jump Starting on page 7 16 When the charging system warning light in the instrument cluster turns on the parking brake cannot be applied after switching the ignition OFF Before switching the ignition OFF apply the p...

Page 204: ...the parking brake is applied regardless of the ignition position When the parking brake is applied the EPB indicator light in the instrument cluster and the EPB switch indicator light turn on Releasing the parking brake manually When the parking brake is firmly depressed and the EPB switch is pressed while the ignition is switched ON or the engine is running the parking brake is released When the ...

Page 205: ...selector lever to the P or N position for an automatic transmission Canceling the parking brake automatic operation The parking brake automatic operation can be canceled by doing any of the following after switching the ignition from ON to OFF Auto operation cancel method 1 1 Switch the ignition ON 2 Turn off the AUTOHOLD 3 Press the EPB switch continuously for 2 seconds or longer until a sound is...

Page 206: ...d It does not indicate a malfunction Brake Assist During emergency braking situations when it is necessary to depress the brake pedal with greater force the brake assist system provides braking assistance thus enhancing braking performance When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quickly the brakes apply more firmly NOTE When the brake pedal is depressed hard or depressed more quic...

Page 207: ...TE Operation of the brake override system can be turned on or off Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual When Driving Brake 4 67 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 208: ...ause there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident DonotusetheAUTOHOLD function onslipperyroadssuch asicyorsnow covered roads or unpaved roads Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident Oper...

Page 209: ...ile the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your press the AUTOHOLD switch If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating the parking brake is applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever shift lever is shifted to R position while the vehicle is on level ground or facing up a hill or grade as shown below Vehicle posture and...

Page 210: ... and the brakes are held The ignition is switched ON engine is running The vehicle is stopped The brake pedal is being depressed The AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns on The accelerator pedal is not depressed The driver s seat belt is fastened The driver s door is closed There is no problem with the AUTOHOLD function The parking brake is released There is no problem with the Electric Parking B...

Page 211: ...e brakes by AUTOHOLD function resumes Manual transmission vehicle When starting to drive the vehicle forward or in reverse on a down slope depress the clutch pedal and shift the shift lever to the appropriate position for driving in the desired direction and then depress the accelerator pedal to release the AUTOHOLD The AUTOHOLD can be canceled forcibly by fully depressing the accelerator pedal fo...

Page 212: ... the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle from a stop while on a slope the function prevents the vehicle from rolling The HLA also operates when reversing on a slope The braking force is maintained automatically after releasing the brake pedal on a steep slope For manual transmission vehicles the HLA operates when the vehicle is tilted rearward with the shift lever in a forward gear and ope...

Page 213: ... on which the system will operate changes depending on the vehicle s load HLA does not operate if the parking brake is applied the vehicle has not stopped completely or the clutch pedal is released While HLA is operating the brake pedal may feel stiff and vibrate however this does not indicate a malfunction HLA does not operate while the TCS DSC indicator light is illuminated Refer to TCS DSC Indi...

Page 214: ...e driving The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed tailgating following another vehicle too closely driving on ice and snow and hydroplaning reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface You can still have an accident NOTE Braking distances may be longer on loose surfaces snow or gravel for example which usually have a hard foundation ...

Page 215: ...er on the road surface You can still have an accident Usesnow tiresortirechainsanddriveat reducedspeedswhen roadsarecovered withiceand orsnow Driving without proper traction devices on snow and or ice covered roads is dangerous The Traction Control System TCS alone cannot provide adequate traction and you could still have an accident NOTE To turn off the TCS press the DSC OFF switch page 4 77 TCS ...

Page 216: ...iction and road contact because of water on the road surface You can still have an accident CAUTION The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all 4 wheels Use tires of the same manufacturer brand and tread pattern on all 4 wheels Do not mix worn tires The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are used or a...

Page 217: ...n 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 If the TCS DSC is off when the engine is turned off it automatically activates when the ignition is switched ON L...

Page 218: ...operating The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Go function MRCC with Stop Go function System is operating Cruising Traffic Support CTS is operating Steering wheel is being operated abruptly Drive Selection Switch Press the drive selection switch forward SPORT to select the sport mode Pull the drive selection switch back OFF to cancel the sport mode NOTE In the following cases the drive selecti...

Page 219: ...OTE If the drive selection cannot be switched to sport mode the select mode indicator light flashes to notify the driver When Driving Drive Selection 4 79 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 220: ...ole in the performance of the vehicle Moreover to prevent adverse effects to the drive assembly please note the following Tires When replacing tires always replace all front and rear tires at the same time All tires must be of the same size manufacture brand and tread pattern Pay particular attention when equipping snow or other types of winter tires Do not mix tread worn tires with normal tires I...

Page 221: ...ving or the steering vibrates consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The warning indication notifies the driver of system abnormalities and operation conditions Refer to Power Steering Malfunction Indication Indicator Light on page 7 28 CAUTION Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than 5 seconds with the engine running This could damage the power steering system When Dri...

Page 222: ...ht side and rear side detection Lane Departure Warning System LDWS page 4 90 Blind Spot Monitoring BSM page 4 93 Road sign recognition Traffic Sign Recognition System TSR page 4 98 Inter vehicle distance recognition Distance Speed Alert DSA page 4 104 Front obstruction detection when passing cross Front Cross Traffic Alert FCTA page 4 109 Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space Rea...

Page 223: ...Go function Lane keep Assist System LAS Cruising Traffic Support CTS Smart Brake Support SBS The Forward Sensing Camera FSC is installed at the top of the windshield near the rearview mirror Refer to Forward Sensing Camera FSC on page 4 198 Front radar sensor The front radar sensor detects radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor The following systems use the front rada...

Page 224: ... and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle The 360 View Monitor uses each camera Cameras are installed to the front bumper door mirrors and rear bumper Refer to Front Camera Side Cameras Rear Camera on page 4 208 Driver monitoring camera The driver monitoring camera detects changes in the driver s facial features and estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness...

Page 225: ... warning risk avoidance support system green is displayed systems which do not meet the operation conditions will not operate i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support system amber System warning status If any system warning is activated the i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support system amber is displayed i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support ...

Page 226: ...ane keep Assist System LAS Systems which are restored to operational status automatically Smart Brake Support SBS Smart Brake Support Rear SBS R Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing SBS RC If a system is canceled using the personalization feature the system remains canceled even if the i ACTIVSENSE switch is pressed The systems which can be canceled vary depending on whether the i ACTIVSENSE switch i...

Page 227: ...nal status the SBS OFF indicator light turns off and the i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support system turns on Adaptive Front Lighting System AFS Adaptive Front Lighting System AFS The adaptive front lighting system AFS automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on ...

Page 228: ...es according to the surrounding conditions The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction Refer to High Beam Control System HBC Warning Indication Warning Light Amber on page 7 33 CAUTION Do not adjust the vehicle height modify the headlight units or remove the camera otherwise the system will not operate normally Do not rely excessively on the HBC and drive the vehicle while paying ...

Page 229: ... dark based on the brightness of the surrounding area At the same time the HBC indicator light green in the instrument cluster illuminates NOTE Operation of the HBC function can be disabled Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual Manual Switching Switching to low beams Switch the headlight switch to the position or press the high beam control switch The HBC indicator ligh...

Page 230: ...ccident The functions of the LDWS have limitations Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care Do not use the LDWS under the following circumstances otherwise it may result in an accident The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy or snow covered roads and unpaved roads Tires of a different specified size are used such as a temporary spare tire Tires with insufficie...

Page 231: ...ow lane line is cast on the road The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated at night The road is excessively uneven The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white yellow lane line making it less visible The windshield is dirty or foggy Strong light is directed from the front of the vehic...

Page 232: ...s foggy The windshield around the forward sensing camera FSC is blocked by an obstruction causing poor forward visibility Strong light such as sunlight or headlights high beam of on coming vehicles is directed at the forward sensing camera FSC System malfunction If there is a problem with the system the i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support system white and the i ACTIVSENSE war...

Page 233: ...toring BSM Blind Spot Monitoring BSM The BSM is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane BSM operation The BSM detects vehicles approaching from the rear while traveling in the forward direction at a speed of 10 km h 6 3 mph or fas...

Page 234: ...ehicle speed falls below about 10 km h 6 3 mph even though the i ACTIVSENSE warning indication warning light is turned off The shift lever manual transmission selector lever automatic transmission is shifted to reverse R and the vehicle is reversing The turning radius is small making a sharp turn turning at intersections In the following cases the i ACTIVSENSE warning indication warning light turn...

Page 235: ...on area of the rear side radar sensor is set at the road width of expressways In the following case the flashing of the BSM warning indicator light and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane Driving on steep slopes Crossing the summit of a ...

Page 236: ...ws of the country where the vehicle is driven If this system is used abroad it may be necessary to turn off the system Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on page 4 206 The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA function when the shift lever manual transmission or the selector lever automatic transmission is shifted to the reverse R position Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA on page...

Page 237: ...ving Display vehicles with active driving display The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator white when an approaching vehicle is detected In addition if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change while the vehicle is detected the display changes the color amber of the warning indicator BSM warning beep The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the fl...

Page 238: ...icle is driven The TSR displays the speed limit do not enter and traffic stop signs If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display instrument cluster while the vehicle is driven the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving display instrument cluster and a warning sound Speed limit and do not enter signs 1 Sign recognized 2 Sig...

Page 239: ... or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs Otherwise it could result in an accident NOTE The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions For information concerning the supported countries or regions consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The TSR operates only if the navigation system ...

Page 240: ...off the road A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the vehicle s headlights such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain fog or snow The stored map data for the navigation system is not current A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a veh...

Page 241: ...the displayed speed limit sign by 30 km h 19 mph or more after a certain period of time has elapsed since the speed limit sign was displayed Except when there is information for the speed limit sign in the navigation system Do not enter signs A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met The vehicle speed is about 60 km h 37 mph or slower The Forward Sensing Camera ...

Page 242: ...ph after 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized 3 Active driving display indication 4 Instrument cluster The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable If you want to activate the excessive speed warning change the setting in the personalization features In addition the warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents Refer to the Settings secti...

Page 243: ...wing cases the excessive speed warning stops operating The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign If the activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization features the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less than the changed vehicle speed A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle s...

Page 244: ...The DSA operates when the following conditions are all met The ignition is switched ON The DSA is turned on The shift lever manual transmission vehicle or the selector lever automatic transmission vehicle is in a position other than R The vehicle speed is about 30 km h 19 mph or faster i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support system green is displayed NOTE The objects which activa...

Page 245: ...The DAA is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness and encourages the driver to take a rest When the vehicle is driven inside traffic lane lines at about 65 to 140 km h 41 to 86 mph the DAA estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and decreased attentiveness of the driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing Camera FSC and other vehicle information and enc...

Page 246: ...hicle speed is less than about 65 km h 41 mph The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km h 86 mph The vehicle is making a sharp turn The vehicle is changing lanes The system cannot detect white yellow lane lines The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions White yellow lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading patchiness The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by st...

Page 247: ...riving the vehicle at about 5 km h 3 mph or faster the DM detects changes in the driver s facial features using the driver monitoring camera The system then estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of the driver and encourages the driver to take a rest using a warning indication in the instrument cluster and a warning sound Two types of warning indication patterns are set for not...

Page 248: ...en if the vehicle speed returns to about 5 km h 3 mph or faster If the driver monitoring camera does not recognize the driver correctly the DM may not monitor correctly Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera on page 4 209 After the DM has displayed the first message encouraging the driver to take a rest it does not display it again during the following periods After displaying the warning pattern cauti...

Page 249: ...ront left and right sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection and notifies the driver of possible danger using the warning indication on the display and the warning sound 1 Your vehicle WARNING Alwayscheckthesurroundingareavisually when thevehiclestartstodriveatan intersection Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system the warning indication on the ...

Page 250: ...he system notifies the driver that a vehicle is approaching on the following display white arrow Multi information display Active driving display vehicles with active driving display 360 view monitor vehicles with 360 view monitor When your vehicle is being driven If there is a possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle a warning indication is displayed on the following display amber a...

