2013 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK center console

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

CAUTION
This unit plays files with the file
extension (.aac/.m4a) as an AAC file.
Do not use the AAC file extension for
files other than AAC files. Otherwise,
it could result in noise or a
malfunction.
lAAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension
“.mp4”or“.m4a”to the end of the file
name, and then write it to the memory.
qOperating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music files
recorded to an iPod.
liPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPod classic is a trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPod nano is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPod touch is a trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Connectable iPods are as follows:
(Type A)
liPod: 5G
liPod classicliPod nano: 1/2/3/4/5/6GliPod touch*1: 1/2/3/4GliPhone*1: iPhone/3G/3GS/4
*1 Only iPod function
(Type B)
liPod classicliPod nano: 4/5/6GliPod touch*1: 2/3/4GliPhone*1: 3GS/4/4S
*1 Only iPod function
CAUTION
ØRemove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not
designed to withstand excessive
changes in temperature inside the
cabin, it could be damaged or the
battery may deteriorate due to the
excessive temperature or humidity
inside the cabin if it is left in the
vehicle.
ØIf data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda
cannot guarantee recovery of any
lost data.
ØIf the iPod battery is deteriorated,
the iPod may not recharge and
playback may not be possible
when it is connected to the unit.
Replace the iPod battery
immediately.
ØBe careful not to pinch the iPod
connecting cable when opening/
closing the center console.
ØFor the details on using the iPod,
refer to the iPod instruction
manual.
ØWhen connecting the iPod to a
USB port, all commands are made
from the audio unit. iPod control is
not possible.
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Interior Comfort
Audio System

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.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces
with no lid is dangerous as they
could be thrown around the cabin if
the vehicle is suddenly accelerated
and cause injury depending on how
the article is stored.
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.
qCenter Pocket
To use, press the cover and open it.
With Seat Warmer
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Without Seat Warmer
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.
Storage tray
The storage tray can be installed to the
left/right side of the center console.
Storage tray
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Interior Equipment

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 are
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.
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.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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B
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ... 6-118
Basic 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
Index
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S
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-43
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-65
Horn ........................................... 5-76
Storage Compartments .................... 6-191
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-193
Center console .......................... 6-192
Center pocket ........................... 6-191
Glove compartment .................. 6-192
Overhead console ..................... 6-191
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-194
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-193
Sunshade ........................................... 3-53
Sunvisors ........................................ 6-176
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-44
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-43
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-62
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-26
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-31
System error activation .............. 5-35
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-33
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-35
T
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-40
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Rotation ...................................... 8-41
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ........................... 10-12
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-25
Emergency towing ..................... 7-25
Recreational towing ................... 7-28
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-27
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-43
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-69
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-176
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
Index
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