Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page1 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page2 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page3 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page4 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. NOTE Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page5 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page6 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page7 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2 Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4 1-1 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page8 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-20 Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-19 Power door lock switch ................................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page9 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-53 Dashboard illumination switch .......................................................................... page 5-36 Lighting control/Turn signal .............................................................................. page 5-51 Instrument cluster .
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page10 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 4 Door 1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page11 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-14 Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16 Rear window defroster .......................................................................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page12 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 5 Door 1-6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page13 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (13,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Liftgate ............................................................................................................... page 3-11 Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-60 Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-30 Antenna .
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page14 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM 1-8 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page15 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM 2 Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4 Rear Seat ..................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page16 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING 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 air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page17 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat 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.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page18 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, the driver's seat bottom height can be adjusted.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page19 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors. Ø 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. Ø Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page20 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. qLumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down. 2-6 Form No.8Z87-EA-08F Move the lever forwards to adjust the lumbar support as required.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page21 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks or place articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page22 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children: 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.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page23 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats To return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Position the outboard seat belts to the side. 2. Lift the seatbacks upright. 3. Make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks. 4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 5.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page24 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qRear Seatback Lock (4 Door) To lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever. Head Restraints í Head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page25 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear seat Seat Warmer í The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page26 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page27 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page28 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page29 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-64). qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page30 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page31 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt (Except CenterRear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to “Center-Rear Position Seat Belt” (page 2-21). qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page32 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belt qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page33 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page34 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an accident.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page35 Monday, May 19 2008 9:55 AM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page36 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page37 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Sedan (Behind head restraint on left side) Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding the left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page38 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer. This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment of a crash.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page39 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not retract with the rest of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning light will not illuminate and function properly.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page40 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page41 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page42 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page43 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous: Vehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-35).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page44 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page45 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page46 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page47 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door outboard position) Tether strap position (5 Door center position) Tether strap Tether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Tether strap Forward Anchor bracket location (5 Door center position) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restrai
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page48 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qIf You Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, even with a seat weight sensor equipped vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page49 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is use
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page50 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint With seat warmer Without seat warmer 2-36 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page51 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page52 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qChild-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) Anchor bracket location (4 Door) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page53 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Tether strap position (5 Door) Tether strap Forward WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page54 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page55 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door) Tether strap position (5 Door) Tether strap 2-41 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page56 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. You can locate the various air bags by the use of “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page57 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page58 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page59 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (59,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page60 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page61 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-48) Driver seat slide position sensor Front seats 2-47 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page62 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work qHow the Front Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function only once.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page63 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front passenger seat weight sensors Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger seat weight sensors as a part of the supplemental restraint system. (page 2-35). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page64 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (64,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags If the front passenger weight sensors are working properly, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After a specified period of time it goes out.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page65 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page66 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page67 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (67,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page68 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (68,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qAir Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not deploy (page 2-48), but the curtain air bags may deploy.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page69 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (69,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. l Vehicle roll-over, may deploy the side and curtain air bags but not the front air bags.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page70 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (70,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l l l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damage but may not have enough impact force to activate the side and curtain air bags. Vehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side and curtain air bags.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page71 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (71,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page72 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (72,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags l l l The air bag system warning beep sound will be heard. The air bags have deployed. Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer to “Front passenger seat weight sensors” (page 2-48).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page73 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (73,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to “Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 9-2). 2-59 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page74 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM 2-60 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page75 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM 3 Black plate (75,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry System í ............................................................ 3-3 Door Locks ...............
