2023 Mazda 3 Sedan User Manual

The Mazda 3 Sedan 2023 is a compact car model produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda. Known for its sleek design, advanced technology, and engaging driving dynamics, the Mazda 3 Sedan has gained popularity among car enthusiasts and those seeking a stylish and enjoyable driving experience.

1. Exterior: The 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan features a distinctive and athletic exterior design. It boasts Mazda’s signature Kodo design language, characterized by clean lines, sculpted curves, and a sense of motion even when the car is stationary. The front fascia showcases a bold grille with chrome accents, flanked by sleek LED headlights. The overall look of the Mazda 3 Sedan exudes elegance and modernity.
2. Interior: Inside the Mazda 3 Sedan, you’ll find a well-crafted cabin that combines comfort, quality materials, and cutting-edge technology. The interior design follows a minimalist approach, emphasizing simplicity and functionality. High-quality upholstery, soft-touch materials, and refined finishes contribute to an upscale feel. The driver-focused cockpit places essential controls within easy reach, while offering a comfortable seating position and excellent visibility.
3. Technology and Features: Mazda equips the 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan with a host of advanced technologies to enhance the driving experience. It includes a touchscreen infotainment system with Mazda Connect, which supports smartphone integration, Bluetooth connectivity, and navigation. Depending on the trim level, you can expect features like a premium audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, and various driver-assistance systems for enhanced safety.
4. Performance: The Mazda 3 Sedan 2023 offers impressive performance and handling characteristics. It is available with a range of powertrain options, including efficient and responsive engines. The exact engine options may vary depending on the market, but Mazda typically offers both gasoline and diesel engines. The Mazda 3 Sedan is known for its agile handling, precise steering, and balanced ride quality, providing an engaging and enjoyable driving experience.
5. Safety: Mazda prioritizes safety, and the 2023 Mazda 3 Sedan is equipped with advanced safety features. These may include a suite of driver-assistance technologies such as lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera system. These features aim to enhance occupant protection and help prevent accidents on the road.

Mazda 3 Sedan 2023 combines style, technology, and performance in a compact package. Whether you’re looking for a daily commuter car or a stylish vehicle for your next adventure, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers a compelling option in the compact sedan segment.

Seat Precautions

WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place: Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
Never allow children to adjust a seat: Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a child’s hands or feet become caught in the seat.
Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers, rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

Adjust a seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
If the seat is adjusted while the vehicle is being driven, the seating posture may become unstable and the seat could move unexpectedly resulting in injury.
Do not modify or replace the front seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain airbag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats, such as seat cushions torn or damaged down to the urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the airbags, could damage the front seats which contain essential airbag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an airbag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners, and airbags after a collision.

Do not drive with either front seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:
Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.
Do not place objects under the seat: The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fixed securely, and result in an accident.
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Additionally, if the air bags deploy, the cargo may scatter which could result in serious injury or death.

Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants and cause serious injury.
Never give the car keys to children and do not allow them to play in the vehicle (4–Door):
Playing with the folding rear seats is dangerous. Once the seatbacks are back up, a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had entered. If you have small children, keep the seatbacks locked.

Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children (4–Door):
Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who find their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seatback or an open trunk can become accidentally locked in the trunk. This could result in death or brain damage from heat prostration, particularly in the summer. Always lock the doors and the trunk, and as an added measure, keep the rear seatbacks locked, whether you have children in your home or not.

CAUTION

• When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fingers near the moving parts of the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
• When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo gets caught it could damage the cargo.
• (Manual Seat)
  When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.
• When inserting your hand under the seat to clean the cabin or pick up something you dropped under the seat, be careful not to hurt yourself. If you contact the moving parts and surrounding parts around the seat rail, seat frame, and the bottom of the seat, it could result in injury.

NOTE

• When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
• (Power Seat)
  The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors.
• To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.
• Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.

Front Seat

Adjusting the Driver’s Seat
Using the driving position set up procedure recommended by Mazda allows you to maintain a relaxed posture, drive the vehicle for longer periods without feeling tired, and make quick operations naturally. Also, you can be assured of a clear view in the forward direction to help you drive more safely and comfortably. The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda are done using the following procedures.

1. Moving the steering wheel and seat to their default positions.
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the height on the front edge of the seat bottom.
6. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
7. Adjusting the head restraint position.

Manual seat

1. Seat Slide
   To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever.
   Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
2. Height Adjustment
   To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
3. Height Adjustment for Front Edge of Seat Bottom
   To adjust the height for front edge of the seat bottom, rotate the dial to the desired position.
4. Seat Recline
   To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.