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

Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when mai ntenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.

Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to p roviding you with the best
possible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove com partment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda.
Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for th e next owner.

All specifications and descriptio ns are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal
at Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obliga‐
tion.

Air Conditioner and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air condit ioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditione r does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, se at belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for s ervice or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipme nt and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

©2019 Mazda Motor CorporationJuly 2019 (Print1)
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Interior Equipment (View A)
▼Interior Equipment (View A)
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High beam control switch..................................................................................... page 4-90
„ Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-44
… Turn and lane-change sig nals................................................................................ page 4-50
† Audio remote control switches.................................. ............................................page 5-19
‡ INFO switch.......................................................................................................... page 4-14
ˆ Cruise control switches.....................................................page 4-122, 4-131, 4-143, 4-212
‰ Wiper and washer lever......................................... ................................................ page 4-51
Š i-ACTIVSENSE switch............................................ ............................................ page 4-87
‹ 360° view monitor switch...................................................................................page 4-175
ΠParking sensor switch......................................................................................... page 4-239
 DSC OFF switch................................................................................................... page 4-78
Ž Position memory buttons.......................................................................................page 2-10
 Trunk release button.............................................................................................. page 3-20
 Outside mirror switches........................................................................................ page 3-30
‘ Power window switches........................................................................................ page 3-35
’ Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-35
“ Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-15
” Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-17
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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Interior Equipment (View B)
▼Interior Equipment (View B)
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Instrument cluster.................................................................................................. page 4-12
„ Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-29
… Mazda Connect......................................................................................................page 5-14
† Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-2
‡ Heated steering wheel switch................................... ............................................. page 2-21
ˆ Seat warmer switches........................................... ................................................. page 2-20
‰ Hazard warning flasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-58
Š Rear window defogger switch.................................... ........................................... page 4-56
‹ Glove compartment.............................................. ................................................. page 5-42
ΠExternal input terminal........................................ .................................................. page 5-14
 Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
Ž Horn........................................................... ............................................................page 4-57
 Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
 Hood release handle............................................ .................................................. page 6-12
‘ Storage pocket................................................. ...................................................... page 5-42
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Interior Equipment (View C)
▼Interior Equipment (View C)
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Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-1 7
„ Front seat................................................................................................................. page 2-5
… Seat belt...................................................... ........................................................... page 2-23
† Bottle holder.................................................. ........................................................ page 5-40
‡ Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-3 4
ˆ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-34
‰ Overhead light (fr ont)/Map lights.............................. ........................................... page 5-35
Š Overhead console.................................................................................................. page 5-42
‹ Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-37
ΠRearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-32
 Vent........................................................... .............................................................. page 5-3
Ž Cup holder..................................................... ........................................................ page 5-38
 Shift lever/Selector lever..................................... ........................................ page 4-31, 4-33
 Drive selection switch......................................... .................................................. page 4-79
‘ Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-17
’ Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch............................ ........................................ page 4-64
“ AUTOHOLD switch................................................ ............................................. page 4-71
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Interior Overview
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Interior Equipment (View D)
▼Interior Equipment (View D)
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Push knob (5-door)................................................................................................page 2-14
„ Head restraint........................................................................................................ page 2-1 7
… Child safety lock................................................................................................... page 3-18
† Rear coat hook.......................................................................................................page 5-41
‡ Power window switch........................................................................................... page 3-35
ˆ Overhead light (rear).......................................... ................................................... page 5-35
‰ Door-lock knob................................................. .................................................... page 3-17
Š Assist grip.................................................... ..........................................................page 5-40
‹ Center console....................................................................................................... page 5-42
ΠAccessory socket............................................... .................................................... page 5-37
 External input terminal........................................ .................................................. page 5-14
Ž Bottle holder.................................................. ........................................................ page 5-40
 Rear seat...................................................... .......................................................... page 2-14
 Cup holder............................................................................................................. page 5- 38
‘ Armrest..................................................................................................................page 2-17
’ ISOFIX lower anchors (Mexico)/LATCH lower anchors (Except Mexic o)......... page 2-50
“ Seat belt................................................................................................................. page 2-23
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Interior Equipment (View E)
▼4-Door
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Remote handles................................................. .................................................... page 2-14
„ Trunk light............................................................................................................. page 5 -35
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▼5-Door
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Luggage compartment cover...................................... ........................................... page 3-22
„ Anchor brackets................................................ .................................................... page 2-42
… Luggage compartment light...................................... ............................................ page 5-35
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4-Door
▼4-Door
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Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-21
„ Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 37
… Door....................................................................................................................... page 3-11
† Window......................................................... ........................................................ page 3-34
‡ Touch sensor................................................... .......................................................page 3-13
ˆ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -27
‰ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-30
Š Touch sensor................................................... .......................................................page 3-13
‹ Trunk lid...................................................... .......................................................... page 3-19
ΠElectric trunk lid opener........................................................................................ page 3-20
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Exterior Overview
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5-Door
▼5-Door
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Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-21
„ Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 37
… Door........................................................... ............................................................page 3-11
† Window......................................................... ........................................................ page 3-34
‡ Touch sensor..........................................................................................................page 3-1 3
ˆ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -27
‰ Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-30
Š Touch sensor..........................................................................................................page 3-1 3
‹ Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-19
ΠElectric liftgate opener....................................... ................................................... page 3-20
 Rear window wiper blade........................................ ..............................................page 6-25
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2Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat
belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
Seats.................................................... 2-2 Seat Precautions............................2-2
Front Seat......................................2-5
Rear Seat.....................................2-14
Head Restraints...........................2-17
Seat Warmer/Heated Steering
Wheel................................................ 2-20 Seat Warmer
*.............................. 2-20
Heated Steering Wheel
*............. 2-21
Seat Belt Systems...... ....................... 2-23
Seat Belt Precautions.................. 2-23
Seat Belt......................................2-26
Seat Belt Warning Systems.........2-27
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and
Load Limiting Systems...............2-28
Seat Belt Extender...................... 2-30
Child Restraint................................ 2-32 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
SRS Air Bags....................................2-55
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) Precautions.......................2-55
Supplemental Restraint System
Components................................ 2-62
How the SRS Air Bags Work..... 2-64
SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria........................................ 2-68
Limitations to SRS Air Bag........2-70
Driver and Front Passenger
Occupant Classification System
*.......
.................................................... 2-71
Constant Monitoring...................2-76
*Some models.2-1
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