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SMART START GUIDE
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Trunk Lid Opener Switch
Key
Advanced Key
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Unlock
• Push once to
unlock driver’s
door or all
the doors
(depending on
personalization).
• Push twice
(within three
seconds) to
unlock all doors
and liftgate.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one
second or more
to activate alarm.
• Push Lock,
Unlock, or Panic
Alarm to turn
alarm off.
Retractable Key
Trunk (Sedan Only)
• Push and hold to open trunk.
Liftgate Opener Switch
Liftgate Request Switch
Lock
Unlock
Trunk
(sedan only)
Panic Alarm
Release Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
• Push once to
lock all doors
and liftgate.
• Push twice
(within ve
seconds) for horn
sound verication
that all doors
are locked.
ADVANCED KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
• Thissystemallowsyoutolock
and unlock the doors, and even
start the engine without taking the
key out.
While Carrying the
Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by
pushing the driver’s door request
switch once.
• Unlock all doors (and liftgate)
by pushing the driver’s door
request switch once or twice
(depending on personalization)
OR by pushing the passenger’s
door request switch once.
• Lock all doors (and liftgate) by
pushing any request switch once.
• Open the trunk/liftgate by
pushing the electric trunk lid/
liftgate opener switch when
ignition is OFF. With ignition ON,
vehiclemustbeinPark(A/T)or
haveparkingbrakeset(M/T).
NOTE: 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.Toopen/closetheliftgate,push
the liftgate opener switch, open the liftgate
within1.5seconds,thencloseit.The
door/liftgate ajar warning light will be on
if the liftgate is not fully closed.
Door Request Switch
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PERSONALIZE YOUR MAZDA3 WITH THE FOLLOWING
GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES:
• 3.5mmAudioCable
• AllWeatherFloorMats
• AutoDimming 
 RearviewMirror
• CargoMat
• CargoNet
• CargoTray
• FrontMask
• FuelFillerDoor
• InteriorLightingKit
• iPod
®
Integration
• LicensePlateFrames
• MoonroofWind 
 Deector
• PortableNavigation
 DevicesbyGarmin
®
• RearBumperGuard
 (5-Dooronly)
• RearSpoiler
• RemoteEngineStart
• RoofRack& 
 Attachments
• SideSills
•
SIRIUSSatelliteRadio
®
• SplashGuards
• Touch-UpPaint
• WheelLocks
• WindshieldSunscreen
Genuine Mazda Accessories are built to the same standards of quality as
yourMazda.Thatmeanstheytright,workright,andlookgreat.Choose
from a wide range of interior and exterior accessories to make your
Mazda3 t your personality and lifestyle. After all, you are what you drive.
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Key
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the enginebypushingtheSTART/STOPbutton,while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFFbypushingtheSTART/STOPbuttonagain.
• Activate Accessories (ACC)bypushingtheSTART/STOPbutton
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• Thekeyindicatorlight will show GREEN (engine ready to start)
whentheadvancedkeyisdetectedandtheclutchpedal(M/T)orthe
brakepedal(A/T)ispushed.TheindicatorblinksRED (3 sec) with
the ignition ON and the key is not detected or the advanced keyless
transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated RED,theSTART/STOP
button may not start the engine, unless the auxiliary key is used
(see “StartingtheEnginewiththeAuxiliaryKey”).
Engine Ready to
Start Indicator Light
ACC
Indicator
Light
Ignition ON
Indicator
Light
NOTE:
• Emergency Engine Stop:
ContinuouslypushingtheSTART/STOPbuttonwhiletheengineisrunningwill
turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency.
• Vehicle Entry/Engine Start:
If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead advanced key
battery, use the auxiliary key to lock unlock the doors and to start the engine.
With the Auxiliary Key…
1Tostartengine,locatethekeyslotcoveronthesteeringcolumnand
remove the cover.
2Inserttheauxiliarykeyintothekeyslot,thenpushtheSTART/STOP
buttonwiththeclutchpedal(M/T)orthebrakepedal(A/T)pushed
down to start the engine.
