warning MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-42) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem w
ith the air bag/front
seat belt pretensioner systems and the
warning light illumina tion, a warning beep
sound will be heard for about 5 seconds
every minute.

The air bag and front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the front seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
have the vehicle inspected as soon as
possible.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep
Front seat
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door i
s opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery volta ge will be depleted.
▼Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advance
d keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, and after that, the beep which
sounds inside the vehicle will be heard 1
times.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is tak en out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 1 times.
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NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
▼ Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
A warning beep is activated to notify the
driver that the doors are not locked when
all of the following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched OFF.
All the doors and liftgate/trunk lid are
not fully closed.
The lock is operated 3 times within 5
seconds.
Check the ignition and whether the doors
and liftgate/trunk lid are open or closed,
and then operate the lock again.
▼ Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
Trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk w
ith all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the luggage compartment/trunk. In this
case, take out the key by pressing the
electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8).
▼ Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
for about 10 seconds to notify the driver
that the key is in the cabin. In this case,
take out the key by opening the door. A
key taken out of the vehicle using this
method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8).
▼Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light flashes, a
warning beep is activated once at the same
time.
▼Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the same time while driving.
Only depress the brake pedal.
▼Shift Position Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated continuously
if the driver's door is opened with the
selector lever in a position other than the P
position. Shift the selector lever to the P
position, or close the driver's door.
▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
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The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the vehicle
while the conditions for releasing the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
automatically have not been met.
▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is displayed
and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds when
using AUTOHOLD function or when
AUTOHOLD switc
h is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switc h is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is activated
simultaneously, have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the
following problems occur, a
warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the inst rument cluster or on
the center display.
Automatic transmission problem
Increase in automatic transmission
internal temperature
Brake fluid amount decrease
Engine oil level sensor problem
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
Engine hydraulic p ressure decrease
Engine coolant temperature increase
Engine system problem
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
▼Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Front Cross Tr
affic Alert (FCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the front on the left and
right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼
Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
If Trouble Arises
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda Ra‐
dar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the ve‐
hicle ahead is too close.
Check the safety of the
surrounding area and re‐
duce vehicle speed.
▼
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Wa r n i n g s
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system w
arnings notify the
driver of system problems and precautions
on use when required. Check after hearing
a warning beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) is operating If a malfunction occurs
in the system, make sure
that the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) has been canceled.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds inter‐
mittently while the vehi‐
cle is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the ve‐
hicle ahead is too close.
Check the safety of the
surrounding area and re‐
duce vehicle speed.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed i
n the active driving
display/instrument cluster, the area around
the speed limit sign flashes in amber and
the warning sound is a ctivated at the same
time. If the vehicle speed continues to
exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
▼ Collision warning*
If there is a possibility
of a collision with a
vehicle ahead, a warning sound is
activated at the same time as the warning
indications are displayed in the instrument
cluster or active driving display.
▼ Door-ajar Warning Beep
A warning beep is actived if the vehicle is
driven with any door or
liftgate ajar. Drive
the vehicle after closing the doors and
liftgate.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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8
Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
Customer Assistance......................... 8-2 Customer Assistance
(U.S.A.)........................................ 8-2
Customer Assistance
(Canada)....................................... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico)............................................. 8-9
Customer Assistance
(Mexico)..................................... 8-10
Mazda Importer/Distributors.........8-11 Importer/Distributor....................8-11
Reporting Safety Def ects................ 8-12
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)...................................... 8-12
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada)..................................... 8-14
Warranty.......................................... 8-15 Warranties for Your Mazda.........8-15
Outside the United States/
Canada........................................ 8-15
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country (Except United
States and Canada)..................... 8-16
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories................................. 8-17
Cell Phones....................................... 8-18
Cell Phones Warning.................. 8-18
Event Data Recorder. ......................8-19
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada)....................................... 8-19
Recording of Vehicle Data.............. 8-20 Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-20
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS).......................................... 8-21 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
System (UTQGS)....................... 8-21
Tire Information (U.S.A.)............... 8-23 Tire Labeling.............................. 8-23
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard)..................................... 8-27
Tire Maintenance........................ 8-29
Vehicle Loading.......................... 8-31
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit.................................. 8-34
Declaration of Confo rmity..............8-35
Declaration of Conformity......... 8-35
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Cell Phones Warning
▼Cell Phones Warning
WA R N I N G
Please comply with the legal regulations
concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your country:
Use of any electrical devices such as cell
phones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices by the
driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell
phone while driving also ties-up the driver's
hands. Use of these devices will cause the
driver to be distracted and could lead to a
serious accident. If a
passenger is unable to
use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a
safe area before use. If use of a cell phone is
necessary despite this warning, use a
hands-free system to at least leave the
hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a
cell phone or other electrical devices while
the vehicle is moving and, instead,
concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Cell Phones
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Tire Labeling
▼Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also provides
a tire identification number for safety
standard certification and in case of a
recall.
▼Information on Passenger Vehicle
Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. SAFETY WARNING
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. TIN: U.S. DOT tir
e identification
number
9. Load index & speed symbol
10. Severe snow conditions
11. Tire ply composition and materials used
12. Max. load rating
13. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
14. Max. permissible inflation pressure

P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire
size and load index rating. Here is an
explanation of the various components of
that tire size and load index rating. Note
that the tire size and load index rating may
be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as
designated by the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter
this may mean it is designated by either
ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical
Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association).
215
“215” is the nominal w idth of the tire in
millimeters. This three-digit number gives
the width in millimeters of the tire from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general,
the larger the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit
number indicates the tire's ratio of height
to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R
indicates “Radial ply construction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature
Grades
Tr e a d w e a r : The tread wear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100.
Traction: The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.
The grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditi ons on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades are
A (the highest), B and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local
governments may require true snow tires,
those with very deeply cut tread. These
tires should only be used in pairs or placed
on all four wheels. Make sure you
purchase snow tires that are the same size
and construction type a s the other tires on
your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on
the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT
FROM:
EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM
ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER
MOUNTING-MATCH TIRE
DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER;
NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO
SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY
TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD
MOUNT TIRES.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO
UNDER-INFLATION/
OVERLOADING/
DAMAGE-FOLLOW OWNER'S
MANUAL AND PLACARD IN
VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK
INFLATION PRESSURE AND
INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
▼ Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-37
Active Driving Display..................... 4-29
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-88
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-17
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System........ 3-9
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-41
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-75
Assist Grips....................................... 5-40
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-69
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-44
Automatic Transmission
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-36
Automatic transmission
controls........................................ 4-33
Direct mode................................. 4-42
Driving tips..................................4-43
Manual shift mode.......................4-36
Shift-lock system......................... 4-34
Transmission ranges.................... 4-35
B
Battery............................................... 6-26Maintenance.................................6-28
Replacement................................ 6-28
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-17 Jump-starting............................... 7-17
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-94 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-98
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-20
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-40
Brakes Brake assist.................................. 4-67
Brake override system................. 4-67
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)......4-64
Foot brake....................................4-63
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-67
Parking brake...............................4-64
Warning light............................... 4-67
Brake Override System..................... 4-67
Brake Override Warning Beep.......... 7-43
Break-In Period................................. 3-44
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Cell Phones....................................... 8-18
Center Console.................................. 5-42
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-37
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-32
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-37
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-39
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-42
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-50
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-50
Climate Control System Fully automatic type......................5-9
Gas specifications.......................... 9-8
Manual type................................... 5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent operation................................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-45
Coming Home Light......................... 4-48
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