Mazda 2014 3 Smart Start Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for 2014 3:

Advertisement

Quick Links

2014M{zd{3
SMART START GUIDE
1518135_14d_Mazda3_SSG_070313.indd 1
7/3/13 3:13 PM

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 2014 3 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Mazda 2014 3

  • Page 1 2014M{zd{3 SMART START GUIDE 1518135_14d_Mazda3_SSG_070313.indd 1 7/3/13 3:13 PM...
  • Page 2: Driver's View

    (P. 17) (P. 15) FUeL HooD FILLeR LID ReLeASe ReLeASe TILT/TeLeSCoPING MAZDA RADAR TRUNK STeeRING wHeeL CRUISe CoNTRoL ReLeASe LeVeR (PP.17-18) (4-DooR) DO NOT try to adust the angle or open/close the Active Driving Display by hand. Fingerprints on the display will make it difficult to view and manual operation could cause damage.
  • Page 3: Passenger Airbag Off

    www.MazdaUSA.com PASSeNGeR wIPeR/ HAZARD INFoTAINMeNT AIRBAG oFF CLoCK wASHeR wARNING SYSTeM INDICAToR (P. 29) (P. 24) (PP. 9-10, 16, 13-14, 31-33) AUDIo SYSTeM (wITHoUT INFoTAINMeNT) (PP. 29-30, 33) PUSH BUTToN START/SToP (PP. 5-6) CLIMATe CoNTRoL TRANSMISSIoN SeAT PLAYeR wARMeRS (PP. 27-28) (PP.
  • Page 4: Keyless Entry System

    KeYLeSS eNTRY SYSTeM • This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors by pushing the desired buttons. Lock Unlock • Push once to • Push once lock all doors. to unlock driver’s door • Push twice or all the doors (within five (depending on seconds) for...
  • Page 5: Advanced Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)

    (switch is located a little to the right of the the Mazda emblem). NoTe: For the hatchback, when the liftgate opener switch is pushed, the liftgate will open slightly. If the liftgate is not opened within 1.5 seconds, the liftgate latch locks (you will hear it lock) and the liftgate cannot be opened or closed from this slightly raised position.
  • Page 6 This is normal engine operation under cold start conditions. what this does: This heats up the catalytic converter faster to reduce emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to improve efficiency and horsepower). NoTe: You can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
  • Page 7: Break-In Period

    www.MazdaUSA.com emergency engine Stop: START/SToP Button Indicator Light Pushing and holding the START/STOP button or repeatedly pushing the button while the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency. emergency Vehicle entry: If the key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead key battery, use the auxiliary key to lock or unlock the doors.
  • Page 8: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Tires TIRe PReSSURe MoNIToRING SYSTeM (TPMS) For your safety, the Mazda3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the instrument cluster (p.
  • Page 9: Seats And Headrests

    Seats and Headrests FRoNT SeATS 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 10: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System INFoTAINMeNT SYSTeM DISPLAY SCReeNS The infotainment system by Mazda is designed to be operated by using one of the following three interfaces: TALK The commander switch (p. 10). The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving). Voice control (p. 10).
  • Page 11: Voice Control

    Commander / Voice Control CoMMANDeR SwITCH (if equipped) Select a button around the commander knob to operate the desired system. AUDIo HoMe NAVIGATIoN eNTeR MUTe (push down)/ BACK VoLUMe (to previous (turn dial) screen) FAVoRITeS The following can be stored in Favorites: • 5 0 stations total for AM, FM, and XM satellite radio.
  • Page 12: Pairing Your Bluetooth Phone Or Audio Device

    Bluetooth ® PAIRING YoUR BLUeTooTH PHoNe oR AUDIo DeVICe ® NoTe: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving. • B efore pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on the device’s Bluetooth function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device. ® For customer service and device compatibility: •...
  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded automatically as well as your Phonebook. (Devices compatible with Mazda Email / SMS function) SMS (Short Message Service) messages, MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages, and Email for the device are downloaded automatically.
  • Page 14: Navigation System

    Navigation System To ReMoVe oR INSeRT THe MAP SD CARD (To update the map database): Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. Locate the SD card slot inside the center console. • Remove card: Open the cover and push the card once, then pull it out. •...
  • Page 15 www.MazdaUSA.com 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 Zipcode. Enter the street name. Enter the house number, then select the The system transitions to a screen where the input location can be checked.
  • Page 16: Active Driving Display