Page 251: ...a is obstructed by a nearby wall or vehicle Directly after the system becomes operable Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby vehicle The approaching vehicle has any of the following shapes a The size of the vehicle body is extremely small b The vehicle height is extremely low or high c A special type of vehicle with a complex shape A vehicle suddenly enters the detection...

Page 252: ...itch Refer to i ACTIVSENSE Switch on page 4 85 NOTE When the ignition is switched OFF the system status before it was turned off is maintained For example if the ignition is switched OFF with the FCTA operable the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in che...

Page 253: ...o synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring BSM warning indicator light on the door mirrors 360 view monitor vehicles with 360 view monitor The RCTA warning indication in the 360 view monitor also synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring BSM warning indicator light on the door mirrors Function for cancelling illumination dimmer If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on when the parking ligh...

Page 254: ...ion position of a rear side radar sensor on the vehicle has occurred There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a rear side radar sensor Driving on snow covered roads for long periods The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long periods on slopes during the summer The battery voltage has decreased Under the following conditions the ...

Page 255: ...normally The rear side radar sensor of the RCTA may be regulated under the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven If this system is used abroad it may be necessary to turn off the system Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on page 4 206 Canceling Operation of Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA The RCTA can be set to inoperable If only the RCTA is turned off Refer to the Settings...

Page 256: ...nally the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving lane which could result in an accident Always drive carefully and verify the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe distance from vehicles ahead or on coming vehic...

Page 257: ...ly low speed the system may not detect it correctly If there is a structure on the road or an object such as a monorail at a low height off the ground in front of the vehicle the system may operate Therefore do not use the MRCC Do not use the MRCC system under conditions in which close proximity warnings are frequently activated During headway control travel the system accelerates and decelerates ...

Page 258: ...i ACTIVSENSE display 1 Vehicle ahead display 2 MRCC set vehicle speed Active driving display 1 Vehicle ahead display 2 MRCC set vehicle speed If there is a problem with the MRCC system a message is displayed on the multi information display Check the center display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flash...

Page 259: ...fe distance from the vehicle ahead Additionally keep a safe distance from the vehicles behind you 1 Depress Brake Pedal message is displayed NOTE In the following cases the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead Directly after the MRCC system has been set Directly after the ...

Page 260: ...ance Speed Alert DSA and Smart Brake Support SBS also turns on automatically Turning on the system 1 CANCEL switch 2 RES switch 3 MRCC switch When the MRCC switch is pressed once the MRCC system turns on and the MRCC standby indication white turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in headway control can be set In addition the MRCC system display indication is dis...

Page 261: ...con trol NOTE If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed the vehicle ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed Additionally when a vehicle ahead is no longer detected the vehicle ahead indication turns off and the system switches back to travel at constant speed The lowest possible speed which can be set on the MRCC system is 30 km h 19 mph Headway cont...

Page 262: ...cles guide line at 80 km h 50 mph vehicle speed Indication on multi information display Indication on active driving dis play 1 Long about 50 m 164 ft Medium about 40 m 131 ft Short about 30 m 98 ft Extremely short about 25 m 82 ft 1 Displays a pop up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 122 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 ...

Page 263: ... is canceled and the MRCC set indication green switches to the MRCC standby indication white at the same time The CANCEL switch is pressed The brake pedal is depressed The shift lever is in the reverse R position Under the following conditions the MRCC cancel indication is displayed in the multi information display and a single beep sound is heard The DSC has operated The Smart Brake Support SBS h...

Page 264: ...ission Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Go function MRCC with Stop Go function The MRCC with Stop Go function system is designed to maintain headway control 1 with a vehicle ahead according to your vehicle s speed using a front radar sensor to detect the distance to the vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle speed without you having to use the accelerator or brake pedals 1 Headway Control Control ...

Page 265: ...top Go function system is not possible Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient space between vehicles Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur Driving under these conditions using the MRCC with Stop Go function system is not possible When entering and exiting interchanges service areas and parking areas of highways If you ...

Page 266: ...monorail at a low height off the ground in front of the vehicle the system may operate Therefore do not use the MRCC with Stop Go function Do not use the MRCC with Stop Go function system under conditions in which close proximity warnings are frequently activated During headway control travel the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle in conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead How...

Page 267: ...on Display i ACTIVSENSE display 1 Vehicle ahead display 2 MRCC with Stop Go function set vehicle speed Active driving display 1 Vehicle ahead display 2 MRCC with Stop Go function set vehicle speed If there is a problem with the MRCC with Stop Go function system a message is displayed on the multi information display Check the center display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspecte...

Page 268: ... from the vehicle ahead Additionally keep a safe distance from the vehicles behind you 1 Depress Brake Pedal message is displayed NOTE In the following cases the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead Directly after the MRCC with Stop Go function system has been set Directly...

Page 269: ...g at 30 km h 20 mph or less and Mazda Radar Cruise Control Disabled Under 30 km h 20mph is displayed in the multi information display The Forward Sensing Camera FSC cannot detect target objects There is problem with the Forward Sensing Camera FSC or windshield is dirty There is a problem with the stop hold control function There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake EPB When the MRCC with S...

Page 270: ...en the ignition is switched ON the next time Stop the headway control function to switch the system to the cruise control function Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual How to set the speed Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up SET or down SET to start headway control The set speed is indicated on the dis...

Page 271: ...d Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal How to set the distance between vehicles during headway control The distance between vehicles can be set to 4 levels Long medium short and extremely short distance The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL switch down The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pres...

Page 272: ...active driving display only when the driver operates the switch NOTE The distance between vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed and the slower the vehicle speed the shorter the distance When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again the system automatically sets the distance between vehicles to the previous setting When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 132 Mazda3_...

Page 273: ...e P Park N Neutral or R Reverse position Under the following conditions the MRCC with Stop Go function cancel indication is displayed in the multi information display and a single beep sound is heard The DSC has operated The Smart Brake Support SBS has operated When traveling on a downslope for a long period of time There is a problem with the system The parking brake is automatically applied duri...

Page 274: ...hen you resume driving by pressing the RES switch your vehicle does not start moving until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified distance or farther If the MRCC with Stop Go function is temporarily canceled during stop hold control you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle Depress the accele...

Page 275: ...icle ahead and its conditions the weather conditions and the road conditions Additionally the system might be unable to decelerate sufficiently if a vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly another vehicle cuts into the driving lane or the difference in vehicle speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is larger which could result in an accident Check the surrounding conditions and always ...

Page 276: ...uch as icy or snow covered roads and unpaved roads Tires of a different specified size are used such as a temporary spare tire Tires with insufficient tread are used The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure The vehicle is being used to tow a camper or boat trailer Tire chains are used The vehicle is driven on roads with lane lines other than white yellow lines such as an expre...

Page 277: ...onditions The forward sensing camera FSC cannot recognize the area in front of the vehicle due to soiling or fog The white yellow lane lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking White yellow lane lines are less visible because of bad weather rain fog or snow The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from construction where there might be multipl...

Page 278: ...ight curves where the vehicle might not be able to follow the vehicle ahead Headway control function If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling at a constant speed the vehicle ahead indication is displayed and headway control is performed Steering assist function When lane lines are detected the function assists the driver in keeping the vehicle within the lane lines If lane lines are not dete...

Page 279: ...le ahead display 2 CTS set vehicle speed Active driving display 1 Vehicle ahead display 2 CTS set vehicle speed Steering assist function display When the steering assist function operates the steering assist operation display on the display changes from white to green NOTE You can view the multi information display to check whether the steering assist is performing controls in conjunction with the...

Page 280: ... the vehicle ahead while you are traveling under headway control the warning sound is activated and the brake warning is indicated on the display Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead 1 Depress Brake Pedal message is displayed NOTE In the following cases the warnings and brakes may not operate even if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead Directly after the CT...

Page 281: ...turned off All the doors are closed The driver s seat belt is fastened Automatic transmission vehicle The selector lever is in the D or M position manual mode Manual transmission vehicle The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position The clutch pedal is not depressed NOTE Automatic transmission vehicle Under the following conditions the CTS cannot be used when the vehicle speed is...

Page 282: ...icle speed is about 30 km h 19 mph or faster NOTE The steering operation assist is performed so that the vehicle remains near the center of the driving lane however depending on conditions such as the road curvature road slope and undulations and vehicle speed the function might not be able to keep the vehicle near the center of the driving lane Setting method 1 CANCEL switch 2 RES switch 3 CTS sw...

Page 283: ...en the ignition is switched OFF the system status before it was turned off is maintained For example if the ignition is switched OFF with the CTS operable the CTS remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON When the CTS switch is pressed until the system switches to the cruise main indication white while the CTS is operating the system switches to the cruise control function When...

Page 284: ... operating the RES switch during stop hold control Changing the distance between vehicles during headway control The distance between vehicles can be set to 4 levels Long medium short and extremely short distance The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL switch down The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the CANCEL switch up Di...

Page 285: ...e set distance between vehicles is taken over automatically even when the engine is started again The function is temporarily canceled Headway control function When the following operations are performed the CTS is temporarily canceled and the CTS set indication green changes to the CTS main indication white at the same time The CANCEL switch is pressed one time The brake pedal is depressed Automa...

Page 286: ...tain period of time The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time The engine has stalled Steering assist function If any of the following conditions occurs the steering assist function is temporarily canceled White yellow lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be recognized CANCEL switch is pressed Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km h 40 mph The brake pedal i...

Page 287: ...ard visibility The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects during rain fog snow or other inclement weather conditions or when the radiator grille is dirty Automatic transmission vehicle The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control Manual transmission vehicle The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km h 15 mph The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain peri...

Page 288: ...til the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is recognized Turning off When the CTS switch is pressed while the CTS is operating the CTS turns off Shift up Shift down Request Display Manual Transmission The shift up or shift down request display might be displayed while the CTS is operating When this occurs shift gears because the gear position is not appropriate Request Indication on displa...

Page 289: ...the RES switch your vehicle does not start moving until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified distance or farther If the CTS is temporarily canceled depress the accelerator pedal and start driving the vehicle If the CTS is temporarily canceled you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle If the...

Page 290: ...ways stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care Do not use the LAS under the following circumstances otherwise it may result in an accident The vehicle is driven on slippery roads such as icy or snow covered roads and unpaved roads Tires of a different specified size are used such as a temporary spare tire Tires with insufficient tread are used The tire pressures are not adjusted ...

Page 291: ... optical axis is deviated at night The road is excessively uneven The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white yellow lane line making it less visible The windshield is dirty or foggy Strong light is directed from the front of the vehicle such as sunlight or headlights high beam of on coming vehicles System Operation When the ignition i...

Page 292: ...shield around the forward sensing camera FSC is blocked by an obstruction causing poor forward visibility Strong light such as sunlight or headlights high beam of on coming vehicles is directed at the forward sensing camera FSC System malfunction If there is a problem with the system the i ACTIVSENSE status symbol warning risk avoidance support system white and the i ACTIVSENSE warning indication ...

Page 293: ...rmine that there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead pedestrian or a bicycle Furthermore if a collision is unavoidable the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision In addition when the driver depresses the brake pedal the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist Vehicles with Driver Monitoring DM When the SBS determines that the dr...

Page 294: ...orms driving operations accelerator operation steering wheel operation The accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly The brake pedal is being depressed The steering wheel is being operated The selector lever is being shifted The turn signal lever is being operated When warnings and messages such as a dirty windshield related to the Forward Sensing Camera FSC or front radar sensor are being displayed...

Page 295: ...ion display and the active driving display Multi information display 1 BRAKE message is displayed Active driving display 1 BRAKE message is displayed NOTE The collision warning sound is activated intermittently while the SBS brake or brake assist SBS brake assist is operating The operation distance and volume of the collision warning can be changed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connec...

Page 296: ...ise the rear ultrasonic sensor and rear camera may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions which could result in an accident Do not disassemble a rear ultrasonic sensor and rear camera If cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris is visible around a rear ultrasonic sensor and rear camera stop using the SBS R system immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda ...

