Mazda 2007 3 4-DOOR manual

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Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page1 Friday , May 26 2006 10:52 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page2 Friday , May 26 2006 10:52 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion 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 n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. 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 informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page5 Friday , May 26 2006 10:52 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Know[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page6 Friday , May 26 2006 10:52 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... .......................................................... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page7 Friday , May 26 2[...]

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by v ehicle. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ...... .................................................. ........................ page 3-20 Power window switches .......... .................................................. ..[...]

Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch ......................................................................... ......... page 5-53 Dashboard illumination knob ................................ ............................................ page 5-36 Lighting control/Turn signal .... .................................................. ...........[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by v ehicle. 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page10 Friday , May 26 2006 10:53 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ................................................. ............................. page 3-15 Antenna ................................... .................................................. ........................ page 6-16 Rear window defros ter ..............................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by v ehicle. 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page12 Friday , May 26 2006 10:53 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (13,1) Liftgate .................................... .................................................. ........................ page 3-12 Rear window defros ter .................................................. .................................. ... page 5-60 Rear wiper blade ...................... ....................................[...]

Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page14 Friday , May 26 2006 10:53 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (15,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats .......................................................... ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats ............................................................... .................[...]

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats W ARNING Do not modify or repla ce the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the supplemental restraint syste[...]

Black plate (17,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline W ARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. [...]

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbac k to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever . If the seatback is not suppor ted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury . q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, [...]

Black plate (19,1) q Seat W armer í The front seats are electrica lly 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. NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or[...]

Black plate (20,1) W ARNING Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: The seatback plays an importa nt role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passeng ers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After returning t[...]

Black plate (21,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback T o fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operating the rear seatb ack knob, make sure you suppor t the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not supported with your hand, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury to the finge r that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Unfasten the lap [...]

Black plate (22,1) W ARNING When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure there is no red indication: A rear seatback not full y returned and locked in the upright position is dangerous. Sudden stops or maneuvering could cause a seatbac k to flip forward suddenly resulting in injury. If the red indicator is visible on the back of t[...]

Black plate (23,1) Removal T o remove the head restraint, press the stop-catch release, then pull up on the head restraint. q Armrest í The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Armrest Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2-9 í Some models. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page23 F[...]

Black plate (24,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (25,1) W ARNING Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy , and the corresponding pretensioner (s) may also deploy at the same time. Whil e it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a s[...]

Black plate (26,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Pe[...]

Black plate (27,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt , refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-18). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue . 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARN[...]

Black plate (28,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the 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 retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected[...]

Black plate (29,1) 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 syst ems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents,[...]

Black plate (30,1) W ARNING Have your seat belt s changed immediately if the prete nsioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy , and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an acciden t than no seat belt at all, using a [...]

Black plate (31,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunct[...]

Black plate (32,1) Center -Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point T ype) Before using the center-rear lap/shoul der belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. 3. Inser t the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (C) (D[...]

Black plate (33,1) W ARNING Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerou s. In a collision, this would concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injur y . W e ar the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible. q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depres[...]

Black plate (34,1) q Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. It is now secure for passenger use. NOTE After returning the left-rear seatback to its upright position, fasten the lap portion of the belt. q Stowing and pulling out the Center -Rear Position Seat Belt T[...]

Black plate (35,1) 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[...]

Black plate (36,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the [...]

Black plate (37,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminat[...]

Black plate (38,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children riding[...]

Black plate (39,1) W ARNING 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 injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer'[...]

Black plate (40,1) W ARNING Seating a child in a child-restrai nt system on the front passeng er seat is dangerous: V ehicles equ ipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-33). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passe[...]

Black plate (41,1) W ARNING 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 proper ly and the two p assengers could be crushed together and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than o[...]

Black plate (42,1) 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 wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (43,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c lockin[...]

Black plate (44,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap position (4 Door ) Anchor bracket T ether strap Anchor bracket locat ion (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Forward T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position[...]

Black plate (45,1) W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always route the tether stra p between the head restraint and the seatback (E[...]

Black plate (46,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curta in air bags: Mazda vehicles equipp ed with curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front a[...]

Black plate (47,1) W ARNING Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and c urtain 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[...]

Black plate (48,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remove the child-restraint syste m, be sure the belt fully retracts to retur n the system to emergency locking mode before o[...]

Black plate (49,1) W ARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminated: While it is always better to install any child-restraint syst em on the rear seat, it is imperative that a child -restraint system ONLY be used on the front passen[...]

