Mazda 3 Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english

Before Driving

Security System

Modification and

Immobilizer System

Add-On Equipment

▼ Immobilizer System

▼ Modification and Add-On

The immobilizer system allows the

Equipment

engine to start only with a key the

system recognizes.

Mazda cannot guarantee the

immobilizer and the theft-deterrent

If someone attempts to start the

system's operation if the system has

engine with an unrecognized key, the

been modified or if any add-on

engine will not start, thereby helping to

equipment has been installed.

prevent vehicle theft.

If you have a problem with the

CAUTION

immobilizer system or the key, consult

To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

modify the system or install any add-on

equipment to the immobilizer and the

CAUTION

theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.

¾ Radio equipment like this is

governed by laws in the United

States.

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

¾ To avoid damage to the key, do not:

¾ Drop the key.

¾ Get the key wet.

¾ Expose the key to any kind of

magnetic field.

¾ Expose the key to high

temperatures on places such as the

dashboard, under direct sunlight.

¾ If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator

light keeps illuminating or flashing,

the system may have a malfunction.

Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

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Security System

NOTE

Arming

^ The keys carry a unique electronic

The system is armed when the ignition

code. For this reason, and to assure

is switched from ON to off.

your safety, obtaining a replacement

The security indicator light in the

key requires some waiting time. They

instrument cluster flashes every 2

are only available through an

seconds until the system is disarmed.

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^ Always keep a spare key in case one

is lost. If a key is lost, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

^ If you lose a key, an Authorized

Mazda Dealer will reset the

Disarming

electronic codes of your remaining

The system is disarmed when the

keys and immobilizer system. Bring

ignition is switched ON with the

all the remaining keys to an

correct programmed key. The security

Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.

indicator light illuminates for about 3

Starting the vehicle with a key that

seconds and then turns off.

has not been reset is not possible.

If the engine does not start with the

▼ Operation

correct key, and the security indicator

light remains illuminated or flashing,

NOTE

try the following:

Make sure the key is within the

^ The engine may not start and security

operational range for signal

indicator light may illuminate or flash

transmission. Switch the ignition off,

if the key is placed in an area where

and then restart the engine. If the

it is difficult for the system to detect

engine does not start after 3 or more

the signal, such as on the dashboard

tries, contact an Authorized Mazda

or in the glove compartment. Move

Dealer.

the key to a location within the signal

range, switch the ignition off, and

then restart the engine.

^ Signals from a TV or radio station, or

from a transceiver or mobile

telephone could interfere with your

immobilizer system. If you are using

the proper key and the engine fails to

start, check the security indicator

light.

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Security System

NOTE

Theft-Deterrent System*

^ If the battery goes dead while the

▼ Theft-Deterrent System

theft-deterrent system is armed, the

horn will activate and the hazard

If the theft-deterrent system detects an

warning lights will flash when the

inappropriate entry into the vehicle,

battery is charged or replaced.

which could result in the vehicle or its

contents being stolen, the alarm alerts

▼ How to Arm the System

the surrounding area of an abnormality

Close the windows and the

by sounding the horn and flashing the

hazard warning lights.

moonroof* securely.

Switch the ignition OFF.

The system will not function unless it's

Make sure the hood, the doors,

properly armed. So when you leave the

and the liftgate/trunk lid are

vehicle, follow the arming procedure

closed.

correctly.

Press the lock button on the

transmitter.

▼ Operation

The hazard warning lights will flash

once.

System triggering conditions

The following method will also arm

The horn sounds intermittently and the

the theft-deterrent system:

hazard warning lights flash for about

Press the door-lock switch “

”

30 seconds when the system is

while any door is open and then

triggered by any one of the following:

close all of the doors.

^ Unlocking a door with the auxiliary

(With the advanced keyless

key, door lock switch, or an inside

function)

door-lock knob.

Touch the sensing area of the door

^ Forcing open a door, the hood or the

lock touch sensor.

liftgate/trunk lid.

^ Opening the hood by operating the

The security indicator light in the

hood release handle.

instrument cluster flashes twice per

^ Switching the ignition ON without

second for 20 seconds.

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.

After 20 seconds, the system is fully

(With the advanced keyless function)

armed.

