2017 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed,
a beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the luggage compartment/trunk. In
this case, take out the key by pressing
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page
3-9).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep
which sounds outside of the vehicle will
be heard for about 10 seconds to notify
the driver that the key is in the cabin. In
this case, take out the key by opening the
door. A key taken out of the vehicle using
this method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page
3-9).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep*
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 The i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing
green. “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the
center display (Type B audio).
The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page
4-151).
Lane Departur e Warning Sound
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
 The volume of the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12. The type of the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) warning sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated
and the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning
light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns
on. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision with
a vehicle ahead or an obstruction at the
rear of the vehicle, the warning light in the
instrument cluster flashes at the same time
as the warning indication is displayed in
the active driving display, and a warning
sound is activated intermittently.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Lights on page
4-24.
Over Rev. Buzzer*
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
Electric Parking Brake Warning
Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
 The vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake applied. The electric parking brake switch is
pulled while the vehicle is driven.
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If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.

Cap
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.

Lever
Cap
(4–door)
1. Open the cover .
2. (With theft-prevention cover)
Open the cap.

Cover
Cap
3. (With theft-prevention cover)
Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then remove the theft-
prevention cover.

Screw
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If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
4. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.

Cover
Lever
5. Move the lever to the left to open the
trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate*
*Some models.
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then restart the
engine. If the active driving display does not operate even with the eng\
ine restarted, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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8Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
Customer Assistance
...........................8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) .......8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada) ......8-7
Customer Assistance
(Puerto Rico)
................................8-10
Customer Assistance (Mexico) ....8-11
Mazda Importer/Distributors ..........8-13
Importer/Distributor .....................8-13
Reporting Safety Defects ..................8-14
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
........................................8-14
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada)
.......................................8-15
Warranty ............................................8-16
Warranties for Your Mazda ..........8-16
Outside the United States/
Canada
..........................................8-17
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada)
........................................8-18
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
..................................8-19
Cell Phones ........................................8-20
Cell Phones Warning ....................8-20
Event Data Recorder ........................8-21
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada)
........................................8-21
Recording of Vehicle Data ................8-22
Recording of Vehicle Data ...........8-22
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS)
............................................8-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS)
......................................8-23
Tire Information (U.S.A.) .................8-25
Tire Labeling ................................8-25
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard)
.......................................8-30
Tire Maintenance .........................8-33
Vehicle Loading ...........................8-36
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit
...................................8-42
Declaration of Conformity ...............8-43
Declaration of Conformity ...........8-43
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your M\
azda vehicle in
top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend \
that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For more
information, go to NHTSA website www.safercar.gov (VEHICLE SHOPPERS > Air Bags >
Air Bag FAQs > Air Bag Deactivation).
STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
 If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
 If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, go to STEP 2.
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