Black plate (50,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun c[...]

Black plate (51,1) q Child-Restraint System Insta llation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anc[...]

Black plate (52,1) T ether strap position (5 Door ) Forward T ether strap W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always route the tethe[...]

Black plate (53,1) 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-res traint system using BOTH LA TCH lower [...]

Black plate (54,1) T ether strap position (5 Door ) T ether strap W ARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injur y. Always attach the tether strap[...]

Black plate (55,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides of[...]

Black plate (56,1) W ARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expect ed to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at le[...]

Black plate (57,1) W ARNING 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 extre mely 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. S[...]

Black plate (58,1) W ARNING Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats: Placing luggage or other object s under the front seats is dangerous. The components essential to the supplemental restraint syst em could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the appropriate air bags may not deploy , which could result in death or[...]

Black plate (59,1) NOTE l When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be released. Neither is likely to cause injury , however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clot hing through friction. l Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of i[...]

Black plate (60,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two b asic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d a[...]

Black plate (61,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-49) (2) Front seats (3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Front air bag sensor (5) Front passenger air bag deactivati on indicator light (page 2-49) (6) Front seat belt pretension er and load lim[...]

Black plate (62,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í 4 Door 5 Door (4) (1) (1) (3) (2) (3) (4) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor 2-48 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS Air Bags Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page62[...]

Black plate (63,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. 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[...]

Black plate (64,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors V ehicles e quipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipp ed with a front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-33). These sensor s are located under both of the front passen ger seat rails. The se sensors determine the total seated weight o[...]

Black plate (65,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF [...]

Black plate (66,1) W ARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weigh t sensors will detect the[...]

Black plate (67,1) CAUTION l T o assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damag e to the sensors in the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on them. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l T o allow the sensors to function properly , [...]

Black plate (68,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags W ork í When air bag crash sensor s detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the side and curta in air bags and after the inflation, the side and curtain air bags quickly deflate. How ever , the side ba[...]

Black plate (69,1) Front air bag activation The front air bags will inflate if the severity of impact is above the designed threshold level. l Hitting a soli d wall straight on at greater than about 22 km/h (14 mph). l Hitting a curb, pavement edge or hard object. l Landing hard or the vehicle falling. l Frontal impact within about a 30 degree rang[...]

Black plate (70,1) l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cases: l Collision from the rear . l Impact to the side, but it may deploy the side and curtain air bags. l V ehi[...]

Black plate (71,1) l V ehicle roll-over may not provide enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to deploy the side and curtain air b ags. Non-activation of side and curtain air bag í The side and curtain air bags will not normally inflate in the following case[...]

Black plate (72,1) A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light const antly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If either of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident. W ARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ prete[...]

Black plate (73,1) W ARNING Do not operate a vehicl e with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system compo nents must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see tha[...]

Black plate (74,1) 2-60 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page74 Friday , May 26 2006 10:53 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (75,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................... ................................ 3-2 Keys ..................................................... ..................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry Sy[...]

Black plate (76,1) Keys W ARNING Do not leave the keys 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. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even mak[...]

Black plate (77,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the buttons[...]

Black plate (78,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicl e, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system doesn't operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgat e cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door or the li[...]

Black plate (79,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with[...]

Black plate (80,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash twice to indicate that all d oors and the liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights wi ll not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-d[...]

Black plate (81,1) Replacing the transmitter battery Integrated key type 1. Unfold the key (page 3-2). 2. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A an[...]

Black plate (82,1) Non-key type 1. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . Back cov er Slot 2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery . A 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 p[...]

Black plate (83,1) Door Locks W ARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with childre[...]

Black plate (84,1) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger door key slot, the door can be locked/unlocked with the key . q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter í The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T [...]

Black plate (85,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key . Al l doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position i[...]

Black plate (86,1) Liftgate (5 Door) W ARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dan gerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed du ring sudden braking or a c ollision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of[...]

Black plate (87,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate can not be unlocked, perform the follow ing procedure a s an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver . Cap 2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock t[...]

Black plate (88,1) Luggage compartment cover strap The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the lif tgate when the straps are attached to the sides of the liftgate. Strap Luggage compartment cover The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the luggag e compartment cover from the inside of the vehicle. Latch Latch CAUTION T o preve[...]

