2021 Mazda 3 Owner's Manual
Year:
2021
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
75
How the SRS Air Bags Work
77
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
81
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
83
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
84
Constant Monitoring
89
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)
114
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
Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
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
172
Manual Transmission Operation
175
Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
175
Automatic Transmission
177
Automatic Transmission Controls
177
Shift-Lock System
178
Transmission Ranges
179
Manual Shift Mode
180
Direct Mode
186
Driving Tips
187
Switches and Controls
188
Lighting Control
188
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
194
Windshield Wipers and Washer
195
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
199
Rear Window Defogger
200
Horn
201
Hazard Warning Flasher
202
HomeLink Wireless Control System
202
Brake
207
Brake System
207
AUTOHOLD
213
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
217
ABS/TCS/DSC
219
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
219
Traction Control System (TCS)
220
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
221
Drive Selection
223
Drive Selection
223
i-ACTIV AWD
225
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
225
Power Steering
226
Power Steering
226
i-ACTIVSENSE
227
i-ACTIVSENSE
227
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
232
High Beam Control System (HBC)
232
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
234
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
238
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
250
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
251
Driver Monitoring (DM)
253
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
255
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
258
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) (Manual Transmission)
262
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Automatic Transmi ...
270
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
281
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
296
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
300
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)
306
360° View Monitor
310
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
345
Front Radar Sensor
349
Front Side Radar Sensor
351
Rear Side Radar Sensor
353
Rear/Rear corner/Rear Side Ultrasonic Sensor
354
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera
355
Driver Monitoring Camera
356
Cruise Control
357
Cruise Control
357
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
361
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
361
Rear View Monitor
365
Rear View Monitor
365
Parking Sensor System
380
Parking Sensor System
380
Interior Features
391
Climate Control System
392
Operating Tips
392
Vent Operation
393
Manual Type
395
Fully Automatic Type
400
Mazda Connect
405
What is Mazda Connect ?
405
Mazda Connect Basic Operations
409
Connected Service (U.S.A only)
427
Interior Equipment
428
Sunvisors
428
Interior Lights
429
Accessory Socket
431
Cup Holder
432
Bottle Holder
434
Assist Grips
434
Rear Coat Hooks
435
Storage Compartments
435
Maintenance and Care
439
Essential Information
440
Introduction
440
Scheduled Maintenance
442
Scheduled Maintenance
442
Owner Maintenance
450
Owner Maintenance Precautions
450
Hood
451
Engine Compartment Overview
453
Engine Oil
455
Engine Coolant
458
Brake/Clutch Fluid
459
Washer Fluid
460
Body Lubrication
461
Wiper Blades
461
Battery
467
Key Battery Replacement
469
Tires
471
Light Bulbs
475
Fuses
478
Appearance Care
486
Exterior Care
486
Interior Care
492
If Trouble Arises
495
Parking in an Emergency
496
Parking in an Emergency
496
Flat Tire
497
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
497
Changing a Flat Tire
501
Battery Runs Out
511
Jump-Starting
511
Emergency Starting
514
Starting a Flooded Engine
514
Push-Starting
514
Overheating
515
Overheating
515
Emergency Towing
517
Towing Description
517
Tiedown Hooks
518
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
521
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
521
Message Indicated on Multi-information Display
533
Warning Sound is Activated
536
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
542
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
542
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
544
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
544
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
545
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
545
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
547
Customer Assistance
548
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
548
Customer Assistance (Canada)
552
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
555
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
556
Mazda Importer/Distributors
557
Importer/Distributor
557
Reporting Safety Defects
558
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
558
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
560
Warranty
561
Warranties for Your Mazda
561
Outside the United States/Canada
561
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
562
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
563
Cell Phones
564
Cell Phones Warning
564
Event Data Recorder
565
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
565
Recording of Vehicle Data
566
Recording of Vehicle Data
566
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
567
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
567
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
569
Tire Labeling
569
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
573
Tire Maintenance
575
Vehicle Loading
577
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
580
Declaration of Conformity
581
Declaration of Conformity
581
Specifications
591
Identification Numbers
592
Vehicle Information Labels
592
Specifications
594
Specifications
594
Index
603
FAQ about the 2021 Mazda 3 Manual
What contains the 2021 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 2021 owner's manual:
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Maintenance for your Mazda 3, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
Where to download the 2021 Mazda 3 Owners Manual?
The Mazda 3 owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mazda 3 year 2021 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2021 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mazda 3 (2021) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2021 is available in English.
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