steering MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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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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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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VOICE CONTROL (if equipped)
Voice control is activated by pushing the TALK button on the steering
wheel and speaking a command. Voice commands usually contain a verb
(action word) followed by a noun. Common verbs are “Go to” and “Play”.
TA L K
NOTE: After becoming familiar with the system you can skip the voice prompts by
pushing the TALK button again.
SOME COMMON VOICE COMMANDS ARE:
• Call “name” mobile
• Dial “number”
• Address-pause-“street
address, city, state”
• Help •
Cancel
• Go Back or Previous
• Next or Skip
• Tutorial
• Scroll/Page Down
• Scroll/Page Up •
Turn Display/Screen Off
• Select “line number”
(ex: “Select Four” or
“Select Line Four”
• Display Clock
Go to (and one of the following):
• Home
• Entertainment
• Navigation
• Communication
• Settings •
Messages
• Contacts
• Email
• Phone
• Call History •
Text
• AM/FM
• XM
• CD
• Bluetooth •
AUX
• USB
• Pandora
• Aha
• Stitcher
Play (and one of the following):
• AM/FM
• XM
CD
• Bluetooth
• AUX
• USB
• Pandora •
Aha
• Stitcher
• Song
• Playlist
• Artist •
Album
• Genre
• Folder
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
Bluetooth
®
With Mazda Connect:
1 Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or
audio device.
2 Select Communication from Home screen.
3 Select Settings.
4 Select Bluetooth.
5 Select Add New Device to display the
message and switch to the device operation. If this option is grayed out,
make sure Bluetooth is turned on at the top of the menu.
6 Using the device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device (Peripheral device).
7 Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.
• Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0 - Input the displayed 4-digit pairing
code into the device.
• Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1 or higher - Verify the displayed 6-digit
code on the audio unit is also displayed on the device, and touch the Yes
on-screen button and then “YES” on the device if needed.
For phone’s compatible with Email, SMS and MMS:
8 (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded
automatically as well as your Phonebook.
Without Mazda Connect:
1
Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or audio device.
2 Push and release the TALK button on the steering
wheel (wait for beep).
3 From main menu, say, “Setup,” then “Pairing Options.”
4 S a y, “ P a i r.”
5 Say a four-digit code (i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
6 Place phone in discovery mode; if necessary, consult
your phone’s manual or go to www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.
Select model, Bluetooth, and follow screen prompts.
7 After phone is recognized, you will be prompted to name the paired phone.
NOTE:
• For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
• Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on
the device’s Bluetooth
® function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device.
• For customer service and device compatibility, visit
http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com or call 800-430-0153.
• IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the vehicle’s audio system.
• When in range of another Wi-Fi device, the Bluetooth connection between your
phone and the system may disconnect for a short time if you have Wi-Fi enabled
Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone if needed.
Talk
Pick-up
Hang up
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1 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
2 Locate the SD card slot inside the center console.
• Remove card: Open the cover and push the
card once, then pull it out.
• Insert card: Push the card in (label-side up),
then close the cover.
To remove or insert the MAP SD card (to update the map database):
NOTE: Select
Places Nearby for POIs (points of
interest) around the selected location, or select Add to
Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites.NOTE: The route can
be edited by selecting
other options.
7 If Go is selected or if no operation is performed with 10 seconds, the
route guidance is started. The set route can be checked by selecting MAP .
Planning A Route Using Voice Commands
You can navigate to any of the following places using your voice:
• An address, including home
• Favorites
• Cities and towns
• POI (Point of Interest) categories •
POIs for named brands of, for
example, restaurants, gas stations,
car rental and gyms.
• A recent destination
NOTE: POI searches for points of interest near your present location.
To plan a route to an address using your voice, do the following:
1 Push the TA L K button on the steering wheel.
2 When you hear the tone, you can say, for example “Address”.
3 When on the enter an address screen say the full address (without zip code)
for your destination, for example “123 Main St., Los Angeles, California”.
The system does not recognize zip codes.
NOTE: • For best results, say the full address without pausing between words.• Voice guidance can be skipped by pushing the talk button.• When prompt voice guidance is muted you will need to go into navigation settings
to turn the volume back on for the NAVI button to repeat the last instructions.
4 Say “Yes” if the address is correct. If shown a list of addresses, say the
list number for the correct address or say “none of these”.
• Visit www.mazdausa.com/navigation and download the most recent map
available for your device for free for 3 years from vehicle delivery.
• Only use your MAP SD card for operating and updating your navigation
system. Do not insert the MAP SD card into another vehicle or into any
other device such as a camera.
• Do not put other SD cards in this slot.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped)
The LDWS recognizes painted lane lines on a road using the forward
sensing camera (FSC) installed to the windshield. If the vehicle deviates
from its lane at speeds above 44 mph, the system alerts the driver using
the following indicators.
