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

USA and Puerto Rico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12182430364248
× 1000 km 8 16243240485664
× 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil &
filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil re gardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval lis ted in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
▼Scheduled Maintenance (Canada)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feat
ure alerts you of engine oil replacement by turning on the
wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrumen t panel, or both.
Every engine oil replacement must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval of
16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 mo nths (after the previous maintenance).
If you are following 8,000 km (5, 000 miles) or 6 months maintenance interval, set the vehi‐
cle status monitor manually.
Refer to the owner's manual section of mazda.ca for the Mazda C onnect owner's manual or
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km8 1624324048566472808896
×1000miles 5 1015202530354045505560
Engine oil & filter
*1*2Replace when the wrench indicator light is ON.
(Upper limit interval is 16,000 k m (10,000 miles) or 12 months.)
Spark plug Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 36 months.
Drive belts
*3II
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 If you drive your vehicle under any of the following condition s, replace the engine oil & filter every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds , such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's
education school vehicles.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regu larly for short distances only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
*3 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed. If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts more often
than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving under dusty conditions.
b) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regu larly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
f) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condit ion.
*4 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*5 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long -term reliability.
*6 Inspect a spare tire if installed.*7 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*8 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with a ne w one before the expiration date.
▼Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor featur
e alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the wrench
indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel , or both.
Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indicati on comes on. The dis‐
play/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval of 10,000 km,
or 6 months (after the previous maintenance).
If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions , follow the Severe Driving
Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and filter eve ry 5,000 km or 3 months,
whichever comes first.
Otherwise, follow the Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance inte rvals.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds , such as with police cars,
taxis, or driver's education school car.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in co ld temperatures or driving regularly for short distances on‐
ly.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or repl ace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil re gardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long -term reliability.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if installed.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.
Mexico Residents (Severe Dri ving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers , whichever comes first.
Months 3 6 9 1215182124
× 1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine
oil & filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil re gardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval lis ted in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY warning indication/warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on and a message, “Low Key Fob
Battery. Replace Battery”, is displayed
on the multi-information display when
the ignition is switched OFF.
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Remove the lower cover while pressing the knob in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper
cover.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
4. Twist the flathead s crewdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
upper cover.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼Active Driving Display
Maintenance*
The dust-proof sheet has a coating. When
cleaning, do not use a hard or
rough-surface cloth, or cleaning detergent.
In addition, if a chemical solvent gets on
the active driving display, wipe it off
immediately. The dust-proof sheet could
be damaged and the surface coating could
be scratched. Use a fine, soft cloth such as
those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
NOTE
Use of compressed air when cleaning the
dust-proof sheet is recommended.
▼Panel Maintenance
If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
5 %) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.
▼Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow
the directions on the
container.
CAUTION
 Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the
window glass. It could damage the
thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
 When washing the inside of the window
glass, use a soft cloth dampened in
lukewarm water, gently wiping the
thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments and the
antenna lines.
▼ Cleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WA R N I N G
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning rubber
floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber
cleaning products makes the
floor mats
slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or clutch
(Manual transmission) pedal or when
getting in or out of the vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for
cleaning, always reinstall them securely
(page 3-46).
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-7
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-17 Jump-Starting............................. 7-17
Emergency Starting.........................7-20 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-20
Push-Starting.............................. 7-20
Overheating......................................7-21 Overheating................................ 7-21
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-23 Towing Description.................... 7-23
Tiedown Hooks
*......................... 7-24
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-27If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-27
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display.................... 7-38
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-41
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-46 When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened........................................7-46
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-48 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
*............................... 7-48
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................................7-49 Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.......................................... 7-49
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Overheating
▼Overheating
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating and the high engine
coolant temperature
warning indication is
displayed, the vehicle loses power or you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine is probably too hot.
WA R N I N G
Pull over to a safe location, then switch
the ignition off and make sure the fan is
not running before attempting to work
near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the
engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and radiator
are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot out
under pressure and cause serious injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating and the high engine
coolant temperature warning indication is
displayed:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine
compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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If a Warning Light TurnsOn or Flashes
▼If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take
appropriate action for each light. There is
no problem if the light turns off, however
if the light does not
turn off or turns on/
flashes again, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The details for some warnings can be
viewed on the center display or
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Center display
1. Select “Information” on the home
screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
NOTE
You can also display the currently
occurring warning by sliding the
commander knob to the left while on the
home screen of the center display.
Multi-information display
1. Press the INFO switch on the steeringswitch to displa y the warning
indication screen.
Refer to Multi-information Display on
page 4-14.
▼ Brake System Warning Indication/
War ni ng L i gh t
This warning has the following functions:
Warning light inspection
For an operation check
, make sure that the
light turns on when the ignition is
switched on, and turns off a few seconds
later or when the engine is started.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains
illuminated the brak e fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level on page 6-19.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning
light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates
that your brakes may not work at all or
that they could completely fail at any time.
If this light remains illuminated, after
checking that the parking brake is fully
released, have the brakes inspected
immediately.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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CAUTION
In addition, the
effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may need
to depress the brake pedal more strongly
than normal to stop the vehicle.

▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be
the electronic brake
force distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning
light and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
▼ Charging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light
illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging
system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop
unexpectedly.
▼ Engine Oil Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
This warning light indicates low engine oil
pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-wa y on level ground.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutesfor the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-16). If it's low, add the appropriate
amount of engine oil while being
careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is
low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indication
Displays if the engine coolant temperature
has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to redu
ce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheati ng on page 7-21.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in
damage to the engine.
▼Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric
power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and do not operate
the steering wheel. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed
continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power
steering will not operate normally. In
this case, the steering wheel can still be
operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the
steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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