2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK light

Distance Detectionarea Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front corner ultrasonic sensor/Rear corner,Rear side ultrasonic sensor
Close distance Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
NOTE
If an obstruction in the same area excluding the close area is detected
continuously for 6 seconds or longer, on
ly the warning beeps stop activating.
(Detection is indicated) If the detection area changes to the close side, the
warning beeps resumes. (If the detection area changes to the far side, the warning
beeps remain o ff)
The sound volume (each of front and rear) can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
The system notifies the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound and
the indicator light.
Indicator/Beep
How to check
A message indicating a sys-
tem malfunction or sensor
malfunction is displayed. There may be a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
A message indicating that the
sensor is dirty is displayed. Remove any foreign matter from the sensor area. If the system does not
recover, have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A certain obstruction detec-
tion indication is continuous-
ly displayed. Foreign matter may have gotten on the sensor area corresponding to
the detection indicator. If the system does not recover, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Pa r k i n g S e n s o r Sys te m
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-
conditioning system and audio system.
Climate Control System............. 5-2 Operating Tips....................... 5-2
Vent Operation......................5-3
Manual Type..........................5-5
Fully Automatic Type............ 5-10
Mazda Connect...................... 5-15 What is Mazda Connect ?.....5-15
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations.......................... 5-19
Connected Service (U.S.A
only)................................... 5-37
Interior Equipment.................. 5-38Sunvisors............................. 5-38
Interior Lights...................... 5-39
Accessory Socket................. 5-41
Cup Holder......................... 5-42
Bottle Holder.......................5-44
Assist Grips......................... 5-44
Rear Coat Hooks................. 5-45
Storage Compartments........ 5-45
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Operating Tips
▼Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system
with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan
control switch on for a long period of
time with the ignition switched ON
when the engine is not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the
air inlet in the cowl grille to improve
the system e
fficiency.
Use the climate control system to
defog the windows and dehumidify
the air.
The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or
while in a
traffic jam, or when you
would like to shut o ff outside air for
quick cooling of the interior.
Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windshield defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows to let warm air
escape, then run the climate control
system.
(With A/C switch)
Run the air conditioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to
keep internal parts lubricated.
Have the air conditioner checked
before the weather gets hot. Lack of
refrigerant may make the air
conditioner less e fficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. If
the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious
malfunction of the air conditioner.
Consult a professional, government certi fied repairer for the inspection
or repair because a special device is
required for the air conditioner
maintenance.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
1. Label
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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Without A/C switch
1. Mode selector switch
2. Air intake selector switch
3. Fan control dial
4. Rear window defogger switch
5. Windshield defroster switch
6. Temperature control dial

▼Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and
counterclockwise for cold.
MAX A/C (With A/C switch)
Fully turn the temperature control dial
counterclockwise for MAX A/C
(maximum cooling).
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with
the fan control dial in a position other
than 0 and the temperature control
dial in the MAX A/C position, the air
intake selector switches to the
recirculated air position and the A/C
turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C
switch to turn it off .
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector switches
The desired
airflow mode can be
selected (page 5-4).
A/C switch
*
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on
the switch will illuminate when the fan
control dial is in any position except
OFF.

Press the switch once again to turn the
air conditioner o ff.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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Air intake selector switch
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

Outside or recirculated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested tra ffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is
desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position (indicator
light turns on) in cold or rainy
weather:
Using the
position (indicator light
turns on) in cold or rainy weather is
dangerous as it will cause the windows
to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
Windshield de froster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-58.
▼Heating
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns o ff).
3. Set the temperature control dial to
the hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidi fied heating is desired,
turn on the air conditioner.
NOTE
If the windshield fogs up easily, press
the
switch.(With A/C switch)
If cooler air is desired at face level,
press the
switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
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Climate Control System
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▼Cooling (With A/C switch)
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature
control dial as needed to maintain
maximum comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy tra ffic,
monitor the high engine coolant
temperature warning indication to see
if it is displayed (page 7-29).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning indication
is displayed, turn the air conditioner
o ff (page 7-21).
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to
the extreme cold position and set
the air intake selector to the
recirculated air position, then turn
the fan control dial fully clockwise.
If warmer air is desired at floor level,
press the
switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
▼ Ve n t i l a t i o n
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns off ).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. If dehumidi fied heating is desired,
turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
switch with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
switch with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious accident.
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when using the
switch.
NOTE
(With A/C switch)
Fogging on the windows clears up
more easily while the air conditioner
is on, but they will fog up more easily
if the air conditioner is turned o ff.
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Climate Control System
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(With A/C switch)
Be careful that the windows do not
fog up when doing any of the
following:
Switching to recirculate modeTu r n i n g off the air conditioner(With A/C switch)
For maximum defrosting , turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and turn the fan control
dial fully clockwise.
If warm air is desired at the
floor,
press the
switch.
With the or *1 switch, the air
conditioner is automatically turned
on and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
switch, the
outside air position cannot be
changed to the recirculated air
position.
*1 Depending on the market.
▼ Dehumidifying (With A/C switch)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or
cold weather to help defog the
windshield and side windows.
1. Press the desired mode switch you
want to set.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns off ).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air
conditioner is dehumidifying the air
and, to use this function, the
temperature does not have to be set to
cold. Therefore, set the temperature
control dial to the desired position
(hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to
dehumidify the cabin air.
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NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light
When the AUTO switch indicator
light is on, it indicates auto
operation, and the system will
function automatically.
If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
Mode selector switchFan control switchWindshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other
than those operated continue to
operate in auto control.
Powe r s wi tc h ( Sys te m O n / O ff)
The climate control system turns on or
off by pressing the power switch.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and
counterclockwise for cold.
Turn the temperature control dial to
adjust the temperature between 15 °C
(60 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F).
When the SYNC switch is on:
Turn the driver temperature control
dial to control the temperature
throughout the entire cabin.
When the SYNC switch is o ff:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the
temperature on each side of the
cabin.
NOTE
The climate control system changes
to the individual operation mode
(SYNC switch indicator light turns o ff) by turning the front passenger
temperature control dial even when
the SYNC switch is on, which allows
individual control of the set
temperature for the driver and front
passenger.
When you set the temperature to the
lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is
displayed.
The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Outside Temperature
Display on page 4-19.
Fan control switch
The fan has 7 speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airfl ow mode can be
selected (page 5-4).
NOTE
With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower
temperature will
flow through the
central, left and right vents.
To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
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Climate Control System
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