Mazda 3 2015 User manual

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A Word to Mazda Owners

Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete

customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual

carefully and follow its recommendations.

An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is

necessary, that's the place to go.

Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best

possible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure

and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor Corporation

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

Important Notes About This Manual

Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you

resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All speciﬁcations and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at

Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in speciﬁcations at any time without notice and without obligation.

Air Conditioning and the Environment

Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is ﬁlled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's

ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Perchlorate

Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,…] may

contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may ﬁnd

some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

Printed in Japan Jan. 2015 (Print3)

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How to Use This Manual

We want to help you get the most driving

pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's

manual, when read from cover to cover,

can do that in many ways.

Illustrations complement the words of

the manual to best explain how to enjoy

your Mazda. By reading your manual, you

can ﬁnd out about the features, important

safety information, and driving under

various road conditions.

The symbol below in this manual means

"Do not do this" or "Do not let this

happen".

Index: A good place to start is the Index,

an alphabetical listing of all information in

your manual.

You'll ﬁnd several WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which serious injury or death could

result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which bodily injury or damage to your

vehicle, or both, could result if the

caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE provides information and

sometimes suggests how to make better

use of your vehicle.

The symbol below, located on some parts

of the vehicle, indicates that this manual

contains information related to the part.

Please refer to the manual for a detailed

explanation.

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Table of Contents

Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1

Essential Safety Equipment

Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt

system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Before Driving

Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. 3

When Driving

Information concerning safe driving and stopping. 4

Interior Features

Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio

system.

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition. 6

If Trouble Arises

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle. 7

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. 8

Specifications

Technical information about your Mazda. 9

Index 10

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1Pictorial Index

Interior, exterior views and part identiﬁcation of your Mazda.

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Interior Overview............................................................................... 1-2

Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................ 1-2

Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................ 1-3

Interior Equipment (View C) ........................................................ 1-4

Exterior Overview.............................................................................. 1-5

(4-Door) ........................................................................................ 1-5

(5-Door) ........................................................................................ 1-6

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Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View A)

 Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-19

 DSC OFF switch ................................................................................................... page 4-81

 Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................ page 4-106

 Turn and lane-change signal ................................................................................. page 4-50

 Lighting control..................................................................................................... page 4-40

 Instrument cluster.................................................................................................. page 4-11

 Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-18

 Dashboard illumination knob................................................................................ page 4-15

 Wiper and washer lever......................................................................................... page 4-51

 Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4

 LDWS switch...................................................................................................... page 4-121

 AFS OFF switch.................................................................................................... page 4-45

 BSM OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-113

 Outside mirror switch............................................................................................ page 3-33

 Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-16

 Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-38

 Power window switches........................................................................................ page 3-36

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View B)

 Audio control switches.......................................................................................... page 5-57

 SRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-41

 Cruise control switches ................................................................................page 4-94, 4-99

 Steering shift switches .......................................................................................... page 4-32

 Climate control system............................................................................................ page 5-2

 Audio system......................................................................................................... page 5-16

 Navigation system (if equipped)............................................. Refer to the separate manual

 Seat warmer switches.............................................................................................. page 2-7

 Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-56

 CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-16

 Manual transaxle shift lever.................................................................................. page 4-26

 Automatic transaxle selector lever........................................................................ page 4-29

 Drive selection switch........................................................................................... page 4-88

 Lock release lever ................................................................................................. page 3-32

 Hood release handle.............................................................................................. page 6-24

 Remote fuel-ﬁller lid release................................................................................. page 3-30

 Trunk release button.............................................................................................. page 3-21

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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Pictorial Index

Interior Overview

Interior Equipment (View C)

 Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page 2-13

 SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-41

 Bottle holder........................................................................................................ page 5-139

 Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-134

 Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-39

 Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-135

 Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-34

 Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-134

 Glove compartment............................................................................................. page 5-140

 Hazard warning ﬂasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-58

 Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-68

 Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-38

 Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-138

 Front seat................................................................................................................. page 2-5

 Center console..................................................................................................... page 5-141

 Rear seat.................................................................................................................. page 2-8

The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle

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