horn MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2019 Owners Manual

Interior Equipment (View B)
▼Interior Equipment (View B)
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Instrument cluster.................................................................................................. page 4-12
„ Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-28
… 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 4-57
Š Rear window defogger switch.................................... ........................................... page 4-55
‹ Glove compartment.............................................. ................................................. page 5-41
ΠExternal input terminal........................................ .................................................. page 5-14
Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4- 4
Ž Horn........................................................... ............................................................page 4-56
Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
Hood release handle............................................ .................................................. page 6-12
‘ Storage pocket................................................. ...................................................... page 5-41
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-3
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Additional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys
can be used with the keyless functions
per vehicle. Bring all keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.
▼Tr a n s m i t t e r
1. Operation indicator light
2. Lock button (
)
3. Unlock button (
)
4. Trunk button (4–door) (
)
5. Panic button (
)
NOTE
The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light on page 4-47.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-41.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors, fuel-filler
lid and liftgate are locked/unlocked
using the key. If you prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The operation indicator light flashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors, fuel-filler lid and
liftgate, press the lock button and the
hazard warning lights will flash once.
(With the advanced k eyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.

To confirm that all the doors, fuel-filler lid
and liftgate have been locked, press the
lock button again within 5 seconds. If they
are closed and locked, the horn will sound.
NOTE
If the lock button is pressed with any
door or liftgate/trunk lid open, any
closed door can be locked. Close any
open door and liftgate/trunk lid to lock.
Confirm that all the doors, fuel-filler lid
and liftgate are locked visually or
audibly by use of the double click.
Make sure all the doors, fuel-filler lid
and liftgate are locked after pressing the
button.
Before Driving
Keys
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(Turning on the alarm)
Pressing the panic button for 1 second or
more will trigger the alarm for about 2
minutes and 30 seconds, and the following
will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.
The hazard warning lights flash.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button on
the key.
Power saving function
By turning on the transmitter power saving
function, the advan ced keyless entry
*1 and
push button start system functions turn off
and the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is operational
by operating the transmitter switch even
while the power savin g function is turned
on. However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/flash.
Turning on the power saving function
After you have turned on the power saving
function according to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate
*1 one time.
1. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
2. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
3. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
Turning off the power saving function
After you have turned off the power
saving function accord ing to the following
procedure, the hazard warning lights and
sound operate
*1 one time.
1. Press any of the buttons on the
transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not turn
on/flash.
2. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3 seconds to turn on the
operation indicator light.
3. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on (for 5
seconds).
*1 With the advanced keyless function
▼Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or
within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even
if the key is outside of the vehicle and
extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from
the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not
in the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart
after it is shut off and the ignition is
switched to off.
The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
(transmitter) is operable the engine will
start.
Before Driving
Keys
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If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors may
be locked depending on the radio wave
conditions even if the key is left in the
vehicle.
Around the dashboard
In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)
Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
All the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks with
any door or liftgate open.
If all the doors are closed even though
the liftgate/trunk lid is open, all the
doors will lock.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked using the power door
lock with any door or the liftgate/trunk
lid open, the closed doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate are locked. After that, when
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed, all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked. However, if the key is
inside the vehicle, all doors, fuel-filler
lid, and liftgate are automatically
unlocked.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify
the driver that the key has been left in
the vehicle.
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate in the
event the vehicle is involved in an
accident to allow passengers to get out
of the vehicle immediately and prevent
being trapped inside. While the ignition
is switched ON and in the event the
vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, all the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
automatically unlocked after about 6
seconds have elapsed from the time of
the accident.
The doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
may not unlock depending on how an
impact is applied, the force of the
impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate will not unlock.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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Theft-Deterrent System*
▼Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterren
t system detects an
inappropriate entry in to the vehicle, which
could result in the veh icle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼ Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,
door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate/trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activat e until the driver's
door or the liftgate/trunk lid is unlocked
with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by touching the sensing area
of the door release touch sensor.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning
lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Touch the sensing area of the door lock
touch sensor.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
Before Driving
Security System
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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
*............. 4-28
Manual Transmission
Operation......................................... 4-30 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-30
Automatic Transmission................. 4-32 Automatic Transmission
Controls...................................... 4-32
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-33
Transmission Ranges.................. 4-34
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-35
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-41
Driving Tips................................4-42
Switches and Controls..................... 4-43 Lighting Control......................... 4-43
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-49
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-50
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
*.....
.................................................... 4-54
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-55
Horn............................................ 4-56
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-57
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*.......................................4-57
Brake................................................ 4-62 Brake System.............................. 4-62
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-72
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-74 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-74
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-75
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-76
Drive Selection................................. 4-78 Drive Selection
*..........................4-78
i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-80 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-80
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To turn on the windshield wiper de-icer,
switch the ignition ON and press the rear
window defogger switch (page 4-55).
1. Indicator light
▼ Mirror Defogger*
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the
ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-55).
1. Indicator light
Horn
▼ Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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The obstruction is soft such as a
hanging curtain or snow stuck to a
vehicle.
The obstruction is shaped irregularly.
The obstruction is extremely close.
In the following cases, the rear
ultrasonic sensor and rear camera
cannot detect obstructions correctly and
the SBS-R may not operate.
Something is stuck on the bumper
near a rear ultrasonic sensor.
The brake or accelerator pedal is
operated.
There is another obstruction near one
obstruction.
During inclement weather such as
rain, fog and snow.
High or low humidity.
High or low temperatures
Strong winds.
The path of travel is not flat.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license plate
is installed near a rear ultrasonic
sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons such
as a collision.
The vehicle is affected by other sound
waves such as the horn, engine noise,
ultrasonic sensor of another vehicle.
In the following cases, a rear ultrasonic
sensor and rear camera may detect
something as a target obstruction which
could cause the SBS-R system to
operate.
Driving on a steep slope.
Wheel blocks.
Hanging curtains, gate poles such as
at toll gates and railroad crossing.
When traveling near objects such as
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and
fences along a road.
When driving off-road in areas where
there is grass and forage.
When passing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing machines,
and tunnels.
A trailer is connected.
A bright light source such as sunlight
hits the rear camera.
The surroundings are dark.
An exterior accessory such as a
bicycle carrier is installed around the
rear sonar.
(Manual transmission)
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the clutch pedal is not
depressed, the engine stops.
When the system operates, the user is
notified by the multi-information
display.
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SBS-R brake is
operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS-R
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, displaying in meter
“Emergency Braking Activated. Depress
Brake Pedal to Hold Stop”, after about
2 seconds and the SBS-R brake is
automatically released.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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CAUTION
Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may
affect the
system operation.
 Depending on the type of obstruction and th e surrounding conditions, the detection range
of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.
NOTE
The system may not operate norma lly under the following conditions:
Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when
removed).
The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).
The sensor is covered by a hand.
The sensor is excessively shocked.
The vehicle is excessively tilted.
Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.
The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, grating, or grass covered roads.
Anything which generates ultrasonic waves such as another vehicle's horn, the engine
sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or another vehicle's
sensors approaches the vehicle.
The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.
A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed
to the vehicle.
The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone, or a steep grade.
An obstruction is too close to the sensor.
The vehicle is moving towards an uneven wall or stairs.
There are multiple obstructions.
The vehicle is driven in a place with low ceilings.
Obstructions under the bumper cannot be detected. Obstructions which are lower than the
sensor or thin may not be detected even though they were detected once.
The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
Thin objects such as wire, rope or poles
Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow
Angular shaped objects
Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top
Small, short objects
Always have the system inspected at an Aut horized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied
to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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WA R N I N G
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio remote control switch while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the audio
while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it co uld distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the
switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the
road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission) is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable audio un it or a similar product while the vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particul arly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery
power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur
from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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