2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK trunk

6.(Without flat tire belt)
Store the damaged tire in the trunk/
luggage compartment.
(With flat tire belt)
Open the trunk/luggage compartment
mat.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
7. Remove the belt for securing the flat
tire.
8. Put the flat tire into the trunk/luggage
compartment on the left and toward the
back.

9. (Split-folding type seat)
Fold the rear seatback forward on the
right side of the rear seat.
10.(Split-folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback on the left
side and assure a clearance to pass the
belt.
(One-piece folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback and assure a
clearance to pass the belt.
11. Pass the belt through the rear seatback as shown in the figure.
After passing the be lt through, return
the rear seatback to the original
position.
(Split-folding type seat)

Belt
(One-piece folding type seat)

Belt
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
▼Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to
ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
▼ Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advanc
ed keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside the
vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify the
driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the ins trument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor si gnal reception area.
▼Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried, a
beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate/trunk lid cannot be locked.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼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 3-8).
▼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 3-8).
▼ i-ELOOP Warning Beep*
The beep will activat
e 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 4-146).
▼Lane Departure 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 Features 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 Features on
page 9-12.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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When Liftgate/Trunk LidCannot be Opened
If the battery is dead, the liftgate/trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
unlocked by taking care of the dead
battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-16.
If the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be unlocked
even if the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
opened using the following procedure as
an emergency measure.
(5–door)
1. Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver
in a cloth and remove the cap on the
interior surface of th e liftgate using it.

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
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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3.(With theft-prevention cover)
Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then remove the
theft-prevention cover.

Screw
4. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.

Cover
Lever
5. Move the lever to the left to open thetrunk lid.
(Type A)

(Type B)

After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5
ItemWeight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total
1,865 kg (4,112 lbs)
Front 970 kg (2,138 lbs)
Rear 895 kg (1,973 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
995 kg (2,194 lbs)
Rear 945 kg (2,083 lbs)
▼Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached t
o the inside of the engine com-
partment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control Sys-
tem on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wat t a ge UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights Halogen
High beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam
55H11 (H11)
LED High/Low beam
LED
*2― (―)
Daytime running lights With halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
With LED headlights
LED
*2― (―)
Parking lights (Front side-marker
lights) With halogen bulb headlights 5 WY5W (―)
Front side-marker lights With LED headlights LED
*2― (―)
Parking lights With LED headlights LED
*2― (―)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Fog lights
*LED*2― (―)
Side turn signal lights
*LED*2― (―)
High-mount brake light LED
*2― (―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights LED type
LED
*2― (―)
Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side/Trunk lid side)
*LED*2― (―)
Specifications
Specifications
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Light bulbCategory
Wa t t ag e UNECE*1 (SAE)
Reverse lights 4–Door 18 W16W (921)
5–Door 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wat tage UNECE*1
Trunk light (4–Door) 3―
Luggage compartment light (5–Door) 5―
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
*8―
Overhead light (Front)
*10 ―
Overhead light (Rear)
*10 ―
Vanity mirror lights
*2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
▼Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label fo
r tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-38.
After adjusting the tire pressur e, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitorin g System Initialization on page 4-148.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/60R16 91H 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
215/45R18 89W 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance... 6-68
Bright-Metal Maintenance...........6-67
Maintaining the Finish................ 6-64
Plastic Part Maintenance............. 6-68
F
FlasherHazard warning........................... 4-56
Headlights.................................... 4-43
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the Spare Tire..............7-11
Removing a Flat Tire.................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-46
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-27
Washer......................................... 6-27
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-48
Foot Brake.........................................4-60
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-131
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-28
Gauge........................................... 4-15
Requirements............................... 3-25
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-72
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-72 Control status display.................. 4-73
Ending screen display................. 4-73
Fuel consumption display............4-72
Fuses.................................................. 6-57 Panel description......................... 6-59
Replacement................................ 6-57
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment........................ 5-136
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-46
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-56
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-46
Control......................................... 4-43
Flashing....................................... 4-46
High-low beam............................ 4-46
Leaving home light..................... 4-47
Leveling....................................... 4-47
Head Restraint................................... 2-10
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-81 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-82
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-64
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-56
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-20
Horn...................................................4-55
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate............................................... 7-45
Ignition
Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep..................................... 7-39
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-41
Indicator Lights................................. 4-25 Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-28
Wrench......................................... 4-28
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-24
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-27
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-25
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