Page 297: ...o the rear of the vehicle NOTE The vehicle posture changes depending on the accelerator pedal brake pedal and steering wheel operations which could make it difficult for the system to recognize an obstruction or it could facilitate unnecessary detection In such cases the SBS R may or may not operate The SBS R system will operate under the following conditions The engine is running The shift lever ...

Page 298: ...mera may detect something as a target obstruction which could cause the SBS R system to operate Driving on a steep slope Wheel blocks Hanging curtains gate poles such as at toll gates and railroad crossing When traveling near objects such as foliage barriers vehicles walls and fences along a road When driving off road in areas where there is grass and forage When passing through low gates narrow g...

Page 299: ...ation The SBS R can be changed to inoperable If only the SBS R is turned off Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual If the SBS R is turned off by operating the i ACTIVSENSE switch Refer to i ACTIVSENSE Switch on page 4 85 When turning off the SBS R the SBS OFF indicator light turns on When the engine is restarted the system becomes operational NOTE When the SCB R system ...

Page 300: ... a collision with an approaching vehicle the SBS RC system applies brake and displays BRAKE on the active driving display and the multi information display WARNING Alwayscheckthesurroundingarea visually beforeactuallyputtingthevehiclein reverse The system is only designed to assist you in backing out of the lot when putting the vehicle in reverse Due to certain limitations with the operation of th...

Page 301: ... washing the vehicle do not spray highly pressurized water against a rear radar and rear camera or rub it strongly In addition do not hit the rear bumper forcefully when loading and unloading cargo Otherwise the sensors may not detect obstructions correctly which could cause the SBS RC system to not operate normally or it could operate unnecessarily NOTE The SBS RC system will operate under the fo...

Page 302: ...icle A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle 1 Your vehicle The vehicle is parked on a slant 1 Your vehicle A vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction on a steep gradient 1 Your vehicle Directly after the SBS RC system becomes operable using the personalization feature Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle Turn off the SBS...

Page 303: ...formation display The collision warning beep sounds intermittently while the SBS RC brake is operating If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS RC operation and the brake pedal is not depressed displaying in meter Emergency Braking Activated Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop after about 2 seconds and the SBS RC brake is automatically released Collision Warning If there is a possibility of a collision t...

Page 304: ...top view displays an image of the vehicle from directly above on the center display by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sides of the vehicle The top view displays on the right side of the screen when the front view or rear view screen is being displayed The top view assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reve...

Page 305: ...a collision with an approaching vehicle while the front view front wide view side view is displayed a warning is displayed on the center display The Front Cross Traffic Alert FCTA is designed to assist the driver in checking both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive at an intersection Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert FCTA on page 4 109 Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA If there is t...

Page 306: ...d plastic therefore do not apply oil film remover organic solvents wax or coating agents If any such agent gets on the camera cover wipe it off using a soft cloth immediately Do not rub the camera lens forcefully or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush Otherwise it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for repair painting or replacemen...

Page 307: ...layed Under the following conditions the screen might be difficult to view however this does not indicate a problem The temperature near the lens is high low Rainy conditions water droplets on the camera or high humidity Mud or foreign matter near the camera Extremely bright light such as sunlight or headlights hitting the camera lens directly The surroundings are illuminated by vehicle lights flu...

Page 308: ...ront view Displays the image of the area around the vehicle and the vehicle front 1 Top view screen 2 Front view screen 3 Check surroundings for safety message is displayed When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 168 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 309: ...of the area around the vehicle and the front of the vehicle wide area 1 Top view screen 2 Front wide view screen 3 Check surroundings for safety message is displayed When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 169 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 310: ...ge of the left and right sides of the vehicle 1 Left side view screen 2 Right side view screen 3 Check surroundings for safety message is displayed When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 170 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 311: ...image of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle 1 Top view screen 2 Rear view screen 3 Check surroundings for safety message is displayed When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 171 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 312: ... of the area around the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle wide area 1 Top view screen 2 Rear wide view screen 3 Check surroundings for safety message is displayed When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 172 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 313: ...of the following conditions met The ignition is switched ON The shift lever selector lever is in a position other than R Display switching The displayed screen can be changed each time the 360 view monitor switch is pressed 1 Top view Front view 2 Top view Front wide view 3 Side view 4 Home screen When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 173 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 314: ... h 9 3 mph or faster The vehicle speed is about 15 km h 9 3 mph or faster after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360 View Monitor switch Four minutes and 22 seconds have passed from the point when the vehicle speed was less than 15 km h 9 3 mph after 8 seconds have passed since pressing the 360 View Monitor switch The 360 View Monitor settings can be changed as follows Refer to the Setting...

Page 315: ...ifting the shift lever selector lever to R position The top view rear view and top view rear wide view displays the previously displayed screen The setting can be changed to display the top view front view when shifting from reverse to a forward gear without operating the 360 View Monitor switch to check the front of the vehicle while parallel parking Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Con...

Page 316: ...ightness contrast tone and color density while driving it could lead to an unexpected accident Display Icon Content 1 View status icon Indicates which image is displayed among the front view front wide view side view rear view rear wide view 2 Parking sensor status icon Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switch ed off When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 176 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition...

Page 317: ...n the following ways If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the cameras the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that color Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle the image may appear distorted Lines on the roa...

Page 318: ... end of bumper in front of the vehicle The red line indicates the point about 0 5 m 19 in from the front end of the bumper The yellow lines indicate the points about 1 0 m 39 in and 2 0 m 78 in from the front end of the bumper CAUTION The parking sensor detection range has limitations For example obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected Always confirm t...

Page 319: ... Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come within the projected vehicle path lines When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 179 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 320: ...ew screen are processed from each camera the top view screen may display in the following ways If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the cameras the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that color Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen If the position or angle of each camera changes due...

Page 321: ... the vehicle and the distance from front end of bumper in front of the vehicle The red lines indicate the points up to about 0 5 m 19 in from the front end of the bumper NOTE The front wide view screen displays the image in front of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side Therefore it differs from the actual view When Driving i ACTIV...

Page 322: ... to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop parking or stopping the vehicle Display range 1 Target object When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 182 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 323: ...d to travel 2 Vehicle parallel guide lines blue Indicates the approximate vehicle width including the door mirrors 3 Vehicle front end guide lines blue Indicates the point about 0 25 m 9 84 in from the front edge of the vehicle front edge of the bumper NOTE The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner...

Page 324: ...ly CAUTION The parking sensor detection range has limitations For example obstructions closing in from the side and objects short in height may not be detected Always confirm the safety around the vehicle visually when driving For details refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4 233 Do not turn the steering wheel any mo...

Page 325: ...fety of the surrounding area when accelerating from a stop parking or stopping the vehicle Range of displayed screen image 1 Target object NOTE In the top view screen the areas in black at the front and rear of the vehicle image and the seams where each of the camera images merge are blind spots Because images displayed in the top view screen are processed from each camera the top view screen may ...

Page 326: ...operation a Indicates the path where the edge of the rear bumper is ex pected to travel b Indicates the path where the outer side of the vehicle is ex pected to travel 3 Extended vehicle width lines blue These guide lines indicate the approximate width of the vehi cle 4 Projected vehicle path distance guide lines yellow red These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured fr...

Page 327: ... on the screen such as indicated in the following and the actual conditions when parking always check the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes Even though the back end of the parking space or garage displayed on the screen and distance guide lines appear parallel they may not actually be parallel When parking in a space with a division line on only one...

Page 328: ... Actual condition 2 After the vehicle starts entering the parking space stop and adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal and then continue backing up slowly When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 188 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 329: ...wly into the parking space Continue checking the vehicle s surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best possible position If the parking space has division lines check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them 1 Screen display 2 Actual condition When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 189 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 330: ...may display in the following ways If an image containing an object with a conspicuous color is picked up by any of the cameras the screen area for each camera may be affected and it may display in that color Obstructions displayed in the front view may not display on the top view screen If the position or angle of each camera changes due to tilting of the vehicle the image may appear distorted Lin...

Page 331: ...vehi cle from the end of the bumper The red lines indicate the points up to about 0 5 m 19 in from the rear end of the bumper NOTE The top view rear wide view screen displays the image at the rear of the vehicle at a wide angle and corrects the image to help detect approaching obstructions from the side Therefore it differs from the actual view When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 191 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Ed...

Page 332: ...following conditions which can more easily produce errors in the perceived distance The vehicle tilts due to weight of passengers and cargo If the vehicle is tilted obstructions picked up by a camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle Front camera 1 Obstruction 2 Margin of error Side camera 1 Obstruction 2 Margin of error Rear camera 1 Obstruction 2 Margin of er...

Page 333: ... camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle Front camera 1 Appears further than actual distance 2 Distance of obstruction being viewed on screen 3 Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle 4 Actual obstruction 5 Obstruction appearing on screen 6 Appears closer than actual distance When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 193 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 334: ...nce of obstruction being viewed on screen 3 Actual distance of obstruction from vehicle 4 Actual obstruction 5 Obstruction appearing on screen 6 Appears closer than actual distance When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 194 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 335: ... obstructions taken by the camera can appear farther or closer than the actual distance from the vehicle Three dimensional object at vehicle front or rear Because the vehicle front end guide lines side camera or the distance guide lines rear camera are displayed based on a flat surface the distance to the three dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance When D...

Page 336: ...reen display 2 Actual condition Rear camera 1 Screen display 2 Actual condition 3 Sensed distance on screen A B C 4 Actual distance B C A When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 196 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 337: ...be taken No camera signal is displayed The control unit might be damaged Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer Screen is pitch black and blank The camera might be damaged When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 197 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 338: ...RNING Donotmodifythesuspension If the vehicle height or inclination is changed the system will not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead This will result in the system not operating normally or mistakenly operating which could cause a serious accident CAUTION Do not apply accessories stickers or film to the windshield near the Forward Sensing Camera FSC If the area in front of the Forward Sen...

Page 339: ...ning of the camera lens Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera FSC or the area around it If the Forward Sensing Camera FSC is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it stop using the following systems and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer High Beam Control System HBC Lane Departure Warning System LDWS Traffic Sign...

Page 340: ...walls with no patterning including fences and longitudinally striped walls The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights The vehicle is making a sharp turn or ascending or descending a steep slope Entering or exiting a tunnel Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle back ...

Page 341: ...down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera FSC such as by turning on the air conditioner High Beam Control System HBC warning indication warning light amber i ACTIVSENSE warning indication warning light If the Forward Sensing Camera FSC detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera FSC are temporarily stopped and the following warning...

Page 342: ...sensor Distance Speed Alert DSA Mazda Radar Cruise Control MRCC Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Go function MRCC with Stop Go function Cruising Traffic Support CTS Smart Brake Support SBS The front radar sensor functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor The front radar sensor is mounted behind the front emblem 1 Front rada...

Page 343: ...irs replacement or paint work around the front radar sensor consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Do not modify the suspension If the suspension are modified the vehicle s posture could change and the front radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle ahead or an obstruction NOTE Under the following conditions the front radar sensor may not be able to detect vehicles ahead or obstructio...

Page 344: ...ot indicate a problem The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which the vehicle is driven If the vehicle is driven abroad authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required Front Side Radar Sensor Front Side Radar Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with front side radar sensor The following systems also use the front side radar sens...

Page 345: ...s empty trailers with a low vehicle height and sports cars Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the front side radar sensor adjusted for each vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the front side radar sensor detect approaching vehicles correctly If the direction of the front side radar sensor has deviated for some reason have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer For re...

Page 346: ... 6 43 CAUTION If the rear bumper receives a severe impact the system may no longer operate normally Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer NOTE The detection ability of the rear side radar sensor has limitations In the following cases the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally The rear bumper near the rear side radar se...

Page 347: ...the country in which the vehicle is driven If the vehicle is driven abroad authorization from the country in which the vehicle is driven may be required Rear Rear corner Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor Rear Rear corner Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor The ultrasonic sensors function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked u...