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page76 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (76,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Type B Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page77 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) To extend the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully. CAUTION To retract the key, rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page78 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l l l Non-key type The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. Doors and the liftgate can be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the liftgate is open.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page79 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l Pressing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any door is open does not sound the horn. (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page80 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page81 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 4. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery. Non-key type 1. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. Slot Back cover A NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pressing with a finger, use a small flathead screwdriver to press out the battery. 5.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page82 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B portion of the battery to set the battery. Back cover B Front cover Front of holder 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page83 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Always close all the windows and the moonroof, lock the doors and take the key with you when leaving your vehicle unattended: (Except 4 Door) Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page84 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door. This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob (Lock position) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page85 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when LOCK is pressed. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is pressed. Unlock Lock qRear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page86 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by inserting the key into the driver's door key slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-10). qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page87 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLuggage Compartment WARNING Do not place anything on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page88 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION To prevent cargo from shifting while driving or during sudden deceleration, be careful of the following: Ø Do not open the luggage compartment cover while the vehicle is moving. Ø Do not overload the luggage compartment so that the cover cannot be closed. Ø Do not allow cargo to interfere with the luggage compartment cover latch. This cover can be removed for more room.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page89 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening and Closing the Trunk Lid WARNING Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page90 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTrunk Security NOTE In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release lever. Give your key only to someone you trust. To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-10), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page91 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Inside Trunk Release Lever (4 Door) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page92 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow. The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page93 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window qOperating the Passenger Power Windows Manual opening/closing The power windows may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. To open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. To close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page94 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qPower Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlocked position (button not depressed), all power windows on each door can be operated. With the lock switch in the locked position (button depressed), only the driver's side power window can be operated.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page95 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid qFuel-Filler Cap To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Close Remote fuel-filler lid release Open 5 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page96 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (96,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. 2. (Type A) Insert your hand into the hood opening and slide the hood latch to the left and lift the hood.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page97 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow. Clip Pad Support rod 4. Secure the support rod in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page98 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (98,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Slide switch NOTE Before washing your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page99 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To close to the desired position, press the front of the tilt or slide switch. qSunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Open Close Sunshade Close qPower Moonroof Re-set Procedure If the battery is disconnected, the moonroof may not operate correctly.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page100 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page101 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l l l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page102 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l l l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start. Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to start, check the security indicator light.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page103 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theftdeterrent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or replaced. qHow to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed. Close and lock all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid from the outside using the key.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page104 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (104,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. qSteering Wheel Adjustment To change the angle or length of the steering wheel: 1.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page105 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. Outside mirror Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selector switch to the middle position.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page106 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Type A Push the lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights. Day/Night lever Day Night Type B WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page107 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM 4 Black plate (107,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page108 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (108,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. 2.3-liter turbocharger engine Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page109 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (109,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty. l Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page110 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (110,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page111 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (111,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page112 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (112,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be inspected.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page113 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (113,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page114 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (114,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page115 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (115,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page116 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (116,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page117 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (117,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect handling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. Ø Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page118 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page119 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (119,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page120 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (120,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performance from your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium unleaded gasoline (page 4-2).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page121 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (121,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page122 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM 4-16 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page123 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM 5 Black plate (123,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4 Brake System ..................................................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page124 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be in the P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page125 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (125,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page126 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (126,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Starting the Engine Do not try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page127 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (127,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page128 Monday, May 19 2008 9:56 AM Black plate (128,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: It is important to place the key in the LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page129 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (129,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page130 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (130,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page131 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page132 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (132,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R. CAUTION Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page133 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (133,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-11 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page134 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page135 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (135,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page136 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (136,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qShift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Move the shift lever. 4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page137 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l NOTE If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. If you shift up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is at M1, the gear will shift to M2. M2 is helpful for starting on slippery surfaces. (2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page138 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (138,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will be stopped to protect the engine.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page139 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (139,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled. Shifting specification (2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page140 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 Vehicle speed 182 km/h (113 mph) 133 km/h (82 mph) 48 km/h (30 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points. (2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page141 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (141,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page142 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (142,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control í With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page143 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Press the SET/COAST switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator simultaneously. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch Press the RES/ACCEL switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Do not continue to hold in the switch.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page144 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press the SET/COAST switch and release it immediately. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET/COAST switch. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page145 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL switch. Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking*. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes* to prevent loss of traction. The system turns off when the ignition is off.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page146 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (146,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-25). qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page147 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page148 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page149 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page150 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page151 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page152 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l 5-30 Form No.8Z87-EA-08F Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page153 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page154 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving When changing tires yourself If you or someone else changes tires, you or someone else can also undertake the steps for the TPMS to complete the ID signal code registration. 1. After tires have been changed, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then turn it back to the ACC or LOCK position. 2. Wait for about 15 minutes. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page155 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-34 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-34 Tachometer ............
