seats MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2021 User Guide

Adjusting the height on the front edge
of the seat bottom
Adjust the height on the front edge of
the seat bottom to the position where
the back of your knees contacts the
front edge of the seat bottom.
1. With your right foot set on theaccelerator pedal, adjust the height
on the front edge of the seat
bottom so that the back of your
knees lightly contacts the front edge
of the seat bottom.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal and make sure that you no longer feel
cramping in the back of your knees.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel to the
position where it can be operated
easily and the gauges can be viewed
easily.
1. With your back resting against theseatback, extend both arms, place
them on the top of the steering
wheel, and pull the steering wheel
towards you to the position of your
wrists.
2. Adjust the steering wheel height so
that the gauges can be viewed
easily.
3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.
Adjusting the head restraint position
To prevent shock to the head and
neck, adjust the head restraints to their
correct positions.
Refer to Height Adjustment on page
2-17.
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▼Driving Position Memory (Power
Seat)*
The desired driving position can be
called up after programming the
position.
The following driving positions can be
programmed.
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 4-30.
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 following 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.
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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.
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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 driving 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 forward 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 and 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 and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.

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Rear Seat
▼Split Folding the Seatbacks
By lowering the rear seatbacks the
luggage compartment space can be
expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with
occupants on folded down seatbacks
or in the luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because
seat belts cannot be fastened which
could lead to serious injury or death
during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not allow children to play inside
the vehicle with the seatbacks
lowered.
Allowing children to play in the vehicle
with the seatbacks folded down is
dangerous. If a child enters the luggage
compartment and the seatbacks were
raised back up, the child may become
trapped in the luggage compartment
which could lead to an accident.
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage
compartment when it is transported
with the seatbacks folded down.
Driving without tightly securing cargo
and luggage is dangerous as it could
move and become an obstruction to
driving during emergency braking or a
collision resulting in an unexpected
accident.
When transporting cargo, do not
allow the cargo to exceed the height
of the seatbacks.
Transporting cargo stacked higher than
the seatbacks is dangerous as visibility
to the rear and sides of the vehicle is
reduced which could interfere with
driving operations and lead to an
accident.
Lowering the seatbacks
CAUTION

(5–Door)
When folding the seatback forward,
always support the seatback with
your hand. If it is not supported by a
hand, fingers or the hand pressing
the push knob could be injured.
 Check the position of a front seat
before folding a rear seatback.
Depending on the position of a front
seat, it may not be possible to fold a
rear seatback all the way down
because it may hit the seatback of
the front seat which could scratch or
damage the front seat or its pocket.
Lower or remove the head restraint
on the rear outboard seat if
necessary.
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(4–Door)
1. Open the trunk lid and pull thelever of the seatback you want to
fold down.

2. Open a rear door and fold the rearseat forward.
(5–Door)
Press the push knob to fold down the
seatback.

To return the seatback to its upright
position:
WARNING
When returning a seatback to its
upright position, make sure the
3-point seat belt is not caught in the
seatback and the 3-point seat belt is
not twisted.
If the seat belt is used while it is
twisted and caught in the seatback, the
seat belt cannot function at its full
capacity, which could cause serious
injury or death.
When returning a seatback to its
upright position, make sure that it is
fi rmly locked and the red indication is
not visible (5–Door).
If the red indication is visible behind
the push knob, it means the seatback
is not locked. If the vehicle is driven
without the seatback locked, it could
fold down suddenly and cause an
accident.

1. Locked position
2. Unlocked position
3. Red indication
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1. Make sure that the seat belt passesthrough the seat belt guide
correctly and it is not twisted, then
raise the seatback while preventing
the seat belt from being caught in
the seatback.
(4–Door)
1. Seat belt guides

(5–Door)
1. Red indication
2. Seat belt guide

2. Press the seatback rearward and
lock it in place. After returning the
seatback to its upright position,
make sure it is securely locked.
▼Armrest*
The rear armrest in the center of the
rear seatback can be used (no
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occupant in the center seat) or placed
upright.

WARNING
Never put your hands and fingers
around the moving parts of the seat
and armrest:
Putting your hands and fingers around
the moving parts of the seat and
armrest is dangerous as they could get
injured.
Head Restraints
▼ Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints on all outboard seats and the
rear center seat. The head restraints are
intended to help protect you and the
passengers from neck injury.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
▼
Height Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the
center is even with the top of the
passenger's ears.

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to
the desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down.
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Front seats

Rear outboard seats

Rear center seat

▼Removal/Installation
To remove the head restraint, pull it up
while pressing the stop-catch.
To install the head restraint, insert the
legs into the holes while pressing the
stop-catch.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are properly
installed:
Driving with the head restraints not
installed is dangerous. With no support
behind your head, your neck could be
seriously injured in a collision.
After installing a head restraint, try
lifting it to make sure that it does not
pull out:
Driving with an unsecured head
restraint is dangerous as the
e
ff ectiveness of the head restraint will
be compromised which could cause it
to unexpectedly detach from the seat.
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CAUTION
When installing a head restraint,
make sure that it is installed correctly
with the front of the head restraint
facing forward. If the head restraint is
installed incorrectly, it could detach
from the seat during a collision and
result in injury.
 The head restraints on each of the
front and rear seats are specialized to
each seat. Do not switch around the
head restraint positions. If a head
restraint is not installed to its correct
seat position, the e ffectiveness of the
head restraint during a collision will
be compromised which could cause
injury.
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