Page 348: ...amera Refer to 360 View Monitor on page 4 164 The front camera side cameras and rear camera shoot images of the area surrounding the vehicle Each camera is installed to the following positions 4 Door 1 Side cameras 2 Front camera 3 Rear camera 5 Door 1 Side cameras 2 Front camera 3 Rear camera When Driving i ACTIVSENSE 4 208 Some models Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 349: ... your eyes you have long bangs partially covering your eyes or a part of your face is invisible due to a face mask The lighting conditions change significantly such as backlight light from the side or direct light from the setting sun and the headlights of on coming vehicles You are driving the vehicle with your face largely pointed to the side You are moving around extensively Your face or your e...

Page 350: ... MRCC with Stop Go function system Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control MRCC on page 4 116 Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Go function MRCC with Stop Go function on page 4 124 If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control MRCC or Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Go function MRCC with Stop Go function is set to inoperable using the personalization feature the system switches to the cruise cont...

Page 351: ...ise control system by pressing the cruise switch The cruise standby indication white turns on 2 Accelerate to the desired speed which must be more than 25 km h 16 mph 3 Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal Press the RES switch up SET or down SET to start cruise control The cruise control indication green in the instrument cluster turns on at the same time Quic...

Page 352: ...ress and hold 10 km h 5 mph NOTE Even after releasing the RES switch the cruise control accelerates decelerates continuously until the set speed displayed in the instrument cluster and on the active driving display is reached If you want to stop accelerating decelerating change the set speed or cancel the system such as by depressing the brake pedal To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depres...

Page 353: ...e cruise control system is temporarily canceled Even when the brake pedal is slightly depressed The DSC is operating There is a problem in the system Any of the doors is opened The driver s seat belt is unfastened The parking brake is applied Automatic transmission The selector lever is in the P or N position Manual transmission The shift lever is in the neutral position When the cruise control sy...

Page 354: ...the tire pressures The TPMS is not a substitute for your own periodic inspection of the tires Always inspect the tires yourself periodically CAUTION 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 If your vehicle has tires of a differe...

Page 355: ...o function properly To avoid false readings the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out If there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS If the TPMS warning light flashes there may be a problem with the system Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system inspected R...

Page 356: ...rive the vehicle at a speed of about 25 km h 16 mph or faster for 3 minutes or longer While driving the ID signal codes of the tire pressure sensors are automatically registered NOTE If you drive the vehicle within 15 minutes of changing a tire or wheel the TPMS warning light will flash because the ID signal codes for the tire pressure sensors were not registered In this case stop the vehicle and ...

Page 357: ...ressure sensor needs to be registered For details on purchasing a tire pressure sensor and registering the ID signal of the tire pressure sensor consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer When Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 4 217 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 358: ...ng the surrounding conditions of the vehicle Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes Do not apply excessive force to the camera The camera position and angle may deviate Do not disassemble modify or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof The camera cover is made of plastic Do not apply degreasing agents organic...

Page 359: ...ing wheel to allow the guide lines to display Rear View Parking Camera Location 4 Door 1 Rear view parking camera 5 Door 1 Rear view parking camera Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display Shift the shift lever manual transmission or the selector lever automatic transmission to reverse R position with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view monitor display NOTE When the s...

Page 360: ...limited Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends cannot be displayed The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images mirror images Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by t...

Page 361: ...ay may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low Viewing the Display Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type The projected path guidance mode displays the predicted path of the vehicle after you turn the steering wheel Use this mode for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage a Projected vehicle path yellow These lines are displayed as a reference for the projected ...

Page 362: ...nt behind the rear bumper whereas the left side is in a position farther away CAUTION The indicated position of the guide lines on the display changes depending on the vehicle conditions such as the number of occupants cargo load and the road conditions such as a steep gradient to the rear of the vehicle Always check the area to the vehicle s rear and the surrounding area directly with your eyes w...

Page 363: ...g the vehicle varies depending on the traffic road and vehicle conditions The amount of steering and the timing also varies depending on conditions so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type NOTE The fol...

Page 364: ... the steering wheel while referring to the projected vehicle path display so that the vehicle enters the center of the parking space 1 Display condition 2 Vehicle condition When Driving Rear View Monitor 4 224 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 365: ...and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal 1 Display condition 2 Vehicle condition 4 Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to the left and right sides of the parking space When Driving Rear View Monitor 4 225 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 366: ... R position to another shift lever manual transmission or the selector lever automatic transmission position the screen returns to the previous display NOTE Because there may be a difference between the displayed image such as indicated below and the actual conditions when parking always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes In the image of t...

Page 367: ... on the ground Fixed assist lines display type NOTE Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images mirror images 1 Shift the shift lever manual transmission or the selector lever automatic transmission to reverse R position to switch the display to the rear view monitor display When Driving Rear View Monitor 4 227 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 ...

Page 368: ...acking up slowly so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal 4 Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to the left and right sides of the parking space When Driving Rear View Monitor 4 228 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 369: ... R position to another shift lever manual transmission or the selector lever automatic transmission position the screen returns to the previous display NOTE Because there may be a difference between the displayed image such as indicated below and the actual conditions when parking always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes In the image of t...

Page 370: ...wing conditions that may cause a variance in distance perspective When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load When the vehicle rear is lowered the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the actual distance 1 Object 2 Variance When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle When there is a steep upgrade downgrade behind the vehicle the object displayed on the scr...

Page 371: ...Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface the distance to the three dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance 1 Screen display 2 Actual condition 3 Sensed distance on screen A B C 4 Actual distance B C A Predicted vehicle path assist lines display type When Driving Rear View Monitor 4 231 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 ...

Page 372: ...tion of the object displayed on the screen is different from the actual position because the anticipated course lines on the screen are displayed based on a horizontal road surface When backing up near an overhanging object confirm the rear and surrounding conditions directly with your eyes 1 Screen display 2 Actual view When Driving Rear View Monitor 4 232 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 1...

Page 373: ...ar ultrasonic sensor 4 Rear corner ultrasonic sensor 5 Rear side ultrasonic sensor WARNING Donotrelycompletelyon theparkingsensorsystem andbesuretoconfirm thesafetyaround yourvehiclevisuallywhen driving This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the forward and backward directions while parking The detection ranges of the sensors are limited therefore driving the vehicle while r...

Page 374: ...the vehicle The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water splash A commercially available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed to the vehicle The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone or a steep grade An obstruction is too close to the sensor The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs There are multiple obstructions The...

Page 375: ...bient temperature is extremely cold or mud ice or snow adheres to the sensor area Remove any foreign matter from the sensor area Sensor Detection Range The sensors detect obstructions within the following range 1 Front ultrasonic sensor detection range 2 Rear corner Rear side ultrasonic sensor detection range 3 Rear ultrasonic sensor detection range 4 Front corner ultrasonic sensor detection range...

Page 376: ... Approx 150 60 0 cm 59 0 23 6 in Yellow Front ultrasonic sen sor Approx 60 0 45 0 cm 23 6 17 7 in Front corner ultrason ic sensor Approx 55 0 38 0 cm 21 6 14 9 in Rear ultrasonic sen sor Approx 60 0 45 0 cm 23 6 17 7 in Rear corner ultrasonic sensor Rear side ul trasonic sensor Approx 55 0 38 0 cm 21 6 14 9 in Amber Front ultrasonic sen sor Approx 45 0 35 0 cm 17 7 13 7 in Front corner ultrason ic...

Page 377: ...e indicator light turns on When the ignition is switched ON with the parking sensor activated the indicator light turns on Press the switch again to stop the operation 1 Indicator light NOTE When the ignition is switched OFF the system status before it was turned off is maintained For example if the ignition is switched OFF while the parking sensor is activated the system will be activated when th...

Page 378: ...onic sensor gauge 5 Left rear corner ultrasonic sensor gauge Left rear side ultrasonic sensor gauge 6 Left front corner ultrasonic sensor gauge With 360 view monitor 1 Front ultrasonic sensor gauge 2 Right front corner ultrasonic sensor gauge 3 Right rear corner ultrasonic sensor gauge Right rear side ultrasonic sensor gauge 4 Rear ultrasonic sensor gauge 5 Left rear corner ultrasonic sensor gauge...

Page 379: ...out 360 view monitor With 360 view monitor Check the reason for the indication displaying on the center display or multi information display Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7 26 When Driving Parking Sensor System 4 239 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 380: ...c sensor Rear ultrasonic sensor Distance Detec tion area Distance between vehicle and obstruction Beeper sound 1 Front ultrasonic sensor Rear ultrasonic sensor Farthest distance Approx 100 60 0 cm 39 3 23 6 in Approx 150 60 0 cm 59 0 23 6 in Slow intermittent sound Far distance Approx 60 0 45 0 cm 23 6 17 7 in Approx 60 0 45 0 cm 23 6 17 7 in Medium intermit tent sound Middle distance Approx 45 0 ...

Page 381: ...prox 25 cm 9 8 in Continuous sound 1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction NOTE If an obstruction in the same area excluding the close area is detected continuously for 6 seconds or longer only the warning beeps stop activating Detection is indicated If the detection area changes to the close side the warning beeps resumes If the detecti...

Page 382: ... soon as possible A message indicating that the sensor is dirty is displayed Remove any foreign matter from the sensor area If the system does not recov er have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer A certain obstruction detection indication is continuously dis played Foreign matter may have gotten on the sensor area corresponding to the detec tion indicator If the system does not re...

Page 383: ...ration 5 3 Manual Type 5 5 Fully Automatic Type 5 9 Mazda Connect 5 14 What is Mazda Connect 5 14 Mazda Connect Basic Operations 5 17 Interior Equipment 5 33 Sunvisors 5 33 Interior Lights 5 34 Accessory Socket 5 36 Cup Holder 5 37 Bottle Holder 5 39 Assist Grips 5 39 Rear Coat Hooks 5 40 Storage Compartments 5 40 5 1 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 384: ...frosting If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather open the windows to let warm air escape then run the climate control system With A C switch Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a month to keep internal parts lubricated Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less efficient The refr...

Page 385: ...is is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled The air vents can be fully opened and closed by operating the knob Driver s Side Vents Air vent open close 1 Knob 2 Open 3 Close Airflow direction adjustment 1 Knob Passenger s Side Vents Air vent open close 1 Knob 2 Open 3 Close Airflow direction adjustment 1 Knob Interior Features Climate Control System 5 3 Mazda3_8HE9 E...

Page 386: ...oard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents NOTE The location airflow exits the air vents and the airflow amount may change depending on the open or close status of the air vents Interior Features Climate Control System 5 4 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 387: ...fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the MAX A C position the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air position and the A C turns on automatically If A C is not desired press the A C switch to turn it off Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds The fan has seven speeds Mode selector switches The desired airflow mode can be select...

Page 388: ...o a serious accident Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows Refer to Windshield Defrosting and Defogging on page 5 7 Rear window defogger switch Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page 4 55 Heating 1 Press the switch 2 Set the air intake selector to the outside air position indicat...

Page 389: ...mer than air to the face except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position Ventilation 1 Press the switch 2 Set the air intake selector to the outside air position indicator light turns off 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1 Press the switch 2 Set the temp...

Page 390: ...the market Dehumidifying Type A Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows 1 Press the desired mode switch you want to set 2 Set the air intake selector to the outside air position indicator light turns off 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired position 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired speed 5 Turn on the air conditioner b...

Page 391: ...ger switch 12 Mode selector switch 13 Fan control switch 14 Air intake selector switch 15 Windshield defroster switch 16 Power switch Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the selected set temperature Airflow temperature Amount of airflow Selection of airflow mode Outside Recirculated air selection Air c...

Page 392: ... dial even when the SYNC switch is on which allows individual control of the set temperature for the driver and front passenger When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit Lo or Hi is displayed The temperature units for the temperature setting display can be changed in conjunction with the temperature units for the outside temperature display Refer to Outside Temperature Display on pa...

Page 393: ...nd passenger and interconnection simultaneous modes Interconnection mode indicator light turns on The set temperature for the driver and front passenger is controlled simultaneously Individual operation mode indicator light turns off The set temperature can be controlled individually for the driver and front passenger Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front...

