Mazda 3 Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english — page 7

When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Headlight Leveling

▼ Daytime Running Lights

The number of passengers and weight

Some countries require moving

of cargo in the luggage compartment

vehicles to have their lights on

change the angle of the headlights.

(daytime running lights) during the

daytime.

Auto type

The daytime running lights turn on

The angle of the headlights will be

automatically.

automatically adjusted when turning

NOTE

on the headlights.

(Except Canada)

The daytime running lights can be

A system malfunction or operation

deactivated.

conditions are indicated by a warning.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Refer to Exterior Light Warning

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Indication/Warning Light on page

7-34.

Manual type

When adjusting the illumination angle

of the headlights, refer to the Settings

section in the Mazda Connect

Owner's Manual.

Select the proper headlight angle from

the following chart.

Front seat

Illumi-

nation

Rear

Load

angle

Driver

Passenger

seat

(num-

ber)

―

3.5

×: Yes

―: No

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

The turn signal indicators in the

Turn and Lane-Change

instrument cluster flash according to

Signals

the operation of the turn signal lever to

show which signal is working.

▼ Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The ignition must be switched ON to

use the turn and lane-change signals.

▼ Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a left

NOTE

turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop

position. The signal will self-cancel

^ There may be a problem with the

after the turn is completed.

turn signal lights if they do not flash

but remain turned on, or they flash

If the indicator light continues to flash

abnormally. Have your vehicle

after a turn, manually return the lever

inspected by an Authorized Mazda

to its original position.

Dealer.

^ A personalized function is available

to change the turn indicator sound

volume.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

▼ Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever halfway toward the

direction of the lane change―until the

indicator flashes― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when

Right turn

released.

Right lane change

OFF

▼ Three-Flash Turn Signal

Left lane change

After releasing the turn signal lever

Left turn

from the halfway point, the turn signal

indicator flashes 3 times. The

operation can be canceled by moving

the lever in the direction opposite to

which it was operated.

NOTE

The three-flash turn signal function can

be switched to on/off using the

personalization function.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

¾ If the amount of washer fluid spray is

Windshield Wipers and

insufficient, do not use the washer

Washer

switch. If the washer switch

continues to be operated with no

▼ Windshield Wipers and Washer

washer fluid being sprayed, it could

lead to pump damage.

The ignition must be switched ON to

use the wipers.

NOTE

WARNING

If the windshield wipers are operated

under cold weather conditions or

during snowfall, they could stop due to

Use only windshield washer fluid or

accumulated snow on the windshield.

plain water in the reservoir:

If the windshield wipers stop due to

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

accumulated snow on the windshield,

fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

park the vehicle in a safe place, turn

windshield, it will dirty the windshield,

the wiper switch off, and then remove

affect your visibility, and could result in

the accumulated snow. If the wiper

an accident.

switch is turned to another position

other than OFF, the wipers will

Only use windshield washer fluid

operate. If the wipers do not operate

mixed with anti-freeze protection in

even though the wiper switch is turned

freezing weather conditions:

to a position other than OFF, consult

Using windshield washer fluid without

an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon

anti-freeze protection in freezing

as possible.

weather conditions is dangerous as it

could freeze on the windshield and

▼ Windshield Wipers

block your vision which could cause an

accident. In addition, make sure the

Turn the wipers on by pressing the

windshield is sufficiently warmed using

lever up or down.

the defroster before spraying the

With intermittent wiper

washer fluid.

CAUTION

¾ When the wipers are not used during

freezing temperatures or for a long

time, the wiper rubber may adhere

to the glass. If the wipers are

operated while adhered to the glass,

it could damage the wiper rubber

and motor.

¾ If the wipers are operated while the

glass is dry, the glass could be

scratched and the wiper rubber

damaged. When the glass is dry,

spray washer fluid before operating

the wipers.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Switch Posi-

Wiper operation

tion

Operation while pulling up lev-

MIST

OFF

Stop

OFF

Stop

INT

Intermittent

AUTO^*1

Auto control

Low speed

High speed

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

^*1

When the wiper lever is switched to the

AUTO position, the indicator light turns on.

Set the lever to the intermittent

position and choose the interval timing

Auto-wiper control*

by rotating the switch.

Rotate the switch upward (FAST

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position, the rain sensor senses the

direction) to shorten the interval time

of the wiper operation, and rotate the

amount of rainfall on the windshield

and turns the wipers on or off

switch downward (SLOW direction) to

lengthen it.

automatically (off―intermittent―low

speed―high speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be

adjusted by turning the switch on the

wiper lever.

From the center position (normal),

rotate the switch upward (+ direction)

for higher sensitivity (faster response)

or rotate it downward (- direction) for

less sensitivity (slower response).

1. Switch

With auto-wiper control

1. Switch

2. Higher sensitivity

3. Center position

4. Less sensitivity

1. Indicator light

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

CAUTION

^ Switching the auto-wiper lever from

¾ Do not shade the rain sensor by

the OFF to the AUTO position while

adhering a sticker or a label on the

driving activates the windshield

windshield. Otherwise the rain

wipers once, after which they

sensor will not operate correctly.

operate according to the rainfall

amount.