Black plate (89,1) T runk Lid (4 Door) W ARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seri ously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when drivi ng: Exhaust gas enteri ng the cabin of a vehicle through an [...]

Black plate (90,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with the remote release lever Pull up the release lever next to the driver's seat. Release lev er Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up[...]

Black plate (91,1) NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running. Inside T runk Release Lever (4 Door) Y our 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 tru[...]

Black plate (92,1) W ARNING Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do not allo w children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from heat exposure. Always keep the car fr[...]

Black plate (93,1) Power Windows í The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. W ARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power window s are dangerous. A person' s hands, head , or even neck could be cau ght by the window and result in serious injur y or even death. This warn[...]

Black plate (94,1) q Operating the Passenger Power Windows The power window s may be operat ed when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The passenger window s may be op ened or closed by the power window master control switches on the driver's door . Left rear window Power windo w lock switch Fro[...]

Black plate (95,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap W ARNING When removing the fuel cap, loose n the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly . Before[...]

Black plate (96,1) q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check engine light may illuminate when the cap isn't tightened securely . If the ligh t remains on (even after you h[...]

Black plate (97,1) T ype B 3. Grasp the suppor t rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow . Clip Support rod Pad 4. Secure the support rod in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Without turbocharger With turbocharger q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loo[...]

Black plate (98,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch W ARNING Do not let passeng ers stand up or extend part of the body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms , or other parts of the body through the m[...]

Black plate (99,1) T o close to the desired position , push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt. T o avoid damaging the sunsha de, do not [...]

Black plate (100,1) 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 eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed by law s in the United St[...]

Black plate (101,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wit[...]

Black plate (102,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. For[...]

Black plate (103,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with the [...]

Black plate (104,1) q T o Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Theft-Deterrent [...]

Black plate (105,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g 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. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the[...]

Black plate (106,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selec tor switch to the middle position. Manual control mirror T o adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door . Control lev er Folding the mir[...]

Black plate (107,1) T ype A T ype B Reducing glare from headlights Adjust the mirror wi th the day/night lever in the day position. Push the lever forw ard for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights. Night Day Day/Night lev er W ARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatback[...]

Black plate (108,1) 3-34 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page108 Friday , May 26 2006 10:53 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (109,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System ............... .......................................[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. 2.3-liter turboc harger engine Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleade[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcoho l or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10%. Gaso line containing alcohol, such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name “ Gasohol ” . V eh[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. W ARNING Never park over or near anything flamma ble: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass,[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your [...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, a[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) Break-In Period 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 Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-th[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING 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 accide nt. Do not rely on ABS as a s[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) Rocking the V ehicle W ARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire co uld overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries. CAUTION T oo m[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Don't go faster than 120 km/ h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommende d on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tir e pressure shown on the tires. Y ou[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. 2. Retigh ten the chains after driving 1 /2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Dry wet brakes by drivin g very slowly and applying the brakes light ly until b[...]

Black plate (120,1) Overloading W ARNING Be careful not to overl oad your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GA WR) and the gross vehicle weight ratin g (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor V eh icle Safety Standar d Label on the driver's door frame. Exc eeding these ratings can cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. Y ou can estimate th[...]

Black plate (121,1) T urbocharger Information í The turbocharger great ly enhances engine power . Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional mai ntenance. T o get maximum perfor mance from your turbocharged engine , take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation wit[...]

Black plate (122,1) T railer T owing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-14 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page122 Friday , May 26 2006 10:54 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (123,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (124,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the butt on when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position . Button Push the button Automatic tra[...]

Black plate (125,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted before the engine is started (pa[...]

Black plate (126,1) CAUTION Don't 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 batt ery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below _ 18 °C (0 °F[...]

Black plate (127,1) W ARNING Dry brakes that have become wet by driving very slowly and applyi ng the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes h[...]

Black plate (128,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It go es off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (129,1) W ARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitut e for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excess ive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), drivi ng on ice and snow , and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surfac e). Y ou can still[...]

Black plate (130,1) W ARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicl e 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 at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are i[...]

Black plate (131,1) Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle 6-speed transaxle Neutral position Neutral position The vehicle is equipped with eithe r a 5- speed or 6-speed manual transa xle. The shift pattern for each is shown above. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it sl[...]

Black plate (132,1) CAUTION l Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Al so, don't use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cau se needless clutch wear and damage. l Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shifting to R while the vehicle is still moving may da[...]

Black plate (133,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE This Sport A T has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transaxle - giving the dri[...]

