Mazda 3 Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

x

The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:

x

Unlocking any door.

x

Opening any door.

x

Opening the hood.

x

Switching the ignition ON.

To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.

x

When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is armed, the hazard warning
lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.

▼

To Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:

x

Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.

x

Starting the engine with the push
button start.

x

(With the advanced keyless
function)

x

Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.

▼

To Stop the Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:

x

Pressing the unlock button or the
trunk button (4–door) on the
transmitter.

x

Starting the engine with the push
button start.

x

(With the advanced keyless
function)

x

Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.

x

Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk
lid opener while the key is being
carried.

The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.

Before Driving

Security System

3-45

Break-In Period

▼

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the
performance, economy, and life of the
vehicle.

x

Do not race the engine.

x

Do not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast, for a long
period of time.

x

Do not drive constantly at
full-throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.

x

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

x

Avoid full-throttle starts.

Saving Fuel and

Protection of the

Environment

▼

Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment

How you operate your Mazda
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to
help save fuel and reduce CO

2

.

x

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the
engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

x

Avoid fast starts.

x

Drive at lower speeds.

x

Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).

x

Follow the maintenance schedule
and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page
6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-8.

x

Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.

x

Slow down on rough roads.

x

Keep the tires properly inflated.

x

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

x

Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.

x

Keep the wheels in correct
alignment.

x

Keep windows closed at high
speeds.

x

Slow down when driving in
crosswinds and headwinds.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-46

WARNING

Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:

Stopping the engine when going down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss
of power steering and power brake
control, and may cause damage to the
drivetrain. Any loss of steering or
braking control could cause an
accident.

Hazardous Driving

▼

Hazardous Driving

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:

Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle
control and an accident.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:

x

Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.

x

Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.

x

Do not pump the brakes. Continue
to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-88.

x

If you get stuck, select a lower gear
and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the front wheels.

x

For more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt,
chains, carpeting, or other nonslip
material under the front wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-47

Floor Mat

▼

Floor Mat

We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda floor mats.

WARNING

Make sure the floor mats are hooked
on the retention pins to prevent them
from bunching up under the foot
pedals:

Using a floor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an accident.

Do not install two floor mats, one on
top of the other, on the driver's side:

Installing two floor mats, one on top of
the other, on the driver's side is
dangerous as the retention pins can
only keep one floor mat from sliding
forward.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with
the foot pedals and could result in an
accident.
If using an all-weather mat for winter
use always remove the original floor
mat.

When setting a floor mat, position the
floor mat so that its grommets are
inserted over the pointed end of the
retention posts.

Rocking the Vehicle

▼

Rocking the Vehicle

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure, and
tire damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move
the shift lever/selector lever from 1 (D)
to R position.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-48

Winter Driving

▼

Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
check the following:

x

Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-19.

x

Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.

x

Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
6-16).

x

Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.

x

Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze

ʊ

but do not use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-21).

NOTE

x

Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windshield is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.

x

Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windshield.

x

Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.

x

Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to
normal.

▼

Snow Tires

Use snow tires on all 4 wheels

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) while driving with snow tires.
Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

2

,

4.3 psi) more than recommended on
the tire pressure label (driver's door
frame), but never more than the
maximum cold-tire pressure shown on
the tires.

Mexico

The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends
that you replace the tires originally
equipped on your vehicle with snow
tires during the winter months.

Except Mexico

The vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used
all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered
roads.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-49

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4
wheels:

Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using
studded tires.

NOTE

The tire pressure monitoring system
may not function correctly when using
tires with steel wire reinforcement in
the sidewalls (page 4-230).

▼

Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using
tire chains.

CAUTION

¾

Chains may affect handling.

¾

Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.

¾

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.

¾

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

¾

Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tire.

¾

Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.

¾

Chains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels.

NOTE

x

The tire pressure monitoring system
may not function correctly when
using tire chains.

Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Installing the chains

1. If your vehicle is equipped with

wheel covers remove them,
otherwise the chain bands will
scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2

ʊ

1 km (1/4

ʊ

1/2 mile).

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-50

Driving In Flooded Area

▼

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or engine
damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Overloading

▼

Overloading

WARNING

Be careful not to overload your
vehicle:

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can estimate the
weight of the load by weighing the
items (or people) before putting them
in the vehicle.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-51

Driving on Uneven Road

▼

Driving on Uneven Road

Your vehicle's suspension and
underbody can be damaged if driven
on rough/uneven roads or over speed
bumps at excessive speeds. Use care
and reduce speed when traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed
bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's
underbody, bumpers or muffler(s)
when driving under the following
conditions:

x

Ascending or descending a slope
with a sharp transition angle

x

Ascending or descending a driveway
or trailer ramp with a sharp transition
angle

This vehicle is equipped with low
profile tires allowing class-leading
performance and handling. As a result,
the sidewall of the tires are very thin
and the tires and wheels can be
damaged if driven through potholes or
on rough/uneven roads at excessive
speeds. Use care and reduce speed
when traveling on rough/uneven roads
or through potholes.