Key Release
Auxiliary Key
(for opening the doors
and starting the engine)
Advanced Key (Rear)
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Slide/Tilt Switch
Seat can be moved back and forth,
raised, lowered, or tilted with this control.
Recline Switch
Push forward or backward
to adjust seatback angle.
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT CONTROLS Front Seat Warmer
Thedriverandfrontpassenger
seats can be warmed by rotating the
applicable seat warmer dial while the
ignition is ON.
• Seat temperature increases as
the number on the dial increases.
• When the seat warmers are not
needed, rotate the dials to 0.
MANUAL SEAT CONTROLS
Fuel Door Release
(located on oor in front of driver’s seat)
Toopen,pullthefueldoorrelease.
Fuel
• MAZDA3: Regular Unleaded Fuel
– 87 Octane
• MAZDASPEED3: Premium Fuel
– 91-93 Octane
Height Adjustment Lever
Raise or lower seat height by
repeatedly pulling up or pushing
down on the lever.
Recline Lever
Pull up to adjust seatback angle.
Slide Release Lever
Pull lever up to move seat
backward or forward.
Trunk
Release
(sedan only)
Fuel Door
Release
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Genuine Mazda Accessory Chrome Fuel
Filler Door is available at your Mazda dealer.
Fuel Door
Toavoidscratchingthepaintduring
refueling, secure the fuel ller cap
tether over the hook as shown.
Seats
NOTE:Therear seats on the 5-door are equipped with foldable head restraints.
Tofoldtheheadrestraint,pullthestraponthebackoftheheadrestraintandfold
theheadrestraintdownward.Toreturntheheadrestrainttoitsuprightposition,lift
it upward.
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Driver’s View
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WIPER/
WASHER
(P. 12)
HAZARD
WARNING
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY/NAVIGATION
CONTROLS
(PP. 21-2 4 )
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
(PP. 17-18 )
LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 11)
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
(PP. 19-20, 25)
CRUISE
CONTROL
HOOD
RELEASE
CLIMATE
CONTROL
(PP. 17-18 )
TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING WHEEL
LEVER
DSC
AFS
(P. 15)
SEAT
WARMERS
(P. 6 )
ACCESSORY
SOCKET
PUSH BUTTON
START
(P. 3 )
AUDIO
( PP. 19 -2 0 )
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR1
1Thisindicatorlightilluminates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weightinthe
seat is less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats
in appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
PASS
AIRBAG
OFF
NOTE: When closing
the glovebox, push in the
middle to securely close it.
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CLOCK
(P. 19)
BSM
(P. 16)
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TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
DASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION1
TRIP METER
SELECTOR2
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
1•Rotatetheknobtoadjustthebrightnessoftheinstrumentclusterandotherdashboardilluminations.
 VehicleswithMulti-InformationDisplay:
Theinstrumentclusterhasadimmerfunctionthatcanbecancelledtomaketheilluminationbrighter
during the day when the headlights are on. If the illumination is too dim during the day, press the knob,
or if the illumination does not dim when turning on the headlights at night, press the knob. When
dimmed, rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the illumination.
Instrument Cluster
2•Pushtotogglebetweentripmeter(A&B).
 •When a trip meter is selected, push and hold
to reset to zero.
NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
andmayturntheTPMSwarninglighton.Ifthewarninglightcomeson,checkthetire
pressure and ll the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle
andwarmingupthetires.Tirepressureshouldbecheckedwhenthetiresarecold.
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Check Fuel Cap
Low Engine Oil Pressure
OFF Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Traction Control
System (TCS) Off
Indicator Light
DSCOFFswitchpushedand
TCS/DSCturnedoff.
Check Engine Light
Security Indicator Light
Lights On (Exterior)
Power Steering Malfunction
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Headlight High Beams On
Automatic Transaxle
Warning Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On (GREEN)
Shift Position Indicator Light
Malfunction Warning Light
Charging System Malfunction
Door/Liftgate Ajar
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) OFF
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
On/WarningBeep:Lowtire
pressure in one or more tires.
