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Optional equipment shown.

Key www.MazdaUSA.com

Advanced Key
Lock ADVANCED KEYLESS KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Unlock ENTRY SYSTEM Release Button Lock
• his system allows you to lock
T • Push to extend key. • Push once to
and unlock the doors, and even lock all doors
• Push & fold to retract key.
start the engine without taking the and liftgate.
key out. • Push twice
Trunk While Carrying the (within five
(sedan only) Advanced Key… seconds) for horn
sound verification
Panic Alarm • Unlock the driver’s door by
that all doors
pushing the driver’s door request
Door Request Switch are locked.
switch once.
• Unlock all doors (and liftgate)
by pushing the driver’s door
request switch once or twice Unlock
(depending on personalization) • Push once to
OR by pushing the passenger’s unlock driver’s
door request switch once. door or all
• Lock all doors (and liftgate) by the doors
pushing any request switch once. (depending on
Liftgate Opener Switch personalization).
• Open the trunk/liftgate by
pushing the electric trunk lid/ • Push twice
liftgate opener switch when (within three
ignition is OFF. With ignition ON, seconds) to
vehicle must be in Park (A/T) or unlock all doors
have parking brake set (M/T). and liftgate.
Liftgate Request Switch NOTE: When the liftgate opener switch
is pushed, the liftgate will open slightly. If
the liftgate is not opened within 1.5 Panic Alarm
seconds, the liftgate latch locks (you will
hear it lock) and the liftgate cannot be • Push for one
opened or closed from this slightly raised second or more
Trunk Lid Opener Switch position. To open/close the liftgate, push Retractable Key to activate alarm.
the liftgate opener switch, open the liftgate
• Push Lock,
within 1.5 seconds, then close it. The
door/liftgate ajar warning light will be on
Unlock, or Panic
if the liftgate is not fully closed.
Trunk (Sedan Only) Alarm to turn
• Push and hold to open trunk. alarm off.

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Key www.MazdaUSA.com

STARTiNg ThE ENgiNE With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, locate the key slot cover on the steering column and
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
remove the cover.
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while
2 Insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the START/STOP
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
button with the clutch pedal (M/T) or the brake pedal (A/T) pushed
(automatic transmission).
down to start the engine.
• Shut the engine Off by pushing the START/STOP button again.
• Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button Advanced Key (Rear)
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• he key indicator light
T 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 Auxiliary Key
the ignition ON and the key is not detected or the advanced keyless (for opening the doors
transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated RED, the START/STOP and starting the engine)
button may not start the engine, unless the auxiliary key is used
(see “Starting the Engine with the Auxiliary Key”).

Key Release
ACC ignition ON
indicator indicator
Light Light
PERSONALizE YOUR MAzDA3 WiTh ThE fOLLOWiNg
gENUiNE MAzDA ACCESSORiES:
• 3.5 mm Audio Cable • Interior Lighting Kit • Remote Engine Start
• All Weather Floor Mats • iPod® Integration • Roof Rack &
Engine Ready to • Auto Dimming • License Plate Frames Attachments
Start indicator Light Rearview Mirror • Moonroof Wind • Side Sills
• Cargo Mat Deflector • SIRIUS Satellite Radio®
• Cargo Net • Portable Navigation • Splash Guards
• Cargo Tray Devices by Garmin® • Touch-Up Paint
NOTE: • Front Mask • Rear Bumper Guard • Wheel Locks
• mergency Engine Stop:
E • Fuel Filler Door (5-Door only) • Windshield Sunscreen
Continuously pushing the START/STOP button while the engine is running will • Rear Spoiler
turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency.
Genuine Mazda Accessories are built to the same standards of quality as
• Vehicle Entry/Engine Start: your Mazda. That means they fit right, work right, and look great. Choose
If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead advanced key
from a wide range of interior and exterior accessories to make your
battery, use the auxiliary key to lock unlock the doors and to start the engine.
Mazda3 fit your personality and lifestyle. After all, you are what you drive.