Use the LDWS switch to
turn system ON or OFF
Indicator LightActive Driving Display Condition
The painted lane lines
on the road are not
recognized or the
vehicle speed is less
than 44 mph
The painted lane
lines are recognized
at vehicle speeds of
44 mph or more
Flashes +
warning sound OR
Warning is triggered
when vehicle deviates
from its lane
No indicator light
LDWS OFF
WARNING: LDWS is only a supplementary
system to warn the driver that the vehicle may
be deviating from its lane, however the LDWS
has limitations. Do not rely solely on the LDWS.
Relying solely on the LDWS may cause an
unexpected accident resulting in death or serious
injury. Always pay attention to the direction in
which the vehicle is traveling and drive safely.
NOTE: • Any driver input (e.g., turn signal, steering or acceleration) will cancel warning.• You can change the warning indicator between a rumble or beeping sound
in the vehicle personalization features.
Lane Departure Warning System
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Headlights (cont’d from pg. 23)
Without AFS
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move
and hear the sound of the headlight leveling
motors at the front of the vehicle when the
ignition is ON.
• The system will need to be reset if the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or the system fuse
has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for easy to follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the
headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of
the steering wheel.
The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and
only works when the vehicle is moving.
Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When
off, AFS OFF illuminates
in the instrument panel.
With AFS
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AUDIO OPERATION USING VOICE
Audio operation and media selection
can be done using voice. Push the
“TALK” button on the steering wheel, wait for a beep, then say a command in
a clear, natural voice (not too fast or too slow). Some common commands are listed below.
Play (and any of the following):
AM, FM, XM, CD, Bluetooth, Aha, Pandora, Stitcher, USB, AUX
Play or Resume / Pause or
Stop / Next or Previous
Play (and any of the following):
Song, Playlist
Artist
Tune to Station
Tune to Channel Number (XM)
HD RADIO
HD radio has a special
receiver which allows it to
receive digital broadcasts (where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives. Digital broadcasts have better
sound quality than analog broadcasts as digital
broadcasts provide free,
crystal clear audio.
When the HD radio button is ON (red), there could be
a noticeable difference in sound quality and volume when a change from digital to analog signals occurs.
If the sound quality and
volume becomes noticeably
diminished or cuts off, select the HD button to turn OFF HD radio (not red).
Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect)
GRACENOTE
The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the
voice recognition, install the most recent database.
1 Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick
from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert the
memory stick into the USB port.
2 Go to System Settings in the infotainment system.
3 Select Music Database Update.
NOTE: To use BT audio, make sure the musical
icon is displayed by going to Bluetooth in Device
settings. Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the icon is displayed.
NOTE: Push the TALK button and say “Help” at any time to hear a list of
available commands.
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NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)
mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to
connect your portable audio player into the AUX jack.
I M P O R TA N T: • Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level before
distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust the volume.
• Unplug any device from the USB port and accessory socket before turning off
the vehicle. Leaving devices plugged in can drain the battery and cause issues
during the Bluetooth pairing process at startup. Wait about 15 seconds after
starting the vehicle before plugging anything into the USB port.
1 Locate the USB port or AUX jack.
2 Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the
USB port or AUX jack.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Audio Controls (without Mazda Connect): Push the MEDIA
button on the audio unit to switch to the AUX or USB mode.
• Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect): Select AUX or USB from
the Sources menu.
5 • USB Port: Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls
to control the connected USB device.
• AUX Jack: Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER
INTEGRATION USING THE
USB PORT OR AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port
and auxiliary AUX jack, conveniently located
below the climate controls (without CD
player) or in the center console (with CD player), that allows you to\
play your
iPod, USB device, or portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system.
The center console is useful for storing your personal media/phone devic\
es.
Learn the system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.
12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKETS
The accessory socket in the dash is on with ignition on and the accessor\
y socket
in the center console is always on.
Audio USB and AUX Inputs
NOTE: When using a USB memory stick, the system plays the first audio file when
restarting the vehicle. It does not start where it left off when turning off the engine.
NOTE: When using the accessory socket in the center console, make sure to
disconnect any device from it when turning off the ignition, otherwise the vehicle’s
battery could go dead.
(without CD player) (with CD player)
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1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and o\
ther dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
3 • Push the knob for 1.5 seconds or more to change the speed units between km/h and mph.
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Master Warning Light
Low Fuel Level
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Power Steering Malfunction
Automatic Transaxle
Warning Light
Charging System
Malfunction
Door/Trunk/Tailgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light RED
KEY Indicator Light GREEN
Check Fuel Cap
Perform Maintenance
i-ELOOP Status (p. 34 )
On : Power generation
Flashing : Pre-Charge Mode
DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER1/TRIP METER2
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS
Since this vehicle does not use an engine
coolant temperature gauge, red and blue
engine coolant temperature lights are used to
indicate high and low coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and
warm air is available for heater/
defroster. The light may stay on for a
few minutes after start-up when the
engine is cold, but the vehicle can
be driven with the light on or off.
I M P O R TA N T: When your
Mazda Connect display
setting is set on “AUTO”, the
instrument cluster and display
may become dimmer when the
headlights are on. If the display
and instrument cluster become
too dim or too bright when the
headlights are on, simply rotate
the dimmer knob located on
your instrument cluster to
adjust the brightness.
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