2022 MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN horn

Interior Equipment (View B)
▼Interior Equipment (View B)
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Instrument cluster............................................................................. page 4-18
„ Active driving display......................................................................... page 4-36
… Mazda Connect................................................................................ page 5-15
† Climate control system........................................................................ page 5-2
‡ Heated steering wheel switch............................................................. page 2-21
ˆ Seat warmer switches........................................................................ page 2-20
‰ Hazard warning
flasher switch............................................................ page 4-70
Š Rear window defogger switch............................................................ page 4-68
‹ Glove compartment.......................................................................... page 5-47
ΠPush button start................................................................................. page 4-4
Horn................................................................................................ page 4-69
Ž Lock release lever................................................................................ page 2-5
Hood release handle................. ........................................................ page 6-12
Storage pocket.................................................................................. page 5-47
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-3
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▼Transmitter
1. Operation indicator light
2. Lock button (
)
3. Unlock button (
)
4. Trunk button (4–door) (
)
5. Panic button (
)
NOTE
The headlights turn on/off by
operating the transmitter. Refer to
Leaving Home Light on page 4-60.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed
or turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-44.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
A beep sound can be heard for
confirmation when the doors,
liftgate, and fuel-filler lid are locked/
unlocked using the key. If you prefer,
the beep sound can be turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can
also be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
The operation indicator light flashes
when the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors, liftgate, and
fuel-filler lid, press the lock button and
the hazard warning lights will flash
once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.

