tow MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2021 Owner's Guide

(4–Door)
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet

(5–Door)
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
tying the vehicle. Make sure that
the tiedown eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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CAUTION
In addition, the
eff ectiveness 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.
WARNING
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
o
ff 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/
Warning Light
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-way on level
ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5
minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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3. Inspect the engine oil level (page6-19). If it's low, add the
appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to over fill.
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
War n in g I nd ic at ion
Displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce 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 Overheating 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. There is no
problem if the indication turns o
ff
when the engine is restarted after
some time has passed. If the indication
displays even after the engine is
restarted, 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.
Repeatedly jerking the steering
wheel left and right while the vehicle
is stopped or moving extremely
slowly will cause the power steering
system to go into protective mode
which will make the steering feel
heavy, but this does not indicate a
problem. If this occurs, park the
vehicle safely and wait several
minutes for the system to return to
normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.▼Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good driving habits for
your own bene
fit.
Observe posted speed limits and
drive at speeds that are safe for the
existing weather conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turnsAvoid potholes and objects on the
road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been
damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull
off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-in flated or damaged, de flate
it, remove the tire and rim and replace
it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
▼Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so
will
aff ect the drive system which could
result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certi fication Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous.
The results of overloading can have
serious consequences in terms of
passenger safety. Too much weight on
a vehicle's suspension system can
cause spring or shock absorber failure,
brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to
drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases
of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep
grades. The load a tire will carry safely
is a combination of the size of the tire,
its load range, and corresponding
in flation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings
from the vehicle's Safety Certi fication
and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a full tank of fuel
and all standard equipment. It does
not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of
your new vehicle when you picked it
up from your dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment.

PAY LOA D
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
▼Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the dr iver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX
lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be fi ve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Cruise control switch.......... 4-215
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-215
Cup Holder.............................. 5-42
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Mexico)... 8-10
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).......................................... 8-9
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-11
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-51
Defogger.................................. 4-58 Mirror.................................. 4-59
Rear window........................ 4-58
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-12
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-108 Indication on display...........4-109
Door Locks............................... 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-47
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-109
Driver Monitoring Camera....... 4-214
Driver Monitoring (DM)...........4-111
Drive Selection..........................4-81
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Driving Position Memory........... 2-11
Driving Tips...............................3-44 Automatic transmission......... 4-45
Break-in period.................... 3-44
Driving in flooded area......... 3-49
Driving on uneven road.........3-50
Floor mat............................. 3-46
Hazardous driving.................3-45
Overloading......................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle...............3-46
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-44
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV -
G 2.5T)................................ 3-50
Winter driving...................... 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-79 DSC OFF indicator light........ 4-80
DSC OFF switch................... 4-80
TCS/DSC indicator light........4-79
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-66
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-45
Emergency StartingPush-starting........................ 7-20
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-20
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-24
Towing description............... 7-23
Emission Control System............ 3-26
Engine Coolant............................... 6-20
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-15
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-26
Hood release....................... 6-13
Oil....................................... 6-17
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-19
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-47
Exterior Care............................. 6-48 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-53
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-52
Maintaining the finish........... 6-49
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-53
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Index
Display indication............... 4-131
Setting the system...............4-133
Stop hold control............... 4-138
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
Warnings.................................. 7-46
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC).................................. 4-120 Close proximity warning...... 4-123
Display indication............... 4-122
Setting the system...............4-124
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-128
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System Warnings....................... 7-46
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display................... 7-39
Meters...................................... 4-12
Mirrors Outside mirrors.................... 3-30
Rearview mirror.................... 3-32
Mirror Defogger........................ 4-59
Moonroof................................. 3-37
Multi-information Display.......... 4-14
O
Outside Mirrors.........................3-30
Overhead Console.................... 5-46
Overhead Lights........................ 5-39
Overheating.............................. 7-21
Overloading.............................. 3-49
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood..................6-14
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-15
Key battery replacement........6-31
Opening the hood................ 6-13
Owner maintenance
precautions.......................... 6-12
P
Parking Brake............................ 4-66
Parking Sensor System............. 4-238Parking Sensor OFF Switch... 4-242
Sensor detection range........4-240
Power Steering.......................... 4-84
Power Windows........................ 3-34
R
Rearview Mirror........................ 3-32
Rear Coat Hooks....................... 5-45
Rear Cross Tra ffic Alert (RCTA) ...........
.............................................. 4-116
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-46
Rear Door Child Safety Locks..... 3-19
Rear Side Radar Sensor............ 4-211
Rear View Monitor.................. 4-223 Displayable range on the
screen................................ 4-225
Rear view monitor
operation........................... 4-228
Rear view parking camera
location............................. 4-224
Switching to the rear view monitor
display............................... 4-225
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image................................ 4-235
Viewing the display.............4-226
Rear Window Defogger............. 4-58
Rear Window Washer................ 4-57
Rear Window Wiper.................. 4-57
Recommended Oil.................... 6-17
Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-20
Recreational Towing.................. 3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.................................... 8-16
Replacement
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Index
Horn.................................... 4-59
Storage Compartments.............. 5-45 Center console..................... 5-46
Glove compartment..............5-46
Overhead console................ 5-46
Storage pocket..................... 5-46
Storage Pocket.......................... 5-46
Sunshade.................................. 3-39
Sunvisors.................................. 5-38
T
Theft-Deterrent System.............. 3-42
Three- flash Turn Signal...............4-52
Tiedown Hook.......................... 7-24
Tires......................................... 6-33 Replacing a tire.................... 6-35
Replacing a wheel................ 6-37
Snow tires............................ 3-47
Speci fications....................... 9-10
Temporary spare tire............. 6-36
Tire chains............................3-48
Tire in flation pressure............6-34
Tire rotation......................... 6-34
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................... 8-21
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard).............................. 8-27
Steps for determining the correct
load limit............................. 8-34
Tire labeling......................... 8-23
Tire maintenance.................. 8-29
Vehicle loading.....................8-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.................................... 4-219
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)...................................7-44
To w i n g Recreational towing.............. 3-51
Trailer towing....................... 3-51
Towing Description................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS).... 4-78 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-78
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA).............. 4-139
Close proximity warning...... 4-145
Display indication............... 4-143
Setting the system...............4-146
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-153
Stop hold control............... 4-153
Tra ffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...................................... 4-101
Trouble Battery runs out.................... 7-17
Emergency starting................7-20
Flat tire.................................. 7-7
Overheating......................... 7-21
Parking in an emergency......... 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-48
Trunk Lid...................................3-19 Inside trunk release lever....... 3-24
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-48
Trunk Light................................ 5-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-52
Turn Signals.............................. 4-52
U
Ultrasonic Sensor.................... 4-212
V
Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number...................... 9-2
Engine number....................... 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label...................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label.................. 9-2
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