Page 394: ...en defogging position Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up Your vision will be hampered which could lead to a serious accident NOTE Fogging on the windows clears up more easily while the air conditioner is on but they will fog up more easily if the air conditioner is turned off Be careful that...

Page 395: ...Interior temperature sensor 1 Interior temperature sensor Interior Features Climate Control System 5 13 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 396: ... card Navigation system 1 The location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle model 2 The SD card slot is for the navigation system For vehicles with the navigation system the SD card Mazda genuine with stored map data is inserted into the SD card slot and used Interior Features Mazda Connect 5 14 Some models Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 397: ...e compass indicat ing the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a slow speed For the navigation system operation refer to the navigation system manual 6 Settings You can change the settings for the Mazda Connect screen sound settings and the vehicle functions In Vehicle Displays Configures ...

Page 398: ...ould interfere with driving resulting in an accident Donotadjusttheportableaudiounit ora similarproductwhiledrivingthevehicle Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident Always adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while the vehicle i...

Page 399: ...manual contains an overview of Mazda Connect and its basic operations For details on each function refer to the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual Commander Switch Operation The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each function Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the switches You can switch the screens without having t...

Page 400: ...da Connect power off NOTE If you press the volume knob to mute an audio source which can be paused such as Apple CarPlay USB audio or Bluetooth audio while it is playing the song playback pauses Press the volume knob again to cancel the mute and the pause at the same time Selecting a radio station You can call up radio stations registered to your favorites by sliding the vol ume knob left right wh...

Page 401: ...Mazda Connect screen 7 Back button Returns to previous screen 8 Map button Displays the navigation screen vehicles with navigation system In order for the navigation system to function the SD card for the navigation system is required If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted the compass indicat ing the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed For the navigation system ...

Page 402: ...video files can be cued by operating the button while SiriusXM audio or video is playing Press the to cue to the beginning of the next song and press the to cue to the beginning of the previous song The order of the songs is in the order of the selected file list 3 SOURCE SOURCE button The audio source can be switched each time the button is pressed In addition when the button is pressed and held ...

Page 403: ...shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle model No Item Explanation 1 Talk Pick up button When the button is pressed the voice recognition top screen is displayed and the voice recognition is activated While voice guidance is being announced Press the button to skip the voice guidance 2 Hang up button Press the button to end the voice recognition Voice recognition activation When the ...

Page 404: ...ples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on the voice recognition top screen It would be convenient to know these usable voice commands in advance NOTE The voice commands indicated in this manual are some examples of usable voice commands Some voice commands may be unusable depending on the vehicle model When the Barge In setting is on voice commands can be made even wh...

Page 405: ...it Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position Close the windows and the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle and to prevent the airflow of the air conditioning system from being a disturbance when using Bluetooth Hands Free Make sure that the air flow from the air conditioner is not blowing on the microphone When making voice commands during a voice guida...

Page 406: ...el Number SiriusXM Station Name SiriusXM Genre You can also use SiriusXM Genre Name Source Change Source You can also use Change Source to USB 1 and USB 1 Audio OFF You can also use Change Source to Audio OFF Phone Dial Phone Number You can also use Dial Phone Number Call History Call a Contact You can also use Call Contact Name and Call Contact Name at Number Type Redial 1 Audio source names othe...

Page 407: ...ion sources prior to making safety related decisions You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the information and all decisions taken with respect thereto By using this weather service you release and waive any claims against Sirius XM Radio Inc and Mazda Motor Corporation and all of their respective affiliates with regard to this service SiriusXM Satellite Radio P...

Page 408: ...rial subscription call 1 877 447 0011 U S A or 1 877 438 9677 Canada CAUTION It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM satellite radio service or that support the SiriusXM website the online service or any of its content Furthermore the AMBE voice comp...

Page 409: ...logy manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U S and Foreign Patents For patents see http dts com patents Apple CarPlay CAUTION YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY THE APPLICATION IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY PERFORMANCE ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND TH...

Page 410: ...PLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND OR UNUSABLE TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS...

Page 411: ...LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION FOR EXAMPLE SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR MAINTENANCE SECURITY FIXES UPDATES ETC SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN Y...

Page 412: ...arks of Apple Inc iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U S and other countries and is used under license Made for iPhone and Made for iPod mean that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone or iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with...

Page 413: ...r distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SDHC Logo is a...

Page 414: ...utors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIB...

Page 415: ...ill illuminate when you open the cover To prevent the battery from being discharged the vanity mirror will only illuminate in the tilt range shown in the figure 1 Vanity mirror light 2 On 3 Off NOTE If a vanity mirror light is left on with the ignition switched OFF the light is turned off automatically to prevent the battery from being discharged The vanity mirror light can be turned on again by d...

Page 416: ... OFF the indicator light in the switch turns on Door interlock ON indicator light in switch is off The lights turn on when any of the doors is opened The lights turn on off in conjunc tion with the illuminated entry system Door interlock OFF indicator light in switch is on The lights do not turn on even if any of the doors is opened The lights do not turn on off in conjunction with the illuminated...

Page 417: ... for long periods while the engine is turned off Otherwise the battery power could be depleted Luggage compartment light 5 door The luggage compartment light is on when the liftgate is open and off when it is closed NOTE Do not leave the liftgate open for long periods while the engine is turned off Otherwise the battery power could be depleted Illuminated Entry System The overhead lights turn on w...

Page 418: ...cessory Socket Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W DC 12 V 10 A The accessory socket can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure pay attention to the following Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W DC 12 V 10 A Do not use accessories that are not genuine M...

Page 419: ...essory socket 1 Open the lid 2 Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the accessory socket 1 Plug Cup Holder Cup Holder WARNING Neverusea cupholdertohold hotliquids whilethevehicleismoving Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous If the contents spill you could be scalded Donotputanything otherthan cupsor drin...

Page 420: ... A Type B To use the cup holder push the release button Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest Interior Features Interior Equipment 5 38 Some models Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 421: ...rp ended objects such as a coat hanger from the assist grips or coat hooks is dangerous as they can fly off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a curtain air bag was to deploy which could result in serious injury or death Donotusetheassistgripswhen gettingin andoutofthevehicleorgettingoutofa seat An assist grip could break under a heavy load resulting in injury Use the assist grips to support your...

Page 422: ...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 Donotputarticlesin storagespaceswith nolid Putting articles in storage spaces with no lid is dangerous as they could be thrown around the cabin during sudden braking maneuvering or acceleration and cause an accident depending on how the art...

Page 423: ...ve compartment pull the knob toward you To close the glove compartment firmly press in the center of the glove compartment lid Center Console To slide the console lid pull the knob and slide it rearward To open the lid pull the knob slide the lid rearward and then lift up the lid Interior Features Interior Equipment Some models 5 41 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 424: ...4 door Some golf bags may not fit using the following methods depending on their sizes Up to two golf bags can be carried in the trunk First golf bag Place the golf bag in the luggage compartment with its bottom pointed to the left and fit it into the front of the compartment Second golf bag Place the golf bag in the luggage compartment with its bottom pointed to the left and fit it into the back ...

Page 425: ...ner Maintenance Precautions 6 11 Hood 6 12 Engine Compartment Overview 6 14 Engine Oil 6 15 Engine Coolant 6 17 Brake Clutch Fluid 6 18 Washer Fluid 6 19 Body Lubrication 6 20 Wiper Blades 6 20 Battery 6 25 Key Battery Replacement 6 27 Tires 6 30 Light Bulbs 6 34 Fuses 6 37 Appearance Care 6 43 Exterior Care 6 43 Interior Care 6 49 6 1 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 426: ...nsibility to properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this manual As part of this you must keep your maintenance records receipts repair orders and any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed You must present these documents should any warranty coverage disagreement occur Failure to do so can result in your warranty being voided eithe...

Page 427: ...horized Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts Selecting Vehicle Status Monitor enables the system to notify you of your vehicle s approaching inspection servicing period Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual The malfunction diagnosis connector is designed exclusively for connecting the specially designed device to perform on board diagnosis Do not connect any device...

Page 428: ... cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances on ly 4 Driving under extremely high temperature conditions 5 Driving continuously in mountainous regions If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance 8 000 km 5 000 miles or 6 months oil replacement interval it is recommended that you set the vehicle status monitor manually Refer to the Information section in the Mazda C...

Page 429: ...ect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace T Tighten Remarks 1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message wrench indicator light display 2 Use of FL 22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant Using engine coolant other than FL 22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system 3 According to state provincial and f...

Page 430: ...ust be done within 16 000 km 10 000 miles or 12 months after the previous oil replacement or when the display wrench indicatior comes on which ever comes first If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions replace the engine oil filter every 8 000 km 5 000 miles or 6 months whichever comes first 1 The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds such as with police c...

Page 431: ...s or 60 months Fuel lines hoses 4 I I I Hoses and tubes for emission 4 I Brake lines hoses and connections I I I Vacuum brake booster and hose With vacuum booster I I I I I I Brake fluid With electrical booster R R R Disc brakes I C L I I C L I C L I I C L Tire rotation Rotate every 8 000 km 5 000 miles Tire inflation pressure and tire wear 5 I I I I I I I I I I I I Steering operation and linkages...

Page 432: ...kilometer period to ensure long term reliability 5 Inspect a spare tire if installed 6 If this component has been submerged in water the oil should be replaced 7 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with a new one before the expiration date Scheduled Maintenance Mexico Vehicles utilizing the vehicle sta...

Page 433: ... or 120 months after that every 96 000 km or 60 months Fuel lines hoses 3 I I Hoses and tubes for emission 3 I I Fuel filter Replace every 60 000 km Brake lines hoses and connections I I I I Vacuum brake booster and hose With vacuum booster I I I I Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I Brake fluid R R Disc brakes I I I I I I I I Tire rotation Rotate every 10 000 km Tire inflation pressure and t...

Page 434: ...od to ensure long term reliability 4 Inspect a spare tire if installed 5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date Mexico Residents Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometers whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 1000 km 5 10 15 20 ...

Page 435: ...troduction page 6 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 Refer to Introduction page 6 2 for owner s responsibility in protecting your investment For details read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle If you are unsure about any servicing o...

Page 436: ... and the engine compartment temperature is high You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured Donotleaveitemsintheengine compartment After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fire leading to an unexp...

Page 437: ...d 2 Lift the hood grasp the padded area on the support rod and secure the support rod in the clip Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood 1 Clip 3 Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm 7 9 in above its closed position and then let it drop CAUTION When closing the hood do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight Otherwise the hood could b...

Page 438: ...coolant reservoir 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake Clutch fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Fuse block 6 Cooling system cap 7 Engine oil filler cap 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6 14 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 439: ... use SAE 0W 20 oil Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API Oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee ILSAC comprised of U S and Japanese automobile manufacturers Except U S A Canada Use SAE 5W 30 engine oil O...

Page 440: ...3 Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan 4 Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert it fully 1 MAX 2 OK 3 MIN 5 Pull it out again and examine the level The level is normal if it is between the MIN and MAX marks If it is near or below MIN add enough oil to bring the level to MAX CAUTION Do not overfill the engine oil This may cause engine damage 6 Make ...

Page 441: ...ator arehot When the engine and radiator are hot scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury NOTE Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer 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...

Page 442: ...h fluidlevelislow have thebrakesinspected A low brake clutch fluid level is dangerous A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which could cause the brakes to fail and lead to an accident The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly It should be kept between the MAX and MIN lines The level normally drops with...

Page 443: ...asher fluid with anti freeze protection NOTE State or local regulations may restrict the use of volatile organic compounds VOCs which are commonly used as anti freeze agents in washer fluid A washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all regions and climates in which the vehicle will be operated Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid r...

Page 444: ...position and the ignition is switched ON the wipers may move automatically in the following cases If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object If the rain sensor is struck with a hand or other object from inside the vehicle Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may c...

