2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual

SignalIndicator Refer to
(White)
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem) 4-87
(Green)
(Amber)
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Symbol (Warning/Risk Avoidance Support Sys-
tem)
4-87
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-91
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Standby Indication
4-124
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Standby Indication 4-133
*Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA) Standby Indication 4-146
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication 4-124
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Set Indication 4-133
*Tra
ffic Jam Assist (TJA) Set Indication 4-146
*Smart Brake Support (SBS) OFF Indicator Light*1
Smart Brake
Support (SBS)
4-160
Smart Brake
Support [Rear] (SBS- R)
4-163
Smart Brake
Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS -RC)
4-168
(White)
*Cruise Standby Indication 4-215
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Refer to
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication 4-215
*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 the light does not
turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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 Information 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
WARNING
Always adjust the display brightness
and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while 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 sheet 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 the active driving display or to the
dust-proof sheet as they will cause interference.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses wi ll reduce the visibility of the active driving display
due to the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-insta lled or the battery voltage is low, the
adjusted position may deviate.
The display may be di fficult to view or temporarily a ffected by weather conditions
such as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warnings*
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-95.Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-96.Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) tra ffic signs and Warnings*
Refer to Tra ffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-101.Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA) Operation Conditions and Warning*
Refer to Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA) on page 4-113.Mazda Radar Cruise Cont rol (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Co ntrol (MRCC) on page 4-120.Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Operation Co nditions and Warnings*
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) on page 4-128.
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA) on page 4-139.Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) Warnings*
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) on page 4-154.Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-158.Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS -R) Operation Conditions and Warnings*
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS -R) on page 4-160.Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS -RC) Operation Conditions and
Warnings*
Refer to Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS -RC) on page 4-164.Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-215.
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.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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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 2-11.
The street name may not be displayed depending on the market and region.
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Manual TransmissionShift Pattern
▼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.

WARNING
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 o ff 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
difficult, 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 noti
fies 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
displayed.
and numer-
al Shift up or down to the indi-
cated gear position is recom-
mended.
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 o ff 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
tra ffic 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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