MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-118.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) on page 4-127.
Refer to Cruising & Traffic Support
(CTS) on page 4-139.
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) on page 4-152.
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on
page 4-155.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R) on page 4-159.
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4-163.
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-211.
▼Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions while
the vehicle is being driven.

DisplayDirection
NN orth
S South
EE ast
WW est
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
▼Warning (Display Indication)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
If the warning light turns on/flashes
simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in
the display, check the information
regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
For messages not indicating a symbol,
follow the instructions indicated in the
multi-information display.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-38.
▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on
model and specifications.
1. Instrument Cluster
2. Front Center of Headliner

Warning lights will appear in any of the
highlighted areas
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-27
ABS warning 7-29
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
High Engine Coolant Temperat ure Warning Indication 7-28
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-28
Master Warning Indication 7-29
Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-29
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-30
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-30
*Automatic Transmission Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
*AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-30
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensi oner System Warning Indication/ Wa r n i n g
Light*17-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-22*Some models.
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SignalWarning Refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warni ng
Light*1
Flashing 7-32
Turns on 7-36
(Red) KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-32
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
*i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
Exterior Light Warning I
ndication/Warning Light*17-33
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-36
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-36
*Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-36
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Refer to
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-36
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Refer to
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-27
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light
2-72
Security Indicator Light
3-40
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-27
*Shift Position Indication
4-35
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-46
Flashing the Headlights 4-46
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-24*Some models.
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-49
Hazard Warning Flasher4-57
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-29
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-70
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) indicator Light 4-134
*Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) indicator Light
4-149
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-75
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-76
Turns on 7-31
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-77
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-78
(White)
*i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warn
ing/Risk Avoidance Support Sys‐
tem) 4-84
(Green)
(Amber)
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-89
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication4-120
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Standby Indication 4-129
*Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) Standby Indication
4-141
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication4-120
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Set Indication 4-129
*Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) Set Indication
4-141
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*1
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) 4-155
Smart Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
4-159
Smart Brake
Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC) 4-164
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-210
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-210
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the e ngine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the ve hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
*2 The light turns on continuously w hen the parking brake is applied.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-26*Some models.
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▼Wrench Indication/Indicator Light
The wrench indication/indicator light is
displayed/turns on un
der the following
conditions.
When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the engine oil replacement period
has arrived.
NOTE
The wrench indication/indicator light
may display/turn on earlier than the
preset period depending on vehicle
usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a
reset of the vehicle engine control unit is
necessary.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Active Driving Display*
▼Active Driving Display
1. Display
2. Dust-proof sheet
WA R N I N G
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing
so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION

Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed
on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof
sheet as they will cause interference.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visi bility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-28*Some models.
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-93.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-98.
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) on page 4-109.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warn ings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-116.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-124.
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) on page 4-135.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-153.
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R ) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) on page 4-156.
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossi ng] (SBS-RC) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4 -160.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-210.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Intersection Name (vehicles with navigation system)
Street name (vehicles with navigation system)
Lane Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehic les with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
The active driving display settings can be changed or adjusted.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manu al.
NOTE
The desired driving position (display position, brightness level, display information) can
be called up after programming the position.
Refer to Driving Position Memory on page 2-10.
The street name may not be displayed depending on the market and region.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Manual Transmission ShiftPattern
▼Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
1. Neutral position

The shift pattern of the transmission is
conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift to
R.

WA R N I N G
Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy,
or frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R
position and set the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
 Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except
when shifting gears. Also, do not use the
clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
Riding the clutch will cause needless
clutch wear and damage.
 Do not apply any excessive lateral force
to the shift lever when changing from
5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the
accidental selection of 2nd gear, which
could result in damage to the
transmission.
 Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the transmission.
NOTE
If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try
again.
When Driving
Manual Transmission Operation
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