The lights and horn can also be

deactivated by touching the sensing

area of the door release touch sensor.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Security System

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by

^ The theft-deterrent system can also

pressing the unlock button on the

be armed by activating the auto

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

relock function with all the doors,

system is turned off, the hazard

the liftgate/trunk lid and the hood

warning lights will flash twice to

closed.

indicate that the system is turned off.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

^ The system will disarm if one of the

▼ To Stop the Alarm

following operations takes place

A triggered alarm can be turned off

within 20 seconds after pressing the

using any one of the following

lock button:

methods:

^ Unlocking any door.



Pressing the unlock button or the

^ Opening any door.

trunk button (4-door) on the

^ Opening the hood.

transmitter.

^ Switching the ignition ON.



Starting the engine with the push

To rearm the system, do the arming

button start.

procedure again.



(With the advanced keyless

^ When the doors are locked by

function)

pressing the lock button on the

^ Touching the sensing area of the

transmitter while the theft-deterrent

door release touch sensor.

system is armed, the hazard warning

^ Pressing the electric liftgate/trunk

lights will flash once to indicate that

lid opener while the key is being

the system is armed.

carried.

▼ To Turn Off an Armed System

The hazard warning lights will flash

An armed system can be turned off

twice.

using any one of the following

methods:

^ Pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter.

^ Starting the engine with the push

button start.



(With the advanced keyless

function)

^ Touching the sensing area of the

door release touch sensor.

The hazard warning lights will flash

twice.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Break-In Period

Saving Fuel and

Protection of the

▼ Break-In Period

Environment

No special break-in is necessary, but a

few precautions in the first 1,000 km

▼ Saving Fuel and Protection of the

(600 miles) may add to the

Environment

performance, economy, and life of the

vehicle.

How you operate your Mazda

determines how far it will travel on a

^ Do not race the engine.

tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to

^ Do not maintain one constant

help save fuel and reduce CO2.

speed, either slow or fast, for a long

period of time.

^ Avoid long warm-ups. Once the

^ Do not drive constantly at

engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

full-throttle or high engine rpm for

^ Avoid fast starts.

extended periods of time.

^ Drive at lower speeds.

^ Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

^ Anticipate when to apply the brakes

^ Avoid full-throttle starts.

(avoid sudden braking).

^ Follow the maintenance schedule

and have an Authorized Mazda

Dealer perform inspections and

servicing.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page

6-4.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Canada) on page 6-6.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(Mexico) on page 6-9.

^ Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

^ Slow down on rough roads.

^ Keep the tires properly inflated.

^ Do not carry unnecessary weight.

^ Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.

^ Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.

^ Keep windows closed at high

speeds.

^ Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

WARNING

Hazardous Driving

Never stop the engine when going

▼ Hazardous Driving

down a hill:

Stopping the engine when going down

WARNING

a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss

of power steering and power brake

Be extremely careful if it is necessary

control, and may cause damage to the

to downshift on slippery surfaces:

drivetrain. Any loss of steering or

Downshifting into lower gear while

braking control could cause an

driving on slippery surfaces is

accident.

dangerous. The sudden change in tire

speed could cause the tires to skid.

This could lead to loss of vehicle

control and an accident.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:

^ Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.

^ Avoid sudden braking and sudden

maneuvering.

^ Do not pump the brakes. Continue

to press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-77.

^ If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin

the front wheels.

^ For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or

packed snow, use sand, rock salt,

chains, carpeting, or other nonslip

material under the front wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front

wheels.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Floor Mat

Rocking the Vehicle

▼ Floor Mat

▼ Rocking the Vehicle

We recommend the use of Genuine

Mazda floor mats.

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at more than

56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow

Make sure the floor mats are hooked

anyone to stand behind a wheel when

on the retention pins to prevent them

pushing the vehicle:

from bunching up under the foot

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the

pedals:

wheels at high speed is dangerous. The

Using a floor mat that is not secured is

spinning tire could overheat and

dangerous as it will interfere with the

explode. This could cause serious

accelerator and brake pedal operation,

injuries.

which could result in an accident.

CAUTION

Do not install two floor mats, one on

top of the other, on the driver's side:

Too much rocking may cause engine

Installing two floor mats, one on top of

overheating, transmission failure, and

the other, on the driver's side is

tire damage.

dangerous as the retention pins can

If you must rock the vehicle to free it

only keep one floor mat from sliding

from snow, sand or mud, depress the

forward.

accelerator slightly and slowly move

Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with

the shift lever/selector lever from 1 (D)

the foot pedals and could result in an

to R position.

accident.