To confirm that all the doors, liftgate,
and fuel-filler lid have been locked,
press the lock button again within 5
seconds. If they are closed and locked,
the horn will sound.
NOTE
The doors can be locked when the
lock button on the transmitter is
pressed while any door is open.
To prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that the
driver carries the transmitter when
locking the doors with any door
open.
When any door or the liftgate/trunk
lid is open and the lock button is
pressed, the closed doors can be
locked. After that, any other open
door or the liftgate/trunk lid can be
locked by closing them.
Before Driving
Keys
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(Turning on the alarm)
Pressing the panic button for 1 second
or more will trigger the alarm for about
2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the
following will occur:
The horn sounds intermittently.The hazard warning lights flash.
(Turning off the alarm)
The alarm stops by pressing any button
on the key.
Power saving function
By turning on the transmitter power
saving function, the advanced keyless
entry
*1 system functions turn off and
the battery power consumption of the
transmitter is restricted.
The remote control function is
operational by operating the
transmitter switch even while the
power saving function is turned on.
However, the operation indicator light
of the transmitter does not turn on/
flash.
Turning on the power saving function
After you have turned on the power
saving function according to the
following procedure, the hazard
warning lights and sound operate
*1
one time.
1. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3
seconds to turn on the operation
indicator light.
2. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on
(for 5 seconds).
3. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not
turn on/flash.
Turning off the power saving function
After you have turned off the power
saving function according to the
following procedure, the hazard
warning lights and sound operate
*1
one time.
1. Press any of the buttons on the transmitter to make sure that the
operation indicator light does not
turn on/flash.
2. Press the lock button on the transmitter 4 times within 3
seconds to turn on the operation
indicator light.
3. Press the lock button continuously for 1.5 seconds or longer while the
operation indicator light turns on
(for 5 seconds).
*1 With the advanced keyless function
▼Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is
being carried.
Starting the engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start
the engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is
not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the
ignition is switched off.
The luggage compartment/trunk is
out of the assured operational range,
however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start.
Before Driving
Keys
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NOTE
Always stop the engine and lock the
doors. In addition, to prevent theft of
valuables, do not leave them inside
the cabin.
If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors
may be locked depending on the
radio wave conditions even if the key
is left in the vehicle.
Around the dashboardIn the storage compartments such
as the glove compartment or the
center console
On the rear parcel shelf (4–door)Next to a communication device
such as a mobile phone
When the ignition is switched to
ACC or ON, the vehicle lock-out
prevention feature prevents you from
locking yourself out of the vehicle.
All doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
will automatically unlock if they are
locked using the power door locks
with any door or the liftgate open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature does not operate while the
ignition is switched off.
When all doors, fuel-filler lid, and
liftgate are locked using the power
door lock with any door or the
liftgate/trunk lid open, the closed
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
locked. After that, when all doors
and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed,
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid
are locked. However, if the key is
inside the vehicle, all doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are
automatically unlocked.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
The beep sound is heard for about
10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key has been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
The horn sound is heard twice to
notify the driver that the key has
been left in the vehicle.
(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate in
the event the vehicle is involved in an
accident to allow passengers to get
out of the vehicle immediately and
prevent being trapped inside. While
the ignition is switched ON and in
the event the vehicle receives an
impact strong enough to inflate the
air bags, all the doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate are automatically
unlocked after about 6 seconds have
elapsed from the time of the
accident.
The doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
may not unlock depending on how
an impact is applied, the force of the
impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery
is malfunctioning, the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate may not
unlock depending on your vehicle
type.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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Theft-Deterrent System*
▼Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality
by sounding the horn and flashing the
hazard warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary
key, door lock switch, or an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate/trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without
using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the
lights and horn will activate until the
driver's door or the liftgate/trunk lid is
unlocked with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by touching the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
horn will activate and the hazard
warning lights will flash when the
battery is charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
moonroof* securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
”
while any door is open and then
close all of the doors.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate/trunk lid and the hood
closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
Before Driving
Security System
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4When Driving
Information concerning safer driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine..................... 4-4 Ignition Switch.......................4-4
Starting the Engine................. 4-5
Turning the Engine Off.......... 4-10
i-stop
*................................. 4-11
Instrument Cluster and
Display.................................. 4-18 Instrument Cluster and
Display................................4-18
Instrument Cluster............... 4-18
Active Driving Display
*......... 4-36
Manual Transmission
Operation.............................. 4-39 Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern................................ 4-39
Automatic Transmission........... 4-41 Automatic Transmission
Controls.............................. 4-41
Shift-Lock System................. 4-42
Transmission Ranges............ 4-43
Manual Shift Mode.............. 4-44
Direct Mode
*.......................4-50
Driving Tips......................... 4-51
M Hybrid............................... 4-52 M Hybrid
*........................... 4-52
Switches and Controls............. 4-56 Lighting Control................... 4-56
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals................................ 4-62
Windshield Wipers and
Washer............................... 4-63
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*.............................. 4-67
Rear Window Defogger........ 4-68
Horn................................... 4-69
Hazard Warning Flasher....... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*............................... 4-70
Brake.....................................4-75 Brake System....................... 4-75
AUTOHOLD........................ 4-82
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........4-87
ABS/TCS/DSC....................... 4-88 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 4-88
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 4-89
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 4-90
Drive Selection....................... 4-92 Drive Selection
*................... 4-92
i-ACTIV AWD......................... 4-94 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*..... 4-94
Power Steering....................... 4-95 Power Steering.....................4-95
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To turn on the windshield wiper
de-icer, switch the ignition ON and
press the rear window defogger switch
(page 4-68).
1. Indicator light
▼Mirror Defogger*
The mirror defoggers defrost the
outside mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear
window defogger switch (page 4-68).
1. Indicator light
Horn
▼Horn
To sound the horn, press the
mark on the steering wheel.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the
rear seat and the vehicle is tilted.
Objects such as a wireless antenna,
fog light, or illuminated license
plate is installed near a rear
ultrasonic sensor.
The orientation of a rear ultrasonic
sensor has deviated for reasons
such as a collision.
The vehicle is affected by other
sound waves such as the horn,
engine noise, or rear ultrasonic
sensor of another vehicle.
When any of the following
conditions is met, the rearward
detection function may operate.
Reversing towards a steep
ascending slope.
There are grating, wheel blocks, a
road curb, or a bump.
There is a hanging curtain or
railroad crossing gate.
Reversing near objects such as
foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, or
fences.
The vehicle is driven on rough
roads such as in areas where there
is grass and foliage or off-road.
When reversing through low gates,
narrow gates, car washing
machines, tunnels, or into a
mechanical parking garage.
A towing bar is installed or a trailer
is connected.
(Manual transmission)
On a manual transmission vehicle,
the engine stops if the clutch pedal is
not depressed when the vehicle is
stopped by the SBS brake operation.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SBS
brake operation and the brake pedal
is not depressed, the SBS brake is
automatically released after about 2
seconds.
Collision warning
If there is the possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle approaching
from the rear on the left or right, or
from the rear while you are driving in
reverse, a warning sound is activated
continuously and a warning is
displayed on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
Multi-information display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed

Active driving display
1. “BRAKE!” message is displayed
NOTE
During brake control, the collision
warning sound is activated
intermittently.
Rear crossing
The Rear Crossing detection function is
designed to reduce the damage in the
event of a collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear sides while
driving in reverse.
The Rear Crossing detection function
detects approaching vehicles using the
rear side radar sensors. If there is the
possibility of your vehicle colliding with
a vehicle approaching from the rear
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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