mirror MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2017 Owners Manual

1–2
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob ........................................................................\
.............................page 3-20
Turn and lane-change signal ........................................................................\
.........page 4-49
Lighting control........................................................................\
.............................page 4-43
Wiper and washer lever ........................................................................\
.................page 4-50
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF switch
.....................................page 4-120
DSC OFF switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 4-71
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................page 4-154
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ...................................................................page 4-93
Outside mirror switch........................................................................\
.................... page 3-34
Door-lock switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 3-17
Power window lock switch ........................................................................\
...........page 3-39
Power window switches ........................................................................\
................page 3-37
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.......................................page 2-14
SRS air bag........................................................................\
....................................page 2-41
Bottle holder ........................................................................\
................................page 5-116
Overhead lights ........................................................................\
...........................page 5-111
Moonroof switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 3-40
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
......................................page 5-110
Vanity mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 5-110
Rearview mirror ........................................................................\
............................page 3-35
Cup holders ........................................................................\
.................................page 5-115
Front seat ........................................................................\
.........................................page 2-5
Center console ........................................................................\
.............................page 5-118
Accessory sockets ........................................................................\
.......................page 5-113
External input terminal........................................................................\
..................page 5-57
Rear seat ........................................................................\
..........................................page 2-8
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Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
(4-Door)
Hood ........................................................................\
..............................................page 6-22
Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
...............page 6-32
Moonroof ........................................................................\
......................................page 3-40
Doors and keys ........................................................................\
..............................page 3-14
Fuel-filler lid ........................................................................\
.................................page 3-31
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
...........................page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................page 6-45
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
........................................page 3-22
Child safety locks ........................................................................\
..........................page 3-21
Outside mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 3-34
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1–7
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
(5-Door)
Hood ........................................................................\
..............................................page 6-22
Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
...............page 6-32
Moonroof ........................................................................\
......................................page 3-40
Doors and keys ........................................................................\
..............................page 3-14
Fuel-filler lid ........................................................................\
.................................page 3-31
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
...........................page 6-41
Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................page 6-45
Rear window wiper blade ........................................................................\
.............page 6-33
Liftgate ........................................................................\
..........................................page 3-22
Child safety locks ........................................................................\
..........................page 3-21
Outside mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 3-34
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3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys ......................................................3-2
Keys ...............................................3-2
Keyless Entry System ....................3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System .....3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry
System* .........................................3-10
Operational Range .......................3-11
Doors and Locks ................................3-12
Door Locks ...................................3-12
Liftgate/Trunk Lid ........................3-21
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)* ......................................3-26
Fuel and Emission .............................3-28
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions
...................................3-28
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................3-31
Steering Wheel ...................................3-33
Steering Wheel .............................3-33
Mirrors ...............................................3-34
Mirrors .........................................3-34
Windows .............................................3-37
Power Windows ...........................3-37
Moonroof * ...................................3-40
Security System .................................3-42
Modification and Add-On
Equipment
....................................3-42
Immobilizer System .....................3-42
Theft-Deterrent System* ...............3-44
Driving Tips .......................................3-46
Break-In Period ............................3-46
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
.................................3-46
Hazardous Driving .......................3-47
Floor Mat .....................................3-47
Rocking the Vehicle .....................3-48
Winter Driving .............................3-49
Driving In Flooded Area ..............3-51
Overloading ..................................3-51
Driving on Uneven Road .............3-52
Towing ................................................3-53
Trailer Towing ..............................3-53
Recreational Towing ....................3-53
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Before Driving
Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance of
the vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Center position
Mirror switch
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
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.
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Before Driving
Mirrors
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment 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.
Night
Day Day/Night le
ver
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The indicator
light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
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Before Driving
Mirrors
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button
to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button
. The indicator
light will illuminate.
ON/OFF buttonIndicator light
NOTE
 Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity
will be affected and may not operate
normally.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor
 (With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink W ireless Control
System on page 4-57. The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is in reverse (R).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-28. Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity. Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page
6-25). Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections. Use washer fluid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fluid (page
6-30).
NOTE
 (Without electric parking brake)
Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual transaxle. Block
the rear wheels.
 Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
 Do not apply excessive for ce to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
 Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
 Drive slowly. Braking performance
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 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never
more than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Active Driving Display*
Optical receiver
Mirror
Combiner
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as
doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
 Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.
Fingerprints on the display will make it difficult to view and using excessive force when
operating it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving display
may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause damage. Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed
on the active driving display, it could cause damage. Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof
sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference. A sensor is int
egrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered,
the display's luminosity will lower making the display difficult to view. Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
NOTE
 It may be difficult to view the display when wearing polarized s unglasses. Take off your
polarized sunglasses or adjust the luminosity. 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 to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature. If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
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