MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2022 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
When operating a seat, be careful
not to put your hands or fingers near
the moving parts of the seat or on
the side trim to prevent injury.
 When moving the seats, make sure
there is no cargo in the surrounding
area. If the cargo gets caught it could
damage the cargo.
 (Manual Seat)
When moving the seats forward and
rearward or returning a rear-reclined
seatback to its upright position,
make sure you hold onto the
seatback with your hand while
operating. If the seatback is not held,
the seat will move suddenly and
could cause injury.
 When inserting your hand under the
seat to clean the cabin or pick up
something you dropped under the
seat, be careful not to hurt yourself.
If you contact the moving parts and
surrounding parts around the seat
rail, seat frame, and the bottom of
the seat, it could result in injury.
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its
original position, place the seat belt
in its normal position. Verify that the
seat belt pulls out and retracts.
(Power Seat)
The seat-bottom power adjustment
is operated by motors. Avoid
extended operation because
excessive use can damage the
motors.
To prevent the battery from
running down, avoid using the
power adjustment when the
engine is stopped. The adjuster
uses a large amount of electrical
power.
Do not use the switch to make
more than one adjustment at a
time.
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Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up
procedure recommended by Mazda
allows you to maintain a relaxed
posture, drive the vehicle for longer
periods without feeling tired, and
make quick operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear
view in the forward direction to help
you drive more safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving
position recommended by Mazda are
done using the following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and seat
to their default positions.
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the height on the front edge of the seat bottom.
6. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
7. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Manual seat
1.Seat Slide
To move a seat forward or
backward, raise the lever and slide
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seat is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.
2. Height Adjustment
To adjust the seat height, move the
lever up or down.
3. Height Adjustment for Front Edge
of Seat Bottom
To adjust the height for front edge
of the seat bottom, rotate the dial
to the desired position.
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4.Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the
lever. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.

Powe r s eat
1. Seat Slide
To slide the seat, move the slide
lifter switch on the outside of the
seat to the front or back and hold
it. Release the switch at the desired
position.
2. Height Adjustment
To adjust the seat height, move the
slide lifter switch up or down.
3.Height Adjustment for Front Edge
of Seat Bottom
To adjust the front height of the
seat bottom, raise or lower the
front of the slide lifter switch.
4. Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, press
the front or rear side of the reclining
switch. Release the switch at the
desired position.
5. Lumbar Support Adjustment
To increase the seat firmness, press
and hold the front part of the
switch to the desired position, then
release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to
decrease firmness.

Before making adjustments to the
driving position recommended by
Mazda
Before making adju stments, move the
steering wheel and seat to their default
positions.
How to move the steering wheel to its
default position
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver to
abruptly turn to the left or right. This
can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
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After adjusting the steering wheel
position, make sure it is securely
locked by trying to move it up and
down:
Driving with the steering wheel not
securely locked in position is
dangerous. If the steering wheel moves
unexpectedly while driving, you could
lose control of the steering resulting in
an accident.
Lower the lever, move the steering
wheel to the lowest position, and then
push it down and all the way back.
How to move a driver’s seat to its
default position
1. Slide the seat all the way back.
2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.
3. Lower the front edge of the seatbottom to its lowest height.
4. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatback.
Seat adjustment procedure for the
driving position recommended by
Mazda
Adjusting the seatback angle
(reclining)
Adjust the seatback to the angle
providing a comfortable seated
posture.
1. With your posture slightly slouched,
move the seatback forward to the
angle where your waist feels slightly
cramped.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

2. Move the seatback backward to a comfortable seated posture without
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any feeling of cramping in your
waist.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

Adjusting the seat position forward
and back (sliding)
Adjust the seat to the position best for
operating the accelerator and brake
pedals.
1. Place your left foot on the footrest,your right foot between the
accelerator and brake pedals, and
position your heel to the position
allowing easy switching between
the pedals.
2. With your heel set on the floor, set
your right foot on the brake pedal
and move the seat forward as far as
possible until you feel a slight
cramping in your ankle.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

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3. With your right foot set on thebrake pedal, move the seat back
until you no longer feel cramping in
your ankle.
4. With your heel set on the floor, make sure you can move your foot
between the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal smoothly.
5. Depress the accelerator pedal completely with your heel set on
the floor and make sure that your
ankle does not feel over-stretched.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

