MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2018 Owners Manual

Luggage Compartment Lights (5–door)
Switch Posi-tion Luggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
Trunk Light (4–door)
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
▼
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is sw
itched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination tim e differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
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Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120
W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Ty p e A
*
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.

Ty p e B
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
With CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
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Without CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
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Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord throughthe cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Plug
Plug
Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or drink
cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering,
occupants could be hit and injured, or
objects could be thrown around the
vehicle, causing interference with the driver
and the possibility of an accident. Only use
a cup holder for cups or drink cans.
▼ Front
With electric parking brake (EPB)
To use the cup holder, slide the cover and
open it.
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Without electric parking brake (EPB)
▼Rear*
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Front
Bottle holder
Rear
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
the door is opened or closed.
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Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly
accelerated and cause injury depending on
how the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
▼Overhead Console*
This console box i
s designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
▼ Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
▼Center Console
To open, pull th
e release latch.
With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
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Storage tray
The storage tray can be removed.
With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Storage tray
Storage tray
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▼Luggage Compartment
NOTE
Loading golf bags (only 4 door)
(Some golf bags may not fit using the following methods depending on their sizes.)
Up to two golf bags can be carried in the trunk.

First golf bag: Place the golf bag in the luggage compartment with its bottom pointed to the
left and fit it into the front of the compartment.
Second golf bag: Place the golf bag in the l
uggage compartment with its bottom pointed to
the left and fit it into th e back of the compartment.
The arrows indicate the bottoms of the golf bags.Second golf bag
Fir st golf bag
▼Rear Coat Hooks
WA R N I N G
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the
assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects
such as a coat hanger from the assist grips
or coat hooks is dangerous as they can fly
off
and hit an occupant in the cabin if a
curtain air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-10
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-16
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-18 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-18
Hood........................................... 6-20
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-22
Engine Oil...................................6-23
Engine Coolant........................... 6-25
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-27
Washer Fluid............................... 6-27
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-28
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-29
Battery........................................ 6-33
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-35
Tires............................................ 6-38
Light Bulbs................................. 6-42
Fuses........................................... 6-57
Appearance Care............................. 6-63
Exterior Care.............................. 6-63
Interior Care................................6-69
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Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car washing.
In particular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touching areas that are
difficult to see while inspecting or working on your vehicle. D oing inspections or
procedures with your bare hands could cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are b est for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed an d made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may r esult in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Ma zda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment , it is your responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this
manual. As part of this you mu st keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Fai lure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided ei ther in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:
The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty B ooklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, dat e for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.
Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.
For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the mainte nance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date t he work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters , etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.

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