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Seats www.MazdaUSA.com

ELECTRONiCALLY OPERATED DRiVER SEAT CONTROLS front Seat Warmer
Slide/Tilt Switch Recline Switch The driver and front passenger
seats can be warmed by rotating the
Seat can be moved back and forth, Push forward or backward applicable seat warmer dial while the
raised, lowered, or tilted with this control. to adjust seatback angle. 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.

fuel Door Release
(located on floor in front of driver’s seat) Trunk
To open, pull the fuel door release. Release
(sedan only)
fuel
• MAZDA3: Regular Unleaded Fuel

– 87 Octane fuel Door
• MAZDASPEED3: Premium Fuel
Release
– 91-93 Octane

fuel Door
NOTE: The rear seats on the 5-door are equipped with foldable head restraints. To avoid scratching the paint during
To fold the head restraint, pull the strap on the back of the head restraint and fold refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
the head restraint downward. To return the head restraint to its upright position, lift tether over the hook as shown.
it upward.

MANUAL SEAT CONTROLS
height Adjustment Lever Recline Lever
Raise or lower seat height by Pull up to adjust seatback angle.
repeatedly pulling up or pushing
down on the lever.

genuine Mazda Accessory Chrome fuel
Slide Release Lever filler Door is available at your Mazda dealer.
Pull lever up to move seat
backward or forward.
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Driver’s View www.MazdaUSA.com

BLUETOOTh® MULTi-iNfORMATiON
LighTiNg/ hANDS-fREE/ WiPER/ DiSPLAY/NAVigATiON iNfORMATiON PASSENgER
TURN SigNALS AUDiO WAShER CONTROLS DiSPLAY hAzARD AiRBAg Off CLOCK
(P. 11) (PP. 19-20, 25) (P. 12) (PP. 21-24) (PP. 17-18) WARNiNg iNDiCATOR1 (P. 19)

BSM
DSC (P. 16)

NOTE: When closing
the glovebox, push in the
middle to securely close it.

AfS
(P. 15)
PUSh BUTTON
START
(P. 3)

hOOD TiLT/TELESCOPiNg CRUiSE CLiMATE SEAT ACCESSORY AUDiO
RELEASE STEERiNg WhEEL CONTROL CONTROL WARMERS SOCKET (PP. 19-20)
LEVER (PP. 17-18) (P. 6)
1 PASS
This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and
AiRBAg
Off seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the
7 seat is less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats 8
in appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.


Instrument Cluster www.MazdaUSA.com

DAShBOARD TAChOMETER fUEL ODOMETER/ ShifT LEVER SPEEDOMETER TRiP METER
iLLUMiNATiON1 gAUgE TRiP METER POSiTiON iNDiCATOR SELECTOR2
gLOSSARY Of WARNiNg AND iNDiCATOR LighTS Tire Pressure Low Washer fluid Level
Monitoring System Warning Light
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations. (TPMS) Warning Light
On/Warning Beep: Low tire ENgiNE COOLANT TEMP LighTS
Check fuel Cap Low fuel Level pressure in one or more tires. Since this vehicle does not use an engine
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction coolant temperature gauge, red and blue
Low Engine Oil Pressure Turn Signals/hazard
engine coolant temperature lights are used
Warning indicator Lights Seat Belt
Dynamic Stability Control to indicate high and low coolant temperature.
Unbuckled/Malfunction
Off (DSC)/Traction Control headlight high Beams On Red Coolant Temp Light
System (TCS) Off BSM BSM Off
indicator Light flashing: Engine is starting to run hot.
Automatic Transaxle Off (Blind Spot Monitoring) Drive slowly to reduce engine load.
DSC OFF switch pushed and Warning Light
TCS/DSC turned off. KEY Warning Light RED On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull
Cruise Main indicator Light over to the side of the road and turn the
Check Engine Light On ( AMBER)/Cruise Set KEY indicator Light gREEN engine off.
indicator Light On (gREEN) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
Security indicator Light Brake Warning Light more information.
Shift Position indicator Light Parking brake on/low brake Blue Coolant Temp Light
Lights On (Exterior) fluid/malfunction
Malfunction Warning Light On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm
Power Steering Malfunction air is available for heater/defroster.
Traction Control System
ABS (Antilock Brake Charging System Malfunction (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Off: Engine coolant is warm and warm
System) Malfunction Control (DSC) air is available for heater/defroster.
Door/Liftgate Ajar On: TCS/DSC malfunction The light may stay on for a few minutes
Air Bag/front Seat Belt Flashing: TCS/DSC operating after start-up when the engine is cold,
Pretensioner System AfS Adaptive front Lighting 2
• Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B). but the vehicle can be driven with the
Malfunction Off System (AfS) Off • When a trip meter is selected, push and hold light on or off.
1 to reset to zero.
• Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations.
Vehicles with Multi-Information Display: NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
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,
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
9 or if the illumination does not dim when turning on the headlights at night, press the knob. When pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle 10
dimmed, rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the illumination. and warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.