^ The auto-wiper control may not

operate when the rain sensor

temperature is about －10 °C (14 °F)

or lower, or about 85 °C (185 °F) or

higher.

^ If the windshield is coated with

water repellent, the rain sensor may

not be able to sense the amount of

rainfall correctly and the auto-wiper

¾ When the ignition is switched ON

control may not operate properly.

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

^ If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice

position, the windshield wipers may

or matter containing salt water)

operate automatically in the

adheres to the windshield above the

following cases:

rain sensor, or if the windshield is

¾ The area of the windshield above

iced, it could cause the wipers to

the rain sensor is touched or wiped

move automatically. However, if the

with a cloth.

wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or

¾ The windshield or the rain sensor

foreign matter, the auto-wiper

area in the cabin is hit.

control will stop operation. In this

case, set the wiper lever to the low

When the ignition is switched ON

speed position or high speed

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position for manual operation, or

position, do not touch the

remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter

windshield or the windshield wipers

by hand to restore the auto-wiper

Otherwise, the windshield wipers

operation.

will operate automatically which

^ If the auto-wiper lever is left in the

could catch your fingers or damage

AUTO position, the wipers could

the windshield wipers.

operate automatically from the effect

When removing ice or snow, or

of strong light sources,

cleaning the windshield, always

electromagnetic waves, or infrared

make sure the wiper lever is in the

light because the rain sensor uses an

OFF position.

optical sensor. It is recommended

that the auto-wiper lever be

switched to the OFF position other

than when driving the vehicle under

rainy conditions.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls



If the headlight switch and the

If the washer does not work, inspect

windshield wiper switch are in

the fluid level (page 6-22). If the fluid

AUTO, and the wipers are operated

level is normal, consult an Authorized

at low or high speed by the auto

Mazda Dealer.

wiper control for several seconds,

bad weather conditions are

determined and the headlights may

be turned on.

^ The auto-wiper control functions can

be turned off.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

▼ Windshield Washer

Pull the wiper lever toward you to

spray washer fluid and operate the

windshield wipers several times. The

washer fluid is sprayed only while the

windshield wipers move out of their

stowed positions to the point where

they start reversing back.

1. OFF

2. Washer

NOTE

^ If the windshield washer is turned on

when the windshield wipers are not

operating, the windshield wipers

operate a few times.

^ If you pull the wiper lever while the

windshield wipers are reversing back

to their stowed positions, the next

time the washer fluid is sprayed is

during the next cycle.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Rear Window Washer

Rear Window Wiper and

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear

Washer*

wiper/washer switch to either of the

▼ Rear Window Wiper and Washer

position. After the switch is

released, the washer will stop.

The ignition must be switched ON to

use the wiper.

NOTE

While the windshield washers are

▼ Rear Window Wiper

operating (from the time the wiper

lever is pulled until the washer fluid

stops spraying), the rear window

washer does not spray washer fluid

even if you operate the switch.

If the washer does not work, inspect

the fluid level (page 6-22). If the fluid

level is normal and the washer still

does not work, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear

wiper/washer switch.

Switch Posi-

Wiper operation

tion

Spray washer fluid and operate

the rear wiper

Normal

INT

Intermittent

OFF

Stop

Spray washer fluid and operate

the rear wiper

*Some models.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

Rear Window Defogger

^ This defogger is not designed for

▼ Rear Window Defogger

melting snow. If there is an

accumulation of snow on the rear

The rear window defogger clears fog

window, remove it before using the

from the rear window.

defogger.

^ The rear window defogger operation

The ignition must be switched ON to

time can be changed from 15

use the defogger.

minutes to continuous operation.

When the operation time has been

Press the switch to turn on the rear

switched to continuous operation,

window defogger. The rear window

by pressing the switch, the rear

defogger operates for about 15

window defogger will continue to

minutes and then turns off

operate until the ignition is switched

automatically.

OFF.

The indicator light illuminates when

Refer to the Settings section in the

the defogger is operating.

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

To turn off the rear window defogger

▼ Windshield Wiper De-icer*

before the 15 minutes has elapsed,

press the switch again.

The thermal filaments at the following

positions heat up and facilitate the

removal of snow accumulated on the

windshield.

1. Indicator light

The windshield wiper de-icer operates

in conjunction with the rear window

CAUTION

defogger.

¾ Do not use sharp instruments or

window cleaners with abrasives to

clean the inside of the rear window

surface. They may damage the

defogger grid inside the window.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

To turn on the windshield wiper

Horn

de-icer, switch the ignition ON and

press the rear window defogger switch

▼ Horn

(page 4-58).

To sound the horn, press the

mark on the steering wheel.

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 4-58).

1. Indicator light

*Some models.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

Hazard Warning Flasher

HomeLink Wireless

▼ Hazard Warning Flasher

Control System*

The hazard warning lights should

▼ HomeLink Wireless Control

always be used when you stop on or

System

near a roadway in an emergency.

NOTE

HomeLink and HomeLink house are

registered trademarks of Gentex

Corporation.

