tow MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owner's Guide

CAUTION
In addition, the
effectiveness 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.
WA R N I N G
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 off
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/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
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-wa y on level ground.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutesfor the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-16). If it's low, add the appropriate
amount of engine oil while being
careful not to overfill.
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
Warning Indication
Displays if the engine coolant temperature
has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to redu
ce 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 Overheati ng 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. 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.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
▼Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety-related defect t o Transport Canada, Defect
Investigations and Recalls, may t elephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact
Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330
Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.

For additional road safety information, please visit the Road S afety website at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
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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
benefit.
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 yo ur speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull off the
road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage.
If the tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate 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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Vehicle Loading
▼Vehicle Loading
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer wi
th this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so will
affect 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 Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
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 inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings from
the vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire
and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a f ull tank of fuel and
all standard equip ment. 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.

PAYLOAD
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 com
bined 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 t hat will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equ als 1400 lbs. and there will be five 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 loa ded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage lo ad capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towi ng 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................................. 4-212Cruise control switc h.................4-212
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green)...... 4-212
Cup Holder........................................ 5-38
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................... 4-49
Defogger........... ................................. 4-56
Mirror...........................................4-57
Rear window........... .................... 4-56
Dimensions.......................................... 9-6
Display.............................................. 4-12
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)....... 4-106 Indication on display................. 4-107
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep................... 7-45
Driver Attention Aler t (DAA).........4-107
Driver Monitoring Cam era..............4-211
Driver Monitoring (DM)................. 4-109
Drive Selection..................................4-79
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-49
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-50
Driving Position Memo ry................. 2-10
Driving Tips...................................... 3-44 Automatic transmission............... 4-43
Break-in period............................ 3-44
Driving in flooded a rea............... 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
Winter driving............................. 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-77 DSC OFF indicator light............. 4-78
DSC OFF switch......................... 4-78
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-77
E
Electric Parking Brak e (EPB)........... 4-64
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-43
Emergency Starting Push-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.........................................6-17
Engine compartment overview.... 6-14
Exhaust gas..................................3-26
Hood release................................ 6-12
Oil................................................ 6-15
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-19
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-45
Exterior Care..................................... 6-44 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-49
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-48
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-45
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-49
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-58
Headlights.................................... 4-44
Flat Tire
Changing a flat tire........................7-7
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-12
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Index
MirrorsOutside mirrors..... ....................... 3-30
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-32
Mirror Defogger......... ....................... 4-57
Moonroof...........................................3-37
Multi-information Display................ 4-14
O
Outside Mirrors......... ........................ 3-30
Overhead Console............................. 5-42
Overhead Lights................................ 5-35
Overheating....................................... 7-21
Overloading....................................... 3-49
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood...... ................... 6-13
Engine compartment overview.... 6-14
Key battery replacemen t..............6-28
Opening the hood........................ 6-12
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-11
P
Parking Brake....................................4-64
Parking Sensor System................... 4-235 Parking Sensor OFF Switch...... 4-239
Sensor detection range.............. 4-237
Power Steering.................................. 4-82
Power Windows............. ................... 3-34
R
Rearview Mirror........ ........................3-32
Rear Coat Hooks....... ........................ 5-41
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-114
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-44
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-18
Rear Side Radar Sensor.................. 4-208
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-220 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-222
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-225
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-221
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-221
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-232
Viewing the display................... 4-223
Rear Window Defogger. ................... 4-56
Rear Window Washer....................... 4-55
Rear Window Wiper.... ..................... 4-55
Recommended Oil.............................6-15
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-20
Recreational Towing......................... 3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-16
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-38
Key battery.................................. 6-28
Light bulbs...................................6-35
Tires............................................. 6-33
Wheel........................................... 6-34
Wiper........................................... 6-21
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-46
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada)............................................ 8-14
Safety Defects, Repor ting (U.S.A.)... 8-12
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance Canada........................................... 6-6
Mexico........................................... 6-8
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico................. 6-4
Seats Driver's seat................................... 2-5
Front passenger's seat.................. 2-13
Front seat....................................... 2-5
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Index
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.... 4-216
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-43
To w i n g Recreational towing.....................3-51
Trailer towing.............................. 3-51
Towing Description........................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-76
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-76
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).................4-137 Close proximity warning........... 4-142
Display indication......................4-141
Setting the system..................... 4-143
Shift-up/shift-down request
display........................................4-150
Stop hold control....................... 4-150
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-99
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/tr unk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-46
Trunk Lid............ .............................. 3-19
Inside trunk release lever............ 3-23
When liftgate/tr unk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-46Trunk Light....... ................................ 5-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals......... 4-50
Turn Signals...................................... 4-50
U
Ultrasonic Sensor............................ 4-209
V
Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number..............................9-2
Engine number.............................. 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label............................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label......................... 9-2
Vehicle emission control information
label............................................... 9-2
Vehicle identification number........9-2
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep........ 7-44
W
Warning Sound is Activated Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep................... 7-41
AUTOHOLD warning beep........ 7-44
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-44
Brake override warning beep...... 7-43
Collision warning........................ 7-45
Door-ajar warning beep...............7-45
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning beep............................... 7-43
Excessive speed warning.............7-45
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-44
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-42
Key left-in-lugg age compartment/
trunk warning beep (With the
advanced keyless function)......... 7-43
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