Flashing:TPMSMalfunction
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
BSM
OFF
BSM OFF
(Blind Spot Monitoring)
KEY Warning Light RED
KEY Indicator Light GREEN
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
uid/malfunction
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
On:TCS/DSCmalfunction
Flashing:TCS/DSCoperating
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
SHIFT LEVER
POSITION INDICATOR
FUEL
GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 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 Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn the
engine off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and warm
air is available for heater/defroster.
 Thelightmaystayonforafewminutes
after start-up when the engine is cold,
but the vehicle can be driven with the
light on or off.
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WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW 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 less sensitivity
(requires more rain to turn wipers on) and towards you (counterclockwise)
for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on).
CAUTION:WhentheignitionisONturntheAUTOwipersOFFwhen
going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
NOTE:VehiclesnotequippedwithAUTO
wiperswillhaveINTwipers.SetthelevertoINT
and choose an interval timing by rotating the
ring between fast and slow.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING
Adjust headlight
angle with headlight
leveling switch
depending on vehicle
passengers & load
(example: Driver only
= 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or
2, etc. ). Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for complete details.
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
AUTO:Thelightsensor
automatically determines
when to turn the headlights
on or off.
:Turnstail,parking,dashboard,
and headlights on.
:Turnsfoglights
on only when
headlights
are on.
:Turnstail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer uid
More sensitive
Less sensitive
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2
3
HI
LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for
High Beams
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
INT:Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
: Washer/wiper
(hold as desired)
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TURBOCHARGER TIPS (MAZDASPEED3 only)
After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least
30 seconds in order to cool turbocharger. Avoid shutting the engine off
abruptly after a hard or long drive as turbocharger damage may result.
 • DoNOTraceorover-revANYenginewhenstarting,particularlya
turbocharged engine.
 • DoNOTaddaftermarketdevicestoaltertheengine’signition,fuel
delivery, or turbo boost pressure, as this may lead to serious engine
damage and void your warranty.
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YourvehicleisequippedwithanAUXor
auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your
portable audio player through the vehicle’s
audio system. Learn the system when parked
and do not let it distract you while driving.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE AUX JACK
Lower
Gear
Higher
Gear
SPORT A/T MANUAL SHIFT MODE
TheSportA/T 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.
NOTE: Changingtomanualmode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tapshiftleverback(+)once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tapshiftleverforward(-)once.
Thetransmissionwillautomaticallyadjusthowandwhenit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.Thisfeaturegivesyoubettercontrolandamoreconnected
driving experience.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
 • Pushtheclutchpedalcompletelydown
to start the engine and to shift gears.
 • ToplacethetransmissioninReverse,
place shifter in the neutral position, push
the shifter knob down, move to the left
and push forward.
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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
1 LocatetheAUXjackinsidethecenterconsole.
2Plug 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the portable audio player and into
theAUXjack.Turnportableaudioplayeron.
3 Turnthevehicleaudiosystemon.
4 PushtheAUXbuttonontheaudiofaceOR the
MODE button on the steering wheel controls.
5Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
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NOTE: DonotrelycompletelyontheBSMsystemandbesuretolookover
yourshoulderbeforechanginglanes:
• TheBSMsystemcanassistthedriverinconrmingthesafetyofthe 
surroundings, but is not a complete substitute.
• Thedriverisresponsibleforensuringsafelanechangesandothermaneuvers.
• Alwayspayattentiontothedirectioninwhichthevehicleistravelingandthe
vehicle’s surroundings.
• TheBSMsystemdoesnotoperatewhenthevehiclespeedislowerthan
about 20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
TomanuallyturntheBSMsystemoff,pushtheBSMOFF
switchonthedash.TheBSMOFFindicatorwillilluminateinthe
instrumentclusterwhentheBSMsystemisoff.TheBSMsystem
will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
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Detection Areas
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
 • Ifyourvehiclespeedis20mph(32km/h)ormore,theBSMwillwarn
youofvehiclesinthedetectionareabyilluminatingtheBSMwarning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
 •
IfyouoperateaturnsignalinthedirectionofanilluminatedBSMwarning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light ash.
