2022 MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN ignition

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 efficiency.
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 off 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.
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 efficient.
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 certified 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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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. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated. Use this
position when going through tunnels,
driving in congested traffic (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 position 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.
NOTE
The recirculated air position is the
default position whenever the
ignition is switched ON, the climate
control system is on, and the outside
temperature exceeds about 73°F
(23 ℃).
To exit the default recirculated air
position, press the air intake selector
switch to select the outside air
position.
When the air intake selector switch is
set to the outside air position and
the outside temperature exceeds
about 73°F (23 ℃), the climate
control system may automatically
select the recirculated air position to
improve the efficiency of the climate
control system.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the
AUTO switch is turned on will turn off
the air conditioner (cooling/
dehumidifying functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner
switches each time the A/C switch is
pressed.
NOTE
The air conditioner operates when
the A/C switch is pressed while the
air conditioner is turned off.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
Outside or recircu lated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated. Use this
position when going through tunnels,
driving in congested traffic (high engine
exhaust areas), or when quick cooling
is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this position for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin
during cold or rainy weather:
Recirculating the air in the cabin during
cold and 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.
NOTE
The recirculated air position is the
default position whenever the
ignition is switched ON, the climate
control system is on, and the outside
temperature exceeds about 73°F
(23 ℃).
To exit the default recirculated air
position, press the air intake selector
switch to select the outside air
position.
When the air intake selector switch is
set to the outside air position and
the outside temperature exceeds
about 73°F (23 ℃), the climate
control system may automatically
select the recirculated air position to
improve the efficiency of the climate
control system.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the
mode between the individual
operation (driver and passenger) and
interconnection (simultaneous)
modes.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns off)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-14.
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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Sunvisors
▼Sunvisors
Lower the sunvisor to block sunlight
from the front.
To block sunlight from the side, lower
and unhook the sunvisor, and then
swing it to the side.
▼
Side Extension Sunvisors*
The visor extender extends the
sunvisor's range of sun shading.
To u s e , p u l l i t o u t .
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the
visor extender to it
s original position.
Otherwise, the visor extender could hit
the rearview mirror.
▼ Va n i t y M i r ro rs
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
vanity mirror light, it will illuminate
when you open the cover.
The vanity mirror will only illuminate in
the tilt range shown in the figure.

1. Vanity mirror light
2. On
3. Off

NOTE
If a vanity mirror light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically to prevent the
battery from being discharged.

The vanity mirror light can be turned
on again by doing any of the following
operations:
Opening/closing any door.Unlocking any door.Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.Switching an overhead light/front
map light on.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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▼Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any
of the following operations is done
with the overhead light switch in the
DOOR position.
The driver's door is unlocked with
the ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination time differs
depending on the operation.
The vehicle is equipped with a
battery saver. If an interior light is left
on with the ignition switched OFF,
the light turns off automatically after
a certain period of time has passed
to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated
entry system can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The illuminated entry system does
not operate in conjunction with the
overhead lights when the overhead
lights are turned on using the
overhead light ON/OFF switch.
Accessory Socket
▼ Accessory Socket
Only use genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent requiring no greater
than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The accessory socket can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on
or off.


CAUTION

To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to
the following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and liquids
from getting into the accessory
socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter
into the accessory socket.
 Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light
to illuminate. Disconnect the
connected device and make sure
that the problem is resolved. If the
problem is resolved, disconnect the
device from the socket and switch
the ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord
through the cutout of the console
and insert the plug into the
accessory socket.

1. Plug
Cup Holder
▼ Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the ve
hicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups
or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering , occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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If you must run the engine while
working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine or
cooling fan which may turn on
unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous when
you wear jewelry, loose clothing or
have long hair or a long beard.
Either can become entangled in
moving parts and result in injury.
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off 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 leave items in the engine
compartment:
After you have finished checking or
doing servicing in the engine
compartment, do not forget and leave
items such as tools or rags in the
engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine
compartment could cause engine
damage or a fire leading to an
unexpected accident.
Hood
▼ Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block
the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
▼
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hoodopening, slide the latch lever in the
direction of the arrow as shown in
the illustration, and lift up the
hood.


Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Coolant
▼Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in
the engine compartment. DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE
IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off 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.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year ―at the beginning of
the winter season ―and before
traveling where temperatures may drop
below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections
of all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and
LOW marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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