2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR Owners Manual

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Bluetooth®
*Some models.
Troubleshooting*
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth
®, contact our toll-free customer service center.
 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (T oll-free)
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Bluetooth® Device pairing, connection problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
Unable to perform pairing —First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth
®
unit, and then check whether the
Bluetooth
® function and the Find
Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device
are turned on. If pairing is still
not possible after this, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free Customer
Service.
Pairing cannot be performed again The pairing information paired to
the Bluetooth
® unit or device is not
recognized correctly. Perform pairing using the following
procedure.Clear “Mazda” stored in the device.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 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
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NOTE
 When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be del\
eted. If this
happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth® unit. 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 “Ma\
zda”.
 Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and
on the vehicle.
Voice recognition related problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
Poor voice recognition
Excessive, slow speech. Excessive, forceful speech (shouting).
Speaking before the beep sound has ended.
Loud noise (speaking or noise from outside/inside vehicle).
Airflow from A/C is blowing against the microphone.
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
Poor voice recognition
There is a malfunction in the
microphone.A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have
occurred. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Phone-related voice recognition is
disabled There is a problem with the
connection between the Bluetooth
®
unit and the device. If there is any malfunction after
checking the pairing situation, check
for device pairing or connection
problems.
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognized The Bluetooth
® system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult. By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition
will improve.Clear memory from the phonebook
which is not used very often.
Avoid shortened names, use full names. (Recognition improves the
longer the name is. By not using
names such as “Mom”, “Dad”,
recognition will improve.)
When operating the audio, a song
name is not recognized Song names cannot be recognized
by voice.
—
You want to skip guidance —Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
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Regarding problems with calls
SymptomCauseSolution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heard For about three seconds after
starting a call, the Bluetooth
®
unit's Noise Suppression function
requires time to adapt to the call
environment. This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quiet The volume is set at zero or low.
Increase the volume.
Other problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
The indication for the remaining
battery is different between the
vehicle and the device The indication method is different
between the vehicle and the device.
—
When a call is made from the
vehicle, the telephone number is
updated in the incoming/outgoing
call record but the name does not
appear The number has not been registered
into the phonebook.If the number has been registered
into the phonebook, the incoming/
outgoing call record is updated by
the name in the phonebook when the
engine is restarted.
The cell phone does not synchronize
with the vehicle regarding the
incoming/outgoing call record Some types of cell phones do not
synchronize automatically.
Operate the cell phone for
synchronization.
It takes a long time to complete the
function for changing the language A maximum of 60 seconds is
required.
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Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor

Side Extension Sunvisors *
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.

CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the
visor extender to its original position.
Otherwise, the visor extender could hit
the rearview mirror.

Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown below.


off
off
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*Some models.
Interior Lights
O v e r h e a d L i g h t s
Switch
Position Overhead Lights

Light off


y Light is on when any door is open
y Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on

Light on

With Map Lights

Front


Rear

Without Map Lights


N O T E
(With map lights)
The rear overhead light also turn on and
off when the front overhead light switch is
operated.

Map Lights *
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.


N O T E
The map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:
 y The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
 y The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
 y The illuminated entry system is on.
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Luggage Compartment Lights (5–door)

Switch
Position Luggage Compartment Light

Light off

Light on when the liftgate is open

Trunk Light (4–door)
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.


N O T E
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.

Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turn on for:
 y  About 30 seconds after the driver's door
is unlocked and the ignition is switched
off.
 y  About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
 y  About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off
when the key is out of the vehicle.
 y  Illuminates for about 15 seconds when
the ignition is returned from ACC to
OFF.


The light also turns off when:
 y  The ignition is switched on and all doors
are closed.
 y  The driver's door is locked.
N O T E
 y Battery saver  If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position, or the liftgate/trunk lid is left
open, the overhead light or luggage
compartment light/trunk light turns
off after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
 y The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .

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*Some models.
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W
(DC 12 V, 10 A).
T y p e A
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.


Type B
*
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
With CD Player


Without CD Player



CAUTION
 ¾  To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 ¾  Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 ¾  Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 ¾  Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 ¾  Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 ¾  Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.

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 Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.
Plug
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.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups
or drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be
hit and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
Front
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