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3

hand-held transmitters with a single

built-in component in the

auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the

HomeLink button on the

auto-dimming mirror activates garage

doors, gates and other devices

surrounding your home.

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic

hazard and that they must take

extreme caution when near it.

1. Indicator light

2. HomeLink button

Depress the hazard warning flasher

and all the turn signals will flash. The

WARNING

hazard warning indicator lights in the

instrument cluster flash simultaneously.

Do not use the HomeLink system with

NOTE

any garage door opener that lacks the

^ The turn signals do not work when

safety stop and reverse feature:

Using the HomeLink system with any

the hazard warning lights are on.

^ Check local regulations about the

garage door opener that lacks the

safety stop and reverse feature as

use of hazard warning lights while

the vehicle is being towed to verify

required by federal safety standards is

dangerous. (This includes garage doors

that it is not in violation of the law.

manufactured before April 1, 1982.)

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

Using these garage door openers can

▼

Programming the HomeLink

increase the risk of serious injury or

System

death. For further information, contact

The HomeLink system provides 3

HomeLink at www.homelink.com or

buttons which can be individually

www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex

selected and programmed using the

or an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

transmitters for current, on-market

devices as follows:

Always check the areas surrounding

Press and release the HomeLink

garage doors and gates for people or

button you would like to program.

obstructions before programming or

The indicator light flashes slowly in

during operation of the HomeLink

amber when the button is pressed.

system:

Programming or operating the

HomeLink system without verifying the

safety of areas surrounding garage

doors and gates is dangerous and

could result in an unexpected accident

and serious injury if someone were to

be hit.

1. Indicator light

NOTE

2. HomeLink button

The programming will not be erased

even if the battery is disconnected.

Hold the hand-held transmitter 2.5

to 7.5 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the

▼ Pre-programming the HomeLink

HomeLink button you would like to

System

program while keeping the

indicator light in view.

NOTE

It is recommended that a new battery

NOTE

Depending on the hand-held

be placed in the hand-held transmitter

of the device being programmed to

transmitter, it may be easier to do

the programming by holding it 15

HomeLink for quicker training and

accurate transmission of the

to 20 cm (6 to 7.8 in) away from

the HomeLink button.

radio-frequency signal.

Press the hand-held transmitter

^ Verify that there is a remote control

button continuously until the

transmitter available for the device

indicator light changes from amber

you would like to program.

(flashing) to green (on/flashing).

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

Return to the vehicle and firmly

Some gate operators and garage

press and hold the Homelink

door openers may require you to

button, and then release it after

replace this Programming Step 3

two seconds have passed. Repeat

with procedures noted in the “Gate

the “press/hold/release” sequence

Operator/Canadian Programming”

a second time, and, depending on

section.

the brand of the garage door

Press the HomeLink button again to

opener (or other rolling code

check if the programming has been

equipped device), repeat this

completed.

sequence a third time to complete

the programming process.

^ If the indicator light remains on in

Press the programmed HomeLink

green, the programming is

button and make sure that the

complete and the device

HomeLink System operates.

becomes operational.

If the status indicator arrows are

^ If the indicator light flashes

flashing, refer to Garage Door

rapidly in green, firmly press and

Two-Way Communication.

hold the Homelink button and

release it after two seconds have

passed. Repeat this process up to

three times to complete the

programming. The device

becomes operational and

programming is complete. If the

device does not operate, go to

1. Indicator light

the next step.

At the garage door opener receiver

NOTE

(motor-head unit) in the garage,

To program the remaining two

locate the “learn” or “smart” button.

HomeLink buttons, go back to Step 1

This can usually be found where the

of Programming the HomeLink System

hanging antenna wire is attached to

and repeat the procedure.

the motor-head unit.

For questions or comments, please

Firmly press and release the “learn”

contact HomeLink at

or “smart” button. (The name and

www.homelink.com or

color of the button may vary by

www.youtube.com/

manufacturer.)

HomeLinkGentex, or the HomeLink

NOTE

toll-free hotline at 1-800-355-3515

Complete the programming within

(for calls placed outside of the USA,

30 seconds.

Canada, and Puerto Rico, international

rates will apply and may differ based

on landline or mobile phone).

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Gate operator/Canadian

▼

Reprogramming the HomeLink

Programming

system

Canadian radio-frequency laws require

To program a device to HomeLink

transmitter signals to “time-out” (or

using a HomeLink button previously

quit) after several seconds of

trained, follow these steps:

transmission ― which may not be long

1. Press and hold the desired

enough for HomeLink to pick up the

HomeLink button. DO NOT release

signal during programming. Similar to

the button.

this Canadian law, some U.S. gate

2. After 20 seconds, the indicator light

operators are designed to “time-out”

flashes in amber. After the indicator

in the same manner.

light flashes, release the HomeLink

button.

If you live in Canada or are having

3. Go back to Step 2 of Programming

difficulties programming a gate

the HomeLink System to complete

operator by using the programming

the procedure.

procedures (regardless of where you

NOTE

live), replace Step 3 of Programming

If the programming has not been

the HomeLink System with the

completed, the system returns to the

following:

previous programming.