    • If the display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then switch it back on. If it still does not operate even with the ignition switched ON, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.
  • Page 17: Infotainment System Settings

    Infotainment System Settings SeTTING SCReeNS To view the different setting screens: Move the commander switch to Active Driving the left or right to change tabs. Display Settings When the desired tab is highlighted, press the knob of the commander switch down. Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.
  • Page 18: Mazda Radar Cruise Control

    Mazda Radar Cruise Control MAZDA RADAR CRUISe CoNTRoL (MRCC) SYSTeM (if equipped) The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the cruise control off.
  • Page 19: Forward Obstruction Warning (Fow)

    www.MazdaUSA.com How To SeT THe SPeeD Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal. Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines is displayed in the active driving display and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
  • Page 20: Smart City Brake Support

    Smart City Brake Support SMART CITY BRAKe SUPPoRT (SCBS) SYSTeM (if equipped) The SCBS system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by applying the brakes when the system’s laser sensor detects The system operates when the vehicle speed is 2 to a vehicle ahead.
  • Page 21: Lane Departure Warning System

    Lane Departure Warning System LANe DePARTURe wARNING SYSTeM (LDwS) (if equipped) The LDWS recognizes painted lane lines on a road using the forward sensing camera (FSC) installed to the windshield. If the vehicle deviates from its lane at speeds above 44 mph, the system alerts the driver using the following indicators.
  • Page 22: Blind Spot Monitoring System

    Blind Spot Monitoring System BLIND SPoT MoNIToRING (BSM) (if equipped) The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways. Turning BSM System off Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound indicators. To manually turn the BSM...
  • Page 23: Rear Cross Traffic Alert

    Rear Cross Traffic Alert ReAR CRoSS TRAFFIC ALeRT (RCTA) (if equipped) 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 to 8 mph (13 km/h). When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph (5 to 30 km/h), RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound: • Rear View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.
  • Page 24 Driver + Passengers = 1 or 2, etc.). Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details. NoTe: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer. 1518135_14d_Mazda3_SSG_070313.indd 23 7/3/13 3:14 PM...
  • Page 25: Rear Window

    Wipers www.MazdaUSA.com wINDSHIeLD wIPeR/wASHeR CoNTRoL LeVeR AUTo : The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise) for less sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
  • Page 26: High Beam Control

    High Beam Control HIGH BeAM CoNTRoL (HBC) (if equipped) the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above With HBC, 18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction. The HBC system switches to low beam when: • You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in the opposite direction.
  • Page 27: Adaptive Front Lighting System

    Adaptive Front Lighting System ADAPTIVe FRoNT-LIGHTING SYSTeM (AFS) (if equipped) The AFS automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left improve (in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel) to the direction of headlight illumination while cornering. AFS only works when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 28: Manual Climate Control

    Manual Climate Control Mode Selector Dial Temperature Fan Control Dial Control Dial Rotate the dial to set desired Rotate the dial to select airflow mode. Rotate the dial for fan speed. temperature control. Push to recirculate Dashboard cabin air to reduce vents NoTe: When set...
  • Page 29: Automatic Climate Control

    Automatic Climate Control Driver Temperature Passenger NoTe: Automatic Control Dial Temperature climate control will Control Dial allow you to maintain AUTo oN: Push dial Push to turn DUAL individual preset cabin to turn automatic Air mode ON/OFF. temperatures for the conditioning system driver and passenger on (indicator light on).
  • Page 30: Audio Controls

    Audio Controls (without Infotainment) AUDIo CoNTRoLS SeTTING YoUR CLoCK 1 Push and hold FM/AM (CLOCK) PoweR oN/oFF button until a beep sound is Push the POWER/VOL dial. heard. The current time will flash. 2 To adjust the time, push (and MeDIA SeLeCTIoN hold) the Hour or Minute set FM/AM: Push FM/AM button to...
  • Page 31: Folder Search

    www.MazdaUSA.com NoTe: To use BT audio, make sure the musical note icon is displayed in the audio display. Some Bluetooth audio ® devices need a certain amount of time before the icon is displayed. MeNU: Push the MENU button to LoADING A CD adjust the audio sound, turn audio operation beep on and off, perform • C D player is located just in Bluetooth setup, or change the...
  • Page 32 See your Owner’s Manual for further information on: · Pandora · Aha · Stitcher GRACeNoTe The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the voice recognition, install the most recent database. 1 L oad the Gracenote update on a memory stick from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert the memory stick...
  • Page 33: Bluetooth Audio

