MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2016, Model line: MODEL 3 HATCHBACK, Model: MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016Pages: 41, PDF Size: 4.51 MB
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SMART START GUIDE
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Driver’s View
LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
( P. 2 3 )
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
(PP. 13-14, 27-28)
ACTIVE
DRIVING
D I S P L AY
( P. 3 5 )
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
BSM
( P. 2 1 )
LDWS
( P. 2 0 )
TPMS SET
( P. 5 )
AFS
( P. 2 5 )
DSC
OFF
CRUISE CONTROL( P P. 17-1 8 )
FUEL
FILLER LID RELEASE HOOD
RELEASE
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
( P P. 3 1 - 3 4 )
TRUNK RELEASE
(4-DOOR)
ILLUMINATION
DIMMER
(Instrument Cluster) ( P P. 3 1 - 3 4 )
This easy-to-use SMART START GUIDE provides information on some unique
features and functions of your new vehicle. Additional features are available at
www.mymazda.com and the MyMazda app -> VEHICLE HOW TO. Complete
information on features and functions are available in your Owner’s Manual.
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Driver’s View
CLOCK
SETTINGS
( P. 1 0 )
MAZDA CONNECT
INFOTAINMENT
SYSTEM
(PP. 9-10, 27-28)
C L I M AT E
CONTROL
( P. 3 0 )
TRANSMISSION ( P. 3 6 )CD
P L AY E R
S E AT
WARMERS PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
1
HAZARD
WARNINGWIPER/
WASHER
( P. 2 4 )
START/STOP
ENGINE BUTTON
( P. 4 )
1 This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side
airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for
this is that the sensor has determined that an adult is not sitting in the front passenger seat.
NOTE: If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the adult as being
a child depending on the person’s physique and may deactivate the front passenger’s front/side
airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
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Key
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)
This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking
the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key...
• Unlock the driver’s door by
pushing the driver’s door request
switch once.
• Unlock all doors by pushing
the driver’s door request switch
once or twice (depending on
personalization setting)
OR by pushing the passenger’s
door request switch once.
• Lock all doors (and liftgate) by
pushing any request switch once.
• Open the trunk by pushing
the trunk switch once (switch
is located a little to the right of
the center of vehicle).
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System and the Keyless
Entry System both use the same type of keyless entry transmitter. However, only vehicles
equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System allow you to lock and unlock the
doors with the door request switches (without taking the key out of your purse or pocket).
Vehicles equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not have request switches on the
doors/trunk. To lock and unlock the doors, the corresponding transmitter button must
be pushed.
Advanced Key
Lock
Unlock
Panic Alarm Tr u n k
Door Request Switch
CAUTION: RED KEY indicator lightmay illuminate if advance key
is placed in the cup holder. The key
can sometimes not be detected in
the cup holder.
CAUTION:
• Make sure vehicle is OFF and
take the keyless entry system key
with you when leaving the vehicle.
• When locking doors using inside
door switches or inside door
lock knobs, be careful not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.
Electric Trunk
Lid Opener
Request Switch
Elec. Liftgate Opener
NOTE: Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for additional details about
“Personalization Features”.
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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH
ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
The Mazda3 is equipped with SKYACTIV
combustion technology. This technology
includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up
System) for optimal emission performance
during cold starting conditions.
While Carrying the Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/
STOP ENGINE button while pushing the
clutch pedal (M/ T) or the brake pedal (A / T).
What you will notice? On start-up, the
engine speed and sound are higher (1500
RPM) for less than 1 minute to quickly bring the
catalyst to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will
reduce to idle once the temperature is achieved. This
is normal engine operation under cold start conditions.
What this does? This heats up the catalytic
converter faster to reduce emissions and allows
Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine
(to improve efficiency and horsepower).
• Shut the engine OFF by making sure the vehicle in park (A/T) and
• setting the parking brake, then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.
• Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP
ENGINE button once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition to the ON position by pushing the START/STOP
ENGINE button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
NOTE: Yo u can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Emergency Engine Stop
Pushing and holding the START/STOP button or repeatedly pushing the
button while the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of
an emergency.
