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

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
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height
adjustment, front edge of seat bottom,
seat recline)
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.
Active driving display (display position,
brightness level, display information)
Refer to Active Driving Display on page
4-29.
Outside mirror angle
Refer to Outside Mirrors on page 3-30.
A driving position can be programmed to
the following parts.
Position memory button
Transmitter used for vehicle
NOTE
Lumbar support adjustment cannot be
programmed.
Programming
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Adjust the follo wing parts to the
desired conditions.
Driver's seat
Active driving display
Outside mirrors
5. Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated.
1. 1 button
2. 2 button
3. SET button
6. Do the following operation within 5 seconds after the sound is activated to
program the driving position.
Programming to a position
memory button
Press the button you want to
program, either 1 or 2 button.
Programming to the transmitter
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
A sound is activated when the
operation is completed correctly.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
If the angle of the outer mirrors only
changes a little, the angle of the outer
mirrors may not have been programmed
correctly.
If the angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted close to the limits of its range
of motion, the driving position can be
successfully programmed, but it may fail
when calling up the programmed
driving position.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Calling up the programmed driving
position
CAUTION
Do not place fingers or hands around the
bottom of the seat while the seat memory
function is operating. The seat moves
automatically while the seat memory
function is operating and fingers or hands
could get pinched and injured.
Using the position memory button
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press the programming button for the driving position you want to call up
(button 1 or 2).
5. A sound is activated when the adjustment to the programmed driving
position is completed.
NOTE
When adjustment of the driving position
is not necessary, a sound is not
activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.
Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.
The lock button or unlock button on
the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.
The active driving display is adjusted.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is released.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Using the transmitter
1. Unlock the driver's door using one of the following methods.
Touch the sensing area of the door
release touch sensor.
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
2. When you open the driver's door within 90 seconds after unlocking the
doors, the adjustment of the following
parts starts.
Driver's seat
Active driving display (When the
ignition is switched ON, the adjusted
active driving display is activated.)
Outside mirrors
A sound is activated when the
adjustment is completed.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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NOTE
When adjustment of the driving position
is not necessary, a sound is not
activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.
Programming button 1 or 2 is pressed.
The lock button or unlock button on
the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.
The active driving display is adjusted.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is released.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Erasing programmed driving positions
Erasing the dr iving positions
programmed to the key
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button continuously
until a sound is activated.
3. Press the lock button on the transmitter
within 5 seconds after the sound is
activated.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
▼Adjusting the Front Passenger's
Seat
1.
Seat Slide
To move a seat forwa rd or backward,
raise the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position a nd the seat is locked
in place by attempting to push it
forward and backward.
2. Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean back to the desired position
and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position a nd the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to push
it forward and backward.

Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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This highly-visible label is displayed
which warns against the use of a
rear-facing child-restraint system on the
front passenger seat.

(Mexico)

(Except Mexico)

Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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Keyless Entry System
▼Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors,
liftgate, and fuel-fill
er lid, and opens the
trunk lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you s ignal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the fo llowing warning lights
or beeps.
Check the displaye d message for more
information and, if necessary, have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, according to the indication.
KEY Warning Indicat ion/Warning Light
(Red)
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-33.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-42.
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-42.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE
The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
The keyless entry system is fully
operational when the ignition is
switched off. The system does not
operate if the ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-28).
Battery life is about 1 year. Replace the
battery with a new one if the messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the battery about once a year
is recommended because the KEY
warning indication may not display
depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
Before Driving
Keys
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Cylinder Deactivation
*............... 4-11
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-12 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................4-12
Instrument Cluster...................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-29
Manual Transmission
Operation......................................... 4-31 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-31
Automatic Transmission................. 4-33 Automatic Transmission
Controls...................................... 4-33
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-34
Transmission Ranges.................. 4-35
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-36
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-42
Driving Tips................................4-43
Switches and Controls..................... 4-44 Lighting Control......................... 4-44
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-50
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-51
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
*.....
.................................................... 4-55
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-56
Horn............................................ 4-57
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-58
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*.......................................4-58
Brake................................................ 4-63 Brake System.............................. 4-63
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-69
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-73
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-75 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-75
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-76
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-77
Drive Selection................................. 4-79 Drive Selection
*..........................4-79
i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-81 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-81
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After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transmission)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transmission)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
(Automatic transmission)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N
position and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
6. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page 7-33.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed after the push button start
is pressed. This informs the driver
that the push button start will not
switch to ACC, even if it is pressed
from off (page 7-33).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-7).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed, or the push button start
indicator ligh t (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (page 7-33). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) are
required.
When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning indication (red)
remains displayed and the push
button start indicator light (amber)
remains flashing.
(Automatic transmission)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the push button
start indicator light (green) does not
turn on.
7. Press the push button start after the
push button start indi cator light (green)
turns on.
NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without the use
of the accelerator.
If the engine does not start the first
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting. If
the engine still does not start, have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page
7-20).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the igni tion position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼ Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning indication (red) is
displayed, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not start using
the usual starting method. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as poss
ible. If this occurs,
the engine can be force-started. Press and
hold the push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary for
starting the engine such as having the key
in the cabin, and depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transmi ssion) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) are
required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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