MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2012 Owners Manual

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Multi Information Displayí
Steering switch
Multi information display
Clock adjustment
buttons
Steering Switch
Left switchRight switch
Navi switch BACK switchINFO switch
Enter (up/down) switch
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SwitchFunction
Enter (up/down) switch Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter.
Right switch/Left
switch Used to select digits when setting numbers.
Navi switch
(With navigation sys-
tem) Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen.
BACK switch Press during SETTINGS to return to the previous screen.
INFO switch Press to switch to the multi information display. Switches the setting display in the order of Trip computer
(average fuel economy/average vehicle speed) →Trip computer
(current fuel economy/distance-to-empty) →Audio display →Settings
(reset averages/maintenance/preferences). Each time the switch is pressed, the multi
information display cycles through.
q Multi Information Display Functions
Function name DetailsSee page
Clock Constant display of time. 6-101
Outside temperature
display Constant display of ambient temperature.
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Audio display Displays the audio operation status. Displayed when the INFO switch is pressed. 6-102
Trip computer Displays the average fuel economy, average vehicle speed, current fuel economy, and distance-to-empty. Displayed when the INFO switch is
pressed. 6-102
Maintenance monitor Notification of periodic inspection and tire rotation period 6-104
Warning indicator Notification of the need to take caution 6-108
Settings Used to change the multi information display settings. Displayed when the
INFO switch is pressed. 6-108
Navigation system Refer to the separate manual
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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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Display periodItem Start of message display End of message display
TIRE ROTATION When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile) Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from
remaining distance of 0 km
SERVICE DUE When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or
remaining days are less than 15
(which ever comes first) Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from
remaining distance of 0 km, or 15 days have
elapsed since remaining days reached
“0 ” days
(which ever comes first)
Message display Item Timing Displayed message
TIRE ROTATION Remaining distance: 500 km (300 mile) to -500 km (-300 mile) TIRE ROTATION DUE
SERVICE DUE Remaining distance: 500 km (300 mile) to 0 km (0 mile) SERVICE DUE
Remaining days: 15 to 0 days
Remaining distance:
0 km (0 mile) to -500 km (-300 mile) SERVICE OVERDUE
Remaining days:0 to 15 days
Reset method
If resetting is performed after a tire
rotation or periodic inspection has been
done, a notification of the next
maintenance period will be displayed
when the period approaches.
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 would like to reset
(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
NOTElThe current remaining distance and days is
displayed.
lEven if the remaining distance or days have
surpassed 0, the display does not display a
minus (― ) and leaves the value at 0.
4. Press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
NOTE
If the SERVICE DUE item has been set, both
the days and distance can be selected. Because
the tire rotation item can only be set according
to distance, the screen for setting distance is
displayed when SET is selected.
6. The DISTANCE or DAYS screen isdisplayed, and the remaining distance
and days values return to the values
previously set. If no changes are
necessary, press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
NOTElIf the settings are changed from the initial
values, the values which you set are
displayed, not the initial values.
lEven if the battery is disconnected, the
remaining distance and days information is
not erased.
lIf the multi information display is replaced
or repaired, there is the possibility that the
remaining distance and days information
may be erased.
Method for turning the system off
The maintenance monitor can be turned
off even after it has been turned on. If you
want to turn it off, the remaining distance
and days calculation to the next
maintenance period is stopped, and a
message does not display to indicate an
approaching maintenance period.
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.
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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 PlDEPRESS 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 reset.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed.
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