towing MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owners Manual

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.................................................3-9 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
...................................................... 3-9
Operational Range...................... 3-10
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-11 Door Locks................................. 3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid...................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-
door)
*.......................................... 3-23
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-25 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-25
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27
Mirrors............................................. 3-30 Mirrors........................................ 3-30
Windows........................................... 3-34 Power Windows..........................3-34
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-37
Security System............................... 3-40Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-40
Immobilizer System....................3-40
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-42
Driving Tips..................................... 3-44 Break-In Period.......................... 3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-44
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-45
Floor Mat.................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-46
Winter Driving............................3-47
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-49
Overloading................................ 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Towing.............................................. 3-51 Trailer Towing............................ 3-51
Recreational Towing................... 3-51
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Trailer Towing
▼Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer
with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
▼Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
"Towing Description
" (page 7-23) and
"Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-24) and
carefully follow the instructions.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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The vehicle could roll depending on the
vehicle's load or if it is towing something. In
addition, for vehicles with a manual
transmission, the vehicle could still roll
depending on how the clutch pedal or the
accelerator pedal is operated.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle.
NOTE
HLA does not operate on a gentle slope.
In addition, the gradient of the slope on
which the system will operate changes
depending on the vehicle's load.
HLA does not operate if the parking
brake is applied, the vehicle has not
stopped completely, or the clutch pedal
is released.
While HLA is operating, the brake pedal
may feel stiff and vibrate, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
HLA does not operate while the
TCS/DSC indicator light is illuminated.
Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on) on page 7-32.
HLA does not turn of f even if the DSC
OFF switch is pressed to turn off the
TCS/DSC.
When Driving
Brake
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
▼i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact a
n Authorized Mazda
Dealer and AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-31.
WA R N I N G
Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a
result of the vehicle being stuck or in a
ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly
could be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even lead to
overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
▼ AWD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for the
purpose of off-road driving or rallies. Do
not attempt to drive over uneven or rocky
surfaces, or across rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and braking
operations should be conducted in the
same manner as with a non-AWD vehicle,
with the emphasis placed on safe driving.
▼Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large role
in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please note the following:
Tires
When replacing tires, always replace all
front and rear tires at the same time.
All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tires.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal
tires.
Inspect tire inflation pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the specified
pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine wheels of the specified size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of the
same dimensions.
Tire chains
Install tire chains to the front tires.
Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30
km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains
installed.
Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains
on road conditions other than snow or
ice.
▼ To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely off the
ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-23.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound
roads (Tires could spin causing you to
lose vehicle control, or the stop hold
control may not operate.)
 Long, descending slopes (to maintain
distance between vehicles, the system
automatically and continuously applies
the brakes which could result in the loss
of brake power.)
 Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle
ahead may not be detected correctly.)
 Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC
system off when it is not being used.
Leaving the MRCC system turned on when
it is not in use is dangerous as it could
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
 Turn the system
off when the vehicle is
running on a chassis roller.
 If your vehicle is towed or you are towing
something, switch the MRCC system off
to prevent an unexpected operation.
NOTE
The MRCC system does not detect the
following as physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction
Pedestrians
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or an
object (such as a monorail) at a low
height off the ground in front of the
vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the MRCC.
Do not use the MRCC system under
conditions in which close proximity
warnings are frequently activated.
During headway control travel, the
system accelerates and decelerates your
vehicle in conjunction with the speed of
the vehicle ahead. However, if it is
necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or if the vehicle ahead brakes
suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the MRCC system is in use, it
does not cancel even if the shift lever is
operated and any intended engine
braking will not occur. If deceleration is
required, lower the vehicle speed setting
or depress the brake pedal.
While braking by the MRCC control is
operating, you might hear an operation
sound, however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The brake lights turn on while braking
by the MRCC control is operating,
however, they may not turn on while the
vehicle is on a down slope at the set
vehicle speed or traveling at a constant
speed and following a vehicle ahead.
Stop the headway control function to
switch the system to the cruise control
function.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop
hold control is operating:
Getting out of the vehicle while the stop
hold control is operating is dangerous as
the vehicle may move unexpectedly and
result in an accident. Before getting out of
the vehicle, switch the MRCC with Stop &
Go function system off, shift the selector
lever to the P position, and apply the
parking brake.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing
something, switch the MRCC with Stop &
Go function system
off to prevent an
unexpected operation.
 Turn the system off when the vehicle is
running on a chassis roller.
NOTE
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
system does not detect the following as
physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction
Pedestrians
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may not
detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or an
object (such as a monorail) at a low
height off the ground in front of the
vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the MRCC with
Stop & Go function.
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system under conditions in
which close proximity warnings are
frequently activated.
During headway control travel, the
system accelerates and decelerates your
vehicle in conjunction with the speed of
the vehicle ahead. However, if it is
necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or if the vehicle ahead brakes
suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is in use, it does not
cancel even if the selector lever is
operated and any intended engine
braking does not occur. If deceleration
is required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
While braking by the MRCC with Stop
& Go function control is operating, you
might hear an operation sound,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The brake lights turn on while braking
by the MRCC with Stop & Go function
control is operating, however, they may
not turn on while the vehicle is on a
down slope at the set vehicle speed or
traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
Stop the headway control function to
switch the system to the cruise control
function.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Smart Brake Support(SBS)
*
▼Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The SBS alerts the driver of a possible
collision using the wa
rning indications in
the display and a warning sound if the
front radar sensor and Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) determine that there is the
possibility of a col lision with a vehicle
ahead, pedestrian, or a bicycle.