Feature Highlights www.MazdaUSA.com

LighTiNg CONTROL/TURN SigNAL LEVER WiNDShiELD/REAR WiNDOW WiPER/WAShER CONTROL LEVER
: Turns tail, AUTO: The light sensor : Turns fog lights AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
parking, and automatically determines on only when on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for less sensitivity
dashboard when to turn the headlights headlights (requires more rain to turn wipers on) and towards you (counterclockwise)
lights on. on or off. are on. for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on).

Push for
high Beams
Less sensitive MiST

Off

Pull
to flash 1 AUTO
high Beams
2 LO
More sensitive
3 hi
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer fluid

Rear Window
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard, Wiper/Washer
and headlights on.
iNT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
hEADLighT LEVELiNg : Washer/wiper
(hold as desired)
Adjust headlight
angle with headlight
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO
leveling switch wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever to INT
depending on vehicle and choose an interval timing by rotating the
passengers & load ring between fast and slow.
(example: Driver only
= 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or
2, etc. ). Refer to your Owner’s CAUTiON: When the ignition is ON turn the AUTO wipers OFF when
11 Manual for complete details. going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield. 12



SPORT A/T MANUAL ShifT MODE TURBOChARgER TiPS (MAzDASPEED3 only)
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing 30 seconds in order to cool turbocharger. Avoid shutting the engine off
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and abruptly after a hard or long drive as turbocharger damage may result.
torque when more control is desired. • o NOT race or over-rev ANY engine when starting, particularly a
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To Use Manual Shift Mode: turbocharged engine.
Lower
• Shift the lever from D to M. gear • o NOT add aftermarket devices to alter the engine’s ignition, fuel
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delivery, or turbo boost pressure, as this may lead to serious engine
NOTE: Changing to manual mode damage and void your warranty.
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: higher
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once. gear PORTABLE AUDiO PLAYER iNTEgRATiON USiNg ThE AUX JACK
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving portable audio player through the vehicle’s
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected audio system. Learn the system when parked
driving experience. and do not let it distract you while driving.

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.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMiSSiON 1 ocate the AUX jack inside the center console.
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• Push the clutch pedal completely down 2 Plug 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the portable audio player and into
to start the engine and to shift gears. the AUX jack. Turn portable audio player on.
• To place the transmission in Reverse, 3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
place shifter in the neutral position, push 4 ush the AUX button on the audio face OR the
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the shifter knob down, move to the left MODE button on the steering wheel controls.
and push forward. 5 Use 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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ADAPTiVE fRONT-LighTiNg SYSTEM (AfS) BLiND SPOT MONiTORiNg (BSM) SYSTEM
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
wheel. The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while • f your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
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cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving. you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
Without AfS Without AfS
With AfS • f you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
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With AfS light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• SM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
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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.

NOTE: Turning BSM System Off
• With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON. switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the
• he system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected
T instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM system
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
easy to follow resetting instructions.
Your Vehicle

Push AFS OFF to turn system off or on. When off, AFS OFF
illuminates in the instrument panel.

ALUMiNUM WhEEL CARE
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. Detection Areas

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 confirming the safety of the
genuine Mazda Accessory surroundings, but is not a complete substitute.
Wheel Locks are available • The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
at your Mazda dealer • 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
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Manual Climate Control Automatic Climate Control
Clock interior Set Audio
Audio
Temperature (Driver)
Outside interior Set Temperature
Temperature Climate Control (Passenger)
iNfORMATiON DiSPLAY iNfORMATiON DiSPLAY