NOTE

▼ Erasing Programmed HomeLink

If programming a garage door opener

Buttons

or gate operator, it is advised to unplug

the device during the “cycling” process

to prevent possible overheating.

NOTE

^ All of the programmed HomeLink

While the indicator light is flashing in

buttons are reset. Individual buttons

amber, press the button on the

cannot be reset, however, individual

hand-held transmitter for 2 seconds

buttons can be reprogrammed. For

and release it repeatedly until the

individual button reprogramming,

indicator light changes from amber to

refer to Reprogramming the

green.

HomeLink System (page 4-63).

Go back to Step 4 of Programming the

^ Verify that the programming has

HomeLink System to complete the

been erased if you resell the vehicle.

procedure.

▼ Operating the HomeLink System

Press the programmed HomeLink

button to operate a programmed

device.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

1. Press the two outer HomeLink

If the garage door status indicator

buttons continuously at the same

lights do not flash, the two-way

time until the indicator light flashes.

communication programming is not

completed. For additional HomeLink

information and programming videos,

refer to the following Websites:

^ www.HomeLink.com

^ www.youtube.com/

HomeLinkGentex

Operating the garage door two-way

1. HomeLink button 3

communication

2. HomeLink button 1

By pressing HomeLink buttons 1 and 2

at the same time for two seconds, the

2. Stop pressing the HomeLink

status of the garage door is indicated

buttons.

for about 3 seconds as follows:

▼ Garage Door Two-Way

Communication

The garage door two-way

communication is a function that

communicates with the garage door

opener and indicates whether the

garages door is open or closed using

1. HomeLink button 2

the indicator lights in the rear view

2. HomeLink button 1

mirror. It can indicate the status of the

garage door within a range up-to 250

Garage door

Indicator light

m (820 ft).

status

Amber flashes

NOTE

Closing

The communication range may shorten

depending on obstructions.

Amber flashes

Programming two-way

Opening

communication

Within five seconds after programming

Green turns on

a new HomeLink button, both of the

Closed

garage door status indicator lights will

flash rapidly in green indicating that

the garage door two-way

Green turns on

communication has been established.

Opened

If the garage door status indicator

lights flash, the two-way

communication programming is

NOTE

complete.

The programming will not be erased

even if the battery is disconnected.

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When Driving

Brake

Dry off brakes that have become wet

Brake System

by driving slowly, releasing the

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

▼ Foot Brake

the brakes several times until the

This vehicle has power-assisted brakes

brake performance returns to normal:

that adjust automatically through

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

normal use.

Increased stopping distance or the

vehicle pulling to one side when

Should power-assist fail, you can stop

braking could result in a serious

by applying greater force than normal

accident. Light braking will indicate

to the brake pedal. But the distance

whether the brakes have been

required to stop will be greater than

affected.

usual.

WARNING

CAUTION

¾ Do not drive with your foot held on

Do not coast with the engine stalled

the clutch pedal or brake pedal, or

or turned off, find a safe place to stop:

hold the clutch pedal depressed

Coasting with the engine stalled or

halfway unnecessarily. Doing so

turned off is dangerous. Braking will

could result in the following:

require more effort, and the brake's

power-assist could be depleted if you

¾ The clutch and brake parts will

pump the brake. This will cause longer

wear out more quickly.

stopping distances or even an

¾ The brakes can overheat and

accident.

adversely affect brake

performance.

Shift to a lower gear when going

¾ Always depress the brake pedal with

down steep hills:

the right foot. Applying the brakes

Driving with your foot continuously on

with the unaccustomed left foot

the brake pedal or steadily applying

could slow your reaction time to an

the brakes for long distances is

emergency situation resulting in

dangerous. This causes overheated

insufficient braking operation.

brakes, resulting in longer stopping

distances or even total brake failure.

This could cause loss of vehicle control

and a serious accident. Avoid

continuous application of the brakes.

¾ Wear shoes appropriate for driving in

order to avoid your shoe contacting

the brake pedal when depressing the

accelerator pedal.

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When Driving

Brake

▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Apply the parking brake when leaving

the vehicle:

The EPB system applies the parking

Not applying the parking brake when

brake using an electric motor. The

parking the vehicle is dangerous as the

system can operate automatically and

vehicle may move unexpectedly and

manually.

result in an accident. Before leaving the

The EPB switch indicator light turns on

vehicle, apply the parking brake and

when applying the parking brake and it

make sure that the EPB indicator light

turns off when releasing the parking

in the instrument cluster turns on.

brake.

NOTE

^ The parking brake cannot be applied

or released while the vehicle battery

is dead.

Refer to If a Jump-Starting on page

7-17.

^ When the charging system warning

light in the instrument cluster turns

on, the parking brake cannot be

applied after switching the ignition

OFF. Before switching the ignition

1. Indicator light

OFF, apply the parking brake

manually.

WARNING

^ The sound of the parking brake being

applied or released can be heard,

Do not drive the vehicle with the

however, this does not indicate a

parking brake applied:

problem.