Furthermore, if a collision is unavoidable,
the automatic brake control is performed
to reduce damage in the event of a
collision. In addition, when the driver
depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are
applied firmly and quickly to assist.
(Vehicles with Drive r Monitoring (DM))
When the SBS determi nes that the driver
is not paying attention to the road using
the driver monitoring camera and it
determines that there is the possibility of a
collision with an obstruction, the SBS
activates the collision warning earlier than
normal.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the SBS:
The SBS is only designed to reduce damage
in the event of a collision.
The ability to detect obstructions is limited
depending on the obstructions, weather
conditions, or traffic conditions. Over
reliance on the system leading to the
accelerator pedal or brake pedal being
mistakenly operated could result in an
accident.
CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off
to prevent an unexpected operation.
 The vehicle is being towed or when
towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as in
areas of dense grass or off-road.
See the next page on how to turn off the
system.
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System Operation on page
4-157.
Operation conditions
The SBS operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The ignition is switched ON.
The SBS is on.
The i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light is not turned
on.
(Object is vehicle ahead)
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h (2
mph) or higher.
(Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)
The vehicle speed is between about 10
to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).
The DSC does not operate.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the SBS
may not operate.
If there is the possibility of hitting only
a part of a vehicle or obstruction
ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
includes a function for detecting a soiled
windshield and informing the driver,
however, depending on the conditions, it
may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice
or snow on the windsh ield. In such cases,
the system cannot accurately determine
a vehicle ahead and may not be able to
operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect
target objects correctly, and each system
may be unable to operate normally.
The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
You drive your vehicle at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
Headlights are not turned on during
the night or when going through a
tunnel.
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able
to detect target objects correctly.
Under bad weather condition, such as
rain, fog and snow.
The window washer is being used or
the windshield wipers are not used
when it's raining.
Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or
foreign matter such as a plastic bag is
stuck on the windshield.
Trucks with low lo ading platforms and
vehicles with an extremely low or high
profile.
When driving next to walls with no
patterning (including fences and
longitudinally striped walls).
The taillights of the vehicle ahead are
turned off.
A vehicle is outside the illumination
range of the headlights.
The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or
ascending or descending a steep
slope.
Entering or exiting a tunnel.
Heavy luggage is loaded causing the
vehicle to tilt.
Strong light is shone at the front of the
vehicle (back light or high-beam light
from on-coming vehicles).
There are many light emitters on the
vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off at nighttime.
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded
onto installed roof rails and covers
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front,
sand, snow, and water vapor rising
from manholes and grating, and water
splashed into the air.
When towing a malfunctioning
vehicle.
The vehicle is driven with tires having
significantly different wear.
The vehicle is driven on down slopes
or bumpy roads.
There are water puddles on the road.
The surroundings are dark such as
during the night, early evening, or
early morning, or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the
headlights is reduced or the headlight
illumination is weakened due to dirt
or a deviated optical axis.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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The target object enters the blind spot
of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the
road from the shoulder or cuts right in
front of you.
You change lanes and approach a
vehicle ahead.
When driving extremely close to the
target object.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire
is installed.
The vehicle ahead has a special
shape. For example, a vehicle towing
a trailer house or a boat, or a vehicle
carrier carrying a vehicle with its
front pointed rearward.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot operate normally due to rain,
backlight, or fog, the system functions
related to the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) are temporarily stopped and the
following warning lights turn on.
However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
warning indication/warning light
(amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
cannot operate normally due to high
temperatures, the system functions
related to the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) are temporarily stopped and the
following warning lights turn on.
However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
such as by turning on the air
conditioner.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
warning indication/warning light
(amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects that the windshield is dirty or
foggy, the system functions related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are
temporarily stopped and the following
warning lights turn on. However, this
does not indicate a problem. Remove the
dirt from the windshield or press the
defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
warning indication/warning light
(amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light
If there are recognizable cracks or
damage caused by flying gravel or
debris on the windshield, always have
the windshield replaced. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
replacement.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes pedestrians when all of the
following conditions are met:
The height of a pedestrian is about 1
to 2 meters.
An outline such as the head, both
shoulders, or the legs can be
determined.
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able
to detect target objects correctly:
Multiple pedestrians are walking, or
there are groups of people.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-7
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-17 Jump-Starting............................. 7-17
Emergency Starting.........................7-20 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-20
Push-Starting.............................. 7-20
Overheating......................................7-21 Overheating................................ 7-21
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-23 Towing Description.................... 7-23
Tiedown Hooks
*......................... 7-24
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-27If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-27
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display.................... 7-38
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-41
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-46 When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened........................................7-46
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-48 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
*............................... 7-48
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................................7-49 Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.......................................... 7-49
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