2018 Mazda3 Owner's Manual

Seats

Seat Precautions

Front Seat

Rear Seat

Head Restraints

Seat Belt Systems

Seat Belt Precautions

Seat Belt

Seat Belt Warning Systems

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems

Seat Belt Extender

Child-Restraint

Child-Restraint Precautions

Child-Restraint System Installation

Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table

Installing Child-Restraint Systems

SRS Air Bags

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

Supplemental Restraint System Components

How the SRS Air Bags Work

SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria

Limitations to SRS Air Bag

Front Passenger Occupant Classification System (Some Models)

Constant Monitoring

Keys

Keyless Entry System

Advanced Keyless Entry System

Advanced Keyless Entry System (Some Models)

Operational Range

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-Door) (Some Models)

Fuel and Emission

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

Steering Wheel

Mirrors

Windows

Power Windows

Moonroof (Some Models)

Security System

Modification and Add-On Equipment

Immobilizer System

Theft-Deterrent System (Some Models)

Driving Tips

Break-In Period

Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment

Driving In Flooded Area

Overloading

Driving on Uneven Road

Towing

Start/Stop Engine

Turning the Engine Off

Instrument Cluster and Display

Meters and Gauges

Active Driving Display (Some Models)

Warning/Indicator Lights

Manual Transaxle Operation

Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

Automatic Transaxle

Automatic Transaxle Controls

Shift-Lock System

Transaxle Ranges

Manual Shift Mode

Direct Mode (Some Models)

Driving Tips

Switches and Controls

Lighting Control

Fog Lights (Some Models)

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Windshield Wipers and Washer

Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Some Models)

Rear Window Defogger

Horn

Hazard Warning Flasher

HomeLink Wireless Control System (Some Models)

Brake

Brake System

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

ABS/TCS/DSC

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TCS)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

i-ELOOP

i-ELOOP (Some Models)

Fuel Economy Monitor

Fuel Economy Monitor (Some Models)

Drive Selection

Drive Selection (Some Models)

Power Steering

i-ACTIVSENSE

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) (Some Models)

High Beam Control System (HBC) (Some Models)

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (Some Models)

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) (Some Models)

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (Some Models)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Some Models)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) (Some Models)

Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (Some Models)

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) (Some Models)

Smart Brake Support (SBS) (Some Models)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

Radar Sensor (Front)

Radar Sensors (Rear)

Cruise Control

Cruise Control (Some Models)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Some Models)

Rear View Monitor

Rear View Monitor (Some Models)

Climate Control System

Operating Tips

Vent Operation

Manual Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Audio System

Antenna

Operating Tips for Audio System

Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]

Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)]

Audio Control Switch Operation (Some Models)

AUX/USB mode

Bluetooth^®

Bluetooth^® (Some Models)

Bluetooth^® Hands-Free (Type A) (Some Models)

Bluetooth^® Hands-Free (Type B) (Some Models)

Bluetooth^® Audio (Type A) (Some Models)

Bluetooth^® Audio (Type B) (Some Models)

Troubleshooting (Some Models)

Interior Equipment

Essential Information

Introduction

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

Maintenance Monitor

Owner Maintenance

Owner Maintenance Precautions

Hood

Engine Compartment Overview

Key Battery Replacement

Appearance Care

Parking in an Emergency

Flat Tire

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Changing a Flat Tire

Battery Runs Out

Jump-Starting

Emergency Starting

Starting a Flooded Engine

Push-Starting

Overheating

Emergency Towing

Towing Description

Tiedown Hooks (Some Models)

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

Message Indicated on Display (Some Models)

Warning Sound is Activated

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened

Active Driving Display Does Not Operate (Some Models)

If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate

Customer Assistance

Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)

Customer Assistance (Canada)

Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)

Customer Assistance (Mexico)

Mazda Importer/Distributors

Importer/Distributor

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)

Warranty

Warranties for Your Mazda

Outside the United States/Canada

Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)

Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories

Cell Phones

Cell Phones Warning

Event Data Recorder

Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)

Recording of Vehicle Data

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

Tire Labeling

Location of the Tire Label (Placard)

Tire Maintenance

Vehicle Loading

Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit

Declaration of Conformity

Identification Numbers

Vehicle Information Labels

Specifications

Personalization Features