belt MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2018 Repair Manual

6.(Without flat tire belt)
Store the damaged tire in the trunk/
luggage compartment.
(With flat tire belt)
Open the trunk/luggage compartment
mat.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
7. Remove the belt for securing the flat
tire.
8. Put the flat tire into the trunk/luggage
compartment on the left and toward the
back.

9. (Split-folding type seat)
Fold the rear seatback forward on the
right side of the rear seat.
10.(Split-folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback on the left
side and assure a clearance to pass the
belt.
(One-piece folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback and assure a
clearance to pass the belt.
11. Pass the belt through the rear seatback as shown in the figure.
After passing the be lt through, return
the rear seatback to the original
position.
(Split-folding type seat)

Belt
(One-piece folding type seat)

Belt
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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NOTE
Pass the belt underneath the seatbelts.

BeltSeat belt
12. Pass the buckle through the wheel as
shown in the figure and secure it so
that the buckle does not contact the
wheel.
(Aluminum wheel)

(Steel wheel)

13. Pass the belt through the buckle, thenpull the belt end to secure the flat tire.

14.(Split-folding type seat)
Return the rear seatback on the right
side of the rear seatback to its original
position.
15. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
16. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to Tires on page 9-10.
17. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
NOTE
Do not press the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch after installing the spare
tire. The switch is only to be pressed after
installing the repaired flat tire or installing
a replacement tire (page 4-23).
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel
unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
WA R N I N G
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the ba ttery, read the following precautions carefully
before using the battery or inspecting it.
Do not allow the positive () terminal to contact any other metal object that could
cause sparks:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and caus e the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a battery, do not allow metal tools
to contact the positive (
) or negative () terminal of the battery.
Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and caus e the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a lo w fluid level is dangerous. It may rupture or
explode, causing serious injury.
Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (
) terminal of the discharged
battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving pa rts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The
cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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SignalWarning
Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a
problem. It is important to
note the driving cond itions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illumi nate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuousl y, do not drive at high speeds
and consult an Authorized Mazd a Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic Trans-
axle Warning Light*
The indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/ light illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐
cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system
may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer.
Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Wa r n i n g L i g h t A system malfunction is
indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu-
minates or does not illuminate a t all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an Authorized Mazd a Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not oper-
ate in an accident.WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could
accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt
Wa r n i n g Light Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front pa
ssenger's seat belt is un-
fastened (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 warn-
ing 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 is switched ON.
To allow the front passeng er occupant classifi-
cation sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional 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 passeng-
er's seat, the warning light may not operate.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front pa ssenger's seat belt is un-
fastened (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 warn-
ing light flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains illuminated. If
a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light
flashes again for a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front passenger's
seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt
warning function to ope rate depending on the
weight of the item.
If a small child is seated on the front passeng-
er's seat, the warning light may not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when t he driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-39) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a
warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and 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.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the seat belt pretensioner
system will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the fron
t passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or ne ar crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicl e dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or les s. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
How various systems in you r vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckl ed/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circu mstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial cra sh or near crash-like situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving co nditions and no personal
data (e.g., name, gender, age, an d 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 du ring 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 manufacturer, oth er parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the info rmation if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.

Mazda will not disclose any of the data recorded in an EDR to a third party unless:
A written agreement from the vehicle owner or the lessee is obtained
Officially requested by the police or other law enforcement authorities
Used as a defense for Mazda in a lawsuit, claim, or arbitration
Ordered by a judge or court
However, if necessary Mazda will:
Use the data for research on Mazda vehicle performance, includi ng safety.
Disclose the data or the summarized data to a third party for research purposes without
disclosing vehicle or owner identification information.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Event Data Recorder
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Index
A
Accessory Socket............................ 5-132
Active Driving Display..................... 4-20
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-80
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep..................................... 7-39
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-44
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-38
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-66
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-53
Mute switch................................. 5-54
Seek Switch................................. 5-53
Audio System.................................... 5-16 Antenna........................................5-16
Audio Control Switch................. 5-53
Audio set [Type A (non-
touchscreen)]............................... 5-26
Audio set [Type B
(touchscreen)].............................. 5-32
AUX/USB mode..........................5-54
Operating Tips for Audio
System......................................... 5-17
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-44
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-32 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-34
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-32
Direct mode................................. 4-41
Driving tips..................................4-42
Manual shift mode.......................4-35
Shift-lock system......................... 4-33
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-33
B
Battery............................................... 6-33
Maintenance.................................6-35
Replacement................................ 6-35
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery runs out.................................7-16 Jump-Starting...............................7-16
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-84
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-89
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-41
Bluetooth®........................................ 5-69 Bluetooth® audio (Type A)....... 5-111
Bluetooth® audio (Type B)....... 5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type
A)................................................. 5-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type
B)............................................... 5-101
Troubleshooting........... .............. 5-125
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-28
Bottle Holder................................... 5-135
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-64
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-61
Foot brake....................................4-60
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-63
Parking brake...............................4-61
Warning light............................... 4-63
Break-In Period................................. 3-45
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-27
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console................................ 5-136
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-25
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Index
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Interior Care...................................... 6-69Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-71
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-72
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-71
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance................................. 6-71
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-70
Panel maintenance....................... 6-71
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-71
Seat belt maintenance..................6-69
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-70
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-69
Interior Lights................................. 5-130 Luggage Compartment Light.....5-130
Map Lights................................ 5-130
Overhead Lights........................ 5-130
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-77
Active safety tec hnology............. 4-77
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-80
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-84
Camera and sensors..................... 4-78
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).........................................4-96
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-131
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-81
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-113
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)..................................... 4-102
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-78
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-139
Radar sensor (front)...................4-136Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)........................................ 4-98
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-128
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-124
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-90
i-ELOOP............................................4-70 Control status display.................. 4-70
Display......................................... 4-70
i-ELOOP indicator l ight.............. 4-70
i-ELOOP warning beep .....................7-40
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-16
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2
Key suspend function.................... 3-8
Transmitter.............. .......................3-4
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-40
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-40
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep................................................... 7-39
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-8
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-40
Lane-Change Signals........................ 4-49
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)........................................... 4-113
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-47
Liftgate.............................................. 3-20
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Index
Viewing the display................... 4-153
Rear Window Defogger. ................... 4-53
Rear Window Washer....................... 4-53
Rear Window Wiper.... ..................... 4-53
Recommended Oil.............................6-23
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-57
Key battery.................................. 6-35
Light Bulbs.................................. 6-42
Tires............................................. 6-40
Wheel........................................... 6-41
Wiper........................................... 6-29
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-47
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Satellite Radio................................... 5-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-45
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seats Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-10
Rear seat........................................ 2-7
Seat warmer................................... 2-6
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-14
Emergency locking...................... 2-14
Extender....................................... 2-18
Pregnant women.......................... 2-14
3-point type................................. 2-15
Seat belt warning beep...................... 7-38
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-43
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-128
Collision warning...................... 4-130
Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator
light (red)................................... 4-130
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-130
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-124
Collision warning...................... 4-126
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-126
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-127
Spare Tire............................................ 7-5
Specifications...................................... 9-4
Speedometer...................................... 4-13
Speed Unit Selector.......................... 4-13
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-61
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-53
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-59
Monitoring................................... 2-65
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-58
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-51
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel.................................. 3-30
Horn............................................. 4-55
Storage Compartments.................... 5-136
Center console........................... 5-136
Glove compartment................... 5-136
Overhead console...................... 5-136
Rear coat hooks......................... 5-138
Sunshade............................................3-40
Sunvisors......................................... 5-129
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-15
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