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page156 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector Trip meter A The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page157 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Trip meter qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page158 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (158,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-14). qDashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjust the brightness of the dashboard lights. qFuel Gauge Bright The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page159 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination intensity (With exterior lights off) When the exterior lights are off, the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted to one of five levels by successively pressing the instrument cluster dimmer select button.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page160 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (160,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-40 Charging System Warning Light 5-41 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-42 ABS Warning Light 5-40 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-42 L
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page161 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-43 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-44 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-44 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-45 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-45 Security Indicator Light 5-47 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-47 Shift Position Indicator Light 5-47 TCS/DSC
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page162 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page163 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds NOTE qCharging System Warning Light When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Recharge the battery.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page164 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill. 4.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page165 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page166 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period has passed. Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page167 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qAutomatic Transaxle Warning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page168 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l 5-46 Form No.8Z87-EA-08F Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page169 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page170 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) í qTCS/DSC Indicator Light í The indicator light has two colors.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page171 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator Light í qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page172 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Beep Sounds qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page173 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Type B (With AUTO position) Lighting Control qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page174 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION NOTE l Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor l l Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page175 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights NOTE If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page176 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Without turbocharger Front seat Driver Passenger × ― × × × × × × × ― Rear seat Load Switch Position ― ― × × ― ― ― ― × × 0 0 1 2 3 ×: Yes ―: No With turbocharger Front seat Driver Passenger × ― × × × × × × × ― Rear seat Load Switch Position ― ― × × ― ― ― ― × × 0 0 1 1 2 ×: Yes ―: No qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headligh
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page177 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Fog Lights í The front fog lights help you to see as well as to be seen. The headlights must be turned on to turn on the front fog lights. To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the position. fog light switch to the Fog light switch To turn the front fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the headlights off.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page178 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow and ice.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page179 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off―intermittent―low speed―high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page180 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other object.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page181 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qWindshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) The ignition switch must be in the ON position. OFF qRear Window Wiper Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (Type A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page182 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. Fully Automatic Type Air-Conditioning Indicator light The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 10―15 minutes and turns off automatically.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page183 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Horn To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher mark on The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page184 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM 5-62 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page185 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM 6 Black plate (185,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 Vent Operation ..........................................................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page186 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (186,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ON position when the engine is not running.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page187 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (187,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation Center vents Side vents qAdjusting the Vents Center Vents Directing airflow To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page188 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (188,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents 6-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page189 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (189,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Types of the Climate Control System í Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual Type ............................................................................................................ page 6-6 Fully Automatic Type ..................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page190 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (190,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type í Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial Air intake selector A/C switch Some models. qControl Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. 6-6 í Some models. Form No.8Z87-EA-08F This dial allows variable fan speeds.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page191 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (191,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector dial NOTE l l Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to a intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page192 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (192,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Recirculated air mode (indicator light illuminated) NOTE l Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. l This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page193 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (193,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-35). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-14).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page194 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Interior Comfort Climate Control System qDehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. 5.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page195 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (195,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page196 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (196,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System OFF switch Mode selector switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page197 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (197,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Air intake selector AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions. Press the AMB switch to display the ambient temperature.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page198 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (198,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled. 