If the vehicle is driven with the parking

^ If the EPB is not used for long

brake applied, the brake parts may

periods, an automatic inspection of

generate heat and the brake system

the system is performed while the

may not operate, leading to an

vehicle is parked. An operation

accident.

sound can be heard, however, this

Before driving the vehicle, release the

does not indicate a problem.

parking brake and make sure that the

^ When applying the parking brake

EPB indicator light in the instrument

and switching OFF the ignition, an

cluster turns off.

operation sound can be heard,

however, this does not indicate a

problem.

^ The brake pedal may move while

applying or releasing the parking

brake, however, this does not

indicate a problem.

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When Driving

Brake



If there is a problem with the brake

Releasing the parking brake manually

system (foot brake) while driving the

When the brake pedal is firmly

vehicle, continually pulling up the

depressed and the EPB switch is

EPB switch will apply the brakes and

pressed while the ignition is switched

decelerate or stop the vehicle. The

ON or the engine is running, the

parking brake on-reminder sound is

parking brake is released. When the

activated while the brake is applied.

parking brake is released, the EPB

In addition, when releasing the

indicator light in the instrument cluster

switch, the brake is released and the

and the EPB switch indicator light turn

sound stops.

off.

^ If the parking brake is applied with

the ignition switched OFF or in ACC,

the EPB indicator light in the

instrument cluster and the indicator

light in the switch may turn on for 15

seconds.

^ When using an automatic car wash

which moves the vehicle with the

front tires mounted, it is necessary to

cancel the parking brake auto

operation before the vehicle enters

the automatic car wash. For details,

refer to Canceling the parking brake

If the EPB switch is pressed without

automatic operation.

depressing the brake pedal, a message

is displayed on the multi-information

Manual operation

display to notify the driver to depress

Applying the parking brake manually

the brake pedal.

Refer to Message Indicated on

When the brake pedal is firmly

Multi-information Display on page

depressed and the EPB switch is pulled

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up, the parking brake is applied

regardless of the ignition position.

Auto operation

When the parking brake is applied, the

Applying the parking brake

EPB indicator light in the instrument

automatically

cluster and the EPB switch indicator

light turn on.

When the ignition is switched from ON

to ACC or OFF, the parking brake will

be applied automatically. When the

parking brake is applied, the EPB

indicator light in the instrument cluster

and the EPB switch indicator light turn

on.

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When Driving

Brake

NOTE

Canceling the parking brake

To release the parking brake when the

automatic operation

ignition is switched OFF, it is necessary

The parking brake automatic operation

to cancel the parking brake auto

can be canceled by doing any of the

operation. For details, refer to

following after switching the ignition

Canceling the parking brake automatic

from ON to OFF.

operation.

Auto operation cancel method 1

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Release the parking brake manually.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed

3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.

with the parking brake applied and all

4. Press the EPB switch continuously

of the following conditions met, the

for 2 seconds or longer (until a

parking brake is released automatically.

sound is activated).

When the parking brake is released,

5. Release the EPB switch and switch

the EPB indicator light in the

the ignition OFF within 5 seconds

instrument cluster and the EPB switch

after the sound was activated.

indicator light turn off.

After the auto operation is

^ The engine is running.

canceled, a sound is activated one

^ The driver's door is closed.

time, and the EPB switch indicator

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

light switches from illumination to



(Manual transmission vehicle)

flashing, and then turns off after 3

seconds.

^ The shift lever is in a position other

than neutral.

Auto operation cancel method 2

^ The clutch pedal is depressed

1. Switch the ignition ON.

halfway.

2. Release the parking brake manually.



(Automatic transmission vehicle)

3. Turn off the AUTOHOLD.

The selector lever is in the D, M, or R

4. Switch the ignition OFF with the

position.

EPB switch pressed while the brake

pedal is not depressed.

NOTE

When the auto operation is

If something such as the driver's foot

canceled, a sound is activated one

contacts the accelerator pedal with the

time, and the EPB switch indicator

engine running and the parking brake

light goes from normal flashing to

applied, the parking brake might be

faster flashing, and then turns off

released automatically. If you do not

after 3 seconds.

intend to start driving the vehicle

immediately, shift the shift lever to the

neutral position for a manual

transmission, or shift the selector lever

to the P or N position for an automatic

transmission.

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When Driving

Brake

NOTE

WARNING

^ When canceling the parking brake

auto operation and parking the

Do not drive with worn disc pads:

vehicle, shift the shift lever to the 1st

Driving with worn disc pads is

gear or the R position for a manual

dangerous. The brakes could fail and

transmission, or shift the selector

cause a serious accident. As soon as

lever to the P position for an

you hear a screeching noise consult an

automatic transmission, and then

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

use wheel blocks.

^ The auto operation may not cancel if

NOTE

the vehicle is parked on a steep

In high humidity weather conditions,

slope.

brake noises, such as brake squeak or

brake squeal can be heard. It does not

When the ignition is switched ON, the

indicate a malfunction.

parking brake auto operation is

restored.