: Best Cooling
Settings
: Best heating
Settings

Mode Selector Dial fan Control Dial Temperature Driver Temperature fan Control Dial Passenger Temperature
Rotate the dial to Rotate the dial to set desired Control Dial Control Dial • otate the dial to
R Control Dial
select airflow mode. fan speed (1-4). Rotate the dial for select the desired Push to turn DUAL mode
AUTO ON: Push dial fan speed.
Dashboard Push to defrost the temperature control. to turn Automatic Air ON/OFF.
vents rear window. Conditioning system • ush OFF to turn
P • ith DUAL mode ON
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NOTE: When set on. Rotate dial to climate control
Dashboard Push to manually turn to MAX A/C with system off. (indicator on), rotate the
select your desired set
and floor vents air conditioning on or off. dashboard vents or Note: Do not dial to set passenger side
temperature (shown
Push to recirculate dashboard and floor in Information Display rotate dial in temperature separate
Floor vents
cabin air to reduce vents, the A/C will above). The airflow Push to select the mode. from the driver’s side
AUTO ON
Defroster and outside odors and
turn on, and mode and the amount following airflow mode: (shown in the Information
floor vents recirculated air will of airflow will be Display above).
improve cooling be selected for Dashboard vents
Windshield (indicator on) or receive automatically controlled • ith DUAL mode OFF
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maximum cooling. in accordance with the Dashboard
defroster fresh air (indicator off). (indicator off), driver
set temperature. and floor vents
Dial fRONT VENT SYSTEM AiRfLOW OPERATiON Floor vents
controls the temperature
When the “Windshield Defroster” or “Defroster and Floor” setting on both sides.
NOTE: Automatic Defroster and
or “Floor” mode is selected, air will not only blow from the climate control will Push to recirculate
defroster vents on top of the dash or the floor vents, but floor vents
allow you to maintain cabin air to reduce
also a small amount from the dashboard vents. If air is not individual preset cabin Windshield outside odors and
desired from the dashboard vents, they can be closed temperatures for the defroster improve cooling
using the dials or vent louvers. driver and passenger (indicator on) or receive
• o defrost the windshield faster, close the
T when DUAL mode NOTE: Automatic
Push temperature control fresh air (indicator off).
dashboard vents. is selected.
• o defrost the side windows faster, point the side
T always works even Push to manually turn
dashboard vents toward the side windows. Push to defrost if the AUTO indicator air conditioning on
• o warm the passengers’ upper bodies faster, point
T the windshield. turns off by changing or off.
the fan speed or the
the side and/or center dashboard vents toward the Push to defrost airflow mode.
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Audio Controls www.MazdaUSA.com

SETTiNg YOUR CLOCK
• ush the H button to set the hour.
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• ush the M button to set the minutes.
P CD SLOT
Push the :00 button to reset clock to nearest hour.
Some text information is shown in
(with Bluetooth®)
the Multi-Information Display (MID).
SEEK UP/DOWN • D (Text CD/MP3/WMA):
C
Album, music title, and artist
(if available on the CD).
• Radio: Frequencies stored
on each preset button.
• AT Radio: Category name,
S
MUTE (without Bluetooth®) channel name, music title,
and artist name.
NOTE: Push the MODE button to change between
FM1, FM2, AM, CD, SAT1, SAT2, SAT3, AUX, and • luetooth® audio and AUX:
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BT (Bluetooth®) audio. Nothing shown.

