2011 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ECU

Black plate (498,1)
Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed. 2000
―4000 lx 1000 ―2000 lx
Turn indicator The volume level of the turn indicator can be
changed. High Low/Deactivated
Key reminder
warning alarm The volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed.
High
Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarm
*1The volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed. High Low/Deactivated
Illumination entry The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all the doors are closed
can be changed.
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the ignition is
switched off can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the doors are
unlocked can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar). 30 minutes 10/60 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to
illuminate after unlocking any door can be
changed. 30 seconds 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed. Activated Deactivated
Smart turn The function allowing the turn signal lights to
flash three times with a momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes) can be
activated. Deactivated Activated
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SettingAvailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Power door locks The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function
can be deactivated.
Activated Deactivated
Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in
conjunction with the selector lever position. Deactivated1. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock all doors
2. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock the driver's
door only
3. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Inoperable
The function for unlocking the doors
simultaneously when the ignition is switched
off can be changed. Unlock all doors
Unlock driver's
door/Inoperable
Keyless entry The method for unlocking doors using the
retractable key can be selected.
Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed. 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated so
that they do not flash when the doors are
locked/unlocked. Activated Deactivated
Personalization Features
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C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-111
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-110
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-30
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-38
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-9
Clock ................................................. 6-97
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-108
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-40
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-64
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-70
Rear window .............................. 5-70
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-33
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-19
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-27 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-28
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-28
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-23
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-15
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-62
Index
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F
FlasherHazard warning .......................... 5-71
Headlights .................................. 5-59
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-65
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-47
Gauge ......................................... 5-38
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-54 Panel description ........................ 8-56
Replacement ............................... 8-54
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-36
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-110
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-71
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
H
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-59
Flashing ...................................... 5-62
High-low beam .......................... 5-62
Leveling ..................................... 5-62
On reminder ............................... 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-71
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-94
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-57
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 AFS OFF .................................... 5-55
Cruise ......................................... 5-55
DSC OFF .................................... 5-55
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-54
KEY ............................................ 5-52
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-54
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-53
Shift position .............................. 5-54
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-54
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-56
Information Display .......................... 6-96
Audio display ............................. 6-97
Climate control display .............. 6-97
Clock .......................................... 6-97
Information display functions .... 6-96
Outside temperature display ....... 6-97
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P
Power Steering .................................. 5-20Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-20
Power Windows ................................ 3-44
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-22
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-112
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-37
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-7
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-70
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-69
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-69
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-65
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-26
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-18
Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-24
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-23
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-24
S
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-7
Seat warmer ................................ 2-12
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-53
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-57
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-61
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-112
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-64 Horn ........................................... 5-71
Storage Compartments .................... 6-110 Cargo securing loops ................ 6-111
Center console .......................... 6-110
Glove compartment .................. 6-110
Overhead console ..................... 6-110
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-112
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-112
Sunshade ........................................... 3-52
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-94
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-38
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-39
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-61
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-24
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