2017 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

(Display condition)(Vehicle condition)
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing u\
p slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parkin\
g space on the left
and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide line\
s are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slow\
ly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then sto\
p the vehicle
in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines\
, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

(Display condition)(Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever p osition, the screen returns to
the previous display.
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Rear View Monitor
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the \
rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
 In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end and
distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not actually be
aligned on the ground.
 When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the par\
king space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the mon\
itor, but they may
not actually be aligned on the ground.

Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Suc\
h variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen app\
ears farther than the
actual distance.
VarianceObject
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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the obje\
ct displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears farther than
actual
distanceAppears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position
Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object. Object on screen
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A
A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C (Screen display)
(Actual condition)
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Rear View Monitor
Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color,
and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, con\
trast, tint, and color.
When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
1. Select the icon on the screen to display the tabs.
2. Select the desired tab item.
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider .
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
4. Select the icon on the screen to close the tab.
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*Some models.
5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.....................................................................
5-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................\
.......5-2
Vent Operation ........................................................................\
......5-3
Manual Climate Control ...............................................................5-5
Automatic Climate Control ...........................................................5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control .......................................5-12
Audio System ........................................................................\
............5-16
Antenna ........................................................................\
...............5-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ...............................................5-17
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] ........................................5-26
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)] ...............................................5-34
Audio Control Switch Operation* ...............................................5-55
AUX/USB mode ........................................................................\
.5-57
Bluetooth® ........................................................................\
.................5-74
Bluetooth®* ........................................................................\
..........5-74
Bluetooth® Hands-Free* ..............................................................5-83
Bluetooth® Audio* .......................................................................5-92
Troubleshooting* .......................................................................5-106
Interior Equipment ........................................................................\
5-110
Sunvisors ........................................................................\
...........5-110
Interior Lights ........................................................................\
...5-111
Accessory Sockets ....................................................................5-113
Cup Holder ........................................................................\
........5-115
Bottle Holder ........................................................................\
.....5-116
Storage Compartments ..............................................................5-117
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Operating Tips
 Operate the climate control system with
the engine running. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial/switch on for a long period of time
with the ignition switched ON when the
engine is not running.
 Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
 Use the climate control system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air. The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while in
a traffic jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
 Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windshield defrosting. If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
(With A/C switch)
 Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
 Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before refilling the refrigerant.
If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious malfunction
of the air conditioner.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Label
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Vent Operation
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
To adjust the direction of airflow, move the
adjustment knob.
NOTE
 When using the air conditioner under
humid ambient temperature conditions,
the system may blow fog from the vents.
This is not a sign of trouble but a result
of humid air being suddenly cooled.
 The air vents can be fully opened and
closed by operating the dial. (Side vents
only)
Side Vents
Open
Knob
Knob
Dial
Dial
Close
Open
Close
Center Vents
Knob
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents
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