If using an all-weather mat for winter

use always remove the original floor

mat.

When setting a floor mat, position the

floor mat so that its grommets are

inserted over the pointed end of the

retention posts.

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Driving Tips

^ Drive slowly. Braking performance

Winter Driving

can be adversely affected if snow or

ice adheres to the brake

▼ Winter Driving

components. If this situation occurs,

Carry emergency gear, including tire

drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the

chains, window scraper, flares, a small

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag

the brakes several times until the

of sand or salt.

brake performance returns to

Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to

normal.

check the following:

▼ Snow Tires

^ Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

Use snow tires on all 4 wheels

Refer to Engine Coolant on page

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75

6-20.

mph) while driving with snow tires.

^ Inspect the battery and its cables.

Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2,

Cold reduces battery capacity.

4.3 psi) more than recommended on

^ Use an engine oil appropriate for the

the tire pressure label (driver's door

lowest ambient temperatures that

frame), but never more than the

the vehicle will be driven in (page

maximum cold-tire pressure shown on

6-17).

the tires.

^ Inspect the ignition system for

damage and loose connections.

^ Use washer fluid made with

Mexico

antifreeze―but do not use engine

The vehicle is originally equipped with

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid

summer tires designed for optimum

(page 6-22).

traction on wet and dry roads. If your

vehicle is to be used on snow and ice

NOTE

covered roads, Mazda recommends

^ Remove snow before driving. Snow

that you replace the tires originally

left on the windshield is dangerous

equipped on your vehicle with snow

as it could obstruct vision.

tires during the winter months.

^ Do not apply excessive force to a

Except Mexico

window scraper when removing ice

or frozen snow on the mirror glass

The vehicle is originally equipped with

and windshield.

all season radials designed to be used

^ Never use warm or hot water for

all year around. In some extreme

removing snow or ice from windows

climates you may find it necessary to

and mirrors as it could result in the

replace them with snow tires during

glass cracking.

the winter months to further improve

traction on snow and ice covered

roads.

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Driving Tips

NOTE

WARNING

^ The tire pressure monitoring system

Use only the same size and type tires

may not function correctly when

(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4

using tire chains.

wheels:

Install the chains on the front tires only.

Using tires different in size or type is

Do not use chains on the rear tires.

dangerous. Your vehicle's handling

Please consult an Authorized Mazda

could be greatly affected and result in

Dealer.

an accident.

Installing the chains

CAUTION

If your vehicle is equipped with

wheel covers remove them,

Check local regulations before using

otherwise the chain bands will

studded tires.

scratch them.

Secure the chains on the front tires

NOTE

as tightly as possible.

The tire pressure monitoring system

Always follow the chain

may not function correctly when using

manufacturer's instructions.

tires with steel wire reinforcement in

Retighten the chains after driving

the sidewalls (page 4-220).

1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).

▼ Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using

tire chains.

CAUTION

¾ Chains may affect handling.

¾ Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30

mph) or the chain manufacturer's

recommended limit, whichever is

lower.

¾ Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, and sharp turns.

¾ Avoid locked-wheel braking.

¾ Do not use chains on a temporary

spare tire; it may result in damage to

the vehicle and to the tire.

¾ Do not use chains on roads that are

free of snow or ice. The tires and

chains could be damaged.

¾ Chains may scratch or chip

aluminum wheels.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Driving In Flooded Area

Overloading

▼ Driving In Flooded Area

▼ Overloading

WARNING

Dry off brakes that have become wet

Be careful not to overload your

by driving slowly, releasing the

vehicle:

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)

the brakes several times until the

and the gross vehicle weight rating

brake performance returns to normal:

(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label

Increased stopping distance or the

on the driver's door frame. Exceeding

vehicle pulling to one side when

these ratings can cause an accident or

braking could result in a serious

vehicle damage. You can estimate the

accident. Light braking will indicate

weight of the load by weighing the

whether the brakes have been

items (or people) before putting them

affected.

in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded

roads as it could cause short circuiting

of electrical/electronic parts, or engine

damage or stalling from water

absorption. If the vehicle has been

immersed in water, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Driving on Uneven Road

Turbocharger Information

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

▼ Driving on Uneven Road

Your vehicle's suspension and

▼ Turbocharger Information

underbody can be damaged if driven

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

on rough/uneven roads or over speed

bumps at excessive speeds. Use care

CAUTION

and reduce speed when traveling on

rough/uneven roads or over speed

¾ After driving at freeway speeds or up

bumps.

a long hill, idle the engine at least 30

seconds before stopping it.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's

Otherwise, the turbocharger could

underbody, bumpers or muffler(s)

be damaged.

when driving under the following

¾ Racing or over-revving the engine,

conditions:

particularly after it's just been

^ Ascending or descending a slope

started, can damage the

with a sharp transition angle

turbocharger.