Page 445: ...ise the part may deform and the wiping performance may lower NOTE You can replace the wiper blades yourself however you cannot replace the wiper arms If you want to replace the wiper arms consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade and may scratch or crack the windshield 1 Move the wipers to the service positions using the following pr...

Page 446: ... where the blade holder groove can be checked 5 Pull the end of the blade rubber from the blade holder groove in the direction of the arrow and remove the blade rubber from the blade holder Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6 22 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 447: ...g the blade rubber to a position to check the blade holder groove slide the blade rubber end in the opposite direction 8 Make sure that the blade rubber is correctly installed to the blade holder 9 Slide the blade component and install it to the wiper arm 10 Slowly lower the wiper arms onto the windshield Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6 23 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 448: ...Wiper Blade 5 Door When the wiper no longer cleans well the blade is probably worn or cracked Replace it CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components do not move the wiper by hand 1 Remove the cover 2 Remove the stopper and raise the wiper arm 3 Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks then remove the blade CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window do not l...

Page 449: ...nals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Readthefollowingprecautions carefullybeforeusingthebatteryor inspectingtoensuresafeand correct handling Alwaysweareyeprotection when workingnearthebattery Working without eye protection is dangerous Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause blin...

Page 450: ...tocontactthevehiclebody 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 Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells Keepallflamesandsparksaway from open batterycellsbecausehydrogen gasisproduced from o...

Page 451: ...ay be dead Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable CAUTION Make sure the battery is installed correctly Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly When replacing the battery be careful not to touch any of the internal circuitry and electrical terminals bend the electrical terminals or get dirt in the transmitter as the transmitter could be damaged There...

Page 452: ...erational range is reduced Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent damage to the key If replacing the battery by yourself follow the instruction Replacing the key battery 1 Remove the lower cover while pressing the knob in the direction of the arrow 2 Press in the tab to unlock the upper cover 3 Insert a tape wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap and slide...

Page 453: ...er 7 Insert a new battery into the transmitter so that the positive pole is facing up 8 Install the cap 9 Install the upper cover 10 Insert the tabs of the lower cover into the slots of the transmitter and install the lower cover Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6 29 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 454: ...Pressure WARNING Alwaysinflatethetirestothecorrect 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 9 9 Useonlya Mazda genuinetirevalvecap Use of a non genuine part is dangerous as the correct tire air pressure cannot be maintained if the tire valve becomes damaged If the vehicle is ...

Page 455: ...te wear more evenly Refer to Scheduled Maintenance U S A and Puerto Rico on page 6 4 Refer to Scheduled Maintenance Canada on page 6 6 Refer to Scheduled Maintenance Mexico on page 6 8 During rotation inspect them for correct balance 1 Forward Do not include TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire in rotation Also inspect them for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combinatio...

Page 456: ...elerate the aging process You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire The period in which the tire was manufactured both week and year is indicated by a 4 digit number Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8 22 Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is properly inflated and stored NOTE The tempo...

Page 457: ...and year is indicated by a 4 digit number Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8 22 Replacing a Wheel WARNING Alwaysusewheelsofthecorrectsizeon yourvehicle Using a wrong sized wheel is dangerous Braking and handling could be affected leading to loss of control and an accident CAUTION A wrong sized wheel may adversely affect Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow chain clearance Speedomete...

Page 458: ...am Daytime running lights 6 Front turn signal lights Rear 4 Door 1 Trunk light 2 High mount brake light 3 Overhead light Rear 4 Rear side marker lights 5 Brake lights Taillights 6 Rear turn signal lights 7 Brake lights Taillights 8 Taillights 9 Reverse lights 10 License plate lights 5 Door 1 Luggage compartment light 2 High mount brake light 3 Overhead light Rear 4 Rear side marker lights 5 Rear t...

Page 459: ...nt side marker lights type B can be replaced LED type Headlights Daytime running lights Parking lights Type A Front turn signal lights Front side marker lights Type A Side turn signal lights High mount brake light Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker lights Brake lights Taillights Reverse lights License plate lights The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated u...

Page 460: ... Bulbs Overhead lights Front map lights Overhead light Rear Vanity mirror lights Luggage compartment light 5 Door The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary Trunk light 4 Door 1 Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it 2 Disconnect the ...

Page 461: ...he fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment 4 Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is blown 1 Normal 2 Blown 5 Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating and make sure it fits tightly If it does not fit tightly have an expert install it We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer If you have no spare fuses borrow one of the same rating fro...

Page 462: ... fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating 1 Normal 2 Blown WARNING Donotreplacethemainfuseby yourself HaveanAuthorized Mazda Dealerperform thereplacement 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 cov...

Page 463: ...FUSE RAT ING PROTECTED COMPONENT F1 F2 20 A Windshield wiper de icer F3 30 A Engine control system 20 A F4 20 A S VT F5 40 A Engine control system F6 20 A Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Some models 6 39 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 464: ...light RH 1 F22 15 A For protection of various circuits F23 30 A ABS Dynamic stability control system F24 15 A Headlight LH 2 F25 15 A Headlight RH 2 F26 7 5 A On board diagnostics F27 25 A For protection of various circuits F28 25 A For protection of various circuits F29 15 A Windscreen washer F30 15 A Accessory sockets F31 15 A Horn F32 F33 F34 F35 50A ABS Dynamic stability control system F36 F37...

Page 465: ...em F46 15 A Audio F47 15 A For protection of various circuits F48 7 5 A Air bag F49 15 A Instrument cluster F50 15 A Room lamp F51 25 A Audio system F52 10 A Moonroof F53 15 A Engine control system F54 15 A i ACTIVSENSE F55 50 A F56 50 A Fuse block Left side Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Some models 6 41 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 466: ...ndows Passenger F11 30 A Power seat Driver F12 F13 15 A Audio F14 F15 15 A Back door lock F16 15 A Illumination F17 10 A Brake lights F18 10 A Back lights F19 10 A Rear turn signal lights F20 10 A Taillights F21 10 A Taillights F22 7 5 A Electric steering lock F23 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6 42 Some models Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 467: ...ntain acids If these are not removed they can eat away the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork When insects stick to the paint surface and decompose corrosive compounds form These can erode the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork if they are not removed Tree sap will harden and adhere permanently to the paint finish If you scratch the sap off while it is hard some...

Page 468: ...Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on your Mazda Before this happens repair the damage by using Mazda touch up paint according to the instructions in this section Failure to repair the affected area could lead to serious rusting and expensive repairs Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish Read all warnings and cautions Maintaining the Finish Washing C...

Page 469: ... are dirty or too stiff Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used NOTE Mazda is not responsible for scratches caused by automatic car washes or improper washing Scratches are more noticeable on vehicles with darker paint finishes To minimize scratches on the vehicle s paint finish Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter using lukewarm or cold water before washing Use plenty of lukewarm or ...

Page 470: ...washers are available depending on the type of car wash machine If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicle the force of the spray could damage or deform the molding affect the sealability of parts and allow water to penetrate the interior Keep a sufficient space 30 cm 12 in or more between the nozzle and the vehicle In addition do not spend too much time spraying the same area of the...

Page 471: ...terioration Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody If not removed they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though these parts may be coated with anti corrosive material Thoroughly flush the underbody and wheel housing...

Page 472: ...se these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functionality If plastic parts become inadvertently exposed to any of these chemical agents flush with water immediately If plastic parts such as the bumpers become inadvertently exposed to chemical agents or fluids such as gasoline oil engine coolant or battery fluid it could cause discoloration staini...

Page 473: ...an water and wrung out well 3 Before retracting seat belts which have been pulled out for cleaning dry them off thoroughly and make sure there is no remaining moisture on them WARNING Ifaseat beltappearsfrayedorhas abrasions haveitreplacedbyan AuthorizedMazda Dealer If a seat belts is used under such a condition it cannot function at its full capacity which could result in serious injury or death ...

Page 474: ... or dirt Grease or oil such as hand cream Alcohol such as in cosmetic or hair dressing items If the leather upholstery gets wet promptly remove moisture with a dry cloth Remaining moisture on the surface may cause deterioration such as hardening and shrinkage Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods may cause deterioration and shrinkage When parking the car under direct sunlight for long perio...

Page 475: ... can be scratched easily Cleaning the Window Interiors If the windows become covered with an oily greasy or waxy film clean them with glass cleaner Follow the directions on the container CAUTION Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the window glass It could damage the thermal filaments and the antenna lines When washing the inside of the window glass use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water g...

Page 476: ...MEMO 6 52 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 477: ...y Towing 7 22 Towing Description 7 22 Tiedown Hooks 7 23 Warning Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 7 26 If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes 7 26 Message Indicated on Multi information Display 7 38 Warning Sound is Activated 7 41 When Liftgate Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened 7 46 When Liftgate Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened 7 46 Active Driving Display Does Not Operate 7 48 If the Active Driving Display...

Page 478: ...n near it Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash The hazard warning indicator lights in the instrument cluster flash simultaneously NOTE The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning lights are on Check local regulations about the use of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law If Trouble Arises P...

Page 479: ...k 6 Lug wrench 7 Spare tire 5 Door Type A 1 Tiedown eyelet 2 Flat tire hold down bolt 3 Jack lever 4 Jack 5 Spare tire hold down bolt 6 Spare tire 7 Lug wrench Type B 1 Tiedown eyelet 2 Spare tire hold down bolt 3 Flat tire hold down bolt 4 Jack lever 5 Jack 6 Spare tire 7 Lug wrench Jack To remove the jack 4 Door 1 Remove the trunk mat If Trouble Arises Flat Tire Some models 7 3 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18...

Page 480: ...with the jack screw pointing to the front and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it 2 Turn the jack screw clockwise 1 Wing bolt 2 jack screw 3 Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack NOTE If the jack is not completely secured it could rattle while driving Make sure the jack screw is sufficiently tightened If Trouble Arises Flat Tire 7 4 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10...

Page 481: ...snow bound roads and have an accident Move a regular tire to the front wheel and install the temporary spare tire to the rear CAUTION When using the temporary spare tire driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire Drive carefully To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle observe the following precautions Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph Avoid dr...

Page 482: ... tab firmly 3 Vehicles with sub woofer Turn the spare tire hold down bolt counterclockwise and remove the sub woofer and the spare tire Vehicles without sub woofer Turn the spare tire hold down bolt counterclockwise and remove the spare tire 1 Spare tire hold down bolt To secure the spare tire Store the spare tire in the reverse order of removal After storing verify that the spare tire is stored s...

Page 483: ...le supportedbya jack Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it 1 Park on a hard level surface off the right of way and firmly set the parking brake 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park P a manual transmission in Reverse...

Page 484: ... pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the jack lever NOTE Force the end of the jack lever firmly between wheel and cover or removal will be difficult 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 NOTE If your Mazda is equipped with the optional antitheft wheel lug nuts a special key must ...

Page 485: ... positions recommended in this manual Donotjackupthevehiclein aposition otherthan thedesignatedjack up positionorplaceanyobjectson or underthejack Jacking up the vehicle in a position other than the designated jack up position or placing objects on or under the jack is dangerous as it could deform the vehicle body or the vehicle could fall off the jack resulting in an accident Useonlythejackprovid...

Page 486: ...he vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack resulting in an accident Nevergounderthevehiclewhileitis jackedup Going under the vehicle while it is jacked up is dangerous as it could result in death or serious injury if the vehicle were to fall off the jack 9 Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise then remove the wheel and center cap...

Page 487: ...re to hold the key square to it If you hold the key at an angle you may damage both key and nut Do not use a power impact wrench 2 Place the lug wrench on top of the special key apply pressure and turn it clockwise Nut tightening torque N m kgf m ft lbf 108 147 12 14 80 108 Mounting the Spare Tire 1 Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub including the hub bolts with ...

Page 488: ...nd correctlytighten thelugnuts Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous The wheel could wobble or come off This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident Besuretoreinstallthesamenutsyou removedorreplacethem with metric nutsofthesameconfiguration Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric threads using a non metric nut is dangerous On a m...

