MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2019 Owners Manual

▼Rearview Mirror
WA R N I N G
Do not stack cargo or objects higher than
the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. It can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might cause you to
hit another car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust
the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.

1. Day/Night lever
2. Day
3. Night

Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
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To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
1. ON/OFF button
2. Indicator light

NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.
1. Light sensor

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,,) on the auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-57.
The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in the R
position.
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Power Windows
▼Power Windows
The windows can be opened/closed by
operating the power window switches.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous. A
person's hands, head, or even neck could
be caught by the window and result in
serious injury or even death. This warning
applies especially to children.
Never allow children to play with power
window switches:
Power window switches that are not locked
with the power window lock switch would
allow children to operate power windows
unintentionally, which could result in
serious injury if a child's hands, head or
neck becomes caught by the window.
Make sure nothing bloc ks the w indow just
before it reaches the fully closed position or
while fully holding up the power window
switch:
Blocking the power window just before it
reaches the fully closed position or while
fully holding up the power window switch
is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function may not
prevent the window from closing all the
way. If fingers are caught, serious injuries
could occur.
Do not let a child put a hand or head out of
the window while driving the vehicle:
If the person's hand or head hits something
outside the vehicle, or sudden braking is
applied, it could result in serious injury or
death.
NOTE
When driving with only 1 of the rear
windows open, your ears might experience
a resonating sound. However, this does not
indicate a problem. The sound can be
reduced by slightly opening a front
window or by changing the size of the rear
window opening.
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▼Opening/Closing Windows
The window opens while the switch is
pressed and it closes while the switch is
pulled up with the ignition switched ON.
Do not open or close 3 or more windows
at the same time.
The front passenger's side and rear
windows can be opened/closed when the
power window lock swi
tch on the driver's
door is in the unlock position. Keep this
switch in the lock ed position while
children are in the vehicle.

Master control switches
1. Close
2. Open
3. Front passenger's window
4. Right rear window
5. Power window lock switch
6. Left rear window
7. Driver's window
8. Locked position
9. Unlocked position

Front passenger's switch/Rear window
switches
1. Close
2. Open

NOTE
A power window may no longer open/
close if you continue to press the switch
for a long time. If the power window
does not open/close , wait for a while
and then operate the switch again.
The passenger windows may be opened
or closed using the master control
switches on the driver's door.
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to ACC or off with all
doors closed. If any door is opened, the
power window will stop operating.
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▼Auto-opening/Closing
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down, then
release. The window will fully open
automatically.
To fully close the window automatically,
pull the switch completely up, then
release. The window will fully close
automatically.

To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.
NOTE
Power window system initialization
procedure
If you operate the switch any number of
times with the power window not fully
closed, the window may no longer fully
open/close automatically.
The power window auto function will only
resume on a power window that has been
reset.
1. Switch the
ignition ON.
2. Make sure that the power window lock switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.
3. Press the switch and fully open the
window.
4. Pull up the switch to fully close the window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
5. Make sure that the power windows operate correctly using the door
switches.
▼Jam-safe Window
When the window is closing and a foreign
object is detected between the window and
the window frame, the window stops
closing and automatically opens partway.
NOTE
The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions:
A strong impact is detected while the
window is closing.
The window is closing in very low
temperatures.
(A window cannot be closed)
If the jam-safe function has operated
and the window cannot be closed, check
around the window frame for a foreign
object.
If there is no foreign object around the
window frame, forcibly close a window
using the following procedure.
1. After switching the ignition OFF,
wait for 45 seconds or longer.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Operate the switch in the direction to close the window until the jam-safe
function operates 5 times.
4. Continue pulling up the switch to fully close the window.
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Moonroof*
▼Moonroof
The moonroof can be opened or closed
when operating the overhead tilt/slide
switch at the front seats.
WA R N I N G
Do not let passengers stand up or extend
part of the body through the open
moonroof while the vehicle is moving:
Extending the head, arms, or other parts of
the body through the moonroof is
dangerous. The head or arms could hit
something while the vehicle is moving. This
could cause serious injury or death.
Never allow children to play with the tilt/
slide switch:
The tilt/slide switch would allow children to
operate the moonroof unintentionally,
which could result in serious injury if a
child's hands, head or neck becomes
caught by the moonroof.
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing the moonroof:
A closing moonroof is dangerous. The
hands, head, or even neck of a person,
especially a child, could be caught in it as it
closes, causing serious injury or even death.
Make sure nothing blocks the moonroof
just before it reaches the fully closed
position:
Blocking the moonroof just before it
reaches the closed position is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function cannot
prevent the moonroof from closing. If
fingers are caught, serious injuries could
occur.
CAUTION

Do not sit on or put heavy items on the
area where the moonroof opens and
closes. Otherwise, the moonroof could be
damaged.
 Do not open or close the moonroof
forcefully during freezing temperatures
or snowfall. Otherwise, the moonroof
could be damaged.
 The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, do not push it
up.
 Do not close the sunshade while the
moonroof is opening. Trying to force the
sunshade closed could damage it.
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▼Tilt/Slide Operation
The moonroof can be opened or closed
electrically only wh
en the ignition is
switched ON.
Before leaving the vehicle or washing
your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is
completely closed so that water does not
get inside the cabin area.
After washing your Mazda or after it
rains, wipe the water off the moonroof
before operating it to avoid water
penetration which could cause rust and
water damage to your headliner.
1. Tilt/Slide switch
Tilt Operation
The rear of the moonroof can be tilted
open to provide more ventilation.

To fully tilt automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch.
To fully close automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the forward
direction.
To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/slide
switch.
When the moonroof is already slid open
and you want to tilt it open, first close the
moonroof and then do a tilt operation.
1. Tilt up
2. Close (Tilt down)

Slide Operation
To fully open automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide sw itch in the backward
direction.
To fully close automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the forward
direction.
To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide
switch.
When the moonroof is already tilted open
and you want to slide it open, first close
the moonroof and then do a slide
operation.
1. Open
2. Close
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NOTE
If the moonroof does not operate normally,
do the following procedure:
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tiltopen the rear of the moonroof.
3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the
moonroof tilts open to the fully open
position, then closes a little.

If the reset procedure is performed while
the moonroof is in the slide position
(partially open) it will close before the
rear tilt opens.
▼ Jam-safe Moonroof
If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the moonroof while it is closing,
the moonroof will stop and move in the
open direction.
NOTE
The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions:
A strong impact is detected while the
moonroof is closing automatically.
The moonroof is closing automatically
during very low temperatures.
In the event the
jam-safe function
activates and the moonroof cannot be
closed automatically, press the tilt/slide
switch and the moonroof will close.
The jam-safe moonroof function does
not operate until the system has been
reset.
▼ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed by
hand.

The sunshade opens at the same time as
the moonroof slides open, but it must be
closed by hand.
1. Sunshade
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Modification and Add-OnEquipment
▼Modification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent
systems' operation
if the system has been modified or if any
add-on equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
▼ Immobilizer System
The immobilizer syste
m allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
 To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of magnetic
field.
 Expose the key to high temperatures
on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
 If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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NOTE
The keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your
safety, obtaining a replacement key
requires some waiting time. They are
only available through an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Always keep a spare key in case one is
lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.
▼Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or flash if
the key is placed in an area where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard or in
the glove compartment. Move the key to
a location within
the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the
security indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster fla shes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.

Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the
engine. If the engine d oes not start after 3
or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is repaired,
the keys are needed. Make sure to bring
all the keys to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer so that they can be programmed.
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