2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK automatic transmission

5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly intothe parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop
the vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines,
check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)
1. (Display condition)
2. (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever (manual transmission) or the selector lever (automatic transmission) is shifted from reverse (R) position to another shift lever (manual
transmission) or the select or lever (automatic transmission) position, the screen
returns to the previous display.
NOTE
Because there may be a di fference between the displayed image, such as indicated
below, and the actual conditions when parkin g , always verify the safety at the rear of
the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back
end and distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not
actually be aligned on the ground.
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
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No. MenuExplanation
(6) Settings You can change the settings for the Mazda Connect screen, sound set-
tings, and the vehicle functions.

In-Vehicle Displays:
Con
figures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Con figures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Con figures safety and driver assistance features.
Ve h i c l e S e t t i n g s :
Con figures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Con figures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Con figures 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
compatible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.
WARNING
Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust Mazda Connect with th
e Commander switch while driving the
vehicle. Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation
which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio remote 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 leve r (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.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the
parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1,
and turn o ff the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have passengers get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle
and tra ffic.
5. Remove any luggage, the jack, tools, and spare tire (page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When
blocking a wheel, place a tire block
both in front and behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of su fficient size if
possible to hold the tire in place.
▼ Removing a Flat Tire
WARNING
When jacking-up a vehicle, always
shift the shift lever to 1st or R position
(manual transmission vehicle) or shift
the selector lever to P position
(automatic transmission vehicle),
apply the parking brake, and place
wheel blocks in the position
diagonally opposed to the jack:
Changing a
flat tire without using
wheel blocks is dangerous because the
vehicle may move and fall o ff the jack
even with the shift lever in 1st or R
position, or the selector lever is in P
position, which could result in an
accident.
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel
cover with the beveled end of the
jack lever.

NOTE
Force the end of the jack lever
firmly between wheel and cover, or
removal will be di fficult.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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Starting a Flooded Engine
▼Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
fl
ooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way
and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission), then
press the push button start. If the
engine starts, release the
accelerator immediately because
the engine will suddenly rev up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using
the previous procedure, have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Push-Starting
▼ Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the 2 vehicles to collide.
The occupants could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transmission. It can damage
the emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmissi
on by pushing it.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
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Overheating
▼Overheating
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed, the
vehicle loses power or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine
is probably too hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition o ff and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine
compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the
vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates,
then open the hood and start the
engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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▼Brake Override Warning Indication
This message is displayed when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the same time while
driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
▼Check Engine Indication/Light
If this light illuminates while driving ,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light illuminated
and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate
in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a
problem.
The emission control system has a
problem.
The fuel-
filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or
it flashes continuously , do not drive at
high speeds and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do
not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected
and then reconnected, the engine
could be damaged and catch on fire.
▼Automatic Transmission Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
The indication/light illuminates when
the transmission has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transmission warning
indication/light illuminates, the
transmission has an electrical problem.
Continuing to drive your Mazda in this
condition could cause damage to your
transmission. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼
AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light*
“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel
Drive Only. Have the Vehicle
Inspected” is displayed/When the
light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light
turns on under the following
conditions. The system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Display*1*2ContentAction to be taken
Windshield Wiper Range
of Motion Reduced. Re-
move Obstruction(s) This message is indicated when there
is snow or dirt accumulation on the
windshield and the wiper operation
range is narrowed.
Remove foreign matter from the
windshield.
Ve h i c l e N o t S w i t c h e d
Off This message is indicated when the
driver’s door is opened without
switching the ignition OFF.
Switch the ignition OFF before leaving
the vehicle.
Gear Selector Lever Not
in Park Displays when the push button start
is pressed while the selector lever is
in a position other than P, and the ig-
nition is switched to ACC. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and then switch the ignition OFF.
Excessive Transmission
Temperature. Drive
Slowly This message is indicated when the
internal temperature of the automatic
transmission is high.
Drive slowly to reduce load on the
automatic transmission.
Excessive Transmission
Temp. Stop Vehicle in a
Safe Location This message is indicated when the
automatic transmission
fluid temper-
ature is abnormally high. Park the vehicle in a safe place imme-
diately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
*1 A pop-up is displayed when a warning occurs.*2 One screen displays four rows. If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen, it switches to
another screen.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light
fl
ashes, a warning beep is activated
once at the same time.
▼ Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the same time while
driving. Only depress the brake pedal.
▼Shift Position Warning Beep
A sound is activated when the push
button start is pressed while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, and the ignition is switched to
ACC. Check the selector lever
position.
▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
War n in g Be ep
The warning buzzer is activated under
the following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the
vehicle while the conditions for
releasing the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) automatically have not been
met.
▼
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light
flashes/message is
displayed and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
when using AUTOHOLD function or
when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is
activated simultaneously, have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼ Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the instrument cluster or
on the center display.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
Brake
fluid amount decreaseEngine oil level sensor problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine hydraulic pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problem
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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