Turbocharger Information

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

▼

Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

CAUTION

¾

After driving at freeway speeds or up
a long hill, idle the engine at least 30
seconds before stopping it.
Otherwise, the turbocharger could
be damaged. However, when i-stop
operates, idling is unnecessary.

¾

Racing or over-revving the engine,
particularly after it's just been
started, can damage the
turbocharger.

¾

To protect the engine from damage,
the engine is designed so that it
cannot be raced just after starting it
in extremely cold weather.

The turbocharger greatly enhances
engine power. Its advanced design
provides improved operation and
requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the
following.
1. Change engine oil and filter

according to Scheduled
Maintenance.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page
6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-8.

2. Use only recommended engine oil

(page 6-16). Extra additives are
NOT recommended.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

3-52

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

Towing

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MEMO

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4

When Driving

Information concerning safer driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine. . . . . . 4-4

Ignition Switch. . . . . ...4-4
Starting the Engine. . . . . 4-5
Turning the Engine Off. . ..4-10
i-stop

*

. . . . . . . . .4-11

Instrument Cluster and
Display. . . . . . . . .. 4-18

Instrument Cluster and
Display. . . . . . . . 4-18
Instrument Cluster. . . ... 4-18
Active Driving Display

*

. . . 4-36

Manual Transmission
Operation. . . . . . . .. 4-39

Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern. . . . . . . . 4-39

Automatic Transmission. . ... 4-41

Automatic Transmission
Controls. . . . . . . ..4-41
Shift-Lock System. . . . . 4-42
Transmission Ranges. . . 4-43
Manual Shift Mode. . . .. 4-44
Direct Mode

*

. . . . . ...4-50

Driving Tips. . . . . . . 4-51

M Hybrid. . . . . . . ... 4-52

M Hybrid

*

. . . . . . ... 4-52

Switches and Controls. . . . 4-56

Lighting Control. . . . ...4-56

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals. . . . . . . . 4-62
Windshield Wipers and
Washer. . . . . . . ... 4-63
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer

*

. . . . . . . .. 4-67

Rear Window Defogger. . 4-68
Horn. . . . . . . . ...4-69
Hazard Warning Flasher. ... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System

*

. . . . . . . ... 4-70

Brake. . . . . . . . . .4-75

Brake System. . . . . ... 4-75
AUTOHOLD. . . . . . 4-82
Hill Launch Assist (HLA). . 4-87

ABS/TCS/DSC. . . . . ... 4-88

Antilock Brake System
(ABS). . . . . . . . .. 4-88
Traction Control System
(TCS). . . . . . . . .. 4-89
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC). . . . . . . . . 4-90

Drive Selection. . . . . ... 4-92

Drive Selection

*

. . . . ... 4-92

i-ACTIV AWD. . . . . . . 4-94

i-ACTIV AWD Operation

*

. . 4-94

Power Steering. . . . . ... 4-95

Power Steering. . . . . .4-95

*Some models.

4-1

i-ACTIVSENSE. . . . . . . 4-96

i-ACTIVSENSE

*

. . . . . .4-96

Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)

*

. . . . . . . . 4-101

High Beam Control System
(HBC)

*

. . . . . . . .. 4-101

Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)

*

. . . . . . . 4-103

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

*

. ..

. . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)

*

. . . . . . . . 4-112

Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)

*

. .

. . . . . . . . . . 4-119
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

*

. ...

. . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Driver Monitoring (DM)

*

. 4-122

Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)

*

. . . . . . . . 4-124

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

*

.

. . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) (Manual
Transmission)

*

. . . . . 4-131

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)

*

. . . . . 4-140

Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)

*

. ... 4-151

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

*

. .

. . . . . . . . . . 4-165

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

*

. . ..

. . . . . . . . . . 4-169
360° View Monitor

*

. . ...4-178

Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)

*

. . . . . . . ... 4-212

Front Radar Sensor

*

. . ... 4-216

Front Side Radar Sensor

*

. 4-219

Rear Side Radar Sensor

*

. . 4-220

Rear/Rear Corner Ultrasonic
Sensor

*

. . . . . . . ..4-222

Front Camera/Side Cameras/
Rear Camera

*

. . . . . 4-222

Driver Monitoring Camera

*

. . ..