^ Ascending or descending a driveway

¾ To protect the engine from damage,

or trailer ramp with a sharp transition

the engine is designed so that it

angle

cannot be raced just after starting it

in extremely cold weather.

The turbocharger greatly enhances

engine power. Its advanced design

provides improved operation and

requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the

following.

1. Change engine oil and filter

according to Scheduled

Maintenance.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page

6-4.

This vehicle is equipped with low

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

profile tires allowing class-leading

(Canada) on page 6-6.

performance and handling. As a result,

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance

the sidewall of the tires are very thin

(Mexico) on page 6-9.

and the tires and wheels can be

2. Use only recommended engine oil

damaged if driven through potholes or

(page 6-17). Extra additives are

on rough/uneven roads at excessive

NOT recommended.

speeds. Use care and reduce speed

when traveling on rough/uneven roads

or through potholes.

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When Driving

Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine

4-4

Rear Window Wiper and

Ignition Switch

4-4

Washer*

4-57

Starting the Engine

4-5

Rear Window Defogger

4-58

Turning the Engine Off

4-10

Horn

4-59

Cylinder Deactivation

4-11

Hazard Warning Flasher

4-60

HomeLink Wireless Control

Instrument Cluster and

System*

4-60

Display

4-12

Instrument Cluster and

Brake

4-65

Display

4-12

Brake System

4-65

Instrument Cluster

4-12

AUTOHOLD

4-71

Active Driving Display*

4-30

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

4-75

Manual Transmission

ABS/TCS/DSC

4-77

Operation

4-33

Antilock Brake System

Manual Transmission Shift

(ABS)

4-77

Pattern

4-33

Traction Control System

(TCS)

4-78

Dynamic Stability Control

Automatic Transmission

4-35

(DSC)

4-79

Automatic Transmission

Controls

4-35

Shift-Lock System

4-36

Drive Selection

4-81

Transmission Ranges

4-37

Drive Selection*

4-81

Manual Shift Mode

4-38

Direct Mode*

4-44

i-ACTIV AWD

4-83

Driving Tips

4-45

i-ACTIV AWD Operation*

4-83

Switches and Controls

4-46

Power Steering

4-84

Lighting Control

4-46

Power Steering

4-84

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

4-52

i-ACTIVSENSE

4-85

Windshield Wipers and

Washer

4-53

i-ACTIVSENSE*

4-85

*Some models.

4-1

Adaptive Front Lighting System

Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-

(AFS)*

4-90

R)*

4-160

High Beam Control System

Smart Brake Support [Rear

(HBC)*

4-90

Crossing] (SBS-RC)*

4-164

Lane Departure Warning System

360° View Monitor*

4-168

(LDWS)*

4-92

Forward Sensing Camera

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)*

(FSC)*

4-203

.......................................... 4-96

Front Radar Sensor*

4-207

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Front Side Radar Sensor*

4-209

(TSR)*

4-101

Rear Side Radar Sensor*

4-211

Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)*

Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side

........................................ 4-108

Ultrasonic Sensor*

4-212

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)*

Front Camera/Side Cameras/

........................................ 4-109

Rear Camera*

4-213

Driver Monitoring (DM)*

4-111

Driver Monitoring Camera*

Front Cross Traffic Alert

........................................ 4-214

(FCTA)*

4-113

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*

Cruise Control

4-215

........................................ 4-116

Cruise Control*

4-215

Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) (Manual

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Transmission)*

4-120

(TPMS)

4-219

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Stop & Go function (MRCC with

(TPMS)

4-219

Stop & Go function) (Automatic

Transmission)*

4-128

Rear View Monitor

4-223

Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)*

4-139

Rear View Monitor*

4-223

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)*

........................................ 4-154

Smart Brake Support (SBS)*

Parking Sensor System

4-238

........................................ 4-158

Parking Sensor System*

4-238

4-2

*Some models.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Off

Ignition Switch

The power supply to electrical devices

▼ Push Button Start Positions

turns off and the indicator light

(amber) also turns off.