Black plate (134,1) q T ransaxle 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. W ARNING 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 vehicl e is dang[...]

Black plate (135,1) M (Manual) M is the manual shif t mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the shift lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. T o shift from P: 1. Depre ss and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engi[...]

Black plate (136,1) NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopp ed, the gear will shift to M1. l 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. l (2.3-liter engine mod el) If you change to manual shift mode without depressing[...]

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l When driving slow ly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically . Don't run the engine with the tachom eter needle in the RED ZONE. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZON E, you may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will be sto[...]

Black plate (138,1) 2.3-liter engine model: 20 km/h (12 mph) or less The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shif t lever is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled. Shifting specificat ion (2.0-lite r engine model) Shifting up If [...]

Black plate (139,1) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically whi le in the second gear fixed mode. If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M5 → M4 182 km/h (113 mph) M4 → M3 133 km/h (82 mph) M3 → M2 48 km/h (30 mph) M2 → M1 12 km/h (7 mph) Recommen[...]

Black plate (140,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e 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 . CAUTION Never hold the ste[...]

Black plate (141,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). W ARNING Do not use the cruis e control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control. l Hilly terrain l[...]

Black plate (142,1) 3. Press the SET/COAST butto n and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. Don't continue to hold in the button. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET function can't be activated un[...]

Black plate (143,1) NOTE Accelerate if yo u want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Greater speed will not interfere with it or change the set speed. T ake your foot off the acc elerator to return to the set speed. q T o Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COA ST button a nd hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow . Release [...]

Black plate (144,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 25 km/h (16 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braki ng. When the T[...]

Black plate (145,1) NOTE T o turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-24). q TCS/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 indic ator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may [...]

Black plate (146,1) CAUTION l The DSC may not operat e correctly unless the following are observed: l Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. l Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. l Do not mix worn tires. l The DSC may not operat e correctly when tire chains are used or [...]

Black plate (147,1) Press the switch again to turn the TCS/ DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator light will go out. NOTE 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. Depressi ng the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing [...]

Black plate (148,1) TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition of all four tires before you drive each day . CAUTION l Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicl e manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation [...]

Black plate (149,1) NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati on is subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not cause harm ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Li[...]

Black plate (150,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold. Tire [...]

Black plate (151,1) W arning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q System Error Activation When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . A system error acti vation may occur in the following cases: l When there[...]

Black plate (152,1) When changing tires you rself 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. W ait for about 15 minutes[...]

Black plate (153,1) NOTE l The tire pressure sensor ID signa l code must be registered when a new tire pressure sensor is purchased. For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l When reinstalling a previously removed tire press ure sensor to a wheel, repla[...]

Black plate (154,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-33 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector .......................................[...]

Black plate (155,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer T[...]

Black plate (156,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turne d to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the driver's door is opened. l (Black-[...]

Black plate (157,1) q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Red zone W ith turbocharger W ithout turbocharger CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE . This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge The engine coolant temperat ure ga[...]

Black plate (158,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjus t the brightness of the dashboard lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument clust er dimmer is canceled, the instrume nt cluster illumination intensit y will not change by rotating the thumb-wheel. Refer to Instrument Clus[...]

Black plate (159,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-39 Charging System W arning Light 5-40 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-41 ABS W arning Light 5-39 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (160,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-42 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-44 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-44 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-44 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-44 Security Indicator Light 5-46 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-46 Shift Position Indi[...]

Black plate (161,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It go es off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (162,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (163,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates l[...]

Black plate (164,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunc[...]

Black plate (165,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deacti vated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder . Driver seated/Front passenge r not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch [...]

Black plate (166,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door or liftgate isn't securely closed. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-27). q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when [...]

Black plate (167,1) W ARNING If the tire pressure moni toring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and braking: If the tire pressure moni toring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressu re warning beep so[...]

Black plate (168,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air press ures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light rema ins illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then v erify that it goes out. l T ires can loose a little air quite naturally over time and [...]

Black plate (169,1) l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to- pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear position indicator Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected[...]

Black plate (170,1) q Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) í The indicator ligh t has two c olors. Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amb er) The indicator light illu minates amber when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illu mi[...]

Black plate (171,1) q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal ligh t is operating (page 5-54). When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signa l indicator ligh ts flash (page 5-61). NOTE If an indicator light re[...]

Black plate (172,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard again f[...]

