Mazda 3 2018 Smart Start Manual
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  • Page 1 SMART START GUIDE M{ZD{...
  • Page 2 This easy-to-use SMART START GUIDE provides important information about some unique features and functions of your new vehicle. Additional features are available at mymazda.com and the MyMazda app -> VEHICLE HOW TO. Complete information on features and functions is available in your Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6 Electric Parking Brake 7 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 8 Information Display 9 Seat Warmers 10 Heated Steering Wheel 11 Seats and Headrests 12 Mazda Connect Infotainment System 14 Mazda Connect Settings 16 Commander Switch 17 Voice Control 18 Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 4: Driver's View

    DR I V E R’S VIEW I N ST RUME NT PANEL 1 This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the sensor has determined that an adult is not sitting in the front passenger seat.
  • Page 5 Wheel Lever — Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights Cruise Control Wiper / Washer Control C E NT E R CO NSO L E Start / Stop Engine Mazda Connect Infotainment System Hazard Warning — Passenger Airbag — OFF Indicator Seat Warmers —...
  • Page 6: Advanced Keyless Entry

    ADVA NCED KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIP PED) ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking the key out of your pocket or purse. While Carrying the Advanced Key… CAUTION: The key may •...
  • Page 7: Starting The Engine

    If the START/STOP ENGINE button indicator light flashes AMBER, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system. You may not be able to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 8: Electric Parking Brake

    ELECTRI C PAR KING BRAKE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE The electric parking brake equipment applies the parking brake using an electric motor. Indicator Light Applying the electric parking brake: The electric parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition switch position. 1 Pull the electric parking brake switch UP to apply the brake.
  • Page 9: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    TIRE PRESSUR E MONITORI NG SYSTEM TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) For your safety, the Mazda3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low CAUTION: tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting If the TPMS “Set low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on Switch”...
  • Page 10: Information Display

    INFORM ATION DI SP LAY INFORMATION DISPLAY Push the center of the INFO button to Information make selections. Display Push the center of the INFO button to make selections. Push and hold the INFO button to reset the currently displayed feature such as Average MPG. DISPLAY SCREENS DISTANCE AVERAGE...
  • Page 11: Seat Warmers

    S E AT WA RMERS (I F EQUIPPED) FRONT SEAT WARMERS Seat warmers operate with the ignition ON. Driver's seat Passenger's seat warmer switch warmer switch To turn seat warmers on: Push the switch, located in the center armrest, to select your desired heat level (Low, Mid or High).
  • Page 12: Heated Steering Wheel

    HE ATE D STE ERI NG WHEEL (IF EQUIP PED) HEATED STEERING WHEEL The areas of the steering wheel (shown below) will heat when the ignition is ON and the heated steering wheel switch is turned on. Heated steering wheel switch Heated areas To turn heated steering wheel on: Push the switch and the light will illuminate.
  • Page 13 S EAT A ND HEADRESTS FRONT SEATS Headrests: For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that are not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active headrest is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close the gap between your head and the headrest (to prevent whiplash).
  • Page 14: Mazda Connect Infotainment System

    MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINM ENT SYST EM MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM MAZDA CONNECT is designed to be operated using one of the following three interfaces: 1 The commander switch (p. 16). 2 The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving). 3 Voice control (p. 17).
  • Page 15 • You can touch and tap, slide or swipe the touchscreen, but you cannot pinch to zoom or expand. For issues with MAZDA CONNECT, visit www.mazdausa.com/mazdaconnect or call 800-430-0153. COMMUNICATION...
  • Page 16: Mazda Connect Settings

    MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS To view the different setting screens: 1 Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs. 2 When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the commander switch down.
  • Page 17 DISPLAY SETTINGS Use this to turn the display off. Touch the screen or use the commander switch to turn the display back on. Use the System tab to change the brightness of the display between Day (bright), Night (dim), and Auto (switches from Day to Night when headlights are turned ON).
  • Page 18: Commander Switch

    COM MAN DER SWITCH COMMANDER SWITCH The commander switch is the primary means for operating MAZDA CONNECT. It allows you to keep your eyes on the road. The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers. Select a button around the commander switch knob to operate the desired system.
  • Page 19: Voice Control

    TALK button again. OTHER COMMON VOICE COMMANDS: “HELP” - This command lets you know the available VR commands per display. “TUTORIAL” - MAZDA CONNECT overall introduction. “ADDRESS” - This is a useful command for navigation to enter an address. IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 20: Bluetooth

