2013 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR Owners Manual

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ItemFeatureFactory Setting Available Settings
Welcome sound Deactivates welcome sound function.
Refer to Power/Volume/Sound Controls on
page 6-34. Activated Deactivated
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
warning The warning beep function can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.
High
Low
Boost gauge Display of the boost gauge can be switched off.
Refer to Boost Gauge (MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
on page 5-45. Display Non-display
Personalization Features
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Accessory Socket ............................ 6-194
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-68
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-18
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 ............................... 8-65
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-84
Audio set (Type A) ..................... 6-33
Audio set (Type B) ..................... 6-63
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 6-88
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ................... 6-107
A
Automatic TransaxleDriving tips ................................ 5-20
Fluid ........................................... 8-28
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 ............................... 8-35
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® (Type B) ...................... 6-141 Bluetooth® Audio .................... 6-166
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ........... 6-147
Safety Certification .................. 6-174
Troubleshooting ....................... 6-170
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ........... 6-108
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Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ... 6-118Basic Bluetooth® Hands-Free
operation .................................. 6-122
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ...................................... 6-127
Hands-free setting .................... 6-133
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free
customer service ....................... 6-140
Safety certification ................... 6-140
When Bluetooth® Hands-Free cannot
be used ..................................... 6-139
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-30
Boost Gauge ..................................... 5-45
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-190
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-27
Brakes Anti-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 ............................. 8-46
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-6
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-193
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-19
Center Console ................................ 6-192
Center Pocket .................................. 6-191
C
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 ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ..................... 10-11
Clock ............................................... 6-179
Cruise Control ................................... 5-22
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-189
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-45
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-69
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-76
Rear window .............................. 5-75
Dimensions ....................................... 10-7
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
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-28DSC 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 ....................................... 8-25
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-21
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-19
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-16
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-67
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-77
Headlights .................................. 5-64
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-5
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
F
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-70
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-49
Gauge ......................................... 5-44
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-6
Fuses ................................................. 8-58 Panel description ........................ 8-61
Replacement ............................... 8-58
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-42
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-192
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-77
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-64
Flashing ...................................... 5-67
High-low beam .......................... 5-67
Leveling ..................................... 5-67
On reminder ............................... 5-67
Hood Release .................................... 3-50
Horn .................................................. 5-76
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-25
Switch .......................................... 5-2
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Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-176
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-54
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-58
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-47AFS OFF .................................... 5-60
BSM OFF ................................... 5-61
Cruise ......................................... 5-60
DSC OFF .................................... 5-60
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-59
KEY ............................................ 5-57
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-59
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-61
Security ...................................... 5-58
Shift position .............................. 5-59
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-59
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-62
Information Display ........................ 6-178 Audio display ........................... 6-179
Climate control display ............ 6-179
Clock ........................................ 6-179
Information display functions ... 6-178
Outside temperature display ..... 6-179
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-44
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-42
Interior Care ...................................... 8-71
Interior Lights ................................. 6-176
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-26
Keys .................................................. 3-25
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-69
Liftgate .............................................. 3-38 Luggage compartment ............... 3-41
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-46
Specifications ........................... 10-11
Lighting Control ............................... 5-64
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-5
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-177
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ...................................... 6-177
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-42
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-76
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-52
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Multi Information Display .............. 6-180Audio Display .......................... 6-182
Clock ........................................ 6-181
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-183
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-181
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-182
Settings ..................................... 6-188
Trip Computer .......................... 6-182
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-188
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-43
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Outside Temperature Display .......... 6-179
Overhead Console ........................... 6-191
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-177
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-65
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................. 10-13
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-34
Power Steering .................................. 5-21Fluid ........................................... 8-27
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-21
Power Windows ................................ 3-46
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-24
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-194
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-37
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-7
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-75
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-75
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-75
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-66
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-28
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-17
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-18
Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-23
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-25
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) ................... 3-54
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-58
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-62
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-193
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