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Cold Hot To turn off the system, press the OFF switch.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page199 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (199,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate properly. Sunlight sensor Interior temperature sensor 6-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page200 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (200,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna qDetachable Type To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Type A Install Remove Type B Install Remove CAUTION Ø To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page201 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (201,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page202 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (202,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page203 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (203,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower. The broadcast signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver. Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily lost and the second station picked up.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page204 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (204,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page205 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (205,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate properly. l l l l l l l l Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page206 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (206,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l l l This unit may not be able to play certain discs made using a computer due to the application (writing software) setting used. (For details, consult the store where the application was purchased.) It is possible that certain text data, such as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW may not be displayed when musical data (CD-DA) is playing.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page207 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (207,1) Interior Comfort Audio System About folders and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playback or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playing order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy from shallow to deep.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page208 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (208,1) Interior Comfort Audio System CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files that have an MP3 file extension (.mp3) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 Tag display l l This unit can only display ID3 Tag album, track and artist names that have been input using Ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page209 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (209,1) Interior Comfort Audio System VBR Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio compression according to compression conditions and this allows for compression with preference given to sound quality. 6-25 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page210 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM MEMO 6-26 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page211 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (211,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-dash CD Changer Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-28 Operating the Radio ...............................................................................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page212 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (212,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page213 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (213,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication Select the desired ALC mode.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page214 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (214,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Seek tuning buttons Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( turn the radio on. Tuning ) to Band selection Successively pressing the band selector ) switches the bands as button ( follows: FM1→FM2→AM. The selected mode will be indicated.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page215 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (215,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page216 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (216,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Satellite Radio í Seek tuning/Category buttons Band selector buttons Scan button Satellite button Channel preset buttons Instant replay button Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button/Electronic serial number button Display feed dial Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page217 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (217,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page218 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (218,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Selecting SIRIUS radio mode (Satellite button) When the satellite button is pressed, it will play the last selected SIRIUS channel. Every time the satellite button is pressed, the bank is changed over in the order shown below. SR1 SR2 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: six stations can be stored in each bank for convenient access to your favorite stations.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page219 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (219,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Channel number, channel, category, artist, and song title display (Display button, display feed dial) Each time the display button is briefly pressed during SIRIUS reception, the display of the text data changes in the order shown below. Channel number Channel name Category name Info Song title Artist name NOTE l l Eight characters can be displayed on 1 screen.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page220 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (220,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Valid credit card information (type, number, expiration date) When you are ready to receive the on-air activation signals you will be instructed (for activation via phone) to turn on your tuner, have the antenna pointed skyward, and to set the channel to channel 184. Once the signal is sent from the national studio it may take up to 10 minutes to be received by your unit.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page221 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (221,1) Interior Comfort Audio System When the SIRIUS mode is switched to another mode, or when the power is turned off, the present channel which is being received is stored as the last channel. Channel selection Turning the manual tuning dial allows you to select the desired receiving channel.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page222 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (222,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 4. Three seconds later, it returns to normal display. [SR + (bank number) + (text (e.g. channel name))] NOTE Six stations can be stored in each bank, SR1, SR2, and SR3 for convenient access to your favorite stations. Preset channel call-up Press and release the channel preset button, [SR + (bank number) + CH + (preset number) + (channel number)] appears.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page223 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (223,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE l l Eight characters are displayed on 1 screen. By turning the display feed dial counterclockwise, it is possible to display the remaining part of the title one character at a time each time the display feed dial is rotated one increment counterclockwise.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page224 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (224,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l If there is no artist's name, “No ARTIST” is displayed. (Song title display) l When the display button is briefly pressed while in artist name display mode, it changes to the song title display mode.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page225 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (225,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (How to cancel the instant replay) l Turn off the ACC or POWER. l Press any one of the following buttons: FM/AM, CD, MEDIA, SAT, SEEK/ CAT/TRACK, or a channel preset button. l Insert or play a CD.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page226 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (226,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or reinitialize the ID code in the event that the code is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID code is not known. The initialization process resets the ID code to [0000].