The system operates only when the key

is within operational range.

WARNING

Each time the push button start is

pressed, the ignition switches in the

order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing

Before leaving the driver's seat,

the push button start again from ON

always switch the ignition off, set the

switches the ignition off.

parking brake, and make sure the

selector lever is in P (automatic

transmission) position or in 1st gear

or R (manual transmission):

Leaving the driver's seat without

switching the ignition off, setting the

parking brake, and shifting the selector

lever to P (automatic transmission)

position or to 1st gear or R (manual

transmission) is dangerous.

Unexpected vehicle movement could

occur which could result in an

1. Indicator light

accident.

2. Push button start

In addition, if your intention is to leave

the vehicle for even a short period, it is

NOTE

important to switch the ignition off, as

^ The engine starts by pressing the

leaving it in another position will

push button start while depressing

disable some of the vehicle's security

the clutch pedal (manual

systems and run the battery down.

transmission) or the brake pedal

ACC (Accessory)

(automatic transmission). To switch

the ignition position, press the push

Some electrical accessories will

button start without depressing the

operate and the indicator light (amber)

pedal.

illuminates.

^ Do not leave the ignition switched

NOTE

ON while the engine is not running.

The keyless entry system does not

Doing so could result in the battery

function while the push button start

going dead. If the ignition is left in

has been pressed to ACC, and the

ACC (For automatic transmission,

doors will not lock/unlock even if they

the selector lever is in the P position,

have been locked manually.

and the ignition is in ACC), the

ignition switches off automatically

after about 25 minutes.

4-4

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Starting the Engine

This is the normal running position

after the engine is started. The

▼ Starting the Engine

indicator light (amber) turns off. (The

indicator light (amber) illuminates

WARNING

when the ignition is switched ON and

the engine is not running.)

Radio waves from the key may affect

Some indicator lights/warning lights

medical devices such as pacemakers:

should be inspected before the engine

Before using the key near people who

is started.

use medical devices, ask the medical

Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on

device manufacturer or your physician

page 4-23.

if radio waves from the key will affect

Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on

the device.

page 4-25.

NOTE

When the push button start is pressed

^ The key must be carried because the

to ON, the sound of the fuel pump

key carries an immobilizer chip that

motor operating near the fuel tank can

must communicate with the engine

be heard. This does not indicate an

controls at short range.

abnormality.

^ The engine can be started when the

push button start is pressed from off,

ACC, or ON.

^ The push button start system

functions (function which can start

the engine by only carrying the key)

can be deactivated to prevent any

possible adverse effect on a user

wearing a pacemaker or other

medical device. If the system is

deactivated, you will be unable to

start the engine by carrying the key.

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer

for details. If the push button start

system functions have been

deactivated, you can start the engine

by following the procedure indicated

when the key battery goes dead.

Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.

^ After starting a cold engine, the

engine speed increases and a

whining sound from the engine

compartment can be heard.

4-5

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

This is for improved exhaust gas

Make sure that the KEY indicator

purification and does not indicate

light (green) in the instrument

any parts defect.

cluster and push button start

^ Engine-starting is controlled by the

indicator light (green) turns on.

spark ignition system.

This system meets all Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment

Standard requirements regulating the

impulse electrical field strength of

radio noise.

Make sure you are carrying the key.

Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

Make sure the parking brake is on.

Continue to depress the brake

1. Indicator light

pedal firmly until the engine has

2. Push button start

completely started.

NOTE

(Manual transmission)

Continue to depress the clutch

^ If the push button start indicator

pedal firmly until the engine has

light (green) flashes, make sure

completely started.

that the key is being carried.

(Automatic transmission)

^ If the push button start indicator

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you

light (green) flashes with the key

must restart the engine while the

being carried, touch the key to

vehicle is moving, shift into neutral

the push button start and start

(N).

the engine.

Refer to Engine Start Function

NOTE

When Key Battery is Dead on



(Manual transmission)

page 4-8.

The starter will not operate if the

clutch pedal is not depressed

CAUTION

sufficiently.

 (Automatic transmission)

If the KEY warning indication (red)

The starter will not operate if the

is displayed, or the push button

selector lever is not in P or N

start indicator light (amber) flashes,

position and the brake pedal is

this could indicate a problem with

not depressed sufficiently.

the engine starting system. This may

prevent the engine from starting or

from switching the ignition to ACC

or ON.