 • BSMsensorsarelocatedundertheleftandrightrearbumperareas.
TheBSMsystemmaynotoperateproperlyiftherearbumpergets
too dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
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ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)
Theadaptivefront-lightingsystem(AFS)automaticallyturnstheheadlight
beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering
wheel.TheAFSimprovesthedirectionofheadlightilluminationwhile
cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving.
Without AFS
Without AFS
With AFS
With AFS
Push AFS OFF to turn system off or on. When off, AFS OFF
illuminates in the instrument panel.
NOTE:
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
• Thesystemwillneedtoberesetifthevehiclebatteryhasbeendisconnected
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
easy to follow resetting instructions.
Genuine Mazda Accessory
Wheel Locks are available
at your Mazda dealer
Youraluminumwheelshaveaprotective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth
to clean them. Using a wire brush, polishing
compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive
cleaner may damage the protective coating.
ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
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Automatic Climate Control
18
Manual Climate Control
INFORMATION DISPLAY
17
Dial
Driver Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO ON: Push dial
to turn Automatic Air
Conditioningsystem
on.
Rotate dial to
select your
desired set
temperature (shown
in Information Display
above).Theairow
mode and the
amount
of airow will be
automatically controlled
in accordance with the
set temperature.
Fan Control Dial
•Rotate the dial to
select the desired
fan speed.
• PushOFFtoturn
climate control
system off.
Note: Do not
rotate dial in
AUTO ON mode.
Push to defrost
the windshield.
Push to defrost
the rear window.
Temperature
Control Dial
Rotate the dial for
temperature control.
NOTE: When set
toMAXA/Cwith
dashboard vents or
dashboard and oor
vents,theA/Cwill
turn on, and
recirculated air will
be selected for
maximum cooling.
Fan Control Dial
Rotate the dial to set desired
fan speed (1-4).
Push to defrost the
rear window.
Push to manually
turn
air conditioning on or off.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or receive
fresh air (indicator off).
Passenger Temperature
Control Dial
Push toturn DUAL mode
ON/OFF.
• WithDUALmodeON
(indicator on), rotate the
dial to set passenger side
temperature separate
from the driver’s side
(shown in the Information
Display above).
• WithDUALmodeOFF
(indicator off), driver
controls the temperature
setting on both sides.
Mode Selector Dial
Rotate the dial to
select airow mode.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and oor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
oor vents
Windshield
defroster
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Push to select the
following airow mode:
NOTE: Automatic
climate control will
allow you to maintain
individual preset cabin
temperatures for the
driver and passenger
when DUAL mode
is selected.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or receive
fresh air (indicator off).
Push to manually turn
air conditioning on
or off.
Dashboard vents
Dashboard
and oor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
oor vents
Windshield
defroster
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control
always works even
iftheAUTOindicator
turns off by changing
the fan speed or the
airow mode.
: Best Cooling
Settings
: Best Heating
Settings
FRONT VENT SYSTEM AIRFLOW OPERATION
When the “Windshield Defroster” or “Defroster and Floor”
or “Floor” mode is selected, air will not only blow from the
defroster vents on top of the dash or the oor vents, but
also a small amount from the dashboard vents. If air is not
desired from the dashboard vents, they can be closed
using the dials or vent louvers.
• Todefrostthewindshieldfaster,closethe
dashboard vents.
• Todefrostthesidewindowsfaster,pointtheside
dashboard vents toward the side windows.
• Towarmthepassengers’upperbodiesfaster,point
the side and/or center dashboard vents toward the
inside of the vehicle.
Push
Interior Set
Temperature (Driver) Interior Set Temperature
(Passenger)
Climate Control
Audio
Audio
Outside
Temperature
Clock
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