    8 Select "Pair" or "OK" on the phone and select "Yes" on the system. For phones compatible with SMS and MMS: For Android phones, select “Allow” to let MAZDA CONNECT download your phonebook and text messages (SMS). 10 For iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth .
  • Page 21 TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL Talk Hang Up Voice control Receive/Swap switch Push button: To receive/swap a call Push button: To talk • To start a voice recognition session • To skip the system’s voice recognition system voice prompts Push button: To end/reject a call •...
  • Page 22: Navigation System

    NAVI GATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIP PED) NAVIGATION SYSTEM Planning A Route: IMPORTANT: • In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, plan a route before you start driving. • To adjust the volume of the navigation system voice while driving, turn the VOL knob when voice guidance is being given.
  • Page 23 To plan a route on your navigation system: 1 Push the NAV button on the commander switch. 2 Select ENTER DESTINATION. 3 Select Find Address. NOTE: By default, the navigation system detects the country and city/town you are in. If needed, you can change the country or state setting by selecting Country or a new city/ town by selecting City or Zip code.
  • Page 24 NAVI GATION SYSTEM CONTINUED To plan a route to an address using voice comands: 1 Push the TALK button on the steering wheel. 2 When you hear the tone, you can say, for example, “Address”. 3 When on an address screen, say the full address (without zip code) for your destination, for example, “123 Main St., Los Angeles, California”.
  • Page 25: Active Driving Display

    OFF and then switch it back ON. If it still does not using cruise control operate even with the ignition switched ON, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION: • It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Always adjust the Take off your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.
  • Page 26: Mazda Radar Cruise Control

    Active Driving Display. system off when not in use. NOTE: The radar for the MRCC is located behind the Mazda emblem in the grille. Keep this area clean to avoid the system not working properly. How to set the speed: 1 Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 27 Switching to conventional cruise control function: When the MODE switch is pushed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on, the system is switched to conventional cruise control function. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) turns white when in STANDBY mode or turns off when the MRCC is OFF.
  • Page 28: Smart City Brake Support

    12 mph. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for a complete list of SCBS operating conditions and system details. Forward Sensing Camera SAFETY SETTINGS SCBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT (p. 14). MAZDAUSA.COM...
  • Page 29: Smart Brake Support

    • The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system has not been turned off. the road. The SBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT (p. 14). Refer to your Owner’s Manual for a complete list of SBS operating conditions and system details.
  • Page 30: Lane-Keep Assist

    NOTE: The system operates in two modes, steering assistance ON and steering assistance OFF (warning only). Steering assistance ON/OFF can be changed in MAZDA CONNECT (p. 14). MAZDAUSA.COM...
  • Page 31 ACTIVE DRIVING CONDITION DISPLAY The painted road lane lines are not recognized OR one side is recognized OR the vehicle speed is less than 37 mph. Both side painted road lane lines are recognized at vehicle speeds of 37 mph or more. Warning is triggered when vehicle deviates from its lane (depending on personalization setting).
  • Page 32: Distance Recognition Support System

    DISTANCE RECOGNITION SUPPORT SYSTEM (IF EQUIP PED) DISTANCE RECOGNITION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DRSS) The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is 19 mph or faster and indicates a recommended distance to maintain between the vehicles.
  • Page 33: Traffic Sign Recognition

    The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system is not supported in some countries or regions. For more information, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TSR system operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda Genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
  • Page 34: Blind Spot Monitoring System

    To manually turn the BSM system off, go to in death or serious injury. Make sure the Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT. to look over your The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the shoulder before changing lanes.
  • Page 35: Rear Cross Traffic Alert

    REAR CROSS TRAFFI C ALERT (IF EQUIP PED) REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 mph to 8 mph.
  • Page 36: Lighting / Turn Signals

    NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature, see your Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE: You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the Auto Light Control.
  • Page 37: Wiper / Washer Control

    W IPER / WASHER CONTROL WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER CONTROL LEVER Pull to MIST The rain sensor senses dispense windshield the amount of rainfall and washer fluid turns the wipers on or off. Rotating the inner ring clockwise (away from you) creates greater wiper sensitivity and makes the wipers move faster.
  • Page 38: Adaptive Front-Light System

    ADAPT IVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (IF EQUIP PED) ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) AFS automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel to improve the direction of headlight illumination while cornering. AFS only works when the vehicle is moving. Without AFS Without AFS With AFS...
  • Page 39: High Beam Control

    HIGH BEA M CONTROL (IF EQUIP PED) HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above 18 mph when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction. Push for High Beams Turn to the...
  • Page 40: Audio Controls

    Select again to stop. PLAY/PAUSE: Plays and pauses the song. New Mazda vehicles equipped with SiriusXM Satellite Radio will receive an introductory four- ® month trial subscription that starts on the day the vehicle is sold. Enjoy over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, comedy, entertainment, news and much more.
  • Page 41: Bluetooth Audio