▼ Brake Assist

▼ Warning Light

During emergency braking situations

when it is necessary to depress the

The warning light turns on when the

brake pedal with greater force, the

system has a malfunction.

brake assist system provides braking

Refer to Brake System Warning

assistance, thus enhancing braking

Indication/Warning Light on page

performance.

7-27.

▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator

When the brake pedal is depressed

hard or depressed more quickly, the

When the disc brake pads become

brakes apply more firmly.

worn, the built-in wear indicators

contact the disc plates. This causes a

NOTE

screeching noise to warn that the pads

^ When the brake pedal is depressed

should be replaced.

hard or depressed more quickly, the

pedal will feel softer but the brakes

will apply more firmly. This is a

normal effect of the brake assist

operation and does not indicate a

malfunction.

^ When the brake pedal is depressed

hard or depressed more quickly, a

motor/pump operation noise may

be heard. This is a normal effect of

When you hear this noise, consult an

the brake assist and does not

indicate a malfunction.

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

^ The brake assist equipment does not

supersede the functionality of the

vehicle's main braking system.

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When Driving

Brake

▼ Brake Override System

The brake override system applies the

brake first for safety if the brake pedal

and accelerator pedal are depressed at

the same time.

NOTE

Operation of the brake override system

can be turned on or off.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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When Driving

Brake

AUTOHOLD

▼ AUTOHOLD

The AUTOHOLD function automatically holds the vehicle stopped, even if you take

your foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffic

or at a traffic light. The brakes are released when you start driving the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the AUTOHOLD function:

The AUTOHOLD function is only designed to assist the brake operation while the

vehicle is stopped. Neglecting to operate the brakes and relying only on the

AUTOHOLD system is dangerous and could result in an unexpected accident if the

vehicle were to suddenly move. Operate the brakes appropriately in accordance

with the road and surrounding conditions.

Do not release your foot from the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped on a

steep grade:

Because there is a possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by

the AUTOHOLD function, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an

accident.

Do not use the AUTOHOLD function on slippery roads such as icy or

snow-covered roads, or unpaved roads:

Even if the vehicle is held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, the

vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Operate the accelerator

pedal, brakes, or steering wheel appropriately as necessary.

Immediately depress the brake pedal in the following cases:

Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move

unexpectedly and result in an accident.

¾ “Depress Brake Pedal. Brake Hold Disabled” is displayed in the multi-information

display and the warning sound is activated at the same time.

Always apply the parking brake when parking the vehicle:

Not applying the parking brake when parking the vehicle is dangerous as the vehicle

may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. When parking the vehicle, shift

the selector lever to the P position (automatic transmission vehicle) and apply the

parking brake.

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When Driving

Brake

CAUTION

If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the

force holding the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the

brake pedal or depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

NOTE

^ Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring.

Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

^ A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sound is

activated for about 5 seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when you

press the AUTOHOLD switch.

^ If you switch the ignition OFF while the AUTOHOLD is operating, the parking

brake is applied automatically to assist you with parking the vehicle.

^ The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the selector lever/shift lever is shifted to R

position while the vehicle is on level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown

below).

Vehicle posture and road surface gradient

AUTOHOLD operation status

Vehicle tilts forward

Operates

Level ground

Does not operate, canceled

Vehicle tilts rearward

Does not operate, canceled

: Reverse driving (selector lever/shift lever in the reverse (R) position)

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When Driving

Brake

▼ To Turn On AUTOHOLD System

3. The vehicle is held in its stopped

position even with the brake pedal

Press the AUTOHOLD switch and

released.

when the AUTOHOLD standby

indicator light turns on, the

NOTE

AUTOHOLD function turns on.

When all of the following conditions

are met, the AUTOHOLD operates and

the brakes are held.

^ The ignition is switched ON (engine

is running).

^ The vehicle is stopped.

^ The brake pedal is being depressed.

^ The AUTOHOLD active indicator

light turns on.

^ The accelerator pedal is not

depressed.

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

^ The driver's door is closed.

^ There is no problem with the

NOTE

AUTOHOLD function.

When all of the following conditions

^ The parking brake is released.

are met, the AUTOHOLD standby

^ There is no problem with the Electric

indicator light turns on when the

Parking Brake (EPB) function.

AUTOHOLD switch is pressed and the



(Automatic transmission vehicle)

AUTOHOLD function turns on.

The selector lever is in a position

^ The ignition is switched ON (engine

other than R position or the vehicle

is running).

tilts forward with the selector lever in

^ The driver's seat belt is fastened.

the R position.

^ The driver's door is closed.

To release AUTOHOLD and start

^ There is no problem with the

driving the vehicle

AUTOHOLD function.

If you try to resume driving the vehicle,

To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the

the brakes will be released

brakes

automatically and the AUTOHOLD

1. Depress the brake pedal and bring

active indicator light turns off.

the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator

light in the instrument cluster turns

on and the brakes are held.

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When Driving

Brake

NOTE

▼ To Turn Off AUTOHOLD System

^ If the Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Depress the brake pedal and press the

switch is pulled while the

AUTOHOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD

AUTOHOLD is operating, the

is turned off and the AUTOHOLD

parking brake is applied and the

standby indicator light turns off.