POWER ON TUNiNg
Push the Power/Volume dial to turn Manual: Turn the center dial to LOADiNg A CD BLUETOOTh ® AUDiO
the audio system on. manually change the frequency. Insert CD, label-side up.
Bluetooth® enabled phones and audio
Seek: Push the SEEK/TRACK players provide an opportunity to play
MEDiA SELECTiON tuning buttons to automatically PLAYiNg A CD music through the audio system with
Radio: Push FM1/2 or AM button to seek a higher or lower frequency. no wires attached, however, there are
• he center dial is used to
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select the FM1, FM2, or AM band. Scan: Push the SCAN button to some limitations:
CD: Push the CD button to select the select songs on a CD.
automatically sample strong stations • uring playback, the song title
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CD player which plays CDs, MP3s, for a few seconds each. Push again • ush FOLDER button to
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or artist will be shown on the
and WMAs. See the Owner’s Manual to cancel. select a folder (MP3/WMA).
vehicle’s information display. (This
for complete details. Preset Channel: Push the Preset • ush SEEK/TRACK button
P may vary due to the specification
Satellite Radio: Push the SAT Channel buttons (1-6) to select a to select previous or of your phone or player (AVRCP
button for SIRIUS Radio®. If your station stored in memory. To store a next track. 1.3 required). To obtain further
vehicle is equipped with SIRIUS station, push and hold a button (1-6) • ush FOLDER
P to select information, please refer to the
Radio® (satellite radio antenna on until a beep is heard. previous or next folder Owner’s Manual). This is not a
roof or trunk lid), your new Mazda Category (SiRiUS Radio® only): (for MP3s and WMAs) problem with the vehicle, phone,
includes a free introductory Push the DISC/CAT to change to or player. The current audio profile
subscription with a limited term trial a different category. does not send this information.
offer. Call 888-539-7474 to activate! Auto Memory Tuning: Push and PLAYiNg BLUETOOTh® • ot all controls on the phone or
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See the Owner’s Manual and/or hold the AUTO-M button to store (BT) AUDiO player will be active when paired to
dealer for details. Contact your an additional 6 stations on each FM 1 ake sure BT audio device
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Mazda dealer about adding SIRIUS and AM band without disturbing the is paired. • ireless signal strength can affect
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Radio® if your Mazda3 is not already previously stored stations. To return audio streaming.
2 urn on BT audio device.
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equipped with it. to the previously stored stations, push 3 ush the AUX button until
P • ound quality of streaming audio
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19 Auxiliary input: Push the AUX FM1/2 or AM button. Refer to the varies depending on the device. 20
button to select the auxiliary jack. “BT AUDIO” is displayed.
Owner’s Manual for complete details.


Multi-Information Display (MID) www.MazdaUSA.com

MiD CONTROLS (on steering wheel): Maintenance Monitor
• Reminds you of your next service and/or tire
rotation by simply entering a mileage and
number of days interval.
• Displays a message in the MID for 5 seconds
each time the vehicle is started when
service due or tire rotation is near (unless
Push Push ENTER is pushed, which clears the
message completely).
• To set, reset, or turn off the Maintenance
Monitor (Needs to be reset after maintenance
to notify you for the next service):

Push
Push Push Push DOWN,
then

Push
ENTER ENTER (UP/DOWN) switch: Push up or down to select or change an
item, number, or letter (with highlight), then push in to enter.
LEfT/RighT buttons: Push the left and right buttons to move the Push
arrows above and below the digit to be changed for the Maintenance Monitor.
BACK BACK button: Push to undo and/or return to the previous screen.

MiD Setting Select OFF to turn
Maintenance
The MID can be used to change certain preferences to your liking.
Monitor off.
They include:
• Distant Unit - km or miles • Screen Adjustment (with
• Temperature Unit - C˚ or F˚ navigation)/Screen Off
• Time Zone (with • Alert Volume – high or low
navigation) – to set your • Turn Signal Volume – Change mileage or days using UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT, then push
time zone for the clock high or low ENTER. When finished, push the INFO button to exit.
• Auto Adjust Clock • Language Selection
(with navigation) – to set • Restore Defaults
your clock using GPS (with navigation)
NOTE:
To Change a Preference: • For the service due notification, the number of days and distance can be
1 Push the INFO button several times until SETTINGS is displayed. set. For tire rotation notification, only the distance can be set.
2 Select PREFERENCES from the menu. • For service due, the message appears for whichever one occurs first,
21 mileage or number of days. 22
3 Select the item you want to change from the menu.


