2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN ABS

Towing Description
▼Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing an AWD vehicle, where all
the wheels are connected to the drive train,
proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to
avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
1. Wheel dollies

A towed 2WD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-63.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing an AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail away
from the tow truck and cause an accident.
If the drive train has been damaged,
transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transmission.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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CAUTION
In addition, the
effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may need
to depress the brake pedal more strongly
than normal to stop the vehicle.

▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are opera
ting incorrectly, the
control unit may i lluminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light simu ltaneously. The
problem is likely to b e the electronic brake
force distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning
light and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
▼ Charging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging
system warning light is illuminated
because the engine could stop
unexpectedly.
▼Engine Oil Warning Indication/
Wa r ni ng L i g h t
This warning light indicates low engine oil
pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way on level ground.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel
left and right while the vehicle is
stopped or moving extremely slowly will
cause the power steering system to go
into protective mode which will make
the steering feel heavy, but this does not
indicate a problem. If this occurs, park
the vehicle safely and wait several
minutes for the system to return to
normal.
▼ABS Warning Indication/Warning
Light
If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light may
illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result
of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate
while the ABS warning light is
illuminated.
▼Master Warning Indication
The indication display
s if the system has a
malfunction.
Check the reason for the indication
displaying on the center display or
multi-information display.
Refer to If a Warni ng Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
▼ Brake Control System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
The warning light ill
uminates when the
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indication/Indicator Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is released.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Add-On Non-GenuineParts and Accessories
▼ Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for
Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are
not approved by Mazda for use with
Mazda vehicles. When you install
non-genuine parts or accessories, they
could affect your vehicle's performance or
safety systems; the Mazda warranty
doesn't cover this. Before you install any
non-genuine parts or accessories, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WA R N I N G
Always consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before you install non-genuine parts
or accessories:
Improperly designed parts or accessories
could seriously affect your vehicle's
performance or safety systems. This could
cause you to have an accident or increase
your chances of injuries in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and installing
add-on electrical equipment, such as
mobile telephones, two-way radios, stereo
systems, and car alarm systems:
Incorrectly choosing or installing improper
add-on equipment or choosing an
improper installer is dangerous. Essential
systems could be damaged, causing engine
stalling, air-bag (SRS) activation,
ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fire in the
vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for
death, injury, or expenses that may result
from the installation of add-on
non-genuine parts or accessories.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Wa r r a n t y
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Vehicle Loading
▼Vehicle Loading
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer wi
th this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so will
affect the drive system which could result in
vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of
vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The
results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety.
Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension
system can cause spring or shock absorber
failure, brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or
other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to
drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of
serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades.
The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings from
the vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire
and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a f ull tank of fuel and
all standard equip ment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of
your new vehicle when you picked it up
from your dealer plus any aftermarket
equipment.

PAYLOAD
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-36
Active Driving Display..................... 4-28
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-87
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-17
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System........ 3-9
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-41
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-74
Assist Grips....................................... 5-39
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-68
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-44
Automatic Transmission
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-35
Automatic transmission
controls........................................ 4-32
Direct mode................................. 4-41
Driving tips..................................4-42
Manual shift mode.......................4-35
Shift-lock system......................... 4-33
Transmission ranges.................... 4-34
B
Battery............................................... 6-25Maintenance.................................6-27
Replacement................................ 6-27
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-16 Jump-starting............................... 7-16
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-93 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-97
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-20
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-39
Brakes Brake assist.................................. 4-66
Brake override system................. 4-66
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)......4-63
Foot brake....................................4-62
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-66
Parking brake...............................4-63
Warning light............................... 4-66
Brake Override System..................... 4-66
Break-In Period................................. 3-43
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Cell Phones....................................... 8-18
Center Console.................................. 5-41
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-37
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-32
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-37
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-39
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-42
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-50
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-50
Climate Control System Fully automatic type......................5-9
Gas specifications.......................... 9-8
Manual type................................... 5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent operation................................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-45
Coming Home Light......................... 4-47
Cruise Control................................. 4-210
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