2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

Map lights
Press the switch to illuminate the map
lights, and then press the switch again to
turn them off.
NOTE
The map lights will not turn off even if the
switch is pressed in the following cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead light ON/OFF
switch (
).
The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Trunk light (4–door)
The trunk light is on when the trunk is
open and off when it is closed.
NOTE
Do not leave the trunk open for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Luggage compartment light (5–door)
The luggage compartment light is on when
the liftgate is open and off when it is
closed.
NOTE
Do not leave the lift gate open for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
▼ Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is sw
itched OFF with all
doors closed.
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NOTE
The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.
The vehicle is equipped with a battery
saver. If an interior light is left on with
the ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 15
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The illuminated entry system does not
operate in conjunction with the
overhead lights when the overhead
lights are turned on using the overhead
light ON/OFF switch.
Accessory Socket
▼ Accessory Socket
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The accessory socket can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.


CAUTION

To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
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Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.

1. Plug
Cup Holder
▼ Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or drink
cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering,
occupants could be hit and injured, or
objects could be thrown around the
vehicle, causing interference with the driver
and the possibility of an accident. Only use
a cup holder for cups or drink cans.
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▼Front
Ty p e A

Ty p e B
To use the cup holder, push the release
button.
▼
Rear*
The rear cup holder is
on the rear center
armrest.
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Bottle Holder
▼Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
1. Bottle holder

CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
opening/closing the door or while driving
the vehicle.
Assist Grips
▼Assist Grips
WA R N I N G
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the
assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects
such as a coat hanger from the assist grips
or coat hooks is dangerous as they can
fly
off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a
curtain air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Do not use the assist grips when getting in
and out of the vehicle or getting out of a
seat:
An assist grip could break under a heavy
load resulting in injury.
Use the assist grips to support your body
while seated in the v ehicle and while the
vehicle is moving.
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Rear Coat Hooks
▼Rear Coat Hooks
WA R N I N G
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the
assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects
such as a coat hanger from the assist grips
or coat hooks is dangerous as they can
fly
off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a
curtain air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grip s without hangers.
Storage Compartments
▼Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin during sudden braking,
maneuvering, or acceleration and cause an
accident depending on how the article is
stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
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▼Overhead Console*
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
▼Storage Pocket
To use, open the lid.
▼Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
knob toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
▼Center Console
To slide the console lid, pull the knob and
slide it rearward.

To open the lid, pull
the knob, slide the lid
rearward, and then lift up the lid.
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NOTE
The lid can be opened/closed while it is
slid to the 1st and 2nd stages, but if the
rear seatback is folded, the lid cannot be
opened/closed while it is slid to the 2nd
stage because the rear seat (head
restraint) will contact it.

Center console divider
Small items can be placed using the center
console divider.
▼Luggage Compartment
NOTE
Loading golf bags (4–door)
(Some golf bags may not fit using the
following methods depending on their
sizes.)
Up to two golf bags can be carried in the
trunk.

First golf bag: Place the golf bag in the
luggage compartment with its bottom
pointed to the left and fit it into the front of
the compartment.
Second golf bag: Place the golf bag in the
luggage compartment with its bottom
pointed to the left and fit it into the back of
the compartment.
The arrows indicate the bottoms of the
golf bags.
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