ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTElThe applicable phrase appears in the
display.
lAfter user voice registration is completed,
voice guidance“Speaker enrollment is
complete, returning to main menu ”is
announced.
Voice recognition learning on/off
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Voice training ”
3. Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/
disabled. Would you like to disable/
enable or retrain? ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Disable ”or “Enable ”
5. When “Disable ”is spoken, the voice
recognition learning is turned off.
When “Enable ”is spoken, the voice
recognition learning is turned on.
6. Prompt: “Speaker Enrollment is
disabled/enabled, returning to main
menu. ”
When Bluetooth Hands-
Free Cannot be Used
Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used
under the following conditions:
lThe device is outside of the
communication area.
lThe device has a malfunction.lThe device is not connected to the
hands-free unit equipped on the
vehicle.
lThe device's battery is weak.lThe device is turned off.lThe device is placed where radio
reception is difficult.
lThe ignition is switched off.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed (without advanced key) or the
ignition is switched off (with advanced
key).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off and the ignition key
removed (without advanced key) with
all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition
is switched ON, or when any door is
opened after all doors have been closed.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
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qClockí
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,).
The hours advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
Time resetting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the :00 button.
3. When the button is pressed, the time will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01 ―12:29 →12:00
12:30 ―12:59 →1:00
NOTE
When the button is pressed, the seconds will
start at “00 ”.
q Outside Temperature Display
(Fully Automatic Type)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
ambient temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the ambient
temperature display may differ from the actual
ambient temperature depending on the
surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in ambient temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.
qClimate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to “Climate Control System ”
(page 6-2).
q Audio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System ”(page 6-16).
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qClock
The time is displayed when the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
Time setting
Refer to Clock on page 6-98.
Time resetting
Refer to Clock on page 6-98.
With navigation system
Time zone switching
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select TIME ZONE by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
4. Select the desired time zone by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up
or down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch. NOTE
lDaylight saving time is not reflected in the
time zone displayed.
lThe clock does not display if there is no
GPS signal reception.
lIf the battery cables are disconnected and
then reconnected, the clock does not
operate until a GPS signal is received. Do
not place objects on the dashboard,
otherwise the clock may be unable to
receive the GPS signal normally.
q
Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
ambient temperature is displayed.
NOTElUnder the following conditions, the ambient
temperature display may differ from the
actual ambient temperature depending on
the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in ambient temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.lWhen the ignition is switched to ACC,
“--- ”is displayed.
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qAudio Display
Press the INFO switch until the AUDIO
screen is displayed. The audio operation
status is displayed.
To operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System ”(page 6-16).
q Trip Computer
The trip computer can display the
following:
lThe average fuel economy.lThe average vehicle speed.lThe current fuel economy.lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the INFO switch until the trip computer screen is displayed.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Average fuel economy
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed
every minute.
To erase the displayed data, Refer to
Settings on page 6-108.
After erasing, the calculated average fuel
economy in - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) is
displayed after 1 minute has elapsed.
Average vehicle speed
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
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The average vehicle speed will be
calculated every 10 seconds.
To erase the displayed data, Refer to
Settings on page 6-108.
After erasing, the calculated average
vehicle speed in - - - km/h (- - - mph) is
displayed after 1 minute has elapsed.
Current fuel economy
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
The current fuel economy will be
calculated every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Distance-to-empty
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
every second.
NOTElEven 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 gauge needle nears E or the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
lThe display will not change unless you add
more than approximately 5 L {6 US qt, 5
Imp qt} of fuel.
lWhen the ignition is switched to ACC,
“--- ”is displayed.
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qMaintenance Monitor
The maintenance monitor notifies the
driver when the periodic inspection and
tire rotation periods are due. The
maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON.
NOTE
lThis function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
l(With navigation system)
If the battery cables are disconnected and
then reconnected, the SERVICE DUE item
in the MAINTENANCE setting cannot be
done until the clock resets after receiving a
GPS signal. Perform this setting after the
clock resumes operation.
Initial setting method
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select MAINTENANCE by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
3. Select the item you want to turn on (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Press the Enter (up/down) switch.
5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
NOTElFor the service due notification, either the
number of days or distance can be set.
When selecting one of the two settings, the
setting not selected is set to the initial value
automatically.
lBecause tire rotation can only be set
according to distance, the screen for setting
distance is displayed when SET is selected.
6. Select DISTANCE or DAYS and pressthe Enter (up/down) switch. The screen
for setting the distance or days to the
next maintenance period is displayed.
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7. Select a digit using the Right switch/Left switch, and press the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down to change the
value of the digit. If there is no need to
change a digit, leave it as it is and press
the Enter (up/down) switch.
NOTE
The initial setting values are displayed
corresponding to the maintenance schedule
(except Puerto Rico). For each regional
maintenance schedule, Refer to Scheduled
Maintenance on page 8-3.
Message display
When the remaining days or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed for 5
seconds each time the ignition is switched
to ACC or ON.
NOTElIf the Enter (up/down) switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the engine
is started.
lAfter the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining days/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance period
will be displayed when the remaining
distance or days to the next maintenance
period approaches 0 (displays when engine
is started).
lIf there are multiple tire rotation periods or
service due, they are displayed according to
their order.
lIf there is more than one servicing due
deadline with one past due and the other
approaching, only the one which is past due
will be displayed.
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3. Select the item you want to turn off(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
qWarning Indicator
The following warning indicators are
displayed according to necessity. Warning
indicators are displayed regardless of the
multi information display operation.
lDOOR OPENlTRUNK OPEN (including the liftgate)lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced Keyless Entry System
related
lKEY BATTERY IS LOWlADVANCED KEY NOT FOUNDlMOVE SHIFT LEVER TO PlSTEERING WHEEL LOCK NOT
RELEASED TURN WHEEL LEFT
AND RIGHT
lDEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lDEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lUSE AUXILIARY KEY
NOTE
When more than two warnings occur at the
same time, indicators are switched at each
specified time.
q Settings
The following settings can be changed:lScreen adjustment (Brightness/contrast,
screen-off)í
lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder, Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning beep)
lTurn indicator soundlTemperature unitlDisplay language
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the distance unit.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
The data for the trip computer average
fuel economy and the average vehicle
speed can also be changed.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed.
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2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing theEnter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTE
The buzzer volume for both the ignition key
reminder and the lights-on reminder is
changed simultaneously. If you prefer separate
buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If separate buzzer volume
settings have been done at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, you will be unable to change
the settings.
Resetting the data for the trip computer
average fuel economy and the average
vehicle speed
1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select RESET AVERAGES and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
3. Select FUEL ECONOMY or SPEED, and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the cup holders closed when they are
not in use, or when using them for
storage.
qFront
To use, open the cover.
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