2013 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-33
Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-34
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-29
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-40
Turn and lane-change signals ............................................................................ page 5-69
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-64
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-45
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-42
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-71
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-65
AFS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-68
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-65
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-46
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-48
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-84
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-44
Multi information display ................................................................................ page 6-180
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-178
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-77
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-6
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-194
MT shift lever .................................................................................................... page 5-10
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-13
Push button start ................................................................................................ page 3-12
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-22
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-50
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14
SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-44
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-49
Trunk release lever ............................................................................................. page 3-42
Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 6-190
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 6-176
Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-177
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-66
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 6-176
Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-12
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-189
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-192
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-7
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Overview

Front (4 Door)
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-50
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-31
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-52
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-37
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-39
Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-32
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-46
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
1-5The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Rear (4 Door)
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-42
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-65
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-39
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-49
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-46
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Exterior Overview

Front (5 Door)
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-50
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-31
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-52
Door lock ........................................................................................................... page 3-32
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-39
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-46
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
1-7The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

Rear (5 Door)
Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-32
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-38
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-49
Child safety lock ................................................................................................ page 3-37
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-65
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-39
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-46
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Exterior Overview

2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4
Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-7
Head Restraints ....................................................................... 2-10
Seat Warmer
í......................................................................... 2-12
Seat Belt Systems ........................................................................ 2-14
Seat Belt Precautions .............................................................. 2-14
Seat Belt .................................................................................. 2-18
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-20
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-23
Seat Belt Warning Light .......................................................... 2-24
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................................. 2-25
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-26
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-26
Child-Restraint System Installation Position .......................... 2-31
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-32
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-39
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-44
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ................ 2-44
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-49
How the SRS Air Bags Work .................................................. 2-50
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .......................................... 2-54
Limitations to SRS Air Bag .................................................... 2-55
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
í................ 2-57
Monitoring and Maintenance .................................................. 2-62
2-1íSome models.