2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK lights

Interior Equipment (View D)
ƒSeat belts............................................................................................................... page 2-12
„ SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2- 44
… Bottle holder.................................................. ..................................................... page 5-135
† Overhead lights...................................................................................................page 5-130
‡ Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-38
ˆ Sunvisor....................................................... ....................................................... page 5-1 29
‰ Vanity mirror...................................................................................................... page 5-129
Š Rearview mirror................................................ .................................................... page 3-33
‹ Cup holders.................................................... .....................................................page 5-134
ΠFront seat................................................................................................................. pag e 2-5
 Center console................................................. ................................................... page 5-136
Ž Accessory sockets............................................................................................... page 5-132
 External input terminal........................................ .................................................. page 5-54
 Rear seat...................................................... ............................................................ page 2-7
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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(4-Door)
ƒHood........................................................... ........................................................... page 6-20
„ Windshield wiper blades........................................ ............................................... page 6-29
… Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 38
† Doors and keys................................................. ..................................................... page 3-13
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -28
ˆ Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-38
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-42
Š Trunk lid...................................................... .......................................................... page 3-21
‹ Child safety locks............................................. ..................................................... page 3-19
ΠOutside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-32
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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(5-Door)
ƒHood...................................................................................................................... page 6-20
„ Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-29
… Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3- 38
† Doors and keys...................................................................................................... page 3-13
‡ Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3 -28
ˆ Wheels and Tires............................................... .................................................... page 6-38
‰ Exterior lights................................................ ........................................................ page 6-42
Š Rear window wiper blade........................................ ..............................................page 6-31
‹ Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-21
ΠChild safety locks.................................................................................................. page 3-19
 Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-32
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
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To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to i ts original position and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat)
To change the seatback angle, pr ess the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the
switch at the de sired position.
Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat)*
To increase the seat firmness, move the lever downward. Move th e lever upward to decrease
firmness.
▼ Seat Warmer*
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
warmer. The indicato
r lights turn on to
indicate that the seat warmer is operating.
The mode changes as follows each time
the seat warmer switch is pressed.
OFF
High Mid
Low
WA R N I N G
Be careful when using the seat warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may be too
hot for some people, as indicated as
follows, and could cause a
low-temperature burn.
 Infants, small children, elderly people,
and physically challenged people
 People with delicate skin
 People who are excessively fatigued
 People who are intoxicated
 People who have taken sleep-inducing
medicine such as sleeping pills or cold
medicine
Do not use the seat warmer with anything
having high moisture-retention ability such
as a blanket or cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert needles or
pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury from
a minor burn.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Seat Belt Warning Systems
If it detects that the occupant seat belt is
unfastened, the warning light or beep
alerts the occupant.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Beep on page
7-38.
Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the driver and
front passenger seat belts are equipped
with pretensioner and load limiting
systems. For both these systems to work
properly you must wear the seat belt
properly.

Pretensioners:
When a collision is detected, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags.
For vehicles with the front passenger
occupant classification system, the
pretensioners deploy simultaneously with
the air bags when a roll-over is also
detected.
For deployment details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page 2-
58).
The front seat belt retractors remove slack
quickly as the air bags are expanding. Any
time the air bags and seat belt
pretensioners have fired they must be
replaced.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
Refer to Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep on
page 7-38.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In an angled collision:
During a collision, the driver and front passenger's air bags will deploy. Depending on the
nature of the impact, t he side air bag and the curtain air bag may deploy.

▼ Warning Light/Beep
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a
warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-38.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from th e transmitter while
pressing the knob.
Knob
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate/trunk lid, and opens the trunk
lid.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-23.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-39.
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-39.
If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen k ey inoperative.
Before Driving
Keys
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CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE
The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate/trunk lid lock/
unlock) when the ignition is switched
off. The system does not operate if the
ignition is switched to any position other
than off.
If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-35).
Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster. Replacing the battery
about once a year is recommended
because the KEY warning light/
indicator light may not illuminate or
flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
Additional keys can be obtained at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 keys
can be used with the keyless functions
per vehicle. Bring all keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.
▼Tr a n s m i t t e r
Operation b
uttons
Operation indicator light
NOTE
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-43.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors and the
liftgate/trunk lid are locked/unlocked
using the key. If you prefer, the beep
sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
Before Driving
Keys
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