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page227 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (227,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (New ID code input) (Locking a channel) 9. Input the new ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Example: If “1234” is input as the new code, “SR1 1234” is displayed. Press the scan button after the code is input. 1. Select a channel to be locked by pressing the category button. Example: Select channel 100 (New ID code input determination) 10.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page228 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (228,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (How to clear the message) l Press any of the following FM/AM, SAT, CD, MEDIA, CAT, ESN/DISP, Instant replay, POWER buttons. l Turn the ACC off or insert a CD. l Change a channel. NOTE l l If an ID code is not input for 10 seconds, “Err” is displayed and it returns to the former display. Channel preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and the scan button are used for input of the ID code.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page229 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (229,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Error signs (1) Depending on the surrounding conditions (such as large trees, buildings, or tunnels) and special weather conditions, the reception of SIRIUS radio waves may be decreased or temporarily interrupted. “ACQUIRING SIGNAL” may appear. (2) In case of an antenna malfunction, “ANTENNA FAIL” is displayed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page230 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Load button Repeat button CD play button CD eject button CD slot Folder up button Fastforward/Track up button Folder down button Reverse/Track down button Display feed dial Random button Display button Scan button Type Playable data · Music data (CD-DA) Music/MP3 CD player · MP3 file NOTE If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3 files
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page231 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (231,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. During MP3 CD playback Track search 2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page232 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (232,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (CD random) MP3 CD ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly. “RDM” is displayed. File number/Elapsed time display Folder number/Track number 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page233 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (233,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. 6-49 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page234 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (234,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button Fast-forward/Track up button Channel preset buttons Repeat button CD play button CD eject button CD slot Disc up/Folder up button Disc down/Folder down button Reverse/Track down button Scan button Random button Display feed dial Display button Type Playable data ·Music data (CD-DA) Music/MP3 CD player ·MP3 file NOTE If a disc has both m
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page235 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (235,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion ) 1. Press and hold the load button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page236 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (236,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. NOTE Track search ) during 1. Press the repeat button ( playback to play the current track repeatedly. “RPT” is displayed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page237 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (237,1) Interior Comfort Audio System During MP3 CD playback MP3 CD (Folder random) Disc number/File number/Elapsed time display ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. “RDM” is displayed. Disc tray number 2. To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. Disc number/Folder number/Track number (CD random) ) during 1.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page238 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Interior Comfort Audio System Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page239 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (239,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause CD is inserted upside down CHECK CD CD is defective Solution Insert the CD properly.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page240 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (240,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. qAdjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press the volume button ( ). To decrease the volume, press the volume button ( ). NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page241 Monday, May 19 2008 9:57 AM Black plate (241,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE CD, CD changer and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · CD, CD changer, or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. Connect a portable audio unit or similar product on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page242 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Audio System AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page243 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (243,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 3. Using a coin, turn the cap counterclockwise (about 45° from the closed position) and remove it. NOTE Do NOT discard the cap. WARNING Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page244 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (244,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 7. Pass the connection plug cord through the slit in the tray mat and then set the tray mat in place. NOTE l l To operate the portable audio unit 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. ) of 3. Press the MEDIA button ( the audio unit or the mode switch ) of the audio control switch to ( change to the AUX mode.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page245 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (245,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page246 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor qVanity Mirrors í To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you open the cover. 6-62 í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page247 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (247,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qOverhead Lights í Front Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open (With illuminated entry system) Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on qMap Lights í The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page248 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-64 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page249 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (249,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display Trip computer/Clock Audio display Climate control display/Ambient temperature display With trip computer Without trip computer qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock í l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) l Climate Control Display (Fully Automatic Type Air Conditioning System) l Audio D
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page250 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (250,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock NOTE l NOTE When the trip computer is displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. l When the: 00 button is pressed, the seconds are reset to 00. Trip computer-equipped vehicles do not have a reset function. Switching between 12 and 24-hour clock time 1.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page251 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (251,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Without fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ambient temperature is displayed. qAudio Display The audio system status is displayed. To operate the audio system, refer to “Audio System” (page 6-16).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page252 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (252,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment U.S.A. U.S.A. CANADA CANADA When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), —— L/100 km (——mpg) will be displayed. To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more than 1 second. After pressing the INFO switch, —— L/ 100 km (—— mpg) will be displayed for about 1 minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page253 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (253,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment U.S.A. Average vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds. When this mode is selected, AV will be displayed. U.S.A.