Navigation System www.MazdaUSA.com

COMPACT NAVigATiON CONTROLS (on steering wheel) Enter Your home Address
1 Push ENTER from the Current Position (map) screen.
Next Road Name 2 Select “Navigation Setup.”
3 Select “Edit Memory Point.”
Map Scale 4 Select “Home.”
5 Select how you want to input your home address - either by entering
Compass
an address, or from a previous destination, point of interest, memory
Distance to point, intersection, or from the map.
destination
6 Enter your home address.
Estimated 7 Select “Set” to register your home.
arrival time
Vehicle Marker 8 Select “Done” to return to the map.
Current Road Name Distance to intersection Change the Volume of the guidance
Operation guide icon and turn direction • Turn the audio system volume dial while voice guidance is
being given.
ENTER ENTER (UP/DOWN): Set a Destination
• Push up or down to select or change an You can choose setting a destination using a street address, point of interest,
item, number, or letter (with highlight), emergency, memory point, home, preset destination, previous destination,
then push in to enter. freeway on/off ramp, coordinates, or select from map.
• When the map scroll cursor is displayed, 1 Push ENTER from the Current Position (map) screen.
push to zoom in/out the map screen and 2 Select “Set Destination.”
to scroll the map screen up or down. 3 Select “Address.”
4 If the state is not displayed, select “Search Area.”
LEfT/RighT buttons: 5 Select the correct state from the list.
• Push to move the cursors to the right and left on certain screens (when 6 Select “Input City Name”, then use the ENTER (UP/DOWN) switch
arrows are shown either to the left or right). to input the city name, then select the correct city from the list.
• When the map scroll cursor is displayed, push to scroll through the current 7 Use the ENTER (UP/DOWN) switch to input the street name,
position (map) screen to the right and left. then select the correct street from the list.
• Push to switch the screen from the map screen to the turn list screen (with 8 Use the ENTER (UP/DOWN) switch to input the house number.
route guidance) to the compass screen. 9 Select “Done.”
10 Select “Start” to set the destination and start guidance.
NOTE:
• For safety reasons, some navigation system functions cannot be performed
while driving the vehicle.
• The SD card included with your navigation system contains the most current
data available.
• North Up/Head Up: North Up - Geographic north is up.
Head Up - The direction you are heading is up.
NAVI NAVi button: 1 Push ENTER from the Current Position (map) screen.
2 Select “Navigation Setup.”
• Push to switch to navigation - to the current position (map) screen at any time.
3 Select “Map Direction.”
• Push to repeat the voice guidance after it is done. 4 Select “North Up” or “Head Up.”
BACK BACK button: Push to undo and/or return to the previous screen. • Select “Prefer” or “Avoid” for toll roads (default setting), major roads, ferries,
23 restricted roads and border crossing. 24
INFO iNfO button: Push to switch to the multi-information display (MID). • Refer to your Navigation Owner’s Manual for detailed navigation system operation.


Bluetooth
®
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PAiRiNg YOUR BLUETOOTh ® PhONE OR AUDiO DEViCE
NOTE:
• For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
• Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, it is recommended that you
refer to its manual for steps to turn on Bluetooth ® and perform pairing.
• For toll-free Bluetooth® Hands-Free customer service and device compatibility
call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance.
• iMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the
highest level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.

1 Push and release the or
button located on the steering Talk
wheel and wait for a beep. MyMazda.com—The Official
2 After the beep say, “Set-up”.
3 After the beep say, “Pairing options”.
Site for Mazda Owners
4 After the beep say, “Pair”. Register today on MyMazda.com—the ultimate
5 After the beep, say any 4-digit code. destination for Mazda Owners. Once registered,
6 Place phone or audio device in you’ll be able to take advantage of benefits exclusively
Discovery mode; if necessary, for Mazda Owners:
Pick-up hang up
consult its manual, or go to
www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth • Insider access to exclusive events and promotions
and select model, Bluetooth®, • Personalized maintenance schedules
then follow screen prompts. • Zoom-Zoom Owner Magazine
7 Input the 4-digit code you chose earlier. • arranty information and on-line Owner’s Manuals
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8 After the phone or audio device is recognized, you • Wallpaper, videos and other fun stuff
will be prompted to name the paired device, such • ccessories specifically designed for your vehicle
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as “Tom’s phone or player”. • ar Care Discount Coupons available from your
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9 When paired, a symbol will be displayed in the information display - Mazda Dealer
a phone symbol for a phone and a music symbol for an audio device.
If the symbol is not displayed, the Bluetooth® device is not paired. Visit and register at MyMazda.com today!
NOTE: If your compatible Bluetooth phone is equipped with a music player and
®

supports the Bluetooth® profile A2DP, your phone will pair for both hands-free calling Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day,
as well as Bluetooth® audio during the pairing process, and will be considered one 365 days a year. Using the toll free phone number
unit. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on how to “pair” up to or the Mazda Roadside Assistance Smartphone
7 Bluetooth® phones and audio devices, and how to use the built-in tutorial and other app - Mazda Assist. (which uses gPS-enabled
important safety information.
technology to determine your exact location), will
TO MAKE OR RECEiVE A hANDS-fREE CALL put you in touch with a roadside assistance agent.
Basic Operation: Phone: 1-800-866-1998
NOTE: On engine start,
button: To make/receive/swap a call. the last connected The app can be downloaded, free of charge, from the
button: To end/reject a call. device will automatically App store for the iPhone® and Android Market for Android
25 button: To skip voice guidance (for speeding be re-connected after powered devices. After downloading app, customer name,
up operation). several seconds. email, iPhone number and VIN are required.