    AUDIO OPERATION USING VOICE Audio operation and media selection can be done using voice recognition. Push the TALK button on the steering wheel, wait for a beep, then say a command in a clear, natural voice (not too fast or too slow). Some common commands are listed below. Play (and any of the following): AM, FM, XM, Bluetooth , Aha, Pandora, Stitcher, USB, AUX...
  • Page 42: Audio Usb And Aux Inputs

    NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to connect your portable audio player into the AUX jack. When using a USB memory stick, the system plays the first audio file when restarting the vehicle.
  • Page 43 12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKETS The accessory socket in the dash is on with the ignition ON and the accessory socket in the center console is always on. NOTE: When using the accessory socket, make sure to disconnect any device from it when turning off the ignition;...
  • Page 44: Automatic Climate Control

    AUTO MATIC CLI MATE CONTROL Driver's temperature Passenger's temperature control dial control dial DRIVER'S TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AUTO ON: Push the dial to turn the automatic air conditioning system on (AUTO ON and A/C indicator on). The airflow mode, fan speed and air conditioning will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature.
  • Page 45 Push the fan (+) and (-) buttons to select the desired fan speed. Push to manually turn air conditioning on or off. Push to turn the climate control system off. Push to receive fresh air in the cabin. Push to recirculate cabin air. Push to select the following airflow mode: Dashboard vents Dashboard and floor vents...
  • Page 46: Instrument Cluster Type A

    Display IMPORTANT: When your MAZDA CONNECT display setting is set on “AUTO”, the instrument cluster and display may become dimmer when the headlights are on. If the display and instrument cluster become too dim or too bright when the headlights are on, simply rotate the dimmer knob located on your instrument cluster to adjust the brightness.
  • Page 47 (p. 32) Check Fuel Cap Seat Belt Unbuckled/Malfunction Perform Maintenance Headlight High Beams ON High Beam Control ON Electric Parking Brake Mazda Radar Cruise Control Brake Warning Warning Light Parking brake on/ low brake fluid/malfunction SPORT Mode ON Charging System Malfunction...
  • Page 48: Instrument Cluster Type B

    Display IMPORTANT: When your MAZDA CONNECT display setting is set on “AUTO”, the instrument cluster and display may become dimmer when the headlights are on. If the display and instrument cluster become too dim or too bright when the headlights are on, simply rotate the dimmer knob located on your instrument cluster to adjust the brightness.
  • Page 49 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an engine coolant temperature gauge, red and blue engine coolant temperature lights are used to indicate high and low coolant temperature. Red Coolant Temperature Blue Coolant Temperature FLASHING: Engine is starting to ON: Engine coolant is cold and Outside run hot.
  • Page 50 TRA NSMISSION DRIVE SELECTION SPORT mode will choose a lower gear for increased acceleration response. It will also hold a lower gear/ delay upshifting when it detects you are braking or cornering because it anticipates that you will want to accelerate out of the turn more quickly. Push the SPORT button to switch to SPORT mode SPORT and the SPORT mode indicator light in the instrument...
  • Page 51 HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA) HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while on a hill or slope. When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is pushed, HLA prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. It operates on a downward slope when the shift lever is in the reverse (R) position and on an upward slope when the shift lever is in a forward gear (D or M).
  • Page 52: Auto-Dimming Mirror

    AUTO - D IMMING MIR ROR AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR Auto-Dimming Rear Light Sensor Auto-Dimming Auto-Dimming Indicator Light • Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror and outside driver's mirror to reduce headlight glare from vehicles behind you. • Auto-dimming is activated every time the engine is started. NOTE: In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a front light sensor (not shown).
  • Page 53: Homelink

    • Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details. NOTE: Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to your Owner’s Manual ® for further information. m{zd{...
  • Page 54: Personalize Your Mazda3

    Provides roadside assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Toll free number 1-800-866-1998 can also be used for roadside assistance. MYMAZDA APP Keep track of your Mazda from the palm of your hand with these features: • Maintenance schedule • Recall information •...
  • Page 55 NOTES...
  • Page 56 Climate Control Auto-Dimming Mirror and HomeLink ® *If equipped SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: When replacing or topping off engine oil, use Mazda Genuine Oil. For optimal engine performance, use SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for additional information...
  • Page 57 • Review the system caution Owner’s Manual SERVICE DEPARTMENT Introduce Service Manager; Explain FREE Mazda Full Circle provide business cards Service Inspection Review Service and Parts Schedule first maintenance service Department hours of operation...

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