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page254 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (254,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position Press the lighter in and release it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out. Ashtray CAUTION Do not use the ashtray for trash. You might start a fire. To use, open the cover. CAUTION Ø Don't touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. Ø Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page255 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (255,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Cup Holder WARNING qRear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page256 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (256,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page257 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (257,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qCenter Console To open, pull the lower release latch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. To open it, pull the upper release latch. Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page258 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (258,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Without flexible floor board To use the cargo sub-compartment, remove or lift the trunk board. Trunk board NOTE The trunk board loops can be used in the same way as the cargo securing loops. The tensile strength of the loops is 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the trunk board loops as it will damage them (page 6-73).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page259 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (259,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Trunk board Front NOTE To facilitate insertion of the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk board into the groove of the luggage sub-compartment. CAUTION Ø Do not place heavy objects on the trunk board or apply excessive force as they could damage the trunk board.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page260 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (260,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. Insert the other trunk board loop into slit B until a click sound is heard. Accessory Sockets The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position to prevent the battery from discharging. Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 7 A). Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed securely.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page261 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (261,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment When placing an electrical device (e.g. cellular phone) in the tray which is connected to the accessory socket, pass the connection plug cord through the slot in the cap. 5. Pass the connection plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket. Plug Cap slot, closed Cap slot, opened 1. Open the lid by pulling the upper release catch. 2. Remove the tray mat. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page262 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 7. Pass the connection plug cord through the slit in the tray mat and then set the tray mat in place. 6-78 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page263 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM 7 Black plate (263,1) In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ......................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page264 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page265 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (265,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. 4 Door Spare tire Jack Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench Jack handle 7-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page266 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (266,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5 Door (Type A) Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Jack Jack handle (Type B) Spare tire Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Jack Jack handle 7-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page267 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (267,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To secure the jack To remove the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Jack screw 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw Wing bolt 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page268 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (268,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Do not install the temporary spare tire on the front wheels (driving wheels) when driving on ice or snow: Driving with a spare tire on the front (driving) wheels on ice or snow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Put the spare tire on the rear axle and move a regular tire to the front.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page269 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (269,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To remove the spare tire (5 Door) (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and cargo sub-compartment. 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. (Type A) 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. (Type B) 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. 7-7 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page270 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (270,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page271 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (271,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qRemoving a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE Force the end of the lug wrench firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page272 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (272,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual. 5.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page273 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (273,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qLocking Lug Nuts í To install the nut If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove box and mailing it in the accompanying envelope.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page274 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (274,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page275 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (275,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident. When you check the regular tires' air pressure, check the spare tire, too.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page276 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (276,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page277 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (277,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Without turbocharger With turbocharger If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page278 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page279 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (279,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page280 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (280,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page281 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (281,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration. Battery cover NOTE Verify that the covers are securely installed. 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page282 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page283 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (283,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page284 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (284,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down, as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper. Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using it for towing will damage the bumper. qTiedown Hook-Front 1.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page285 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (285,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Recreational Towing An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (page 7-21) and “Tiedown Hook” (page 7-22) and carefully follow the instructions.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page286 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM 7-24 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page287 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM 8 Black plate (287,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) .......