Adjusting the seat height
Adjust the seat height to a position
where you have a clear forward view
and you can drive the vehicle easily.
1. With your back resting against the
seatback, raise the seat to the
height where you can see the rear
edge area of the hood surface from
the windshield.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

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Adjusting the height on the front edge
of the seat bottom
Adjust the height on the front edge of
the seat bottom to the position where
the back of your knees contacts the
front edge of the seat bottom.
1. With your right foot set on theaccelerator pedal, adjust the height
on the front edge of the seat
bottom so that the back of your
knees lightly contacts the front edge
of the seat bottom.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal and make sure that you no longer feel
cramping in the back of your knees.
1. Manual Seat
2. Power Seat

Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel to the
position where it can be operated
easily and the gauges can be viewed
easily.
1. With your back resting against theseatback, extend both arms, place
them on the top of the steering
wheel, and pull the steering wheel
towards you to the position of your
wrists.
2. Adjust the steering wheel height so
that the gauges can be viewed
easily.
3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.
Adjusting the head restraint position
To prevent shock to the head and
neck, adjust the head restraints to their
correct positions.
Refer to Height Adjustment on page
2-17.
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▼Driving Position Memory (Power
Seat)*
The desired driving position can be
called up after programming the
position.
The following driving positions can be
programmed.
Driver’s seat position (seat slide,
height adjustment, front edge of seat
bottom, seat recline)
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat
on page 2-5.
Active driving display (display
position, brightness level, display
information)
Refer to Active Driving Display on
page 4-36.
Outside mirror angle
Refer to Outside Mirrors on page
3-31.
A driving position can be programmed
to the following parts.
Position memory buttonTransmitter used for vehicle
NOTE
Lumbar support adjustment cannot
be programmed.
Programming
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure the selector lever is in
the P position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Adjust the following parts to the desired conditions.
Driver's seatActive driving displayOutside mirrors
5. Press the SET button continuously
until a sound is activated.
1. 1 button
2. 2 button
3. SET button
6. Do the following operation within 5 seconds after the sound is activated
to program the driving position.
Programming to a position
memory button
Press the button you want to
program, either 1 or 2 button.
Programming to the transmitter
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
A sound is activated when the
operation is completed correctly.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
If the angle of the outer mirrors only
changes a little, the angle of the
outer mirrors may not have been
programmed correctly.
If the angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted close to the limits of its
range of motion, the driving position
can be successfully programmed, but
it may fail when calling up the
programmed driving position.
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Calling up the programmed driving
position
CAUTION
Do not place fingers or hands around
the bottom of the seat while the seat
memory function is operating. The seat
moves automatically while the seat
memory function is operating and
fingers or hands could get pinched and
injured.
Using the position memory button
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. (Automatic transmission)
Make sure the selector lever is in
the P position.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press the programming button for the driving position you want to call
up (button 1 or 2).
5. A sound is activated when the adjustment to the programmed
driving position is completed.
NOTE
When adjustment of the driving
position is not necessary, a sound is
not activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
The lock button or unlock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.The active driving display is
adjusted.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is released.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Using the transmitter
1. Unlock the driver's door using one of the following methods.
Touch the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Press the unlock button on the
transmitter.
2. When you open the driver's door within 90 seconds after unlocking
the doors, the adjustment of the
following parts starts.
Driver's seatActive driving display (When the
ignition is switched ON, the
adjusted active driving display is
activated.)
Outside mirrors
A sound is activated when the
adjustment is completed.
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NOTE
When adjustment of the driving
position is not necessary, a sound is
not activated.
The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
The seat adjustment switch on the
driver's seat is operated.
The angle of the outer mirrors is
adjusted.
The SET button is pressed.Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
The lock button or unlock button
on the transmitter is pressed.
The vehicle starts moving.The active driving display is
adjusted.
(Manual transmission)
The parking brake is released.
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is shifted to a
position other than P.
Erasing programmed driving positions
Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button continuously until a sound is activated.
3. Press the lock button on the transmitter within 5 seconds after
the sound is activated.
NOTE
If you do not perform the operation
correctly, a sound indicating that the
programming has failed is activated.
▼Adjusting the Front Passenger's
Seat
1.
Seat Slide
To move a seat forward or
backward, raise the lever and slide
the seat to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seat is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.
2. Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the
lever. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its
original position and the seatback is
locked in place by attempting to
push it forward and backward.

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