2012 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Illumination entry The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all doors are closed can
be changed
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
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
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 function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed 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 60/10 minutes
Keyless entry The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed
30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The flashing of the hazard warning lights when
the doors are locked/unlocked can be changed Activated Deactivated
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
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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ItemFeatureFactory Setting Available Settings
Advanced keyless
entry and Start
system The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected
Press × 2 Press × 1
The function to automatically lock the doors
when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key
can be activated Deactivated Activated
The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated Activated Deactivated
The volume of the answer-back beep during
keyless entry system operation can be adjusted High Low/Deactivated
The volume of the warning beep for the
advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted High
Low
The advanced key function can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the power supply to turn
off automatically after the ignition has been left
in the ACC position for a long period of time
can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
A transition pattern in which the ignition
position can be switched when pressing the
push button start can be selected ON
→Off ON →ACC →Off
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed Standard
(Illuminates
under average levels of
darkness) Earlier/
Somewhat earlier/ Somewhat later/ Later
Multi information
display The distance unit can be changed
mile or km km or mile
Personalization Features
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ItemFeatureFactory Setting Available Settings
Power door lock The system can be changed to a function which
unlocks all doors using a single operation
Driver's door All doors
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
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The following“Personalization Features ”can be changed by the vehicle owner.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Key reminder
warning alarm The volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed 6-108.
High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarm The volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed 6-108.
High
Low
Turn indicator The beep volume level can be changed 6-108. Mid Low
Multi information
display The display language can be selected 6-108.
English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/ Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed 6-108. °F or °C °C or °F
Power door lock Changes the auto lock/unlock function setting
for all the doors according to the vehicle speed,
the vehicle power supply condition, and the
selector lever position.
Refer to Power Door Locks on page 3-33. All the doors and
the liftgate lock
automatically
when the vehicle
speed is about 20
km/h (12 mph) or
more. All the
doors and the
liftgate unlock
when the ignition
is switched from
ON to ACC or
Off.The auto door-lock
function is disabled
All the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically when the
vehicle speed is about
20 km/h (12 mph) or
more
When the ignition is
switched ON and the
shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any
other gear position, all
the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically.
When the ignition is
switched ON and the
shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any
other gear position, all
the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically.
When the shift lever is
shifted to park (P)
while the ignition is
switched ON, all the
doors and the liftgate
unlock automatically.
Action illumination Deactivates action illumination function 6-28. Activated Deactivated
Welcome sound Deactivates welcome sound function 6-28. Activated Deactivated
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
warning The warning beep function can be changed
6-108.
High
Low
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-114
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-68
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-20
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-20
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid ..... 3-11
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-16
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-21
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-24
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-63
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-20
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-16
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-14
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-18
Maintenance ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Blind spot monitoring system
warning ...................................... 5-63
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-63
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-63
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-63
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-63
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6 After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-37 BSM OFF indicator light ........... 5-39
BSM OFF switch ....................... 5-40
Care of radar sensors .................. 5-40
Warning light/beep ..................... 5-39
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-72 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-76
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-81
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-87
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
customer service ......................... 6-94
Safety certification ..................... 6-94
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-93
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Boost Gauge ..................................... 5-45
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-110
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-24
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B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-44
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-112
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-111
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-31
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-36
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications .................... 10-10
Clock ................................................. 6-98
Cruise Control ................................... 5-22
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-109
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-45
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-69
D
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-75
Rear window .............................. 5-75
Dimensions ....................................... 10-6
Door Locks ....................................... 3-32
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-20
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) ..... 5-28 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-29
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-29
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-29
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Index
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