air conditioning MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2013 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.
©2012 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan Apr. 2013 (Print3)
A Word to Mazda Owners
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Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.2
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.3
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.4
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.5
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.6
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.7
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.8
Customer Information
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.9
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.10
Index11
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Rear Window Wiper and
Washer (5 Door)
The ignition must be switched ON.
qRear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
ON―Normal
INT―Intermittent
qRear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the
position. After
the switch is released, the washer will
stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-29). If it's normal and
the washer still does not work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 15 minutes
and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
5-75
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Manual Type Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for melting snow.
If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the defroster.
qMirror Defrosterí
To turn on the mirror defrosters, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defroster switch (page 5-75).
Horn
To sound the horn, press themark on
the steering wheel.
5-76
Driving Your Mazda
íSome models.
Switches and Controls
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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
Types of the Audio Set/System ......... 6-31
Audio Set (Type A) ........................... 6-33
Audio Set (Type B) ........................... 6-63
Audio Control Switch Operation
í.... 6-84
AUX/USB/iPod Mode ...................... 6-88
Safety Certification ......................... 6-107
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ................ 6-108
Bluetooth® Audio
í........................ 6-108
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ....... 6-118
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
í............... 6-118
Basic Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Operation ........................................ 6-122
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-127
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-133
When Bluetooth® Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-139
Safety Certification ......................... 6-140
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-140Bluetooth® (Type B) ............................ 6-141
Bluetooth®
í................................... 6-141
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................. 6-147
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 6-166
Troubleshooting .............................. 6-170
Safety Certification ......................... 6-174
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-176
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-176
Interior Lights ................................. 6-176
Information Display ........................ 6-178
Multi Information Display
í........... 6-180
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-189
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-190
Storage Compartments .................... 6-191
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-194
6-1íSome models.
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WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather is dangerous as
it will cause the windows to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
qHeating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
NOTE
lIf the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.lIf cooler air is desired at face level, set the
mode selector dial at the
position and
adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
lThe air to the floor is warmer than air to
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
lIn theorposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield.
In the
orposition, the outside air
mode cannot be changed to the recirculated
air mode.
qCooling (With Air Conditioner)í
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it
is illuminated or flashing (page 5-52).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-16).
NOTE
lWhen maximum cooling is desired, set the
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the recirculated air mode, then set the fan
control dial to position 4.
lIf warmer air is desired at floor level, set
the mode selector dial at the
position
and adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
lThe air to the floor is warmer than air to
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
6-8
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Climate Control System
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Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-4).
NOTE
lWith the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control dial
set at a medium temperature, heated air is
directed to the feet and a comparably lower
air temperature will flow through the
central, left and right vents.
lTo set the air vent to, press the
windshield defroster switch.
lIn theorposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
orposition, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions). The air conditioning can be
turned on and off by pressing the A/C
switch while the fan control dial is on.
NOTE
lThe air conditioning operates when the A/C
switch is pressed even if the fan is off.
lThe air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F). (Indicator light remains on even
when system is off.)
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.
6-12
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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WARNING
Do not use theposition in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
NOTE
is displayed on the information display
while in the individual operation mode.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
NOTE
In theposition, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the outside air
mode is automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
position, the outside air
mode cannot be changed to the recirculated
air mode.
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
6-13
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To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
lThe Hands-free system cannot perform
voice recognition while voice guidance
or a beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound is
finished before saying your commands.
lDialects or different wording other than
Hands-Free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lDo not speak too slow or too loud.lSpeak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle.
lTurn down the airflow of the air-
conditioning system while Bluetooth®
Hands-Free is being used.lMake sure the vents are not directing
air up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 6-170.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
qMaking a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the pick-up button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Call”
4.Prompt:“Name, please.”
5.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex.“John”)”
(Say a name registered in the
phonebook.)
The name spoken will be searched for
in the phonebook.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 7.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 6.
6.Prompt:
“Would you like to call XXXXX...
(Choice 1)?”
(Person you would like to call)
Say:[Beep]“Yes.”Then go to Step 7.
(Person you do not want to call)
Say:[Beep]“No”Then go to Step 6
(Maximum 3 times)
7.Prompt:
“Would you like to call XXXXX... (Ex.
“John”) at home, at work, or mobile, or
other... or press the hang-up button to
exit Hands-Free mode.”
8.Say:[Beep]
“XXXXX... (Ex.“at home”)”
Interior Comfort
Bluetooth® (Type B)
6-147
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Information Display
ClockAudio display
Audio display
Ambient temperature display Climate control display
Climate control displayHands-free display Without multi
information
display
With multi
information
display
Clock adjustment
buttons
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClockí
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)í
lClimate Control Display (Fully Automatic Type Air Conditioning System)lAudio DisplaylBluetooth®Hands-Free DisplayíRefer to Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) on page
6-118.
6-178
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Interior Equipment