2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the touch sensor. If you
prefer, the beep sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Refer to the Settings section
in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(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
3-41.
The setting can be changed so that the
doors and liftgate are locked
automatically without touching the
sensing area of the touch sensor.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(Walk-away auto lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors
are closed while the advanced key is
being carried. All the doors and liftgate
are locked automatically when the
advanced key is out of the operational
range. Also, the hazard warning lights
flash once. (Even if the driver is in the
operational range, all the doors and
liftgate are locked automatically after
about 30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors and
the liftgate are completely closed or
another key is left in the vehicle, the
walk-away auto lock function will not
work. Always make sure that all doors
and the liftgate are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
walk-away auto lock function does not
close the power windows.
(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the touch sensor,
all the doors and liftgate will
automatically lock if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 60 seconds. If your vehicle
has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Opening a door or the liftgate.
Switching the igniti on to any position
other than off.
▼ Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter
The following locations can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless entry
system transmitter.
Refer to Keyless Entry
System (page 3-4).
All doors
Fuel-filler lid
Liftgate
▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock
Switch
The following locations are locked/
unlocked by pressing the door-lock switch.
All doors
Fuel-filler lid
Liftgate
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Driver's door
1. Unlock
2. Lock

Front passenger's door
1. Unlock
2. Lock

5–door
Liftgate (Lock only)
Locking the doors from the outside
using the door-lock switch
Using the driver or front passenger's
door-lock switch
Press the lock side of the door-lock switch
with the door open, and close the door.
Using the door-lock switch of the
liftgate
Press the door-lock switch with the liftgate
open, and close the liftgate.
NOTE
When any of the foll owing conditions is
met, the doors cannot be locked from the
outside using the door-lock switch.
The transmitter is left in the vehicle.
The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
▼ Auto Lock/Unlock Function
WA R N I N G
Do not pull the inner handle on a front
door:
Pulling the inner handle on a front door
while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the
door opens accidentally , which could
result in death or
serious injury.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all doors and the
liftgate, fuel-filler lid lock automatically.
When the ignition is switched off, all
doors and the liftgate, fuel-filler lid
unlock automatically.
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The auto lock/unlock function settings can
be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock
Knob
Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press the
door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate
the other door locks.

1. Unlocked: Red indicator
2. Lock
3. Unlock

Operation from outside
To lock any door using its door-lock knob
from the outside, press the door-lock knob
to the lock position and close the door
(holding the door handle in the open
position is not required).
This does not operate t he other door locks.

NOTE
When locking the door this way:
Be careful not to lea ve the key inside the
vehicle.
The doors cannot be locked using the
driver's door lock knob if any door is
open when the ignition is switched to
ACC or ON.
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▼Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear doors that have been locked using the
child safety lock switched to the lock side
cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.
For child safety, switch the child safety
lock on both rear doors to the lock side.
When opening a rear door with the child
safety lock switched to the lock side, pull
the outer door handle
with the lock knob
inside the vehicle switched to the unlock
side.
1. Auxiliary key (page 3-2)
2. Lock
3. Unlock
Liftgate/Trunk Lid
▼ Liftgate/Trunk Lid
WA R N I N G
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage
compartment/trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage
compartment/trunk is dangerous. The
person in the luggag
e compartment/trunk
could be seriously injured or killed during
sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk lid
open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is
dangerous. An open liftgate/trunk lid in a
moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be
drawn into the cabin. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous, and it can
cause loss of consciousness and death.
Moreover, an open lift gate/trunk lid could
cause occupants to fall out in an accident.
Do not stack or leave loaded luggage
unsecured in the luggage compartment:
Otherwise, the luggage may move or
collapse, resulting in injury or an accident.
In addition, do not load luggage higher
than the seatbacks. It may affect the side or
rear field of view.
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CAUTION
Before opening the liftgate/trunk lid,
remove any snow and ice accumulation
on it. Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid
could close under the weight of the snow
and ice resulting in injury.
 Be careful when opening/closing the
liftgate/trunk lid during strong winds. If a
strong gust blows against the liftgate/
trunk lid, it could close suddenly resulting
in injury.
 Fully open the liftgate/trunk lid and
make sure that it stays open. If the
liftgate/trunk lid is only opened partially,
it could slam shut by vibration or wind
gusts resulting in injury.
 When loading or unloading luggage in
the luggage compartment/trunk, turn off
the engine. Otherwise, you could get
burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.
 Be careful not to apply excessive force to
the damper stay on the liftgate such as
by putting your hand on the stay.
Otherwise, the damper stay may bend
and
affect the liftgate operation.
1. Damper stay

Do not modify or replace the liftgate
damper stay. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper stay is
deformed or damaged for reasons such
as a collision or if there is some other
problem.
▼ Opening and Closing the Liftgate/
Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5–door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate
and raise it when the latch releases.

NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
When opening the liftgate with the doors
and the liftgate locked, it may require a
few seconds for the liftgate latch to
release after the elec
tric liftgate opener
is pressed.
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The liftgate can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the liftgate can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate
opener. If the liftgate cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, first push
the liftgate completely closed, then press
the electric liftgate opener to fully open
the liftgate.
When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener, the
liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is
not operated for a certain period of
time, the liftgate cannot be raised.
To open
Press the electric liftgate opener again.
To c l o s e
To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it
after waiting at least 1 second.
If the liftgate is not fully closed, the
driver is notified by a warning indicated
in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the
liftgate can be opened by performing the
emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened on page 7-46.
Opening the trunk lid (4–door)
Using the remote release button
Push the release button.

Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener on the
trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.

NOTE
When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.
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The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, press the
electric trunk lid opener to fully open
the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid
completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked,
the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened on page 7-46.
Closing the liftgate/trunk lid
Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly using
the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess, then push
the liftgate/trunk lid closed using both
hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/
trunk lid to make sure it is secure.
(5–door)

(4–door)

▼ Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
WA R N I N G
Do not place anything on top of the cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top of
the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone. The vehicle has a light weight
luggage compartment cover to keep the
contents of your luggage area out of sight;
it will not retain heavy objects that are not
tied down in an accident such as a rollover.
Tie down all heavy objects, whether
luggage or cargo, using the tie down
hooks.
Make sure luggage and cargo are secured
before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be crushed
during sudden braking or a collision and
cause injury.
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CAUTION
Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is firmly secured. If it is not firmly
secured, it could unexpectedly disengage
resulting in injury.
The luggage compartment can be accessed
by opening the liftgate when the straps are
attached to the sides of the liftgate.

Removing the luggage compartment
cover
This cover can be removed for more room.
1. Remove the straps from the hooks.
2. Press the luggage compartment cover upward from near the pins and remove
the luggage compar tment cover from
the pins.
1. Pin

3. Lift the front end of the luggage compartment cover and remove it.
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