Page 489: ...r securing the flat tire 2 Spare tire hold down bolt NOTE The longer bolt is used as the bolt for securing the flat tire and the shorter one is used as the bolt for securing the spare tire When installing a bolt check the bolt s length 3 Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the flat tire hold down bolt Vehicles with flat tire hold down bolt and with sub woofer for 5 door 1 Remove the bolt ...

Page 490: ...lacing the flat tire install the wheel cover vehicles with steel wheels or center cap vehicles with aluminum wheels using the following procedure Wheel cover 1 Align the notch on the wheel cover with the tire valve of the wheel and install the wheel cover to the wheel 1 Notch 2 Tire valve CAUTION Always align the notch on the wheel cover with the tire valve of the wheel Otherwise it could cause da...

Page 491: ... dangerous Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident When you check the regular tires air pressure check the spare tire too NOTE To prevent the jack and tool from rattling store them properly If Trouble Arises Flat Tire 7 15 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 492: ...tery operation could ignite and cause the battery to explode An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells Keepallflamesand sparksawayfrom open batterycellsbecausehydrogen gasis produced from open batterycellswhilecharging thebatteryoraddingbatteryfluid Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous H...

Page 493: ... parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set 1 Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as possible to your vehicle s battery 2 Make sure that the power such as for the headlights and air conditioner is turned off 3 Remove the battery cover 4 Turn off the booster vehicle s engine and connect the jumper cables in the follow...

Page 494: ...our vehicle Run the engines for about 3 minutes to temporarily charge the battery of your vehicle 7 Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of their connection 8 Install the battery cover 9 Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible If Trouble Arises Battery Runs Out 7 18 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 495: ...ly rev up 5 If the engine fails to start crank it without depressing the accelerator If the engine still does not start using the previous procedure have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer Push Starting Push Starting Do not push start your Mazda WARNING Nevertow avehicletostartit Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine...

Page 496: ...erescapingfrom theengine Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous The escaping steam could seriously burn you If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating and the high engine coolant temperature warning indication is displayed 1 Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right of way 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park P a manual transmission in n...

Page 497: ... and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer 1 Cooling system cap 2 Cooling fan 3 Coolant reservoir If you find no problems the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious Carefully add coolant as required page 6 17 CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats have the cooling system inspected The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made Consult an Authorized Mazda Deal...

Page 498: ...revent this use wheel dollies When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground release the parking brake Refer to Electric Parking Brake EPB on page 4 63 A towed AWD vehicle must have all its wheels off the ground WARNING Alwaystow an AWDvehiclewithallfour wheelsofftheground Towing an AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive train could b...

Page 499: ...ooks 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 1 Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the luggage compartment page 7 3 2 Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft c...

Page 500: ...ed bumper surface NOTE Remove the cap completely and store it so as not to lose it 3 Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench Front 4 Door 1 Lug wrench 2 Tiedown eyelet 5 Door 1 Lug wrench 2 Tiedown eyelet If Trouble Arises Emergency Towing 7 24 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 501: ... to the tiedown eyelet CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying the vehicle Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper If Trouble Arises Emergency Towing 7 25 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 502: ...rning Indication Warning Light This warning has the following functions Warning light inspection For an operation check make sure that the light turns on when the ignition is switched on and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started When the light turns on If the brake system warning light remains illuminated the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake s...

Page 503: ...both lights are illuminated the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances Charging System Warning Indication Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system Drive to the side of the road and park off the right of way Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CAUTION Do not co...

Page 504: ... Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Location displayed This indicates the possibility of overheating Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine Refer to Overheating on page 7 20 CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated Otherwise it could result in damage to the engine Power Steering Malfunction Indication Indicator Light The ...

Page 505: ...result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction Recharge the battery The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated Master Warning Indication The indication displays if the system has a malfunction Check the reason for the indication displaying on the center display or multi information display Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes...

Page 506: ...stem has a problem The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty The fuel filler cap is missing or not tightened securely If the check engine light remains on or it flashes continuously do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible WARNING Ifthecheckenginelightturnson do not disconnectthebatterycables If the battery cables are disconnected and the...

Page 507: ... the vehicle from mud Mismatched Tire Diameters Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive is displayed When the light is turned on The indication is displayed the light turns on under the following conditions Inspect the tire sizes or tire pressures on all 4 wheels Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication remains on or the warning light remains illuminated When any of the tire diameter is diffe...

Page 508: ...ply the brakes to lower the vehicle s speed DonotignoretheTPMSwarning light whenitisturned on orflashing Continuing to drive the vehicle while ignoring the illumination flashing of the TPMS warning light is dangerous because a tire may burst which could lead to an accident Take appropriate measures as soon as possible KEY Warning Indication Warning Light Red Keyless Entry System Malfunction Have t...

Page 509: ... center display or multi information display Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7 26 Exterior Light Warning Indication Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the exterior lights except license plate lights Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer Low Fuel Warning Indication Warning Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel is ...

Page 510: ...tched ON If the driver or front passenger s seat belt is unfastened only when the front passenger s seat is occupied and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km h 12 mph the warning light flashes After a short time the warning light stops flashing but remains illuminated NOTE The warning light flashes for about 6 seconds if the driver s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition ...

Page 511: ...ional seat cushion on the front passenger s seat The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference If a small child is seated on the front passenger s seat the warning light may not operate Action to be taken Fasten the seat belts Seat Belt Warning Light Rear seat Red If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the ignition is switched ON th...

Page 512: ...If the vehicle is driven at high speeds or the brakes are suddenly applied it could lead to an accident Gradually apply the brakes to lower the vehicle s speed DonotignoretheTPMSwarning light whenitisturned on orflashing Continuing to drive the vehicle while ignoring the illumination flashing of the TPMS warning light is dangerous because a tire may burst which could lead to an accident Take appro...

Page 513: ...e ambient temperature is low if the ambient temperature increases an illuminated TPMS warning light may turn off Under any circumstances always adjust the tire pressures while the tires are cool After adjusting the tire pressures the TPMS warning light turns off If the TPMS warning light does not turn off drive the vehicle at a speed of about 25 km 16 mph or faster for 3 minutes or longer and make...

Page 514: ...t being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function such as on steep slopes Depress and hold your foot on the brake pedal Depress Brake Pedal and Operate Switch to Release Elec Parking Brake This message is indicated when the Elec tric Parking Brake EPB switch is oper ated without depressing the brake pedal Operate the Electric Parking Brake EPB switch while depressing the brake pedal De...

Page 515: ...Check Gear Selector Lever Position This message is indicated when the se lector lever is shifted to the P or R posi tion while driving Check the selector lever position Close Door and Fasten Seat Belt This message is indicated when AUTO HOLD is about to operate and a door is opened or a seat belt is unfastened When the AUTOHOLD is turned on close the doors and fasten seat belts Wiper Blades Must B...

Page 516: ... abnormally high Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi ately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer 1 A pop up is displayed when a warning occurs 2 One screen displays four rows If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen it switches to another screen If Trouble Arises Warning Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds 7 40 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 517: ...air bag and front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible WARNING Donotdrivethevehiclewiththeairbag frontseatbeltpretensionersystem warning beepsounding Driving the vehicle with the air bag front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangero...

Page 518: ...shion on the front passenger s seat The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference If a small child is seated on the front passenger s seat the warning beep may not operate Rear seat The warning beep only sounds if a seat belt is unfastened after being fastened Ignition Not Switched Off STOP Warning Beep If the driver s door is opened with ...

Page 519: ...ggage compartment trunk may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped To restore the key s functions perform the applicable procedure page 3 8 Key Left in vehicle Warning Beep With the advanced keyless function If all the doors and luggage compartment trunk are locked using another key while the key is left in the cabin the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be hea...

Page 520: ...While the system is operating if the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane it sounds a warning sound NOTE The volume of the Lane Departure Warning System LDWS warning sound can be changed Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner s Manual Mazda Radar Cruise Control MRCC System Warnings The Mazda Radar Cruise Control MRCC system warnings notify the driver of sys...

Page 521: ... and re duce vehicle speed While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop Go function MRCC with Stop Go func tion system is operating a single beep sound is heard when Safety and Driver Support Systems Partially Disabled Front Radar Malfunction Drive Safely is dis played in the multi in formation display A malfunction in the system may be indicated Check the center display to verify the problem an...

Page 522: ...dead battery situation has been resolved the electrical system may have a malfunction In this case the liftgate trunk lid can be opened using the following procedure as an emergency measure 5 door 1 Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver in a cloth and remove the cover on the interior surface of the liftgate using it 2 Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate 4 door 1 Open the cover 2 Wi...

Page 523: ... Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback 6 Move the lever to the left to open the trunk lid Type A Type B After performing this emergency measure have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible If Trouble Arises When Liftgate Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened 7 47 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 524: ...does not operate switch the ignition off and then restart the engine If the active driving display does not operate even with the engine restarted have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer If Trouble Arises Active Driving Display Does Not Operate 7 48 Some models Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 525: ...at high speed if there is a problem with the wiper control If the windshield wipers operate at high speed regardless of the wiper switch operation have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer If Trouble Arises Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed 7 49 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 526: ...MEMO 7 50 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 527: ...States Canada 8 14 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country Except United States and Canada 8 15 Add On Non Genuine Parts and Accessories 8 16 Cell Phones 8 17 Cell Phones Warning 8 17 Event Data Recorder 8 18 Event Data Recorder U S A and Canada 8 18 Recording of Vehicle Data 8 19 Recording of Vehicle Data 8 19 Uniform Tire Quality Grading System UTQGS 8 20 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Syste...

Page 528: ...ERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a certified physician go to STEP 2 STEP 2 Contact Mazda North American Operations If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealer...

Page 529: ...al hearing before an arbitrator You are required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act 15 U S C 2301 et seq To the extent permitted by the applicable state Lemon Law you are also required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising any rights or seeking remedies under the Lemon Law If you choose to seek remedies that a...

Page 530: ... first brought to the attention of Mazda or one of our dealers and a statement of the relief you are seeking 5 BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation If mediation is not successful or if you do not wish to participate in mediation claims within the program s jurisdiction may be presented to an arbitrator at an informal hearing The arbitrator s decision should or...

Page 531: ...ND the buyer has notified Mazda of the need for the repair of the nonconformity OR The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of nonconformities by Mazda or its agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days after delivery of the vehicle to the buyer NOTICE TO Mazda AS REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS Mazda North American Operations 200 Spectrum Center Driv...

Page 532: ...ons are most effectively resolved by your dealer If the cause of your dissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal dealership procedures we recommend that you take the following steps STEP 1 Contact the Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with a member of dealership management If the Service Manager has already reviewed your concerns contact the owner of the dealership or its General Manag...

Page 533: ... Mediation Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazda s Customer Satisfaction Program If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concern is still not resolved you have another option Mazda Canada Inc participates in an arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP CAMVAP will advise you about how your co...

Page 534: ...d locally Province Territory CAMVAP Number British Columbia Yu kon Territories 1 800 207 0685 Alberta Northwest Territories 1 800 207 0685 Saskatchewan 1 800 207 0685 Manitoba 1 800 207 0685 Ontario 1 800 207 0685 Atlantic Canada 1 800 207 0685 Quebec 1 800 207 0685 Regional Offices REGIONAL OFFICES COVERING AREAS MAZDA CANADA INC WESTERN REGION 5011 275 STREET LANGLEY BRITISH COLUMBIA V4W 0A8 778...

Page 535: ... by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER STEP 2 If after following STEP 1 you feel the need for further assistance please contact your area s Mazda representative Refer to PUERTO RICO U S Virgin Island on page 8 11 Please help us by providing the following information 1 Your name address and telephone number 2 ...

Page 536: ...rship in order to avoid the potential loss of the warranty of your vehicle which may occur if some third party is hired by the customer to make any modifications to this system Log on at www mazdamexico com mx Answers to many questions including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in Mexico can be found here E mail click on Contactanos at the top of the page at www mazdamexico com mx...