Black plate (173,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharg[...]

Black plate (174,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the light sensor will not operat e correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrape rs clear of the windshield when the igni tion switch is in the ON posi[...]

Black plate (175,1) q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch , a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash [...]

Black plate (176,1) q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position. NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is applied. T urn and Lane[...]

Black plate (177,1) Fog Lights í The 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. T o turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. Fog light switch T o turn the front fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the headl[...]

Black plate (178,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is protected from motor breakdo wn, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker . This mechanism will automatically stop operat ion of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens , turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-wa[...]

Black plate (179,1) 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 . Fro[...]

Black plate (180,1) CAUTION l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automati cally in the following cases: l If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. l If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth. l If the windshield is struck with a hand or other[...]

Black plate (181,1) NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-27). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Rear Window Wiper and W asher (5 Door) The ignition switch [...]

Black plate (182,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . 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 . The indicator light illu min[...]

Black plate (183,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Ha[...]

Black plate (184,1) 5-62 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page184 Friday , May 26 2006 10:54 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (185,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (186,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (187,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right . Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air condition er, mist may come out from th[...]

Black plate (188,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Floor V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page188 Friday , May 26 2006 10:54 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (189,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pa ges. Manual T ype .............................................................................. .............................. pa[...]

Black plate (190,1) Manual T ype í Air intake selector A/C switch Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows varia ble fan speeds. 0 ― Fa[...]

Black plate (191,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position. A/C s[...]

Black plate (192,1) W ARNING Do not use the recir culated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy wea ther is dangerous as it will cause the wi ndows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temper[...]

Black plate (193,1) 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 condition er off (page 7-13). NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature c[...]

Black plate (194,1) NOTE l For maximum defrosting, set the temperature contr ol dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to posit ion 4. l If warm air is desired at the floor , set the mode selector dial to the position. l In the , ,o r posit ion, the air conditioner is autom atically turned on (however, the indicator light does no[...]

Black plate (195,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Temperature control dial Mode selector switch OFF switch Auto switch A/C switch Air intake selector q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switc[...]

Black plate (196,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperatu re.Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Slow Fast The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflow[...]

Black plate (197,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air position s can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air p ositions. Recirculated air position (with indicator light on) Use this position when going throu gh tunnels, driving in congest ed traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.[...]

Black plate (198,1) q Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning 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 contr ol dial to select a desired temperature. Cold Hot T o turn off the syst em, press the OFF switch. NOTE l Setting the temperatu[...]

Black plate (199,1) q Sunlight/T emperature Sensor The fully automati c air condition er 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[...]

Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install T ype A T ype B Install Remov e CAUTION l T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car was h facility or passing bene ath a [...]

Black plate (201,1) Operating Tips for Audio System W ARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio whi le driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Alway s adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped. Eve[...]

Black plate (202,1) Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of ligh t because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signa ls cannot travel beyond the horiz on. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible wi th AM reception. AM wa ve FM wa ve FM wa ve 100—200 km (60—[...]

Black plate (203,1) 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 broadca sting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily [...]

Black plate (204,1) l If the cassette tape is loose, it may produce poor sound or performance during playback. Use a pencil or something similar to remove any slack. l Only cassette tapes that play no longer than 90 minutes should be used. Cassette tape exceeding 90 min utes are thin and may easily break. l Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape [...]

Black plate (205,1) l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracke d or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventi onal discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resul ting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucen t, do not use the disc. [...]

Black plate (206,1) CD Player In-dash CD Changer l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD. A void scrat ching the reverse side (the side without a label ). The disc may not eject resulting in a malfun[...]

Black plate (207,1) l Do not insert any disc with a peel-off seal affixed to it. Handling the In-dash CD changer l This unit may not be able to play certain CD-R/CD-R Ws made using a computer or music CD record er due to disc characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust o r condensation on the lens inside the unit. l Storing CDs [...]

Black plate (208,1) l This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure enjoyment of music wi th consistent sound quality , it is recommended to use discs that have been recorded at a bit rate of 128 kbps or more. l If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3 files, playback of the two[...]

Black plate (209,1) l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3 format containing both header frames and data frames will be skipped and not played. l This unit will play MP3 files that have up to eight level s. However, the more levels a disc has, the longer it will take to initially start playing. It is recommended to record discs with two levels or le[...]