Refer to KEY Warning Indication/

Warning Light (Red) on page

7-33.

4-6

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Have your vehicle inspected at an

^ When the engine is force-started,

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon

the KEY warning indication (red)

as possible.

remains displayed and the push

button start indicator light

NOTE

(amber) remains flashing.



(Automatic transmission)

^ Under the following conditions,

When the selector lever is in the

the KEY warning indication (red)

neutral (N) position, the push

is displayed after the push button

button start indicator light (green)

start is pressed. This informs the

does not turn on.

driver that the push button start

Press the push button start after the

will not switch to ACC, even if it

push button start indicator light

is pressed from off (page 7-33).

(green) turns on.

^ The key battery is dead.

NOTE

^ The key is out of operational

range.

^ After starting the engine, the push

^ The key is placed in areas where

button start indicator light

it is difficult for the system to

(amber) turns off and the ignition

detect the signal (page 3-7).

switches to the ON position.

^ A key from another

^ After pressing the push button

manufacturer similar to the key

start and before the engine starts,

is in the operational range.

the operation sound of the fuel



(Forced engine starting method)

pump motor from near the fuel

If the KEY warning indication

tank can be heard, however, this

(red) is displayed, or the push

does not indicate a malfunction.

button start indicator light

After starting the engine, let it idle

(amber) flashes, this could

for about 10 seconds.

indicate that the engine may not

NOTE

start using the usual starting

method (page 7-33). Have your

^ Do not use high engine speeds

vehicle inspected at an

until reaching the operating

Authorized Mazda Dealer as

temperature.

soon as possible. If this occurs,

^ Whether the engine is cold or

the engine can be force-started.

warm, it should be started

Press and hold the push button

without the use of the

start until the engine starts. Other

accelerator.

procedures necessary for starting

^ If the engine does not start the

the engine, such as having the key

first time, refer to Starting a

in the cabin, and depressing the

Flooded Engine under Emergency

clutch pedal (manual

Starting. If the engine still does

transmission) or the brake pedal

not start, have your vehicle

(automatic transmission) are

inspected by an Authorized

required.

Mazda Dealer (page 7-20).

4-7

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

▼ Engine Start Function When Key

If the engine cannot be started due to

Battery is Dead

a dead key battery, the engine can be

started using the following procedure:

1. Continue to depress the brake

CAUTION

pedal firmly until the engine has

completely started.

When starting the engine by holding

(Manual transmission)

the transmitter over the push button

Continue to depress the clutch

start due to a dead key battery or a

pedal firmly until the engine has

malfunctioning key, be careful not to

completely started.

allow the following, otherwise the

(Automatic transmission)

signal from the key will not be received

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you

correctly and the engine may not start.

must restart the engine while the

¾ Metal parts of other keys or metal

vehicle is moving, shift into neutral

objects touch the key.

(N).

3. Make sure that the push button

start indication light (green) flashes.

4. Align the center area of the

emblem on the transmitter with the

center area of the push button start

while the push button start

¾ Spare keys or keys for other vehicles

indicator light (green) flashes.

equipped with an immobilizer

system touch or come near the key.

¾ Devices for electronic purchases, or

security passage touch or come near

the key.

1. Indicator light

2. Push button start

3. Transmitter

4. Emblem

5. Make sure that the push button

start indicator light (green) turns

on.

6. Press the push button start to start

the engine.

4-8

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

▼ Emergency Operation for Starting

the Engine

^ The engine cannot be started

unless the clutch pedal is fully

If the KEY warning indication (red) is

depressed (manual transmission)

displayed, or the push button start

or the brake pedal is fully

indicator light (amber) flashes, this

depressed (automatic

could indicate that the engine may not

transmission).

start using the usual starting method.

^ If there is a malfunction with the

Have your vehicle inspected at an

push button start function, the

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

push button start indicator light

possible. If this occurs, the engine can

(amber) flashes. In this case, the

be force-started. Press and hold the

engine may start, however, have

push button start until the engine

the vehicle checked at an

starts. Other procedures necessary for

Authorized Mazda Dealer as

starting the engine such as having the

soon as possible.

key in the cabin, and depressing the

^ If the push button start indicator

clutch pedal (manual transmission) or

light (green) does not illuminate,

the brake pedal (automatic

perform the operation from the

transmission) are required.

beginning again. If it does not

illuminate, have the vehicle

checked at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

^ To switch the ignition position

without starting the engine,

perform the following operations

after the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on.