If the START/STOP ENGINE button indicator light flashes AMBER, this could
indicate a problem with the engine starting system. You may not be able to start
the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspec\
ted at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE: The engine may not start if the key cannot be detected. The Key
Indicator Light may flash RED or “Key not detected” may be displayed if the key
is placed in the cup holder.
START/STOP ENGINE
Button Indicator Light
Transmitter
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Tires
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
For your safety, the Mazda3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire
pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in
one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the
instrument cluster (pp. 31-34) and sounding an alarm.
What to do? Don’t ignore the TPMS warning light. Stop and check your
tire pressure (when tires are cold) and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Properly inflated tires are safer, last longer, and increase fuel economy.
In the following cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can
operate normally.
• The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.
• A tire rotation is performed.
• Any tire or wheel is replaced.
• The vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead.
Initialization Process
(TPMS Warning Light
is Illuminated)
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.
2 Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified
pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s side door opening) on
all four (4) tires.
3 Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.
4 Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch”
(left side of dash) until the TPMS warning
light
in the instrument cluster flashes
twice and a beep sound is heard once.
CAUTION: If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS
warning light may not turn on, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may turn on
if the tire pressure is normal.
NOTE: Drastic changes in temperature or altitude may cause the TPMS warning
light to turn on.
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INFO
Toggle the INFO button up or down on steering wheel to cycle through
different types of information.Push the center of
the INFO button to make selections. Push and hold the center of the INFO button
to reset the currently displayed feature such
as Average MPH or Average MPG.
Display screens
Distance
to Empty Average
MPG Current
MPG Average
Speed
Information display
Information Display
FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the
best fuel economy, visit
www.fueleconomy.gov
for more information.
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Seats and Headrests
Returning rear seats to upright position:
1 Install the headrest (if removed).
2 Raise seatbacks until they lock into position.
3 Pull on the top of the seatbacks to make sure they are locked.
4 Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use.
REAR SEATS
Folding rear seatbacks down:
4-door sedan
1 Check that rear seats are clear
of objects.
2 Open the trunk and pull the left
and/or right side remote handle lever(s).
3 Open a rear door and fold the
seatback forward.
F R O N T S E AT S
Headrests
For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that
are not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active
headrest is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close
the gap between your head and the headrest (to prevent whiplash).
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment
(if equipped)
To increase the lumbar support, move the lever
upward. Move the lever downward to decrease
lumbar support.
5‐door hatchback
Push the button to fold
down the seatback.
NOTE: For tall drivers and front passengers who
adjust the front seats all the way back, the headrests
on the rear seats need to be removed when folding the
rear seatbacks down. If not removed, the rear headrest
will press into the front seatback. In order to remove the
headrest from the rear seat, the seatback needs to be
tilted slightly forward.
NOTE: Left rear seat release is shown .
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror and outside
driver’s mirror to reduce headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
• Auto-dimming is activated every time the engine is started.
NOTE:
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirror will not operate properly.
HomeLink®
• This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
NOTE:
Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and
Homelink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
On Off
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
HomeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
F R O N T S E AT S
Headrests
For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that are
not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active headrest
is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close the gap
between your head and the headrest (to reduce the possibility of whiplash).
Seats and Mirrors
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MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (if equipped)
MAZDA CONNECT is designed to be operated by
using one of the following three interfaces:
1 The commander switch (p. 11).
2 The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving).
3 Voice control (p. 12).
Mazda Connect Infotainment System
NOTE: • In the interest of safety and to avoid distracted driving, the touchscreen
is disabled at speeds over 5 mph. Use the commander switch
or voice control to operate the infotainment system.
• You can touch and tap, slide or swipe the touchscreen, but cannot pinch.
Push TALK button
and say “Applications.”Push TALK button
and say “Settings.”
Push TALK button
and say “Entertainment.”
Push TALK button
and say “Navigation.”
Push TALK button and
say “Communication.”
NOTE: These types of
Warning screens appear
if there is a problem
with the vehicle.
For issues with MAZDA CONNECT, visit
http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com
or call 800-430-0153.
Ta l k
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