Black plate (210,1) Multi-session A session is the complete amount of data recorded from the beginning to the end of a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/ CD- R W data recording. Mult i-session refers to the existence of data from two or more sessions on a single disc. Sampling Refers to the process of encoding analog audio data at regular intervals and[...]

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display . CD Player Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ..............[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio[...]

Black plate (213,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON OFF ON NOTE About 5 seconds[...]

Black plate (214,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning button/Auto memory button/Electric serial number button Scan button Band selector buttons Satellite button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the b[...]

Black plate (215,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at ea[...]

Black plate (216,1) SA TELLIT E RADIO (SA T) V ehicles e quipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quali ty programm ing coast to coast via satellite. For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite radio u[...]

Black plate (217,1) MEMO 6-33 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page217 Friday , May 26 2006 10:54 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (218,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í Fast-forward button Rewind button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Repeat button Cassette tape play button Program button Dolby NR button Cassette tape slot Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cass[...]

Black plate (219,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or[...]

Black plate (220,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í T rack up button T rack down button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Random button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mecha nism will set the CD and begin play . [...]

Black plate (221,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan was[...]

Black plate (222,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) T rack up button Disc up button Disc down button T rack down button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Display button Random button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Channel preset buttons There are two t[...]

Black plate (223,1) NOTE The CD will begin playback automatically after insertio n. A CD cannot be inser ted while the display reads “ W AIT ” . A beeping sound can be heard during this waiting time. Simultaneously pressing the power/volume dial and the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds will turn this beeping sound ON or OFF . Normal insertio[...]

Black plate (224,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5 seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD. NOTE (Music CD player) If the CD is not removed from the slot within approximately 10 seconds after ejection, it will be re- inserted automatically . Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the CD e[...]

Black plate (225,1) During MP3 CD playback T o change the disc, press the DISC button ( or ) for 1.5 second s or more during playback. Folder search (during MP3 CD playback) T o change to the previou s folder, press the folder down button ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds, or press the folder up butt on ( ) for less than 1.5 seconds to advance to the n[...]

Black plate (226,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play . Switching the display (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Each time the display button ( )i s pressed during pla[...]

Black plate (227,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number [...]

Black plate (228,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

Black plate (229,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When [...]

Black plate (230,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player > SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> AUX > cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the f[...]

Black plate (231,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume a udio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, press the mute switch ( ). Auxi[...]

Black plate (232,1) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's instruct ions for the product being connected. l Use a commercially-availabl e, non- impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the porta ble audio unit to the auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacture's inst ructions for [...]

Black plate (233,1) 4. Open the tray by pulling the lower release catch. 5. Pass the connection plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the auxiliary jack. Plug W ARNING Do not allow the connecti on plug cord to get tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the parking bra[...]

Black plate (234,1) T o operate the portabl e 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. 3. Press the MEDIA button ( )o f the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio contr ol switch to change to the AUX mode. NOTE l Set the volume of the portable audio unit to[...]

Black plate (235,1) 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. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (236,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors í T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (switch is in the DOOR position ) turns on for: l Abou[...]

Black plate (237,1) q Overhead Lights í Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (With illuminated entry system) Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (With illuminated entry system) Light on or o[...]

Black plate (238,1) Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-54 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page238 Friday , May 26 2006 10:55 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (239,1) Information Display With trip computer Without trip computer T rip computer/Clock Audio display Climate control display/Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emperature Display) í l Climate Control Displ[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being displayed, press the CLOCK switch to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting NOTE For trip computer-equipped vehicles, press the INFO swi tch instead of the SET switch when setting the time. 1. Press th[...]

Black plate (241,1) Without fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ambient temperat ure is displayed. NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicl e conditions: l Significantly cold or h[...]

Black plate (242,1) Current fuel economy mode This mode displays the c urrent fuel economy by calculating the amoun t of fuel consumption and the dist ance traveled. Current fuel economy will be calculated and displayed every 2 seconds. When this mode is selected, CONSUM CUR will be displayed. U.S.A. CANADA When you've slowed to about 5 km/h ([...]

Black plate (243,1) Distance-to-empty mode This mode displays the a pproximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on the fuel economy . The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every minutes. When this mode is selected, REMNG will be displayed. U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicat[...]

Black plate (244,1) CANADA T o clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more than 1 second. After pressing the INFO switch, —— km/h ( —— mile/h) will b e displayed for about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is recalculated and displayed. Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Press the lighter in an[...]

