MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

Driving In Flooded Area
▼Driving In Flooded Area
WA R N I N G
Dry off brakes that have become wet by
driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes
several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light braking
will indicate whether the brakes have been
affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads
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
WA R N I N G
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and
the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard Label on the driver's door frame.
Exceeding these ratings can cause an
accident or vehicle damage. You can
estimate the weight of the load by
weighing the items (or people) before
putting them in the vehicle.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Driving on Uneven Road
▼Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody
can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven
roads or over speed bumps at excessive
speeds. Use care and reduce speed when
traveling on rough/uneven roads or over
speed bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's
underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when
driving under the following conditions:
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 equi pped with low profile
tires allowing class-leading performance
and handling. As a result, the sidewall of
the tires are very th in and the tires and
wheels can be damaged if driven through
potholes or on rough/uneven roads at
excessive speeds. Use care and reduce
speed when traveling on rough/uneven
roads or through potholes.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Trailer Towing
▼Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer
with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
▼Recreational Towing
An example 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 7-23) and
"Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-24) and
carefully follow the instructions.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Cylinder Deactivation
*............... 4-11
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-12 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................4-12
Instrument Cluster...................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-29
Manual Transmission
Operation......................................... 4-31 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-31
Automatic Transmission................. 4-33 Automatic Transmission
Controls...................................... 4-33
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-34
Transmission Ranges.................. 4-35
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-36
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-42
Driving Tips................................4-43
Switches and Controls..................... 4-44 Lighting Control......................... 4-44
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-50
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-51
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
*.....
.................................................... 4-55
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-56
Horn............................................ 4-57
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*.......................................4-58
Brake................................................ 4-63 Brake System.............................. 4-63
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-69
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-73
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-75 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-75
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-76
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-77
Drive Selection................................. 4-79 Drive Selection
*..........................4-79
i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-81 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-81
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Power Steering................................. 4-82Power Steering............................4-82
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-83 i-ACTIVSENSE
*........................4-83
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*........................................ 4-88
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*........................................4-88
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................... 4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................... 4-94
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*........................................ 4-99
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
*........
.................................................. 4-106
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-107
Driver Monitoring (DM)
*.........4-109
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)
*.................................... 4-111
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-114
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) (Manual Transmission)
*.....
.................................................. 4-118
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*.......................... 4-126
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
*.........4-137
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)*......
.................................................. 4-151
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-155
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-
R)
*............................................ 4-157
Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC)
*............... 4-161
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-166
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-200
Front Radar Sensor
*................. 4-204
Front Side Radar Sensor
*......... 4-206
Rear Side Radar Sensor
*.......... 4-208
Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side
Ultrasonic Sensor
*....................4-209
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-210
Driver Monitoring Camera
*......4-211
Cruise Control............................... 4-212 Cruise Control
*.........................4-212
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................... 4-216 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................... 4-216
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-220 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-220
Parking Sensor System................. 4-235 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-235
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transmission) or the
brake pedal (automatic transmission).
To switch the ignition position, press the
push button start without depressing the
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transmission, the selector
lever is in the P position, and the
ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches
off automatically af ter about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the indicator light (amber)
also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P (automatic transmission) position or in
1st gear or R (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 or to 1st
gear or R (manual transmission) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement
could occur which could result in an
accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-25.
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indi cate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
▼Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key w
ill 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
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (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).
NOTE
(Manual transmission)
The 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 sure that
the key is being carried.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-33.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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