mirror MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safet y equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various featur es, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning s afe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditi oning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Maz da in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical informati on about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Interior Equipment (View A)
ƒDoor-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-18
„ Turn and lane-change sig nal..................................................................................page 4-48
… Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-43
† Wiper and washer lever......................................... ................................................ page 4-49
‡ Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) OFF
switch.................................................................................................................. page 4 -121
ˆ DSC OFF switch................................................................................................... page 4-69
‰ Tire pressure monitoring sys tem set switch....................................................... page 4-148
Š Outside mirror switch.......................................... ..................................................page 3-32
‹ Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-16
ΠPower window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-36
 Power window switches........................................................................................ page 3-35
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installatio n position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View D)
ƒSeat belts............................................................................................................... page 2-12
„ SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 44
… Bottle holder.................................................. ..................................................... page 5-135
† Overhead lights...................................................................................................page 5-130
‡ Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-38
ˆ Sunvisor....................................................... ....................................................... page 5-1 29
‰ Vanity mirror...................................................................................................... page 5-129
Š Rearview mirror................................................ .................................................... page 3-33
‹ Cup holders.................................................... .....................................................page 5-134
ΠFront seat................................................................................................................. pag e 2-5
 Center console................................................. ................................................... page 5-136
Ž Accessory sockets............................................................................................... page 5-132
 External input terminal........................................ .................................................. page 5-54
 Rear seat...................................................... ............................................................ page 2-7
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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(4-Door)
ƒHood........................................................... ........................................................... page 6-20
„ Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-29
… Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 38
† Doors and keys................................................. ..................................................... page 3-13
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -28
ˆ Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-38
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-42
Š Trunk lid...................................................... .......................................................... page 3-21
‹ Child safety locks............................................. ..................................................... page 3-19
ΠOutside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-32
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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(5-Door)
ƒHood...................................................................................................................... page 6-20
„ Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-29
… Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 38
† Doors and keys...................................................................................................... page 3-13
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -28
ˆ Wheels and Tires............................................... .................................................... page 6-38
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-42
Š Rear window wiper blade........................................ ..............................................page 6-31
‹ Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-21
ΠChild safety locks.................................................................................................. page 3-19
 Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-32
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Exterior Overview
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.................................................3-9 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
...................................................... 3-9
Operational Range...................... 3-10
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-11 Door Locks................................. 3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid...................... 3-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-
Door)
*......................................... 3-24
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-25 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-25
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-28
Steering Wheel................................. 3-30 Steering Wheel....... .................... 3-30
Mirrors............................................. 3-32 Mirrors........................................ 3-32
Windows........................................... 3-35Power Windows..........................3-35
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-38
Security System............................... 3-41 Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-41
Immobilizer System....................3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-43
Driving Tips..................................... 3-45 Break-In Period.......................... 3-45
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-45
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-46
Floor Mat.................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-47
Winter Driving............................3-48
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-50
Overloading................................ 3-50
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-51
Towing.............................................. 3-52 Trailer Towing............................ 3-52
Recreational Towing................... 3-52
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Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
▼Outside Mirrors
WA R N I N G
Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.

To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left
or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirro r switch in the
appropriate direction.
Center position
Mirror switch
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WA R N I N G
Always return the outside mirrors to the
driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be restricted,
and you could have an accident.
Manually fold the outside mirror rearward
until it is flush with the vehicle.
Before Driving
Mirrors
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▼Rearview Mirror
WA R N I N G
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than
the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. It can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might cause you to
hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust
the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Night
Day Day/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare
of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
Before Driving
Mirrors
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(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button
to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto -dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button
. The indicator
light will illuminate.

ON/OFF button
Indicator light
NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-56.
The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is in reverse (R).
Before Driving
Mirrors
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Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-25.
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23).
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page
6-27).
NOTE
(Without electric parking brake (EPB))
Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transaxle and to
1 or R with a manual transaxle. Block
the rear wheels.
Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
▼ Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with sno
w tires. Inflate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never more
than the maximum c old-tire pressure
shown on the tires.

Except Mexico (18–inch wheel vehicle)
The vehicle is originally equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary t o replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
Mexico (18–inch wheel vehicle)
The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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