Page 537: ...or de Mexico Mario Pani 400 PB Col Santa Fe Cuajimalpa Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos Ciudad de México CP 05348 TEL Center of Attention to Clients 01 800 016 2932 in Mexico GUAM Triple J Motors 157 South Marine Drive Tamuning GUAM 96911 USA P O Box 6066 Tamuning Guam 96931 TEL 671 649 6555 SAIPAN Pacific International Marianas Inc d b a Midway Motors P O Box 887 Saipan MP 96950 TEL 670 234 7524 ...

Page 538: ...TY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov NOTE If you live in the U S A all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be forwarded to Mazda North American Operations 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 100 Irvine California...

Page 539: ...l 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 For additional road safety information please visit the Road Safety website at http www tc gc ca roadsafety menu htm Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects 8 13 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 540: ...n other countries The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside the United States Canada United States However in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently Mazda vehicles built for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada ...

Page 541: ... 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 In addition you should be aware of the following issues Satisfactory vehicle servicing may be difficult or impossible in another country The fuel specified...

Page 542: ... or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle s performance or safety systems This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an accident Beverycarefulin choosingand installing add on electricalequipment such as mobiletelephones two wayradios stereo systems andcaralarm systems Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add on equipment or choosing an imprope...

Page 543: ...ver s hands Use of these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident If a passenger is unable to use the device pull off the right of way to a safe area before use If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning use a hands free system to at least leave the hands free to drive the vehicle Never use a cell phone or other electrical devices while the ...

Page 544: ... driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manuf...

Page 545: ... depending on the vehicle grade and optional equipment Voice and images are not recorded Data handling Mazda and its subcontracting parties may obtain and use the recorded data for vehicle malfunction diagnosis research and development and quality improvement Mazda will not disclose or provide any of the obtained data to a third party unless An agreement from the vehicle owner agreements from less...

Page 546: ... measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering turning hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades A the highe...

Page 547: ...eral years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary with respect to grade ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall...

Page 548: ... 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 P Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars SUVs minivans and light trucks as designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA NOTE If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by ...

Page 549: ...r numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured For example the numbers 457 means the 45st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example the number 2102 means the 21th week of 2002 The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer s discretion This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall Tire Ply Composition and M...

Page 550: ...some heavy snow areas local governments may require true snow tires those with very deeply cut tread These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other tires on your vehicle SAFETY WARNING The following safety warning appears on the tire s sidewall SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM EXPLOSION...

Page 551: ...f the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 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 ...

Page 552: ...lation pressureonthe tirelabelandin conjunction with the informationin thisowner smanual Driving your vehicle with under inflated tires is dangerous Under inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking tread separation or blowout with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases sidewall flexing and ...

Page 553: ...he front door Original Equipment OE Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle Vehicle Load Limit The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and cargo Bead Area of the Tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall Area of the Tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread Area of the Tire Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it s mounted on...

Page 554: ...Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out of balance wheel Severe braking After rotation inflate all tire pressures to specification page 9 9 and inspect the lug nuts for tightness CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear not from ...

Page 555: ...serve posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather conditions Avoid fast starts stops and turns Avoid potholes and objects on the road Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking CAUTION If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged immediately reduce your speed Drive w...

Page 556: ...le s suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure brake failure handling or steering problems irregular tire wear tire failure or other damage Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control It also increases the distance required for stopping In cases of serious overloading brakes can fail completely particularly on steep grades The load a tire will carry safely is a combi...

Page 557: ...e total weight of the vehicle occupants from the combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed value on the tire label Examples Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg 150 lbs and a value of 385 kg 849 lbs for the combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg 849 lbs 68 kg 150 lbs 317 kg 699 lbs The cargo weight ...

Page 558: ...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 WARNING NeverExceedGVWRorGAWR Specifications Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous ...

Page 559: ...pacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle ...

Page 560: ...Declaration of Conformity Keyless Entry System Immobilizer System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 34 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 561: ... Tire Pressure Monitoring System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 35 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 562: ... HomeLink Wireless Control System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 36 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 563: ... Radio System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 37 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 564: ... Audio System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 38 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 565: ... Data Communication System Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 39 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 566: ... ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH ARS4 B Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 40 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 567: ...Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 41 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 568: ... ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH SRR3 A Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 42 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 569: ...Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Declaration of Conformity 8 43 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 570: ...MEMO 8 44 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 571: ... Specifications Technical information about your Mazda Identification Numbers 9 2 Vehicle Information Labels 9 2 Specifications 9 4 Specifications 9 4 9 1 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 572: ... the left corner of the dashboard This plate can easily be seen through the windshield Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label U S A and Canada Chassis Number Open the cover shown in the figure to check the chassis number Vehicle Emission Control Information Label U S A and Canada Tire Pressure Label Specifications Identification Numbers 9 2 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 573: ... Engine Number 1 Forward Specifications Identification Numbers 9 3 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 574: ...r details CAUTION When cleaning the iridium plugs do not use a wire brush The fine particulate coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged Lubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6 15 Coolant FL 22 type Manual transmission oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7 Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ Transfer case oil Mazda Long...

Page 575: ... G 2 0 1 70 L 1 80 US qt 1 50 Imp qt SKYACTIV G 2 5 1 65 L 1 74 US qt 1 45 Imp qt Automatic trans mission fluid SKYACTIV G 2 0 7 6 L 8 0 US qt 6 7 Imp qt SKYAC TIV G 2 5 U S A and Canada With Cylinder Deactiva tion 7 9 L 8 3 US qt 7 0 Imp qt Without Cylinder Deacti vation 7 6 L 8 0 US qt 6 7 Imp qt Mexico 7 6 L 8 0 US qt 6 7 Imp qt Transfer case oil 0 35 L 0 37 US qt 0 31 Imp qt Rear differential ...

Page 576: ... 1 568 mm 61 7 in Rear tread 2WD 1 581 mm 62 2 in AWD 1 580 mm 62 2 in Wheelbase 2 726 mm 107 3 in Weights U S A and Canada SKYACTIV G 2 0 4 Door Item Weight Manual transmission Automatic transmission GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1 804 kg 3 977 lbs 1 825 kg 4 023 lbs GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Front 966 kg 2 130 lbs 989 kg 2 180 lbs Rear 843 kg 1 858 lbs 841 kg 1 854 lbs 5 Door Item Weight ...

Page 577: ...lbs 823 kg 1 814 lbs 5 Door Item Weight 2WD AWD Manual transmission Automatic transmission GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1 822 kg 4 017 lbs 1 849 kg 4 076 lbs 1 915 kg 4 222 lbs GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Front 987 kg 2 176 lbs 1 016 kg 2 240 lbs 1 046 kg 2 306 lbs Rear 838 kg 1 847 lbs 836 kg 1 843 lbs 872 kg 1 922 lbs Mexico SKYACTIV G 2 0 4 Door Item Weight Manual transmission Automatic t...

Page 578: ...nt Refer to Operating Tips on page 5 2 Item Specification Refrigerant Type HFC134a R 134a Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category Wattage UN R 1 SAE Headlights LED 2 Daytime running lights LED 2 Parking lights LED type LED 2 Bulb type 5 WY5W Front turn signal lights LED 2 Front side marker lights LED type LED 2 Bulb type 5 WY5W Side turn signal lights LED 2 High mount brake light LED 2 Rear...

Page 579: ...at 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 6 30 Standard tire U S A and Canada Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear 205 60R16 92H M S 250 kPa 36 psi 250 kPa 36 psi 215 45R18 89V M S 250 kPa 36 psi 250 kPa 36 psi M...

Page 580: ... 80D16 97M 2 420 kPa 60 psi 1 2WD 2 AWD Lug nut tightening torque When installing a tire tighten the lug nut to the following torque 108 147 N m 12 14 kgf m 80 108 ft lbf Fuses Refer to Fuses on page 6 37 Specifications Specifications 9 10 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 581: ...10 Index 10 1 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

Page 582: ...Blind Spot Monitoring BSM 4 97 Blind Spot Monitoring BSM Warning Beep 7 44 Body Lubrication 6 20 Bottle Holder 5 39 Brakes Brake assist 4 66 Brake override system 4 66 Electric Parking Brake EPB 4 63 Foot brake 4 62 Pad wear indicator 4 66 Parking brake 4 63 Warning light 4 66 Brake Override System 4 66 Break In Period 3 43 C Capacities 9 5 Cell Phones 8 17 Center Console 5 41 Child Restraint Cate...

Page 583: ...emory 2 10 Driving Tips 3 43 Automatic transmission 4 42 Break in period 3 43 Driving in flooded area 3 48 Driving on uneven road 3 49 Floor mat 3 45 Hazardous driving 3 44 Overloading 3 48 Rocking the vehicle 3 45 Saving fuel and protection of the environment 3 43 Winter driving 3 46 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 4 76 DSC OFF indicator light 4 77 DSC OFF switch 4 77 TCS DSC indicator light 4 76 E...

Page 584: ...Head Restraint 2 17 High Beam Control System HBC 4 88 High Beam Control System HBC indicator light green 4 89 Hill Launch Assist HLA 4 72 HomeLink Wireless Control System 4 57 Hood Release 6 12 Horn 4 56 I If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes 7 26 If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate 7 48 Ignition Not Switched Off STOP Warning Beep 7 42 Ignition Switch 4 4 Illuminated Entry System 5 35...

Page 585: ...sensors 4 83 Cruising Traffic Support CTS 4 135 Distance Speed Alert DSA 4 104 Driver Attention Alert DAA 4 105 Driver monitoring camera 4 209 Driver Monitoring DM 4 107 Forward Sensing Camera FSC 4 198 Front camera side cameras rear camera 4 208 Front Cross Traffic Alert FCTA 4 109 Front radar sensor 4 202 Front side radar sensor 4 204 High Beam Control System HBC 4 88 i ACTIVSENSE status symbol ...

Page 586: ...unk lid cannot be opened 7 46 Lights on Reminder 7 41 Light Bulbs Replacement 6 34 Specifications 9 8 Lubricant Quality 9 4 Luggage Compartment 5 42 Luggage Compartment Light 5 34 M Maintenance Information 6 2 Scheduled Canada 6 6 Scheduled Mexico 6 8 Scheduled U S A and Puerto Rico 6 4 Manual Transmission Shift Pattern 4 30 Map Lights 5 34 Mazda Connect 5 14 Appendix 5 25 Mazda Connect Basic Oper...

Page 587: ...y Locks 3 18 Rear Side Radar Sensor 4 206 Rear View Monitor 4 218 Displayable range on the screen 4 220 Rear view monitor operation 4 223 Rear view parking camera location 4 219 Switching to the rear view monitor display 4 219 Variance between actual road conditions and displayed image 4 230 Viewing the display 4 221 Rear Window Defogger 4 55 Rear Window Washer 4 54 Rear Window Wiper 4 54 Recommen...

Page 588: ...Air conditioner 9 8 Capacities 9 5 Dimensions 9 6 Electrical system 9 4 Engine 9 4 Light bulbs 9 8 Lubricant quality 9 4 Tires 9 9 Weights 9 6 SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger occupant classification system 2 71 How the SRS air bags work 2 64 Limitations to SRS air bag 2 70 Monitoring 2 76 SRS air bag deployment criteria 2 68 Supplemental restraint system components 2 62 Supplemental restra...

Page 589: ...e Change Signals 4 49 Turn Signals 4 49 U Ultrasonic Sensor 4 207 V Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number 9 2 Engine number 9 3 Motor vehicle safety standard label 9 2 Tire pressure label 9 2 Vehicle emission control information label 9 2 Vehicle identification number 9 2 W Warning Sound is Activated Air bag front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep 7 41 AUTOHOLD warning beep 7 44 Blind...

Page 590: ...7 49 Windshield Wiper De icer 4 55 Winter Driving 3 46 Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade 5 Door 6 24 Replacing windshield wiper blades 6 21 0 9 360 View Monitor 4 164 How to use the system 4 173 Margin of error between road surface on screen and actual road surface 4 192 Side view 4 182 Top view front view 4 177 Top view front wide view 4 180 Top view rear view 4 185 Top view rear wide view ...

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Page 592: ...10 12 Mazda3_8HE9 EA 18K_Edition1 2018 10 17 19 05 10 ...

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