2020 Mazda 3 Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Mazda
Model:
3
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Pictorial Index
5
Interior Overview
6
Interior Equipment (View A)
6
Interior Equipment (View B)
7
Interior Equipment (View C)
8
Interior Equipment (View D)
9
Interior Equipment (View E)
10
Exterior Overview
12
4-Door
12
5-Door
13
Essential Safety Equipment
15
Seats
16
Seat Precautions
16
Front Seat
19
Rear Seat
28
Head Restraints
31
Seat Warmer/Heated Steering Wheel
34
Seat Warmer
34
Heated Steering Wheel
35
Seat Belt Systems
37
Seat Belt Precautions
37
Seat Belt
40
Seat Belt Warning Systems
41
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
42
Seat Belt Extender
44
Child Restraint
46
Child-Restraint Precautions
46
Child-Restraint System Installation
51
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
53
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
56
SRS Air Bags
69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
69
Supplemental Restraint System Components
76
How the SRS Air Bags Work
78
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
82
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
84
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
85
Constant Monitoring
90
Before Driving
91
Keys
92
Keys
92
Keyless Entry System
94
Advanced Keyless Entry System
99
Advanced Keyless Entry System
99
Operational Range
100
Doors and Locks
101
Door Locks
101
Liftgate/Trunk Lid
109
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4-door)
113
Fuel and Emission
115
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
115
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
117
Mirrors
120
Mirrors
120
Windows
124
Power Windows
124
Moonroof
127
Security System
130
Modification and Add-On Equipment
130
Immobilizer System
130
Theft-Deterrent System
132
Driving Tips
134
Break-In Period
134
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
134
Hazardous Driving
135
Floor Mat
136
Rocking the Vehicle
136
Winter Driving
137
Driving In Flooded Area
139
Overloading
139
Driving on Uneven Road
140
Towing
141
Trailer Towing
141
Recreational Towing
141
When Driving
143
Start/Stop Engine
146
Ignition Switch
146
Starting the Engine
147
Turning the Engine Off
152
Cylinder Deactivation
153
Instrument Cluster and Display
154
Instrument Cluster and Display
154
Instrument Cluster
154
Active Driving Display
171
Manual Transmission Operation
173
Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
173
Automatic Transmission
175
Automatic Transmission Controls
175
Shift-Lock System
176
Transmission Ranges
177
Manual Shift Mode
178
Direct Mode
184
Driving Tips
185
Switches and Controls
186
Lighting Control
186
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
192
Windshield Wipers and Washer
193
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
197
Rear Window Defogger
198
Horn
199
Hazard Warning Flasher
200
HomeLink Wireless Control System
200
Brake
205
Brake System
205
AUTOHOLD
211
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
215
ABS/TCS/DSC
217
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
217
Traction Control System (TCS)
218
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
219
Drive Selection
221
Drive Selection
221
i-ACTIV AWD
223
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
223
Power Steering
224
Power Steering
224
i-ACTIVSENSE
225
i-ACTIVSENSE
225
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
230
High Beam Control System (HBC)
230
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
232
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
236
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
248
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
249
Driver Monitoring (DM)
251
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
253
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
256
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) (Manual Transmission)
260
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Automatic Transmi ...
268
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
279
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
293
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
297
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)
303
360° View Monitor
308
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
342
Front Radar Sensor
346
Front Side Radar Sensor
348
Rear Side Radar Sensor
350
Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor
351
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera
352
Driver Monitoring Camera
353
Cruise Control
354
Cruise Control
354
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
358
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
358
Rear View Monitor
362
Rear View Monitor
362
Parking Sensor System
377
Parking Sensor System
377
Interior Features
387
Climate Control System
388
Operating Tips
388
Vent Operation
389
Manual Type
391
Fully Automatic Type
395
Mazda Connect
400
What is Mazda Connect ?
400
Mazda Connect Basic Operations
403
Connected Service (U.S.A only)
419
Interior Equipment
420
Sunvisors
420
Interior Lights
421
Accessory Socket
423
Cup Holder
424
Bottle Holder
426
Assist Grips
426
Rear Coat Hooks
427
Storage Compartments
427
Maintenance and Care
431
Essential Information
432
Introduction
432
Scheduled Maintenance
434
Scheduled Maintenance
434
Owner Maintenance
441
Owner Maintenance Precautions
441
Hood
442
Engine Compartment Overview
444
Engine Oil
445
Engine Coolant
447
Brake/Clutch Fluid
449
Washer Fluid
449
Body Lubrication
450
Wiper Blades
451
Battery
456
Key Battery Replacement
458
Tires
461
Light Bulbs
465
Fuses
468
Appearance Care
474
Exterior Care
474
Interior Care
480
If Trouble Arises
483
Parking in an Emergency
484
Parking in an Emergency
484
Flat Tire
485
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
485
Changing a Flat Tire
489
Battery Runs Out
499
Jump-Starting
499
Emergency Starting
502
Starting a Flooded Engine
502
Push-Starting
502
Overheating
503
Overheating
503
Emergency Towing
505
Towing Description
505
Tiedown Hooks
506
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
509
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
509
Message Indicated on Multi-information Display
520
Warning Sound is Activated
523
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
528
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
528
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
530
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
530
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
531
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
531
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
533
Customer Assistance
534
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
534
Customer Assistance (Canada)
538
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
541
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
542
Mazda Importer/Distributors
543
Importer/Distributor
543
Reporting Safety Defects
544
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
544
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
546
Warranty
547
Warranties for Your Mazda
547
Outside the United States/Canada
547
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
548
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
549
Cell Phones
550
Cell Phones Warning
550
Event Data Recorder
551
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
551
Recording of Vehicle Data
552
Recording of Vehicle Data
552
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
553
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
553
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
555
Tire Labeling
555
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
559
Tire Maintenance
561
Vehicle Loading
563
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
566
Declaration of Conformity
567
Declaration of Conformity
567
Specifications
577
Identification Numbers
578
Vehicle Information Labels
578
Specifications
580
Specifications
580
Index
587
FAQ about the 2020 Mazda 3 Manual
What contains the 2020 3 manual?
The Mazda 3 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mazda to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mazda 3. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mazda 3 2020 owner's manual:
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Mazda 3 owners can do
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
Where to download the 2020 Mazda 3 Owners Manual?
The Mazda 3 owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mazda 3 year 2020 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2020 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mazda 3 (2020) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2020 is available in English.
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