2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK lock

(Vehicles without flat tire
hold-down bolt)
1. Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the spare tire
hold-down bolt removed when
removing the spare tire.
9. Place the trunk mat (4-door) orluggage mat (5-door) on the
damaged tire.
10.Remove the tire blocks and store
the tools and jack.
11.Check the in flation pressure. Refer
to Tires on page 9-10.
12.Have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as soon as possible.
13.After repairing or replacing the flat
tire, install the wheel cover
(vehicles with steel wheels) or
center cap (vehicles with aluminum
wheels) using the following
procedure.
(Wheel cover)
1. Align the notch on the wheel cover with the tire valve of the
wheel and install the wheel
cover to the wheel.
1. Notch
2. Tire valve
CAUTION
Always align the notch on the
wheel cover with the tire valve
of the wheel. Otherwise, it
could cause damage to the
wheel cover and the tire valve.
(Center cap)
1. Align the center cap with the center hole of the wheel and
install the center cap to the
wheel.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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CAUTION
In addition, the
eff ectiveness 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 operating
incorrectly, the control unit may
illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light
simultaneously. The problem is likely to
be the electronic brake force
distribution system.
WARNING
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
o
ff 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/
Warning Light
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.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5
minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a
warning beep sounds continuously. If
the seat belt remains unfastened, the
beep sound stops once and then
continues for about 90 seconds. The
beep stops after the driver or front
passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep
sound will not stop even if the vehicle
speed falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning
function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger's
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional seat
cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep
may not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
▼ Ignition Not Switched O
ff (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has
not been switched OFF (STOP). Under
this condition, the keyless entry system
will not operate, the vehicle cannot be
locked, and the battery voltage will be
depleted.
▼ Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle
while the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, and all the doors are closed, a
sound is activated 6 times outside of
the vehicle and a sound is activated 1
time in the vehicle.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle
while the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, and all the doors are closed, a
sound is activated 1 time in the
vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you leave the vehicle
while carrying the key, or switch the
ignition OFF.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
A warning beep is activated to notify
the driver that the doors are not locked
when all of the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is switched OFF.All the doors and liftgate are not fully
closed.
The lock is operated 3 times within 5
seconds.
Check the ignition and whether the
doors and liftgate are open or closed,
and then operate the lock again.
▼ Liftgate Door-lock Switch
Inoperable Warning Beep*
When the door-lock switch on the
liftgate is pressed under any of the
following conditions, a warning sound
is activated.
The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
Any door is open.
Make sure that none of the above
conditions are present, and then press
the door-lock switch again.
▼ Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment/Trunk Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid
closed, a beep will be heard outside
for about 10 seconds to notify the
driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment/trunk. In this case, take
out the key by pressing the electric
liftgate/trunk lid opener and opening
the liftgate/trunk lid. The key taken out
of the luggage compartment/trunk
may not operate because its functions
have been temporarily stopped. To
restore the key's functions, perform
the applicable procedure (page 3-8).
▼Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage
compartment/trunk are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep wh
ich sounds outside
of the vehicle will be heard for about
10 seconds to notify the driver that the
key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this
method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure
(page 3-8).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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When Liftgate/Trunk LidCannot be Opened
▼ When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened
If the battery is dead, the liftgate/trunk
lid cannot be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can
be unlocked by taking care of the dead
battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-17.
If the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
unlocked even if the dead battery
situation has been resolved, the
electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can
be opened using the following
procedure as an emergency measure.
(5–door)
1. Wrap the end of a
flathead
screwdriver in a cloth and remove
the cover on the interior surface of
the liftgate using it.
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.
(4–door)
1. Open the cover.
2.(With theft-prevention cover)
Open the cap.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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3.(With theft-prevention cover)
Turn the screw counterclockwise
and remove it.
4.(With theft-prevention cover)
Remove the theft-prevention cover.
5. Move the lever to the left to fold
the seatback.
6. Move the lever to the left to openthe trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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Index
A
Accessory Socket....................... 5-41
Active Driving Display................4-30
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................ 4-90
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................... 8-17
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry
system................................... 3-9
Operational range................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System..... 3-9
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......4-77
Assist Grips............................... 5-44
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-71
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep........ 7-45
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)... 4-38
Automatic transmission
controls................................4-35
Direct mode.........................4-44
Driving tips.......................... 4-45
Manual shift mode............... 4-38
Shift-lock system...................4-36
Transmission ranges.............. 4-37
B
Battery...................................... 6-29Maintenance........................ 6-30
Replacement........................ 6-30
Speci fications......................... 9-4
Battery Runs Out....................... 7-17
Jump-starting....................... 7-17
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)..... 4-96 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)...............4-100
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep.........................................7-46
Body Lubrication....................... 6-23
Bottle Holder............................ 5-44
Brakes Brake assist.......................... 4-69
Brake override system........... 4-70
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....4-66
Foot brake............................4-65
Pad wear indicator................4-69
Parking brake....................... 4-66
Warning light........................4-69
Brake Override System............... 4-70
Brake Override Warning Beep.....7-45
Break-In Period......................... 3-44
C
Capacities...................................9-5
Cell Phones.............................. 8-18
Center Console......................... 5-46
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..............5-10
Manual type...........................5-5
Operating tips........................ 5-2
Vent operation....................... 5-3
Collision warning...................... 7-47
Coming Home Light.................. 4-50
Cruise Control........................ 4-215
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Index
Cruise control switch.......... 4-215
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-215
Cup Holder.............................. 5-42
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Mexico)... 8-10
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).......................................... 8-9
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-11
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-51
Defogger.................................. 4-58 Mirror.................................. 4-59
Rear window........................ 4-58
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-12
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-108 Indication on display...........4-109
Door Locks............................... 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-47
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-109
Driver Monitoring Camera....... 4-214
Driver Monitoring (DM)...........4-111
Drive Selection..........................4-81
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Driving Position Memory........... 2-11
Driving Tips...............................3-44 Automatic transmission......... 4-45
Break-in period.................... 3-44
Driving in flooded area......... 3-49
Driving on uneven road.........3-50
Floor mat............................. 3-46
Hazardous driving.................3-45
Overloading......................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle...............3-46
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-44
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV -
G 2.5T)................................ 3-50
Winter driving...................... 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-79 DSC OFF indicator light........ 4-80
DSC OFF switch................... 4-80
TCS/DSC indicator light........4-79
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-66
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-45
Emergency StartingPush-starting........................ 7-20
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-20
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-24
Towing description............... 7-23
Emission Control System............ 3-26
Engine Coolant............................... 6-20
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-15
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-26
Hood release....................... 6-13
Oil....................................... 6-17
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-19
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-47
Exterior Care............................. 6-48 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-53
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-52
Maintaining the finish........... 6-49
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-53
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