Customer Delivery Checklist Customer Delivery Checklist
VEhiCLE PRESENTATiON: Climate Control .........................17-18
Refer to Smart Start Guide • Center Vents and Airflow Operation DEALERShiP DATE
during presentation • Manual • Automatic*
Keyless Entry .............................. 1-2 SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
• Advanced Keyless Entry*
• Door/Liftgate Request Switch*
• Trunk Lid/Liftgate Opener Switch ViN E-MAiL
Starting the Engine.................... 3-4 Set Clock ...................................... 19
• Push Button Ignition
• Emergency Engine Stop
Seats* .......................................... 5-6
• Adjustments Audio Controls ......................... 19-20 PRESENTATiON Of OWNER’S MATERiALS:
fuel Door ....................................... 6 Multi-information Review the following items with the customer
• Fuel Door Release and Fuel Spec Display (MiD)* ........................... 21-22
• references
P Smart Start guide MyMazda.com
Driver’s View ............................... 7-8 • aintenance Monitor
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• ocation of Switches and Controls
L • emove this checklist from
R • ffer to register customer on
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Navigation System* ................. 23-24 Smart Start Guide MyMazda.com
instrument Cluster ................... 9-10
• nter Your Home Address
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• ersonalization Features
P
• eview of Warning and Indicator
R • Set a Destination (refer to your Owner’s Manual) Owner’s Manual
Light Function and Location
Lights ............................................ 11 Warranty information floor Mats
Warranty Start Date: • nsure floor mats are properly
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hooked after cleaning
Customer initial:
Bluetooth ®* ................................... 25 • o not install two floor mats, one on
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• asic Vehicle –
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top of the other, on the driver side
Wiper/Washer............................... 12 • utorial
T • oll-Free
T 36 months/36,000 miles
• air Phone Customer Service
P • ccessory rubber floor mats should
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• Roadside assistance program
• ake a Call 800-430-0153
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water only
SChEDULED MAiNTENANCE
When replacing or topping off engine
SERViCE DEPARTMENT
AUX input ...................................... 14
Adaptive front Lighting System oil, use Mazda Genuine oil. For optimal
Introduce Service Manager;
(AfS)* ............................................ 15 engine performance, use SAE 0W-20
provide business cards
engine oil (except MAZDASPEED3, which
Aluminum Wheel Care ................. 15 uses 5W-20). Please consult an Authorized Review Service and Parts
Blind Spot Monitoring ................. 16 Mazda Dealer for additional information. Department hours of operation
All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the *if equipped
customer and the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled: Explain free Full Circle
SALES CONSULTANT DATE CUSTOMER DATE Service Inspection

Schedule first maintenance service
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket


gENUiNE MAzDA SERViCE
Because you and your Mazda deserve the best
Your new Mazda deserves nothing less than the very best. To keep it running
like new for years to come, trust the experts at your local Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Simply bring your vehicle in for your scheduled maintenance and any
needed repairs.*

At participating Mazda Full Circle Service Centers,** our technicians will
automatically perform a complimentary Full Circle inspection on your vehicle
and issue a detailed report card at every visit. This is designed to help you
keep track of your Mazda’s critical operating condition. Our factory-trained
technicians know your vehicle inside out and use Genuine Mazda Parts,
giving your vehicle the optimum care and maintenance it requires to run
with flawless precision.

Remember, to further enhance your driving experience, visit your local
Mazda Service Center for your scheduled maintenance. It’s also the place
where you can find a wide variety of tires, parts, and accessories that are
just right for your vehicle.
* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.
** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to find a
participating Mazda full Circle Service Dealer.
Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-222-5500
Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998

fREE fULL CiRCLE
SERViCE iNSPECTiON
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 easy-to-use Smart Start Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some
of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle. However, it is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information
to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation, and
maintenance of your vehicle. All information, specifications, photographs and illustrations
in this publication are those in effect at the time of printing. Mazda reserves the right to
change specifications or design without obligation.

© Mazda North American Operations
Printed in U.S.A. 06/11
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