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page288 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page289 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (289,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page290 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (290,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page291 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (291,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page292 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (292,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 ENGINE Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust Engine valve clearance Drive belts (tension) Engine oil Puerto Rico Others E
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page293 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (293,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pre
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page294 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (294,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page295 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (295,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page296 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (296,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page297 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (297,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page298 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (298,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page299 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (299,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page300 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (300,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page301 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (301,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page302 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page303 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (303,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Without turbocharger Engine coolant Engine oil-filler cap reservoir Main fuse Battery Fuse block Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir With turbocharger Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservo
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page304 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (304,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil (Without turbocharger). Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page305 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (305,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 –20 0 10 0 20 40 20 60 30 40 50 80 100 120 Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page306 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (306,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 With turbocharger 50 Max –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 OK Min 5W-30 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page307 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (307,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page308 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (308,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page309 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (309,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake/Clutch Fluid qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page310 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (310,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with the engine off and cold.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page311 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (311,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) í qInspecting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. 5AT CAUTION Ø Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to the following procedure.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page312 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (312,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4AT The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nonspecified fluid could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. 1.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page313 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (313,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate reading. Washer Fluid qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page314 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (314,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page315 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (315,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page316 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (316,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support Tab 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffener. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page317 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (317,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. 1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffener. You need to use them again.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page318 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (318,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page319 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (319,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-33 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page320 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (320,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qInspecting Electrolyte Level NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly. Upper level Battery cover Lower level qBattery Maintenance Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page321 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (321,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page322 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (322,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l l l l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page323 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (323,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Error Activation on page 5-31. l Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-31.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page324 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (324,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page325 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (325,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs 4 Door Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) License plate light High-mount brake light Trunk light Overhead light (Rear) Fog lights Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights Side turn signal lights 5 Door Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Front turn signal lights/Sidemar
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page326 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (326,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page327 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (327,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Perform the following procedure when replacing the left headlight bulb. Remove the clip, grasp the attached area of the slide mount and lift it upward, and then slide the slide mount to a position where it does not interfere with the frame. Clip 4. Remove the strap and raise the air filter. Strap 5. Find the high and low beam bulbs in the rear of the headlight unit.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page328 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (328,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 3. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. NOTE l l l To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page329 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (329,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Replacing a fog light bulbs í 1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back the mudguard. NOTE l l l To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page330 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (330,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake lights/Taillights (4 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page331 Monday, May 19 2008 9:58 AM Black plate (331,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover. Left side 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer, and then remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. Right side Removal Installation 2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page332 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (332,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Rear turn signal lights (5 Door) 1. Remove the cover. Left side 4.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page333 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (333,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Reverse lights 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then remove the trunk rear trim. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Removal Installation 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page334 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (334,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page335 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (335,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Trunk light (4 Door) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page336 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (336,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 4.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page337 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (337,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the knobs counterclockwise and lower the fuse block. 6. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal 4. Locate the position of the suspected fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover. 5. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. Blown 7.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page338 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (338,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the fuse block cover. WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire. 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page339 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (339,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 29 36 28 35 6 34 10 12 14 16 5 4 9 11 13 15 3 18 17 23 26 27 22 25 33 32 20 21 24 30 31 2 1 7 8 19 Without turbocharger 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION FAN P/ST BTN HEAD PTC GLOW/P.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page340 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (340,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING 18 AUDIO 30A 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ABS IG FOG HORN DRL H/CLEAN F/PUMP P/ST IG A/C MAG ALT/TCM GLOW SIG P.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page341 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (341,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 DESCRIPTION ABS IG FOG HORN DRL H/CLEAN ETC ― A/C MAG ― ― P.OUTLET ENG +B ROOM ― ENG BAR 3 ― ENG BAR 1 ENG BAR 2 FUSE RATING 10A 15A 15A 10A ― 10A ― 10A ― ― 15A 10A 15A ― 10A ― 15A 10A PROTECTED COMPONENT ABS Front fog lights Horn DRL í ― Elec.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page342 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (342,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Passenger's side) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 515253 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 7475 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 DESCRIPTION D/LOCK 2 STOP LAMP/HORN HEAD HIGH L HEAD HIGH R ― ― CIGAR RADIO MIRROR FUSE RATING 15A 10A 10A 10A ― ― 15A 7.5A 10A 46 TAIL R 7.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page343 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (343,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 DESCRIPTION P/WIND L ALARM M/DEF ― HEAD LOW R HEAD LOW L ― ― ― SAS METER IGNITION WIPER ENGINE IG SIG SAS 2 ― ― SEAT WARM D/LOCK 1 A/C P/WIND L P/WIND R BACK SUN ROOF TAIL L ILLUMI ― ― ― ― FUSE RATING ― ― 7.5A ― 15A 15A ― ― ― 10A 10A 20A 20A 20A 10A 7.5A ― ― 20A 25A 10A 30A 30A 10A 7.5A 7.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page344 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (344,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page345 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (345,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page346 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (346,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. qMaintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page347 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (347,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care CAUTION Ø Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coating; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page348 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (348,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qRepairing Damage to the Finish qUnderbody Maintenance Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page349 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (349,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qAluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page350 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (350,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily, and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resistance.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page351 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM 9 Black plate (351,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... Customer Assistance (Mexico) ........... 9-2 9-2 9-5 9-8 9-9 Mazda Importer/Distributors ...............
