service MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.Mazda Motor Corporation
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may
contain Perchlorate Material–Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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Printed in Japan June 2011 (Print1)
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CAUTION
ØBe careful not to allow the rubber
ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.
Ø If the rubber ring detaches,
reattach it before inserting a new
battery.
Rubber ring
qService
If you have a problem with the advanced
keyless functions, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your advanced key is lost or stolen,
bring all remaining advanced keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen advanced key
inoperative.
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Operation Using Advanced
Keyless Functions
qOperational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the advanced key is being
carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
narrower or the system may not operate.
Locking, unlocking the doors and the
liftgate
The operational range for locking/
unlocking the doors and the liftgate is an
area of up to 80 cm (31 in) from the center
of the front door handles.
The operational range for locking the
doors and the liftgate is within a
maximum radius of 80 cm (31 in) from
the center of the liftgate.
4 door
Operational range
Exterior transmitter
Knowing Your Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 orequivalent) with the positive pole (
)
facing down.
6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.
7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key
until a click sound is heard.
CAUTION
Insert the key into the transmitter
securely until a click sound is heard.
If it is not inserted securely, it could
detach from the transmitter.
qService
If you have a problem with the keyless
entry system, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If your transmitter is lost or stolen, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the push button
start has not been pressed off to notify
the driver that the advanced key has
been removed. The KEY warning light
(red) will stop flashing when the
advanced key is back inside the
vehicle:
lThe push button start has not been
pressed off, the driver's door is
open, and the advanced key is
removed from the vehicle.
lThe push button start has not been
pressed off and all the doors are
closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle.
NOTE
Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced
key is carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the brake pedal is depressed with
an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal
is depressed with a manual transaxle, the
system confirms that the correct advanced
key is inside the vehicle, the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates, and the
push button start can be pressed to ACC
(page 3-12).
When flashing
When the push button start is pressed off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable. Refer to Service on page 3-7.
NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
q
Security Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation .................................... 6-3
Types of the Climate Control
System ................................................. 6-5
Manual Type
í.................................... 6-6
Fully Automatic Typeí.................... 6-10
Audio System ......................................... 6-16 Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Audio Set .......................................... 6-27
Audio Control Switch Operation
í.... 6-56
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ........... 6-59
Safety Certification ........................... 6-61
Bluetooth Audio ..................................... 6-62 Bluetooth Audio
í............................. 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ........................... 6-72 Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................... 6-72
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation .......................................... 6-76
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................... 6-81
Hands-Free Setting ............................ 6-87
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used .................................................. 6-93
Safety Certification ........................... 6-94
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service .............................................. 6-94 Interior Equipment ............................... 6-95
Sunvisors ........................................... 6-95
Interior Lights ................................... 6-95
Information Display .......................... 6-97
Multi Information Display
í............. 6-99
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-109
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-110
Storage Compartments .................... 6-111
Accessory Sockets ........................... 6-114
6-1íSome models.
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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and tuner.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the tuner is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite
Radio brings you more of what you love.
Get 69 channels of 100 % commercial-
free music, plus all your favorite sports,
news, talk and entertainment. Everything
worth listening to is now on SIRIUS.
100 % Commercial-free Music―With
music from every genre, artist-dedicated
channels, live performances and more,
SIRIUS is the home of 100 %
commercial-free music.
Live Sports Play-by-Play & Expert
Talk ―Hear every NFL game, every
NASCAR
®race and college sports
coverage from over 150 schools. Plus
24/7 sports talk with channels like
SIRIUS NFL Radio, SIRIUS NASCAR
Radio and more.
Exclusive Entertainment and
Talk ―The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy. Hear Howard
Stern, Martha Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Blue
Collar Comedy, Playboy Radio, political
talk and more.
World-class News ―Stay informed with
FOX, CNN, CNBC, NPR
®, BBC and
more.
Plus local traffic and weather.
Family & Kids ―Entertain the entire
family with Radio Disney, Kids Place
Live, Laugh USA and more.
Sign up for SIRIUS Radio today! For
more information, visit www.sirius.com.
Satellite radio can be subscribed to and
received in the United States. (Except
Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SIRIUS to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
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SIRIUS service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SIRIUS service, and report any
problems.
To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a
SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1-
888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIUS
online at www.sirius.com.
Please have the following information
ready:
lSIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial
no., or ESN*)lValid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
*ESN: Electronic Serial Number
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN)
When the ESN button (
) is pressed
for 1.5 seconds or longer, or the manual
tuning dial is turned to channel 0, a 12-
digit Electronic Serial Number (ESN) for
the SIRIUS tuner is displayed.
(If the SIRIUS ID (ESN) for the tuner
does not display)
If “ESN
FAIL ”is displayed after
pressing the ESN button (
) for 1.5
seconds or longer, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Be sure you are parked outside with a
clear view of open sky, you will be
instructed to turn on your radio (in SAT
mode and tuned to channel 184).
Activation typically takes only 2 ―5
minutes.
SIRIUS operation
All operations of the satellite radio are
conducted by means of the audio unit. SIRIUS radio mode selection
When the satellite button (
)is
pressed during ACC ON, it will play the
last SIRIUS channel in use before the
mode was switched over to another mode
or the power was turned off.
When the satellite button (
)is
pressed in a mode other than the SIRIUS
mode, the last channel in use will be
received.
Every time the satellite button (
)is
pressed, the bank changes in the order
shown below.
SR2
SR1
SR3
NOTE
SR1, SR2 and SR3: six stations can be stored
in each bank for convenient access to your
favorite stations.
Operation in the initial state
It may take some time to start up the
equipment when it is in the initial state,
when there is a change in the user's
subscription condition, or when the
SIRIUS channel map is changed.
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NOTE
The displayable number of characters is
limited. If the number of characters, including
the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32
characters, it may not be fully displayed.
Message display
If“CHECK CD ”is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
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NOTElThe information viewable in the display is
only CD information (such as artist name,
song title) which has been recorded to the
CD.
lThe system can only display one-byte
alphabetic characters. If two-byte or other
types of characters have been recorded to
the CD, they may not display correctly.
Display scroll
Only 12 characters (Except file name) can
be displayed at one time. To display the
rest of the characters of a long title, press
the text button (
). The display
scrolls the next 12 characters. Press the
text button (
) again after the last 12
characters have been displayed to return
to the beginning of the title.
NOTE
The displayable number of characters is
limited. If the number of characters, including
the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32
characters, it may not be fully displayed.
Message display
If “CHECK CD ”is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
q Operating the Auxiliary jack
You can connect portable audio units,
such as an MP3 player or similar products
on the market, to the auxiliary jack to
listen to music or audio over the vehicle's
speakers. Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
cable. Refer to Auxiliary Input (page
6-59).
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
ØThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
service personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Ø Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD
player with the top case of the unit removed.
Ø Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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