2012 MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 Owners Manual (in English)

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Display period
Item Start of message display End of message display
TIRE ROTATION When remaining distance is less
than 500 km (300 mile)Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from
remaining distance of 0 km
SERVICE DUE When remaining distance is less
than 500 km (300 mile), or
remaining days are less than 15
(which ever comes first)Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from
remaining distance of 0 km, or 15 days have
elapsed since remaining days reached“0”days
(which ever comes first)
Message display
Item Timing Displayed message
TIRE ROTATION Remaining distance:
500 km (300 mile) to -500 km (-300 mile)TIRE ROTATION DUE
SERVICE DUE Remaining distance:
500 km (300 mile) to 0 km (0 mile)SERVICE DUE
Remaining days: 15 to 0 days
Remaining distance:
0 km (0 mile) to -500 km (-300 mile)SERVICE OVERDUE
Remaining days:0 to 15 days
Reset method
If resetting is performed after a tire
rotation or periodic inspection has been
done, a notification of the next
maintenance period will be displayed
when the period approaches.
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select MAINTENANCE by pressing
the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.3. Select the item you would like to reset
(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
NOTElThe current remaining distance and days is
displayed.
lEven if the remaining distance or days have
surpassed 0, the display does not display a
minus (―) and leaves the value at 0.
4. Press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTE
If the SERVICE DUE item has been set, both
the days and distance can be selected. Because
the tire rotation item can only be set according
to distance, the screen for setting distance is
displayed when SET is selected.
6. The DISTANCE or DAYS screen is
displayed, and the remaining distance
and days values return to the values
previously set. If no changes are
necessary, press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
NOTElIf the settings are changed from the initial
values, the values which you set are
displayed, not the initial values.
lEven if the battery is disconnected, the
remaining distance and days information is
not erased.
lIf the multi information display is replaced
or repaired, there is the possibility that the
remaining distance and days information
may be erased.
Method for turning the system off
The maintenance monitor can be turned
off even after it has been turned on. If you
want to turn it off, the remaining distance
and days calculation to the next
maintenance period is stopped, and a
message does not display to indicate an
approaching maintenance period.
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select MAINTENANCE by pressing
the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
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3. Select the item you want to turn off
(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
qWarning Indicator
The following warning indicators are
displayed according to necessity. Warning
indicators are displayed regardless of the
multi information display operation.
lDOOR OPEN (including trunk and the
liftgate)
lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced Keyless Entry System
related
lKEY BATTERY IS LOWlADVANCED KEY NOT FOUNDlMOVE SHIFT LEVER TO PlSTEERING WHEEL LOCK NOT
RELEASED TURN WHEEL LEFT
AND RIGHT
lDEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lDEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lUSE AUXILIARY KEY
NOTE
When more than two warnings occur at the
same time, indicators are switched at each
specified time.
qSettings
The following settings can be changed:lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder)
lTurn indicator soundlDistance unitlTemperature unitlDisplay language
The data for the trip computer average
fuel economy and the average vehicle
speed can also be changed.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the
Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to
change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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4. Select the desired setting by pressing
the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTE
The buzzer volume for both the ignition key
reminder and the lights-on reminder is
changed simultaneously. If you prefer separate
buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If separate buzzer volume
settings have been done at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, you will be unable to change
the settings.
Resetting the data for the trip computer
average fuel economy and the average
vehicle speed
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select RESET AVERAGES and press
the Enter (up/down) switch.
3. Select FUEL ECONOMY or SPEED,
and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the cup holders closed when they are
not in use, or when using them for
storage.
qFront
To use, open the cover.
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qRear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed.
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Consoleí
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
qGlove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release handle.
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Storage trayí
The storage tray can be installed to the
left/right side of the center console.
Storage tray
Using the armrestí
CAUTION
ØWhen sliding the armrest, be
careful not to hit a drink cup
placed in a cup holder and spill its
contents. Remove cups or other
drink containers from the cup
holders before pulling out the
armrest.
ØBefore opening the center console,
store the armrest first. Otherwise,
the armrest or center console may
be damaged.Press the button to slide the armrest
frontward.
To retract the armrest, slide it completely
to the rear.
qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door)
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
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Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
qShopping Bag Hook (5 Door)
The shopping bag hook can be used for
hanging shopping bags.
CAUTION
Do not hang excessive weight on the
shopping bag hook as it could be
damaged.
Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength: 3 kg
(6.6 lb))
qRear Coat Hooks
WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
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