2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ESP

Modification and Add-OnEquipment
▼Modification and Add-On
Equipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent
systems' operation
if the system has been modified or if any
add-on equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
▼ Immobilizer System
The immobilizer syste
m allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
 To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of magnetic
field.
 Expose the key to high temperatures
on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
 If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before Driving
Security System
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▼Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
The GSI supports you to obtain optimum
fuel economy and smooth driving. It
displays the selected gear position in the
instrument cluster as well as notifies the
driver to change to the most suitable gear
position corresponding to the actual
driving condition.

1. Selected gear position
2. Suitable gear position
Indication
Condition
Numeral The selected gear position is dis‐
played.
and numeral Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving situation
might require shift operations different
from indication. To avoid the risk of
accidents, the road and traffic conditions
have to be judged correctly by the driver
before shifting.
NOTE
The GSI turns off when the following
operations are performed.
The vehicle is stopped.
The vehicle is put in neutral.
The vehicle is driven in reverse.
The clutch is not fully engaged when
accelerating from a stop.
The clutch pedal remains depressed for
2 seconds or longer while driving.
▼
Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2 24 km/h (15 mph)
2 to 3 42 km/h (26 mph)
3 to 4 60 km/h (37 mph)
4 to 5 75 km/h (46 mph)
5 to 6 79 km/h (49 mph)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Gear Vehicle speed
1 to 2 13 km/h (8 mph)
2 to 3 29 km/h (18 mph)
3 to 4 49 km/h (30 mph)
4 to 5 63 km/h (39 mph)
5 to 6 70 km/h (43 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
When Driving
Manual Transmission Operation
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Switch Posi‐tion Wiper operation
High speed
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the switch.
Rotate the switch upward (FAST
direction) to shorten the interval time of
the wiper operation, and rotate the switch
downward (SLOW direction) to lengthen
it.

1. Switch
With auto-wiper control

1. Indicator light
Switch Posi‐
tion Wiper operation
Operation while pulling up lever
Switch Posi‐
tion Wiper operation
Stop
*1Auto control
Low speed
High speed
*1 When the wiper leve
r is switched to the
position, the indicator light turns on.
Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is in the
position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windshield and turns the
wipers on or off automatically
(off―intermittent―low speed―high
speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch upward (+ direction) for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it
downward (- direction) for less sensitivity
(slower response).

1. Switch
2. Higher sensitivity
3. Center position
4. Less sensitivity
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Antilock Brake System(ABS)
▼Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed o
f each wheel. If one
wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.

The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue
to depress the brak e pedal without
pumping the brakes.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to ABS Warning Indication/Warning
Light on page 7-29.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe
driving:
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle too
closely), driving on ice and snow, and
hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and
road contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an accident.
NOTE
Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires wi ll build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid.
The sound of the ABS operating may be
heard when starting the engine or
immediately after starting the vehicle,
however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
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Drive Selection*
▼Drive Selection
Drive selection is a s
ystem to switch the
vehicle's drive mode. When the sport
mode is selected, v ehicle's response
against accelerator operation is enhanced.
This provides additional quick
acceleration which may be needed to
safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or
passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on
slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
When the sport mode is selected, driving
at higher engine speeds increases and it
may increase fuel consumption. Mazda
recommends that you cancel the sport
mode on normal driving.
Drive mode cannot be switched in the
following conditions:
ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
Cruise control* is operating.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
* is operating.
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)* is
operating.
Steering wheel is being operated
abruptly
▼ Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive sele
ction switch forward
(SPORT) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back (OFF)
to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE
In the following cases, the drive
selection is canceled.
The ignition is switched OFF.
Cruise Control is set.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is set.
Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) is
set.
Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
▼ Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster.
1. Select mode indicator light
When Driving
Drive Selection
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The detection area on this system covers
the driving lanes on both sides of the
vehicle and from the rear part of the front
doors to about 50 m (164 ft) behind the
vehicle.
1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas
WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually
before making an actual lane change:
The system is only designed to assist you in
checking for vehicles at your rear when
making a lane change. Due to certain
limitations with the operation of this
system, the BSM warning indicator light,
the warning sound and the warning screen
indicator display may not activate or they
might be delayed even though a vehicle is
in an adjacent driving lane. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.
NOTE
The BSM will operate when all of the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light in the
instrument cluster is turned off.
The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h
(6.3 mph) or faster.
The BSM will not operate under the
following circumstances.
The vehicle speed falls below about
10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light is turned off.
The shift lever (manual transmission)/
selector lever (automatic
transmission) is shifted to reverse (R)
and the vehicle is reversing.
The turning radius is small (making a
sharp turn, turning at intersections).
In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation of
the system is stopped. If the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Some problem with the system
including the BSM warning indicator
lights is detected.
A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor on
the vehicle has occurred.
There is a large accumulation of snow
or ice on the rear bumper near a rear
side radar sensor. Remove any snow,
ice or mud on the rear bumper.
Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.
The temperature near the rear side
radar sensor becomes extremely hot
due to driving for long periods on
slopes during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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5. Basic display
6. i-ACTIVSENSE display
7. Recognized speed limit indication color changes.
Stop sign
1. Sign recognized and displayed at same time
2. Active driving display indication
3. Instrument cluster
WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
NOTE
The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The TSR operates only if the navigation syst em SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
The TSR does not operate if there is a malf unction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Warning pattern (warning) (amber)
1. “Time for a Break” message isdisplayed
▼Canceling Driver Monitoring (DM)
The Driver Monitoring (DM) can be set to
inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)
*
▼Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA is designed to assist the driver
in checking both sides of the vehicle when
the vehicle starts to drive at an
intersection.
The FCTA detects vehicles approaching
from the blind spots on the front left and
right sides of the vehicle when the vehicle
starts to drive at a
n intersection, and
notifies the driver of possible danger using
the warning indication on the display and
the warning sound.
1. Your vehicle
WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually
when the vehicle starts to drive at an
intersection.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the warning
indication on the display or the warning
sound might be delayed even though there
is a vehicle approaching from a blind spot.
Always make it your responsibility as a
driver to check the left and right sides.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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