2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

▼Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, humidity
and sunlight using the sunlight/
temperature sensor. It sets temperatures
inside the cabin accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct both sensors, otherwise the
climate control system will not operate
properly.
Sunlight sensor
1. Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
1. Interior temperature sensor
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Climate Control System
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What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
This manual only indicates a part of the information for Mazda Connect. For details, check
the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and r
egion.

1. Radio
2. Bluetooth
® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)
3. USB Audio/USB Video
4. USB port
*1/SD card slot*2
5. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle model.
*2 The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is ins erted into the SD card
slot and used.
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Mazda Connect
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No. MenuExplanation
(1) Information Fuel Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor fuel efficienc
y in real time and view fuel efficiency h istory.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weathe r, fuel prices, parking information and
sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor:
View important vehicle mainten ance messages, information, and i ntervals.
Owner's Manual
*:
Learn about Mazda features, safety information, maintenance, an d more.
(2) Entertainment FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pandora*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
(3) Notifications Displays no tifications from the vehicle.
(4) Communication By connecting your mobile device,
such as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect
via Bluetooth
®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions.
(5) Navigation The navigation system (vehicles
with navigation system) can be used when
the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.

If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the c ompass indicat‐
ing the direction in which the v ehicle is moving is displayed. The compass
may not indicate the correct bear ing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation sy stem manual.
(6) Settings You can change the settings for
the Mazda Connect screen, sound settings,
and the vehicle functions.

In-Vehicle Displays:
Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Configures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Configures safety and driver assistance features.
Vehicle Settings:
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Configures language, time, and other general settings.
(7) Apple CarPlay You can use Apple CarPlay™
by connecting an iPhone
® compatible with
Apple CarPlay™ to the USB slot.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone
com‐
patible with Android Auto™ to the USB slot.
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Mazda Connect
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WA R N I N G
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio remote control switch while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the audio
while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it co uld distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the
switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the
road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission) is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable audio un it or a similar product while the vehicle is
stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particul arly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery
power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur
from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Mazda Connect Basic Operations
▼Mazda Connect Basic Operations
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this
manual may differ from the actual operation,
and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also
differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
▼ Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and
to operate each function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the
switches.
You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle model .

No. Item Explanation
1
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to select the functions you want to use.
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No.Item Explanation
2
Commander knob (select):
Press the commander knob to select the function you want to use .
3
Entertainment button:
The audio source screen last used is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ music playback)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback screen.
4
Vo l u m e k n o b :

Vo l u m e a d j u s t m e n t
Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.
If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice
guidance changes.
If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the co nversation
volume changes.
Press the volume knob to mute t he audio. Press the knob again to cancel.

Power off
Press and hold the volume knob to turn the Mazda Connect power off.
NOTE
If you press the volume knob to mute an audio source which can be paused,
such as Apple CarPlay™, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is
playing, the song playback pauses. Press the volume knob again to cancel the
mute and the pause at the same time.

Selecting a radio station
You can call up radio stations r egistered to your favorites by sliding the vol‐
ume knob left/right while listeni ng to FM/AM radio. The radio s tations
change each time you s lide the volume knob.
In addition, press and hold the volume knob until you hear a beep to start au‐
tomatic station selection. It st ops when a radio broadcast is t uned in.

Cuing
Music and video files can be cued by operating the button while SiriusXM
®,
audio, or video is playing.
Slide the volume knob to the righ t to cue to the beginning of the next song
and slide it to the left to cue to the beginning of the previou s song. (The order
of the songs is in the order of the selected file list.)
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register contacts, radio stations, or navigat ion points which
are displayed on the screen at that time.
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No.Item Explanation
6
Home button:
Displays the home screen.

(While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is displayed)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ home screen.

(While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected)
Press and hold while the Mazda C onnect screen is displayed to switch the
screen from Mazda Connect to Appl e CarPlay™ or Mazda Connect to
Android Auto™. In addition, press and hold while the Apple CarPlay™ or
Android Auto™ screen is displayed to switch to the Mazda Connec t screen.
7
Back button:
Returns to previous screen.
8
Map button:
Displays the navigation screen (vehicles with navigation system).
In order for the navigation system to function, the SD card for the navigation
system is required.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the c ompass indicat‐
ing the direction in which the v ehicle is moving is displayed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation sy stem manual.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ route guidance)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ map screen.
▼ Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the stee
ring wheel. You can operate
the audio unit from the steering wheel.
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The shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle model.

No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) butto n to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice
guidance changes.
If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the co nversation
volume changes.
2
Seek Switch:

Selecting a radio station
You can call up radio stations r egistered to your favorites by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The radio stations change each time
you press the switch.
In addition, press and hold the seek switch until you hear a be ep to start auto‐
matic station selection. It stop s when a radio broadcast is tun ed in.

Cuing
Music and video files can be cued by operating the button while SiriusXM
®,
audio, or video is playing.
Press the (
) to cue to the beginning of the next song and press the
(
) to cue to the beginning of the previous song. (The order of t he songs
is in the order of the selected file list.)
3 SOURCE SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is presse
d.
In addition, when the button is p ressed and held, the audio currently being
played is turned off and the audi o source selection screen is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to turn off the audio currentl y being
played.
4
Hang-up button*1：
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
5
Talk/Pick-up button*1：
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
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Mazda Connect
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