AUTOHOLD is released. In addition,

if the parking brake is released under

this condition, the AUTOHOLD

operates to hold the brakes.

^ Under the following conditions, the

parking brake is automatically

applied and the AUTOHOLD is

released. The AUTOHOLD is

re-enabled when the conditions

before the AUTOHOLD is released

are restored.

^ The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light

^ The driver’s door is opened.

NOTE

^ When about 10 minutes or longer

have passed since the AUTOHOLD

^ When the brakes are not held such

operation started, the parking brake

as while driving the vehicle, the

is automatically applied. Because the

AUTOHOLD can be turned off only

AUTOHOLD is restored when

by pressing the AUTOHOLD switch.

releasing the parking brake, the hold

^ If the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed

on the brakes by AUTOHOLD

without depressing the brake pedal

function resumes.

while AUTOHOLD is operating



(Manual transmission vehicle)

(AUTOHOLD active indicator light in

When starting to drive the vehicle

instrument cluster is turned on), the

forward or in reverse on a down

message “Depress Brake Pedal and

slope, depress the clutch pedal and

Operate Switch to Release” is

shift the shift lever to the appropriate

indicated on the multi-information

position for driving in the desired

display to notify the driver to depress

direction, and then depress the

the brake pedal.

accelerator pedal to release the

AUTOHOLD.

^ The AUTOHOLD can be canceled

forcibly by fully depressing the

accelerator pedal for 1 second or

longer while the AUTOHOLD is

operating. Forcibly cancel the

AUTOHOLD only when the

AUTOHOLD cannot be canceled due

to a system malfunction or it is

necessary to cancel the AUTOHOLD

in an emergency.

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When Driving

Brake

 If any of the following conditions

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

occurs while the AUTOHOLD

function is operating (AUTOHOLD

▼ Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

active indicator light is turned on),

the parking brake is applied

The HLA functions to assist in

automatically and the AUTOHOLD

accelerating the vehicle from a stop on

function turns off. For the Electric

slopes. When releasing the brake pedal

Parking Brake (EPB) operation, refer

and depressing the accelerator pedal

to the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on

to accelerate the vehicle from a stop

page 4-66.

while on a slope, the function prevents

the vehicle from rolling. The HLA also

^ The ignition is switched OFF.

operates when reversing on a slope.

^ There is a problem with the

The braking force is maintained

AUTOHOLD function.

automatically after releasing the brake

pedal on a steep slope.

For manual transmission vehicles, the

HLA operates when the vehicle is tilted

rearward with the shift lever in a

forward gear, and operates when the

vehicle is tilted forward with the shift

lever in the R position.

For automatic transmission vehicles,

the HLA operates when the vehicle is

tilted rearward with the selector lever

in a forward gear, and operates when

the vehicle is tilted forward with the

selector lever in the R position.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on HLA:

HLA is an auxiliary device for

accelerating from a stop on a slope.

The system only operates for about 2

seconds and therefore, relying only on

the system, when accelerating from a

stop is dangerous because the vehicle

may move (roll) unexpectedly and

cause an accident.

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.

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When Driving

Brake

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 off even if the

DSC OFF switch is pressed to turn off

the TCS/DSC.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

NOTE

Antilock Brake System

^ Braking distances may be longer on

(ABS)

loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for

example) which usually have a hard

▼ Antilock Brake System (ABS)

foundation. A vehicle with a normal

The ABS control unit continuously

braking system may require less

monitors the speed of each wheel. If

distance to stop under these

one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS

conditions because the tires will

responds by automatically releasing

build up a wedge of surface layer

and reapplying that wheel's brake.

when the wheels skid.

^ The sound of the ABS operating may

The driver will feel a slight vibration in

be heard when starting the engine or

the brake pedal and may hear a

immediately after starting the

chattering noise from the brake system.

vehicle, however, it does not indicate

This is normal ABS system operation.

a malfunction.

Continue to depress the brake pedal

without pumping the brakes.

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to ABS Warning Indication/

Warning Light on page 7-30.

WARNING

Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for

safe driving:

The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe

and reckless driving, excessive speed,

tailgating (following another vehicle

too closely), driving on ice and snow,

and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction

and road contact because of water on

the road surface). You can still have an

accident.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive

Traction Control System

at reduced speeds when roads are

(TCS)

covered with ice and/or snow:

Driving without proper traction devices

▼ Traction Control System (TCS)

on snow and/or ice-covered roads is

dangerous. The Traction Control

The Traction Control System (TCS)

System (TCS) alone cannot provide

enhances traction and safety by

adequate traction and you could still

controlling engine torque and braking.

have an accident.

When the TCS detects driving wheel

slippage, it lowers engine torque and

NOTE

operates the brakes to prevent loss of

To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF

traction.

switch (page 4-80).

This means that on a slick surface, the

▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light

engine adjusts automatically to provide

optimum power to the drive wheels,

limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

The warning light turns on when the

system has a malfunction.

This indicator light stays on for a few

Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/

seconds when the ignition is switched

Indicator Light (Turns on) on page

ON.