. . . . . . . . . . 4-223

Cruise Control. . . . . ..4-225

Cruise Control

*

. . . . ..4-225

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS). . . . . . . . 4-229

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS). . . . . . . ..4-229

Rear View Monitor. . . . 4-233

Rear View Monitor

*

. . ... 4-233

Parking Sensor System. . ... 4-248

Parking Sensor System

*

. ... 4-248

4-2

*Some models.

Ignition Switch

▼

Push Button Start Positions

The system operates only when the key
is within operational range.
Each time the push button start is
pressed, the ignition switches in the
order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing
the push button start again from ON
switches the ignition off.

1. Indicator light
2. Push button start

NOTE

x

The engine starts by pressing the
push button start while depressing
the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.

x

Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transmission,
the selector lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the
ignition switches off automatically
after about 25 minutes.

Off

The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the indicator light
(amber) also turns off.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat,
always switch the ignition off, set the
parking brake, and make sure the
selector lever is in P (automatic
transmission) position or in 1st gear
or R (manual transmission):

Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transmission)
position or to 1st gear or R (manual
transmission) is dangerous.
Unexpected vehicle movement could
occur which could result in an
accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will
operate and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates.

NOTE

The keyless entry system does not
function while the push button start
has been pressed to ACC, and the
doors will not lock/unlock even if they
have been locked manually.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

4-4

ON

This is the normal running position
after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The
indicator light (amber) illuminates
when the ignition is switched ON and
the engine is not running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine
is started.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-29.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-31.

NOTE

When the push button start is pressed
to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can
be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.

Starting the Engine

▼

Starting the Engine

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:

Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

NOTE

x

The key must be carried because the
key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine
controls at short range.

x

The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.

x

The push button start system
functions (function which can start
the engine by only carrying the key)
can be deactivated to prevent any
possible adverse effect on a user
wearing a pacemaker or other
medical device. If the system is
deactivated, you will be unable to
start the engine by carrying the key.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details. If the push button start
system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine
by following the procedure indicated
when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.

x

After starting a cold engine, the
engine speed increases and a
whining sound from the engine
compartment can be heard.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

4-5

This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate
any parts defect.

x

Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to depress the brake

pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.

5.

(Manual transmission)

Continue to depress the clutch
pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.

(Automatic transmission)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you
must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral
(N).

NOTE

x

(Manual transmission)

The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.

x

(Automatic transmission)

The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N
position and the brake pedal is
not depressed sufficiently.

6. Make sure that the KEY indicator

light (green) in the instrument
cluster and push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.

1. Indicator light
2. Push button start

NOTE

x

If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure
that the key is being carried.

x

If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to
the push button start and start
the engine.
Refer to Engine Start Function
When Key Battery is Dead on
page 4-8.

CAUTION

If the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed, or the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes,
this could indicate a problem with
the engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC
or ON.
Refer to KEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red) on page
7-34.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

4-6

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

NOTE

x

Under the following conditions,
the KEY warning indication (red)
is displayed after the push button
start is pressed. This informs the
driver that the push button start
will not switch to ACC, even if it
is pressed from off (page 7-34).

x

The key battery is dead.

x

The key is out of operational
range.

x

The key is placed in areas where
it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).

x

A key from another
manufacturer similar to the key
is in the operational range.

x

(Forced engine starting method)

If the KEY warning indication
(red) is displayed, or the push
button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting
method (page 7-34). Have your
vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. If this occurs,
the engine can be force-started.
Press and hold the push button
start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting
the engine, such as having the key
in the cabin, and depressing the
clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) are
required.

x

When the engine is force-started,
the KEY warning indication (red)
remains displayed and the push
button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.

x

(Automatic transmission)

When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the push
button start indicator light (green)
does not turn on.

7. Press the push button start after the

push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.

NOTE

x

After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light
(amber) turns off and the ignition
switches to the ON position.

x

After pressing the push button
start and before the engine starts,
the operation sound of the fuel
pump motor from near the fuel
tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

8. After starting the engine, let it idle

for about 10 seconds.

NOTE

x

Do not use high engine speeds
until reaching the operating
temperature.

x

Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started
without the use of the
accelerator.

x

If the engine does not start the
first time, refer to Starting a
Flooded Engine under Emergency
Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer (page 7-20).

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

4-7