2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN Owners Manual

WA R N I N G
Use only the same size and type tires (snow,
radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehi cle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may
not function correctly when using tires
with steel wire re inforcement in the
sidewalls (page 4-215).
▼ Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION

Chains may
affect handling.
 Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
and sharp turns.
 Avoid locked-wheel braking.
 Do not use chains on a temporary spare
tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.
 Do not use chains on roads that are free
of snow or ice. The tires and chains could
be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminum
wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may
not function correctly when using tire
chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Installing the chains
1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel
covers remove them, otherwise the
chain bands will scratch them.
2. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Driving In Flooded Area
▼Driving In Flooded Area
WA R N I N G
Dry off brakes that have become wet by
driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes
several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light braking
will indicate whether the brakes have been
affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads
as it could cause short circuiting of
electrical/electronic parts, or engine
damage or stalling from water absorption.
If the vehicle has been immersed in water,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Overloading
▼ Overloading
WA R N I N G
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and
the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard Label on the driver's door frame.
Exceeding these ratings can cause an
accident or vehicle damage. You can
estimate the weight of the load by
weighing the items (or people) before
putting them in the vehicle.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Driving on Uneven Road
▼Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody
can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven
roads or over speed bumps at excessive
speeds. Use care and reduce speed when
traveling on rough/uneven roads or over
speed bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's
underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when
driving under the following conditions:
Ascending or descending a slope with a
sharp transition angle
Ascending or descending a driveway or
trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle

This vehicle is equi pped with low profile
tires allowing class-leading performance
and handling. As a result, the sidewall of
the tires are very thin and the tires and
wheels can be damaged if driven through
potholes or on rough/uneven roads at
excessive speeds. Use care and reduce
speed when traveling on rough/uneven
roads or through potholes.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Trailer Towing
▼Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
▼ Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
"Towing Description" (page 7-22) and
"Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-23) and
carefully follow the instructions.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Cylinder Deactivation
*............... 4-11
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-12 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................4-12
Instrument Cluster...................... 4-12
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-28
Manual Transmission
Operation......................................... 4-30 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-30
Automatic Transmission................. 4-32 Automatic Transmission
Controls...................................... 4-32
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-33
Transmission Ranges.................. 4-34
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-35
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-41
Driving Tips................................4-42
Switches and Controls..................... 4-43 Lighting Control......................... 4-43
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-49
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-50
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
*.....
.................................................... 4-54
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-55
Horn............................................ 4-56
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-57
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*.......................................4-57
Brake................................................ 4-62 Brake System.............................. 4-62
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-68
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-72
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-74 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-74
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-75
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-76
Drive Selection................................. 4-78 Drive Selection
*..........................4-78
i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-80 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-80
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Power Steering................................. 4-81Power Steering............................4-81
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-82 i-ACTIVSENSE
*........................4-82
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*........................................ 4-87
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*........................................4-88
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................... 4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................... 4-93
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*........................................ 4-98
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
*........
.................................................. 4-104
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-105
Driver Monitoring (DM)
*.........4-107
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)
*.................................... 4-109
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-112
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) (Manual Transmission)
*.....
.................................................. 4-116
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*.......................... 4-124
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
*.........4-135
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)*......
.................................................. 4-150
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-153
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-
R)
*............................................ 4-156
Smart Brake Support [Rear
Crossing] (SBS-RC)
*............... 4-160
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-164
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-198
Front Radar Sensor
*................. 4-202
Front Side Radar Sensor
*......... 4-204
Rear Side Radar Sensor
*.......... 4-206
Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side
Ultrasonic Sensor
*....................4-207
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-208
Driver Monitoring Camera
*..... 4-209
Cruise Control............................... 4-210 Cruise Control
*.........................4-210
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................... 4-214 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................... 4-214
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-218 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-218
Parking Sensor System................. 4-233 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-233
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
1. Indicator light
2. Push button start
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transmission) or the
brake pedal (automatic transmission).
To switch the ignition position, press the
push button start without depressing the
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transmission, the selector
lever is in the P position, and the
ignition is in ACC), the ignition switches
off automatically af ter about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the indicator light (amber)
also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P (automatic transmission) position or in
1st gear or R (manual transmission):
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P
(automatic transmission) position or to 1st
gear or R (manual transmission) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement
could occur which could result in an
accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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