7-32.

If the TCS or DSC is operating, the

indicator light flashes.

WARNING

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or

Do not rely on the Traction Control

the brake assist system may have a

System (TCS) as a substitute for safe

malfunction and they may not operate

driving:

correctly. Take your vehicle to an

The Traction Control System (TCS)

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

cannot compensate for unsafe and

reckless driving, excessive speed,

NOTE

tailgating (following another vehicle

^ In addition to the indicator light

too closely), and hydroplaning

flashing, a slight lugging sound will

(reduced tire friction and road contact

come from the engine. This indicates

because of water on the road surface).

that the TCS/DSC is operating

You can still have an accident.

properly.

^ On slippery surfaces, such as fresh

snow, it will be impossible to achieve

high rpm when the TCS is on.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

Dynamic Stability Control

CAUTION

(DSC)

¾ The DSC may not operate correctly

unless the following are observed:

▼ Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

¾ Use tires of the correct size

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

specified for your Mazda on all 4

automatically controls braking and

wheels.

engine torque in conjunction with

¾ Use tires of the same

systems such as ABS and TCS to help

manufacturer, brand and tread

control side slip when driving on

pattern on all 4 wheels.

slippery surfaces, or during sudden or

¾ Do not mix worn tires.

evasive maneuvering, enhancing

¾ The DSC may not operate correctly

vehicle safety.

when tire chains are used or a

temporary spare tire is installed

Refer to ABS (page 4-77) and TCS

because the tire diameter changes.

(page 4-78).

NOTE

DSC operation is possible at speeds

If there is a problem with the DSC, the

greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) may not

operate.

The warning light turns on when the

Refer to Hill Launch Assist (HLA) on

system has a malfunction.

page 4-75.

Refer to TCS/DSC Indication/

Indicator Light (Turns on) on page

▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light

7-32.

WARNING

Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability

Control as a substitute for safe

This indicator light stays on for a few

driving:

seconds when the ignition is switched

The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating,

cannot compensate for unsafe and

the indicator light flashes.

reckless driving, excessive speed,

tailgating (following another vehicle

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or

too closely), and hydroplaning

the brake assist system may have a

(reduced tire friction and road contact

malfunction and they may not operate

because of water on the road surface).

correctly. Take your vehicle to an

You can still have an accident.

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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When Driving

ABS/TCS/DSC

▼ DSC OFF Indicator Light

NOTE

^ When DSC is on and you attempt to

free the vehicle when it is stuck, or

drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the

TCS (part of the DSC system) will

activate. Depressing the accelerator

This indicator light stays on for a few

will not increase engine power and

seconds when the ignition is switched

freeing the vehicle may be difficult.

ON.

When this happens, turn off the

It also illuminates when the DSC OFF

TCS/DSC.

switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is

^ If the TCS/DSC is off when the

switched off.

engine is turned off, it automatically

Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page

activates when the ignition is

4-80.

switched ON.

^ Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide

If the light remains illuminated and the

the best traction.

TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your

^ If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and

vehicle to an Authorized Mazda

held for 10 seconds or more, the

Dealer. The DSC may have a

DSC OFF switch malfunction

malfunction.

detection function operates and the

DSC system activates automatically.

▼ DSC OFF Switch

The DSC OFF indicator light turns off

Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off

while the DSC system is operative.

the TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator



(Vehicles with Smart Brake Support

light in the instrument cluster will

(SBS))

illuminate.

If the Smart Brake Support (SBS)

operates with the TCS/DSC turned

off, the TCS/DSC becomes

operational automatically.

Press the switch again to turn the

TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF

indicator light will turn off.

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When Driving

Drive Selection

▼ Drive Selection Switch

Drive Selection*

Press the drive selection switch forward

▼ Drive Selection

(SPORT) to select the sport mode.

Pull the drive selection switch back

Drive selection is a system to switch

(OFF) to cancel the sport mode.

the vehicle's drive mode. When the

sport mode is selected, vehicle's

response against accelerator operation

is enhanced. This provides additional

quick acceleration which may be

needed to safely make maneuvers such

as lane changes, merging onto

freeways, or passing other vehicles.

CAUTION

Do not use the sport mode when

driving on slippery roads such as wet

or snow-covered roads. It may cause

tire slipping.

NOTE

^ In the following cases, the drive

NOTE

selection is canceled.

^ When the sport mode is selected,

^ The ignition is switched OFF.

driving at higher engine speeds

^ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

increases and it may increase fuel

Stop & Go function (MRCC with

consumption. Mazda recommends

Stop & Go function) System/cruise

that you cancel the sport mode on

control is set.

normal driving.

^ Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is set.

^ Drive mode cannot be switched in

^ Depending on the driving conditions

the following conditions:

when sport mode is selected, the

^ ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

vehicle may perform shift-down or

^ Cruise control* is operating.

slightly accelerate.

^ The Mazda Radar Cruise Control

with Stop & Go function (MRCC

with Stop & Go function) System*

is operating.

^ Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) is operating.

^ Steering wheel is being operated

abruptly

*Some models.

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