width MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2017 Owners Manual

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during acci\
dents and sudden
stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear s\
eat belts.
(Except Mexico)
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder be\
lts out of the way when
not in use.
The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and\
has only an
emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a
collision.
However, the front passenger's seat and all rear lap/shoulder belt retractors o\
perate in
two modes: emergency locking mode, and for child-restraint systems, automatic locking
mode. While we recommend you put all children in the rear seats, if you must u\
se the front
passenger seat for a child, slide the front passenger seat as far back a\
s possible and make
sure any child-restraint system is secured properly.
(Mexico)
All the seats have lap/shoulder belts. These belts have retractors with inertia locks that keep
them out of the way when not in use. The locks allow the belts to remain comfortable on
users, but they will lock in position during a collision.
WARNING
Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of
the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collision, occupants
wearing seat belts would be much safer.
Do not wear twisted seat belts: Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not available to
absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt, which could cause
serious injury or death. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must straighten the seat belt to
remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to be used.
Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could
be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly
restrained.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will operate when all of the following\
conditions are
met:
 The ignition is switched ON. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument \
cluster is
turned off. The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.
 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will not operate under the following c\
ir cumstances.
 The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the \
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch indicator light is turned off. The shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxl\
e) is shifted to
reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing.
 In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indica\
tion/warning
light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot\
Monitoring (BSM)
warning indication/warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
 Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warnin\
g
indicator lights is detected. A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred. There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper. Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods. The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving
for long periods on slopes during the summer. The battery voltage has decr eased.
 Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (r ear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be difficult to detect them.
 A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not
approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) determines the condition based o\
n radar
detection data.
 A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed fo\
r an extended
period of time. Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction. A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.\
 A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The
detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 In the following case, the flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display
may not occur or they may be delayed.
 A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane. Driving on steep slopes. Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass. The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersecti\
ons). When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane. Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch and the system
becomes operable.
 If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may turn on an\
d the vehicle
detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects
(guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels, turnouts.
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.
 A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep
may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection\
. Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) while pulling a trailer or whi\
le an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
 In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mi\
rrors.
 Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors. The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abr\
uptly and the vehicle
moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the d\
river is making a lane
change and the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
operation is temporarily canceled. The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) becomes operational again when the system detects\
white (yellow)
lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle\
lane.
 If the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time, the Lane-
keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) may not operate. When white (yellow) lane lines ar e not detected, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) does not operate. Under the following conditions, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane l\
ines correctly and
it may not operate normally.
 If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera. Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the r ear seat and the
vehicle is tilted. The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure. Tires other than conventional tires are equipped. When the vehicle is driven on the guiding branch to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway. The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness. A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making \
it
less visible. A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rai\
n, fog, or snow). The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane \
resulting from
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.
 A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water. The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a t\
unnel. The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the op\
tical axis is
deviated. The windshield is dirty or foggy . The windshield, camera is fogged (water dr oplets). Back-light is reflected off the road surface. The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road. The shade of a guar drail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road. The width of the driving lane is narr ow (less than about 2.5 m (98 in)) or wide (more
than about 4.5 m (178 in)) Driving on roads with tight curves. The road is excessively uneven. The vehicle is shaken after hitting a r oad bump. There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines. There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) goes on
stand-by status in the following cases:
 The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines. The vehicle speed is less than about 60 km/h (37 mph). The ABS/TCS/DSC is operating. The DSC is turned off.
(If the DSC is turned of f while the system is operational, a warning beep is heard and the
system goes on standby.) The vehicle is making a sharp curve. The steering wheel is operated abruptly . The brake pedal is depressed. The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
NOTE
 The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) does not
operate until the system detects white (yellow) lane lines on either t\
he left or right. When the system detects a white (yellow) lane line on one side only , the system will not
activate warnings for the lane line on the side that is not being detect\
ed. The warning is
only for a lane deviation on the side that is being detected.
 If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering\
wheel), the warning
sound is activated and an alert is indicated in the active driving displ\
ay.

If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system may
detect that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel) even if
you are holding it, and display a message in the active driving display.
 The timing at which the lane departur e warning is activated and the steering wheel
operation assist is performed varies. The following settings for the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12.
 Steering operation assist operational/non-operational Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of steering assist)
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Viewing the Display
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a
reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the w\
idth of the parking
space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or gar\
age.
b
a
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
These guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the v\
ehicle.
b) Distance guide lines.
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured \
from the
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
 The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for t\
he red line and
100 cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the ce\
nter point of each
of the lines).
CAUTION
The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning
of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.
Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies\
depending on
the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

(Display condition)(Vehicle condition)
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing u\
p slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parkin\
g space on the left
and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide line\
s are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slow\
ly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then sto\
p the vehicle
in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines\
, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

(Display condition)(Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever p osition, the screen returns to
the previous display.
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Rear View Monitor
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the \
rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
 In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end and
distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not actually be
aligned on the ground.
 When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the par\
king space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the mon\
itor, but they may
not actually be aligned on the ground.

Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Suc\
h variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen app\
ears farther than the
actual distance.
VarianceObject
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
 Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fit and could
damage both tire and rim.
 The temporary spare tire has a tread life
of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The
tread life may be shorter depending on
driving conditions.
 The temporary spare tire is for limited
use, however, if the tread wear solid-
band indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary spare
(page
6-43).
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate
the aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page
8-25.
Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
 Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
NOTE
 When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset (inset/outset).
 For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
WARNING
Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded:
Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires o\
ver the next several
years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary
with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO
ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA TEMPERATURE A
UTQGS MARK (example)
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