1. Release the clutch pedal

(manual transmission) or

brake pedal (automatic

transmission).

2. Press the push button start to

switch the ignition position.

The ignition switches in the

order of ACC, ON, and off

each time the push button

start is pressed. To switch the

ignition position again,

perform the operation from

the beginning.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

Turning the Engine Off



(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

▼ Turning the Engine Off

The cooling fan in the engine

compartment could turn on for a few

minutes after the ignition is switched

WARNING

from ON to OFF, whether or not the

A/C is on or off, to cool the engine

Do not stop the engine while the

compartment quickly.

vehicle is moving:

^ If the system detects that the

Stopping the engine while the vehicle

remaining battery power of the key is

is moving for any reason other than in

low when the ignition is switched

an emergency is dangerous. Stopping

from ON to ACC or OFF, the

the engine while the vehicle is moving

following is indicated.

will result in reduced braking ability

Replace with a new battery before

due to the loss of power braking,

the key becomes unusable.

which could cause an accident and

Refer to Key Battery Replacement on

serious injury.

page 6-31.

1. Stop the vehicle completely.

A message is indicated in the display

(Manual transmission)

of the instrument cluster.

Shift into neutral and set the

Refer to KEY Warning Indication/

parking brake.

Warning Light (Red) on page 7-33.

(Automatic transmission)



(Automatic transmission)

Shift the selector lever to the P

If the engine is turned off while the

position and set the parking brake.

selector lever is in a position other

3. Press the push button start to turn

than P, the ignition switches to ACC.

off the engine. The ignition position

▼ Emergency Engine Stop

is off.

Continuously pressing the push button

CAUTION

start or quickly pressing it any number

of times while the engine is running or

¾ When leaving the vehicle, make sure

the vehicle is being driven will turn the

the push button start is off.

engine off immediately. The ignition

switches to ACC.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Cylinder Deactivation

▼ Cylinder Deactivation

The cylinder deactivation is a function

designed to reduce fuel consumption

and improve fuel economy by

deactivating 2 out of the 4 cylinders

while driving. The function constantly

determines which is better for driving;

4 cylinders or 2 cylinders, regardless of

the driver's operations, and it performs

the switching automatically.

When the cylinder deactivation

function does not operate

The cylinder deactivation function

does not operate under the following

conditions.

^ The selector lever is in the P, N, or R

position (automatic transmission), or

1st gear (manual transmission).

^ The engine oil temperature or engine

coolant temperature is low.

^ After disconnecting the battery

terminals for some reason, such as

for battery replacement.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Instrument Cluster and

Instrument Cluster

Display

▼ Instrument Cluster

▼ Instrument Cluster and Display

ᶃ Tachometer

page 4-13

ᶄ Multi-information Display

ᶃ Instrument Cluster

page 4-12

..................................... page 4-14

ᶄ Active Driving Display

page 4-30

ᶅ Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

page 4-17

ᶆ Fuel Gauge

page 4-17

ᶇ Dashboard Illumination

Switch

page 4-18

ᶈ Speedometer

page 4-12

ᶉ TRIP Switch

page 4-16

▼ Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed

of the vehicle.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Tachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in

thousands of revolutions per minute

(rpm).

CAUTION

Do not run the engine with the

tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.

This may cause severe engine damage.

1. STRIPED ZONE*1

2. RED ZONE*1

^*1

The range varies depending on the type of

gauge.

NOTE

When the tachometer needle enters

the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to

the driver that the gears should be

shifted before entering the RED ZONE.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Multi-information Display

1. Multi-information Display

2. INFO switch

The multi-information display indicates the following information.

^ Speedometer

^ Odometer

^ Trip meter

^ Outside temperature

^ Distance-to-empty

^ Average fuel economy

^ Current fuel economy

^ i-ACTIVSENSE Display

^ Compass Display

^ Door-Ajar/Trunk lid-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication*1

^ Message Display

^*1

Displayed when opening door/trunk lid/liftgate.

4-14

When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip

Trip meter

Meter Selector

The driving distance for a specified

You can switch between the odometer

interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,

and trip meter display using the TRIP

TRIP B) of interval distance can be

switch.

measured.

