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 SMART START GUIDE 
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Driver’s View
LIGHTING/  
TURN SIGNALS  
( P.  2 3 )
BLUETOOTH®  
HANDS-FREE/  
AUDIO
   (PP. 13-14, 27-28)
ACTIVE  
DRIVING  
D I S P L AY
   ( P.  3 5 )
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING 
WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
BSM 
( P.  2 1 )
LDWS 
( P.  2 0 )
TPMS  SET 
  ( P.  5 )
AFS 
( P.  2 5 )
DSC   
OFF
CRUISE CONTROL( P P.  17-1 8 )
FUEL 
FILLER LID  RELEASE HOOD 
RELEASE
INSTRUMENT  
CLUSTER  
( P P.  3 1 - 3 4 )
TRUNK RELEASE 
(4-DOOR)
ILLUMINATION 
DIMMER
(Instrument Cluster)  ( P P.  3 1 - 3 4 )
This easy-to-use SMART START GUIDE provides information on some unique 
features and functions of your new vehicle. Additional features are available at 
www.mymazda.com and the MyMazda app -> VEHICLE HOW TO. Complete 
information on features and functions are available in your Owner’s Manual.
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Driver’s View
CLOCK 
SETTINGS   
( P.  1 0 )
MAZDA CONNECT  
INFOTAINMENT  
SYSTEM   
(PP. 9-10, 27-28)
C L I M AT E  
CONTROL   
( P.  3 0 )
TRANSMISSION  ( P.  3 6 )CD  
P L AY E R  
S E AT  
 
WARMERS  PASSENGER 
AIRBAG OFF  INDICATOR
1
HAZARD   
WARNINGWIPER/  
WASHER   
( P.  2 4 )
START/STOP   
ENGINE BUTTON   
( P.  4 )
1  This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side 
airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for
this is that the sensor has determined that an adult is not sitting in the front passenger seat.
NOTE: If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the adult as being 
a child depending on the person’s physique and may deactivate the front passenger’s front/side 
airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in 
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
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Key
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)
  This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking 
the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key...
•   Unlock the driver’s door by  
pushing the driver’s door request  
switch once.
•    Unlock all doors by pushing   
the driver’s door request switch   
once or twice (depending on   
personalization setting)   
OR by pushing the passenger’s   
door request switch once.
•    Lock all doors (and liftgate) by   
pushing any request switch once.
•    Open the trunk by pushing   
the trunk switch once (switch   
is located a little to the right of   
the center of vehicle).
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System and the Keyless 
Entry System both use the same type of keyless entry transmitter. However, only vehicles 
equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System allow you to lock and unlock the 
doors with the door request switches (without taking the key out of your purse or pocket).
Vehicles  equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not have request switches on the 
doors/trunk.  To lock and unlock the doors, the corresponding transmitter button must 
be pushed.
Advanced Key
Lock
Unlock
Panic Alarm Tr u n k
Door Request Switch
CAUTION: RED KEY indicator lightmay illuminate if advance key 
is placed in the cup holder. The key 
can sometimes not be detected in 
the cup holder.
CAUTION:  
•    Make sure vehicle is OFF and 
take the keyless entry system key 
with you when leaving the vehicle.
•    When locking doors using inside 
door switches or inside door 
lock knobs, be careful not to 
leave the key inside the vehicle.
Electric Trunk 
Lid Opener
Request Switch
Elec. Liftgate  Opener
NOTE: Refer to your Owner’s 
Manual for additional details about 
“Personalization Features”.
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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH  
ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
The Mazda3 is equipped with SKYACTIV 
combustion technology. This technology 
includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up 
System) for optimal emission performance 
during cold starting conditions. 
While Carrying the Key…
•  Start the engine by pushing the START/
STOP ENGINE button while pushing the 
clutch pedal (M/ T) or the brake pedal (A / T).
       What you will notice? On start-up, the 
engine speed and sound are higher (1500 
RPM) for less than 1 minute to quickly bring the 
catalyst to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will 
reduce to idle once the temperature is achieved. This   
is normal engine operation under cold start conditions.
      What this does? This heats up the catalytic 
converter faster to reduce emissions and allows 
Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine   
(to improve efficiency and horsepower).
•  Shut the engine OFF by making sure the vehicle in park (A/T) and
•  setting the parking brake, then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.
•  Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP 
ENGINE button once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal. 
•  Turn the ignition to the ON position by pushing the START/STOP 
ENGINE button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
 NOTE: Yo u  can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Emergency Engine Stop
Pushing and holding the START/STOP button or repeatedly pushing the 
button while the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of 
an emergency.
If the START/STOP ENGINE button indicator light flashes AMBER, this could 
indicate a problem with the engine starting system. You may not be able to start 
the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspec\
ted at an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE: The engine may not start if the key cannot be detected. The Key 
Indicator Light may flash RED  or “Key not detected” may be displayed if the key 
is placed in the cup holder.
START/STOP ENGINE   
Button Indicator Light
Transmitter
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Tires
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
For your safety, the Mazda3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire 
pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in 
one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the 
instrument cluster (pp. 31-34) and sounding an alarm.
What to do? Don’t ignore the TPMS warning light. Stop and check your 
tire pressure (when tires are cold) and inflate them to the proper pressure. 
Properly inflated tires are safer, last longer, and increase fuel economy.
In the following cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can 
operate normally.
 • The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.
  •   A tire rotation is performed.
  •   Any tire or wheel is replaced.
  •    The vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead. 
Initialization Process   
(TPMS Warning Light 
 is Illuminated)
  1   Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.
  2   Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified   
pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s side door opening) on 
all four (4) tires.
  3   Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.
  4   Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch”   
(left side of dash) until the TPMS warning 
light 
  in the instrument cluster flashes 
twice and a beep sound is heard once.
CAUTION:  If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire 
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS 
warning light may not turn on, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may turn on 
if the tire pressure is normal.
NOTE: Drastic changes in temperature or altitude may cause the TPMS warning 
light to turn on.
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INFO
Toggle the INFO button up or down on steering wheel to cycle through 
different types of information.Push the center of 
the INFO button to  make selections. Push and hold the center of the INFO button 
to reset the currently displayed feature such 
as Average MPH or Average MPG.
Display screens
Distance 
to Empty Average 
MPG Current 
MPG Average 
Speed
Information  display
Information Display
FUEL ECONOMY:   
To achieve the   
best fuel economy, visit   
www.fueleconomy.gov   
for more information.
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Seats and Headrests
Returning rear seats to upright position:
 1 Install the headrest (if removed).
    2 Raise seatbacks until they lock into position.
  3   Pull on the top of the seatbacks to make sure they are locked.
  4 Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use.
REAR SEATS
Folding rear seatbacks down:
4-door sedan
1    Check that rear seats are clear   
of objects.
2    Open the trunk and pull the left   
and/or right side remote handle lever(s).
3    Open a rear door and fold the   
seatback forward.
F R O N T  S E AT S
Headrests
For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that 
are not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down.  An active 
headrest is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close 
the gap between your head and the headrest (to prevent whiplash).
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment   
(if equipped)
To increase the lumbar support, move the lever 
upward. Move the lever downward to decrease   
lumbar support.
5‐door hatchback
Push the button to fold  
down the seatback.
NOTE:  For tall drivers and front passengers who 
adjust the front seats all the way back, the headrests 
on the rear seats need to be removed when folding the 
rear seatbacks down. If not removed, the rear headrest 
will press into the front seatback. In order to remove the 
headrest from the rear seat, the seatback needs to be 
tilted slightly forward.
NOTE: Left rear seat release is shown .
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