2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

SignalWarning Refer to
Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-36
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Refer to
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-27
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light
2-72
Security Indicator Light
3-41
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-28
*Shift Position Indication
4-36
Lights-On Indicator Light
4-44
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-47
Flashing the Headlights 4-47
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals
4-50
Hazard Warning Flasher4-58
Electric Parking Brake (EPB ) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-30
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-71
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) indicator Light 4-136
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) indicator Light
4-150
TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-76
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-77
Turns on 7-32
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-78
*Select Mode Indicator Light 4-80
(White)
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Syst em) 4-85
(Green)
(Amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support System) 4-85
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-89
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication
4-122
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Standby Indication 4-131
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication
4-143
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication4-122
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Set Indication 4-131
*Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication
4-143
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*1
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) 4-157
Smart Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
4-160
Smart Brake
Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS-RC) 4-165
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-212
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-212
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Wrench Indication/Indicator Light
The wrench indication/indicator light is
displayed/turns on under the following
conditions.
When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
CAUTION

When the maintenance period arrives,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If maintenance is neglected, a
decrease in vehicle performance may
occur which could cause damage.
Have your vehicle inspected before the
maintenance period arrives.
 If the vehicle continues to be driven
after the engine oil replacement period
has passed, it could cause damage to
the engine. Replace the engine oil
before the maintenance period arrives.
NOTE
The wrench indication/indicator light
may display/turn on earlier than the
preset period depending on vehicle
usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a
reset of the vehicle engine control unit is
necessary.
Refer to the Informat ion section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Active Driving Display*
▼Active Driving Display
1. Display
2. Dust-proof sheet
WA R N I N G
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position wh
ile driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing
so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
 Do not place beverages near the dust-proof shee t of the active driving display. If water or
other liquids are splashed on the dust-proof sheet, it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects or apply stickers above th e active driving display or to the dust-proof
sheet as they will cause interference.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-94.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-99.
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) Operation Conditions and Warning
Refer to Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) on page 4-111.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warn ings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise C ontrol (MRCC) on page 4-118.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Con trol with Stop & Go function (MR CC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-126.
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Ope ration Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) on page 4-137.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) Warnings*
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) on page 4-151.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-155.
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R) Operation Conditions and War nings
Refer to Smart Brake Support [R ear] (SBS-R) on page 4-157.
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) Operation Conditio ns and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) on page 4 -161.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-212.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Intersection Name (vehicles with navigation system)
Street name (vehicles with navigation system)
Lane Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
The active driving display settings can be changed or adjusted.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
The desired driving position (display position , brightness level, display information) can
be called up after programming the position.
Refer to Driving Position Memory on page 2-10.
The street name may not be displayed depending on the market and region.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Manual Transmission ShiftPattern
▼Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
1. Neutral position

The shift pattern of the transmission is
conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.
Push the shift lever downward and shift to
R.

WA R N I N G
Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy,
or frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R
position and set the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle unattended:
Otherwise the vehicle could move and
cause an accident.
CAUTION
 Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except
when shifting gears. Also, do not use the
clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
Riding the clutch will cause needless
clutch wear and damage.
 Do not apply any excessive lateral force
to the shift lever when changing from
5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the
accidental selection of 2nd gear, which
could result in damage to the
transmission.
 Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to R.
Shifting to R while the vehicle is still
moving may damage the transmission.
NOTE
If shifting to R is di fficult, shift back into
neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try
again.
When Driving
Manual Transmission Operation
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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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