For instance, trip meter A can record

the distance from the point of origin,

and trip meter B can record the

distance from where the fuel tank is

filled.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A

will be displayed. When trip meter B is

selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter can be reset by pressing

the TRIP switch for 1.5 seconds or

more while the trip meter is displayed.

NOTE

Only the trip meters record tenths of

kilometers (miles).

1. TRIP switch

2. Odometer display

3. Trip meter A display

4. Trip meter B display

Odometer

The odometer records the total

distance the vehicle has been driven.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Engine Coolant Temperature

▼ Fuel Gauge

Gauge

The fuel gauge shows approximately

Displays the engine coolant

how much fuel is remaining in the tank

temperature. The blue range of the

when the ignition is switched ON. We

gauge indicates that the engine coolant

recommend keeping the tank over 1/4

temperature is low, and the red range

full.

of the gauge indicates that the engine

coolant temperature is high and

overheating.

CAUTION

When the engine coolant temperature

gauge needle is in the red range, the

engine coolant temperature is

extremely high. Drive slowly to reduce

1. Full

engine load. If the engine coolant

temperature gauge needle is in the red

1/4 Full

3. Empty

range, there is the possibility of

overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe

place immediately and take

appropriate measures.

Refer to Overheating on page 7-21.

NOTE

^ If the engine or engine coolant

temperature is high or low, the

engine output may be restricted to

protect the engine.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

If the low fuel warning light illuminates

NOTE

or the fuel level is very low, refuel as

 (With auto-light control)

soon as possible.

When the ignition is switched ON in

If inconsistency in engine performance

the early evening or at dusk, the

or stalling occurs due to low fuel level

dashboard illumination is dimmed

conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon

for several seconds until the light

as possible and add at least 10 L (2.7

sensor detects the brightness of the

US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.

surrounding area, however, the

Refer to Low Fuel Warning Indication/

dimming may cancel after the

Warning Light on page 7-35.

brightness is detected.

NOTE

^ When the lights are turned on, the

lights-on indicator light in the

^ After refueling, it may require some

instrument cluster turns on.

time for the indicator to stabilize. In

Refer to Headlights on page 4-46.

addition, the indicator may deviate

while driving on a slope or curve

The brightness of the instrument panel

since the fuel moves in the tank.

and dashboard illuminations can be

adjusted by pressing the dashboard

^ The direction of the arrow (

)

illumination switch while the

indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on

dashboard illumination is dimmed.

the left side of the vehicle.

^ The brightness increases by pressing

▼ Dashboard Illumination

the + switch.

(Without auto-light control)

^ The brightness decreases by pressing

When the lights are turned on with the

the - switch. If you press the - switch

ignition switched ON, the brightness of

while the instrument cluster is at

the dashboard illumination is dimmed.

maximum dimness, a sound is

(With auto-light control)

activated to notify you that the

When the lights are turned on with the

current dimmer setting is at

ignition switched ON, the brightness of

maximum dimness.

the dashboard illumination is dimmed.

However, when the light sensor

detects that the surrounding area is

bright such as when the lights are

turned on in the daytime, the

dashboard illumination does not dim.

1. Bright

2. Dim

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Function for canceling illumination

▼ Outside Temperature Display

dimmer

When the ignition is switched ON, the

The illumination dimmer can be

outside temperature is displayed.

canceled by pressing the + switch

while the instrument cluster is at

maximum dimness and while the

ignition is switched ON. If you press

the + switch again while the

illumination dimmer is canceled, a

sound is activated to notify you that it

is canceled. If the instrument cluster's

visibility is reduced due to glare from

surrounding brightness, cancel the

illumination dimmer.

NOTE

^ Under the following conditions, the

^ When the illumination dimmer is

outside temperature display may

canceled, the instrument cluster

differ from the actual outside

cannot be dimmed even if the lights

temperature depending on the

are turned on.

surroundings and vehicle conditions:

^ When the illumination dimmer is

canceled, the screen in the center

^ Significantly cold or hot

display switches to constant display

temperatures.

of the daytime screen.

^ Sudden changes in outside

temperature.

^ The vehicle is parked.

^ The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Changing the Temperature Unit of the

Outside Temperature Display

The outside temperature unit can be

switched between Celsius and

Fahrenheit.

Settings can be changed by operating

the center display screen.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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