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page352 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (352,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page353 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (353,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page354 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (354,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page355 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (355,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page356 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (356,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page357 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (357,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page358 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (358,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page359 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (359,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page360 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (360,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page361 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (361,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page362 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-12 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page363 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (363,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l l l l l New Vehicle Limited Warranty Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty Anti-perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page364 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (364,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page365 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (365,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page366 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (366,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page367 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (367,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page368 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (368,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page369 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (369,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-19 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page370 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Keyless entry system 9-20 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page371 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (371,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page372 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (372,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page373 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (373,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page374 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (374,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page375 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (375,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page376 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (376,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page377 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (377,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qInformation on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page378 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (378,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) 70 “70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 16 “16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page379 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (379,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page380 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (380,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page381 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (381,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qGlossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page382 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (382,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page383 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (383,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page384 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (384,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page385 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (385,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page386 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (386,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page387 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (387,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page388 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (388,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page389 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (389,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page390 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (390,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page391 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (391,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page392 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (392,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (U.S.A.) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page393 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (393,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page394 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (394,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page395 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (395,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page396 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (396,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. 9-46 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page397 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM 10 Black plate (397,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications .........................................................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page398 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (398,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page399 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (399,1) Identification Numbers qTire Pressure Label qEngine Number Without turbocharger Forward With turbocharger Forward 10-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page400 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (400,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Specification Without turbocharger With turbocharger 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder 87.5 × 83.1 mm 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) (3.44 × 3.27 in) 1,999 ml 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 10.0 9.7 9.5 Item Type Bore×Stroke Displacement Compression ratio qElectrical System Item Battery Without turbocharger 2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page401 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (401,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Without turbocharger Engine oil With turbocharger Capacity With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement With oil filter replacement Without oil filter replacement Coolant Without turbocharger Manual transaxle oil With turbocharger 4-speed transaxle Automatic transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle Fuel tank 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) 3.9 L (4.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page402 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (402,1) Specifications qWeights 4 Door 2.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page403 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (403,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Wattage 60 55 35 27/8 55 51 5 18 18 LED*2 21 21/5 LED*2 21 5 High beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights Type A Type B Fog lights í Side turn signal lights*1 4 Door High-mount brake light 5 Door Bulb type LED type Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Bulb type LED type Reverse lights License plate
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page404 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (404,1) Specifications qTires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-35.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page405 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM 11 Black plate (405,1) Index 11-1 Form No.
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page406 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (406,1) Index A B Accessory Socket .............................. 6-76 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-17 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-42 Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-66 Antenna ............................................. 6-16 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7 Warning light ............................... 5-8 Appearance Care ..........
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page407 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (407,1) Index C E Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21 Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5 Hood release .............................. 3-22 Oil .............................................. 8-18 Overheating ................................ 7-14 Starting ......................................... 5-4 Engine Compartment Overview ........
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page408 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (408,1) Index F I Fuses ................................................. 8-50 Panel description ........................ 8-53 Replacement ............................... 8-50 Information Display .......................... 6-65 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-66 Audio display ............................. 6-67 Climate control display .............. 6-67 Clock ..........................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page409 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (409,1) Index M R Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2 Owner maintenance precautions ................................. 8-16 Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15 Scheduled ..................................... 8-3 Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10 Map Lights ........................................ 6-63 Mirror Defroster ................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page410 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (410,1) Index S T Speedometer ...................................... 5-34 SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-48 Supplemental restraint systems precautions ................................. 2-42 Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4 Steering Wheel .................................. 3-30 Horn ........................................... 5-61 Storage Compartments ......................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page411 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM Black plate (411,1) Index W Warning Lights ................................. 5-38 ABS ............................................ 5-40 Air bag system ........................... 5-42 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45 Brake system .............................. 5-40 Charging system ......................... 5-41 Check engine .............................. 5-42 Door-ajar ....................................
Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Edition1 Page412 Monday, May 19 2008 9:59 AM 11-8 Form No.
