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

Winter Driving
▼Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables
, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Maz da Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-17.
Inspect the ba ttery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-15).
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page
6-19).
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
▼ Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all 4 wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.

Mexico
The vehicle is origin ally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
Except Mexico
The vehicle is origina lly equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Windshield Wipers andWa s h e r
▼Windshield Wipers and Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.
WA R N I N G
Use only windshield washer
fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Only use windshield washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing weather
conditions is dangerous as it could freeze
on the windshield and block your vision
which could cause an accident. In addition,
make sure the windshield is sufficiently
warmed using the defroster before
spraying the washer fluid.
NOTE
If the windshield wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or during
snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windshield. If
the windshield wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windshield, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper
switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is
turned to another position other than OFF,
the wipers will operate. If the wipers do
not operate even though the wiper switch
is turned to a position other than OFF,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
▼ Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper

Switch Posi‐
tion Wiper operation
MIST Operation whil e pulling up lever
OFF Stop
INT Intermittent LO Low speedHI High speed
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Switches and Controls
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▼Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to
assist the driver in averting collisions or
reducing their severity in situations where
they cannot be avoided.
Collision damage reduction
Forward driving
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... page 4-155
Reverse driving
Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R).................................... page 4-157
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC).................................. page 4-161
▼Camera and Sensors
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects lane indications and recognizes
headlights, taillights and city lights during
nighttime driving. In addition, it also
detects the vehicle ahead, pedestrians, or
obstructions. The following systems use
the Forward Sens
ing Camera (FSC).
High Beam Control system (HBC)
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Driver Monitoring (DM)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The Forward Sensin g Camera (FSC) is
installed at the top of the windshield near
the rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
on page 4-200.
Front radar sensor
The front radar sensor detects radio waves
reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the
radar sensor. The following systems use
the front radar sensor.
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function)
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The front radar sensor is mounted behind
the radiator grille.
Refer to Front Radar Sensor on page
4-204.
Front side radar sensor
The front side radar sensors detects radio
waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent
from the radar sensor. The following
systems use the front side radar sensor.
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The front side radar sensors are installed
inside the front bumper, one on the left
side and one on the right side.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor on page
4-206.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES
switch)
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET
+), the vehicle accelerates and when the
RES switch is pressed down (SET-), it
decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h
(1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
(To increase speed using accelerator
pedal)
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at
the desired speed. If the switch is not
operated, the system returns to the set
speed after you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Canceling the system
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC system is canceled,
and the MRCC set indication (green)
switches to the MRCC standby indication
(white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position.

Under the following conditions, the
MRCC cancel indication is displayed in
the multi-inform ation display and a single
beep sound is heard.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Su pport (SBS) has
operated.
When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The vehicle speed decreases to less than
25 km (16 mph).
The shift lever is sh ifted to neutral (N)
for a certain period of time.
The clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
The engine stalls.
The front radar sensor cannot detect
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or
other inclement weather conditions, or
when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
The operation frequency of the braking
by the MRCC control is high.
Resuming control
If the MRCC system is canceled, you can
resume control at the previously set speed
by pressing the RES switch and after all of
the operation conditions have been met.
NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated in the
display, the control does not resume even
if the RES switch is pressed.
Turning off the system
When the MRCC switch is pressed while
the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns
off.
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Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES
switch)
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET
+), the vehicle accelerates and when the
RES switch is pressed down (SET-), it
decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h
(1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
(To increase speed using accelerator
pedal)
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at
the desired speed. If the switch is not
operated, the system returns to the set
speed after you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Canceling the system
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is canceled, and the
MRCC with Stop & Go function set
indication (green) sw itches to the MRCC
with Stop & Go function standby
indication (white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.

Under the following conditions, the
MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel
indication is displayed in the
multi-information display and a single
beep sound is heard.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Su pport (SBS) has
operated.
When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The parking brake is automatically
applied during stop hold control.
The front radar sensor cannot detect
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or
other inclement weather conditions, or
when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
The operation frequency of the braking
by the MRCC with Stop & Go function
control is high.
Resuming control
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is canceled, you can resume
control at the previously set speed by
pressing the RES swi tch and after all of
the operation conditions have been met.
NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated in the
display, the control does not resume even
if the RES switch is pressed.
Turning off the system
When the MRCC switch is pressed while
the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns
off.
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In the following cases, the TJA cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated one
time.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
There is a problem with the system.
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rai n, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
The operation frequency of the braking by the TJA control is hi gh.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatical ly applied during stop hold control.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.

Steering assist function
If any of the fo llowing conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled.
The headway control function is canceled.
White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be recognized.
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).
The accelerator pedal is operated.
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
There is a problem with the system.
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy .
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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure
correct operation of each system.
Do not adhere stickers (including
transparent stickers) to the surface of the
radiator grille and front emblem in and
around the front radar sensor, and do
not replace the radiator grille and front
emblem with any product that is not a
genuine product designed for use with
the front radar sensor.
 The front radar sensor includes a
function for detecting soiling of the radar
sensor's front surface and informing the
driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may require time to detect
or it may not detect plastic shopping
bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the
system may not operate correctly,
therefore always keep the front radar
sensor clean.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has been
damaged in a vehicle accident, the
position of the front radar sensor may
have moved. Stop the system
immediately and always have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 Do not use the front bumper to push
other vehicles or obstructions such as
when pulling out of a parking space.
Otherwise, the front radar sensor could
be hit and its position deviated.
 Do not remove, disa ssemble, or modify
the front radar sensor.
 For repairs, replacement or paint work
around the front radar sensor, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not modify the suspension. If the
suspension are modified, the vehicle's
posture could change and the front
radar sensor may not be able to correctly
detect a vehicle ahead or an obstruction.
NOTE
Under the following co nditions, the front
radar sensor may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly
and each system may not operate
normally.
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reflect radio waves
effectively, such as an unloaded
trailer or an automobile with a
loading platform covered by a soft
top, vehicles with a hard plastic
tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height
and thus less area for reflecting radio
waves.
Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle
ahead casting off water, snow, or sand
from its tires and onto your
windshield.
The trunk/luggage compartment is
loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front
surface of the front emblem.
During inclement weather such as
rain, snow, or sand storms.
When driving near facilities or objects
emitting strong radio waves.
Under the following co nditions, the front
radar sensor may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions.
The beginning and end of a curve.
Roads with continuous curves.
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5. Pull it out again and examine the level.The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine Coolant
▼ Inspecting Coolant Level
WA R N I N G
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You
could be burned. Carefully inspect the
engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but
do not open it.
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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling where
temperatures may drop below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.

If it is at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
 If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, 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.

If the coolant reserv oir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
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Brake/Clutch Fluid
▼Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have
the brakes inspected:
A low brake/clutch
fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining wear
or a brake system leak which could cause
the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between the
MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is excessively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Wa s h e r F l u i d
▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze
Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in temperatures
below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer fluid
without anti-freeze prot ection is dangerous
as it could cause impaired windshield
vision and result in an accident. In cold
weather, always use washer fluid with
anti-freeze protection.
NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict the
use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides adequate
freeze resistance for all regions and
climates in which the vehicle will be
operated.
Maintenance and Care
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