2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK engine

5–7
Interior Features
Climate Control System
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffi c, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it is
illuminated or fl ashing (page 4-21 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-19 ).
NOTE




y When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
mode, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
 


y If warmer air is desired at fl oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
 


y The air to the fl oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the

position.
NOTE
 


y For maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot position,
and turn the fan control dial fully
clockwise.
 


y If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position. 


y In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air mode cannot be changed to
the recirculated air mode.
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5–10
Interior Features
Climate Control System
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control dial is on.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
5. Turn on the air conditioner.
To turn off the system, set the fan control
dial to OFF.
NOTE
 


y Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
 


y When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
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5–14
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the
mode between the individual operation
(driver and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver
and front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airfl ow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airfl ow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
 


y Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
 


y When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
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*Some models.5–17
Interior Features
Audio System
(Type B)
Antenna
Antenna for AM/FM and Satellite Radio
Antenna*
The antenna for AM/FM and satellite radio
antenna receives both AM and FM signals
and SiriusXM signals.
Antenna
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a
serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level that
allows you to hear sounds outside of
the vehicle including car horns and
particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
 


y To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period of time
when the engine is not running.
 


y If a cellular phone or CB radio is used
in or near the vehicle, it could cause
noise to occur from the audio system,
however, this does not indicate that the
system has been damaged.
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5–43
Interior Features
Audio System
Audio sound adjustment
Select the
icon on the home screen and
display the settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
Side: Low pitch
enhancement
Side: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound)
Side: Treble
enhancement
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/back volume
balance) Back: Front speaker
volume reduction
Front: Rear speaker
volume reduction
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance) Right: Left side volume
reduction
Left: Right side volume
reduction
Auto Level Control
*1
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Off—Adjustment at
seven levels
Centerpoint
*2
(Automatic surround
level adjustment) On/Off
AudioPilot
*2
(Automatic volume
adjustment) On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound) On/Off
*1 Standard audio
*2 Bose
® Sound System
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed. The volume increases in accordance
with the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
AudioPilot
® 2 *3
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot
® 2 noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
*3 AudioPilot
® 2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
Centerpoint
® 2 *4
Centerpoint ® 2 lets vehicle owners enjoy
a Bose ® surround sound experience from
their existing CDs, MP3s and satellite
radio.
Specifi cally engineered to meet the unique
demands of reproducing surround sound in
a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound fi eld.
*4 Centerpoint
® 2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
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*Some models.5–59
Interior Features
Audio System
USB Audio/Bluetooth ® Audio/CD
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
,) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®* /Stitcher™ Radio *1
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
(Pandora
® only)
Long-press the seek switch (
,) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Thumbs-Up/Thumbs-Down”.
*1 Type B
Mute Switch *
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the audio
again, press the mute switch (
).
AUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
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5–61
Interior Features
Audio System
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
 


¾ Always close the auxiliary jack/USB port
lid when it is not in use. If foreign matter
or liquid penetrates the auxiliary jack/
USB port, it may cause a malfunction.
 


¾ Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the device
is connected to the vehicle accessory
socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the
accessory socket.)
NOTE
 


y This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
 


y Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
 


y Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
 


y To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
 


y When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise
can be reduced by unplugging it from
the accessory socket.
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5–130
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Symptom Cause Solution method
Pairing cannot
be performed
again The pairing
information
programmed
to the
Bluetooth
®
unit or
device is not
recognized
correctly. Perform
pairing using
the following
procedure.y Clear “Mazda”
stored in the
device.
y Perform pairing
again.
Unable to
perform pairing The
Bluetooth
®
function
and the Find
Mode/Visible
setting
*1 on
the device
may turn off
automatically
after a period
of time has
elapsed
depending on
the device. Check whether
the Bluetooth
®
function and
the Find Mode/
Visible setting
*1
on the device
are turned on
and pairing or
reconnect. Does not
connect
automatically
when starting
the engine
Automatically
connects,
but then
disconnects
suddenly
Disconnects
intermittently The device is
in a location
in which
radio wave
interference
can occur
easily, such
as inside a
bag in a rear
seat, in a rear
pocket of a
pair of pants. Move the device
to a location in
which radio wave
interference is
less likely to
occur.
Does not
connect
automatically
when starting
the engine The
programmed
pairing
information is
updated when
the device OS
is updated. Perform pairing
again.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device
external to the Bluetooth
® unit
NOTE
 


y When you update the operating
system of your mobile device (such
as Windows/Android/iOS) the pairing
information may be invalidated.
Therefore, the device may need to be
reprogrammed to the hands-free unit.
 


y If you pair your phone which has
already been paired to your vehicle
more than once in the past, you need to
delete “Mazda” on your mobile device.
Then, execute the Bluetooth
® search
on your mobile device once again, and
pair to a newly detected “Mazda”.
 


y Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth ® is “ON”, both on your
phone and on the vehicle.
Voice recognition related problems
Symptom Cause Solution
method
Poor voice
recognition
y Excessive, slow
speech.
y Excessive,
forceful speech
(shouting).
y Speaking before
the beep sound
has ended.
y Loud noise
(speaking or
noise from
outside/inside
vehicle).
y Airfl ow from
A/C is blowing
against the
microphone.
y Speaking in
off-standard
expressions
(dialect). Regarding the
causes indicated
on the left, be
careful with
how you speak.
In addition,
when numbers
are spoken in
a sequence,
recognition
ability will
improve if no
stop is placed
between the
numbers. False
recognition
of numbers
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