    www.MazdaUSA.com BLUeTooTH AUDIo ® Bluetooth enabled phones and audio ® players provide an opportunity to play music through the audio system with no wires attached. Some phone models do not support all features. Go to www.MazdaUSA.com/ bluetooth or contact (800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone / MP3 device concern.
  • Page 34: 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. 1 L ocate the USB port or AUX jack. Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the USB port or AUX jack.
  • Page 35 (if equipped) The Mazda-unique regenerative braking system (i-ELOOP) generates and stores electrical energy in a capacitor during deceleration. Through efficient energy regeneration, storage, and usage, fuel economy is improved. To view i-ELOOP information, select Applications from the Home screen, then scroll down to Eco and Energy Management.
  • Page 36: Instrument Cluster (Type A)

    Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Cruise Main Indicator Light On: TCS/DSC malfunction on (AMBeR)/Cruise Set Flashing: TCS/DSC operating Indicator Light on (GReeN) BSM oFF (Blind Spot Mazda Radar Cruise Control Monitoring) (p. 21) warning Light on (AMBeR) Dynamic Stability Control Set Indicator (GReeN) (pp. 17-18)
  • Page 37: Trip Computer

    www.MazdaUSA.com TRIP CoMPUTeR The following information can be selected by pushing the or of the INFO button on the steering wheel. • A pproximate distance you can travel on the available fuel (RANGE) • A verage fuel economy • C urrent fuel economy • A verage vehicle speed • T o reset, push and hold the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds. DASHBoARD ILLUMINATIoN/ DIMMeR TRIP MeTeR...
  • Page 38: Instrument Cluster (Type B)

    Instrument Cluster (Type B) oUTSIDe TeMPeRATURe DISPLAY The outside temperature unit can be switched between °C and °F using the following procedure Without Infotainment: 1 Push the INFO button with the ignition OFF and continue pressing the INFO button for 5 seconds or longer after switching the ignition ON.
  • Page 39: Automatic Transaxle Warning Light

    www.MazdaUSA.com TRIP CoMPUTeR The following information can be selected by pushing the or of the INFO button on the steering wheel. • A pproximate distance you can travel on the available fuel (RANGE) • A verage fuel economy • C urrent fuel economy • A verage vehicle speed • T o reset, push and hold the INFO button for more than 1.5 seconds. DASHBoARD ILLUMINATIoN/ DIMMeR TRIP MeTeR...
  • Page 40 Transmission MANUAL SHIFT MoDe (if equipped) Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired. To Use Manual Shift Mode: • Shift the lever from D to M.
  • Page 41: Hill Launch Assist (Hla)

    www.MazdaUSA.com ACTIVe ADAPTIVe SHIFT (AAS) CoNTRoL AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving around corners.
  • Page 42: Maintenance Monitor

    The Mazda3 is equipped with a Maintenance Monitor system to help remind you when service is due on the vehicle. Consult the Scheduled Maintenance section of the Owner’s Manual or your Authorized Mazda Dealer for more information. • A fixed setting is available for on vehicles with...
  • Page 43 • M azda Assist app - 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. • M yMazda app - Keep track of your Mazda from the palm of your hand with these features: Maintenance schedule...
  • Page 44 SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Maintenance Monitor ... . .41 Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for additional information. *if equipped All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the...
  • Page 45: Service Department

    Customer Delivery Checklist DeALeRSHIP DATe SALeS CoNSULTANT CUSToMeR’S NAMe e-MAIL PReSeNTATIoN oF owNeR’S MATeRIALS: Review the following items with the customer Smart Start Guide Maintenance Passport • R emove this checklist from Floor Mats Smart Start Guide • E nsure floor mats are properly hooked • P ersonalization Features after cleaning (refer to your Owner’s Manual)
  • Page 46 We’re committed to providing expert Mazda service. You love to drive your Mazda, and we love to service your Mazda. With our Full Circle Service, we’ll give your vehicle a COMPLIMENTARY MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. Your Mazda will receive a thorough review of its most crucial components.

This manual is also suitable for:

3

Table of Contents