Black plate (245,1) Ashtray CAUTION Do not use the ashtr ay for trash. Y ou might start a fire. T o use, open the cover . T o remove, open the cover and pull up the ashtray . Cup Holder W ARNING Never use a cu p 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. I[...]

Black plate (246,1) q Front T o use, open the cover . q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bott le holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. 6-62 Interior Comfort Interior[...]

Black plate (247,1) Storage Compartments W ARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possibility of injury in an ac cident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyegla sses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A[...]

Black plate (248,1) 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 ap ply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them. NOTE T o secure cargo with a rope or net, the trunk board loops can be used in the same way as the cargo securing loops (page[...]

Black plate (249,1) 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 6-63). Compartment divider loops Rear trunk board Front trunk board T o separate verticall y Use the r[...]

Black plate (250,1) CAUTION l Do not place heavy objects on the trunk board or apply excessive force as they could damage the trunk board. The permissi ble weight is about 5 kg (11 lb). l Do not use the rear trunk board to separate the luggage compartme nt horizontally . The rear trunk board cannot be locked to the trunk board loops and it could mo[...]

Black plate (251,1) Accessory Sockets í 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 great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 7 A). CAUTION T o prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay atte ntion to the following: l Don'[...]

Black plate (252,1) 4. Open the tray by pulling the lower release catch. 5. Pass the connection plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the socket. Plug 6. Make sure the connection plug cord is running through the cap slot; reinstal l the cap and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the opened position ). Connection plug cord 7. P[...]

Black plate (253,1) 7 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 ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (254,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (255,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedown e yelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page255 Friday , May 26 2006 10:55 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (256,1) Jack Jack handle Spare tire Lug wrench 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench T iedown e yelet (T ype A) (T ype B) T iedown e yelet 7-4 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page256 Friday , May 26 2006 10:55 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (257,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt countercloc kwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tir e is lighter and smaller than a c onventional tire, and is designed only for emer[...]

Black plate (258,1) CAUTION l (With limited slip differential) When using the temporary spare tire on the front axle, replace it with a standard tire as soon as possible. The size difference between the spare and the standard tire will cause the limited slip differential to malfunction. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure se[...]

Black plate (259,1) 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[...]

Black plate (260,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover wi[...]

Black plate (261,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tir e being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Use only the front and rear jacki ng positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and serio[...]

Black plate (262,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box [...]

Black plate (263,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recommended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to[...]

Black plate (264,1) 5. Store the damaged tire , using the tire hold-down bolt to hold it in place. T ire clamp T ire hold-down bolt 6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification chart s on page 10-8. 7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. W ARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure: D[...]

Black plate (265,1) 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. W ARNING T urn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: W orking near the cooling fan when it is ru[...]

Black plate (266,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Except L3 turbocharger engine L3 turbocharger engine If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-20). CAUTION If the engine continues to o[...]

Black plate (267,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acce[...]

Black plate (268,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fo[...]

Black plate (269,1) W ARNING Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cell s: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. Do not jump-start[...]

Black plate (270,1) Discharged battery Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order. Booster battery 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allo[...]

Black plate (271,1) NOTE V erify that the covers a re securely installed. Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. W ARNING Never tow a veh icle to start it: T owing 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 [...]

Black plate (272,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If[...]

Black plate (273,1) 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 . Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tied own hook u nder the rear for towing. It is designed ONL Y for tying down the vehicle when it's being transport ed. Using it for towing [...]

Black plate (274,1) 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper . Recreatio[...]

Black plate (275,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (276,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (277,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with ext[...]

Black plate (278,1) q Schedule 1 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 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engin[...]

Black plate (279,1) 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 (if installed) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repa[...]

Black plate (280,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri[...]

Black plate (281,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes III[...]

Black plate (282,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materi[...]

Black plate (283,1) q Schedule 1 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 1 10 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filte[...]

Black plate (284,1) 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 1 10 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate[...]

Black plate (285,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRR[...]

Black plate (286,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate C: Cle[...]

Black plate (287,1) (Cont.) 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 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter R[...]

Black plate (288,1) 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 1 10 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubri[...]

Black plate (289,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (290,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions 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 servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin[...]

Black plate (291,1) Engine Compartment Overview Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir W indshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Battery Fuse block Without turbocharger Main fuse Brake/C[...]

Black plate (292,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil shoul d be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CA[...]

Black plate (293,1) The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to [...]

Black plate (294,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN TH E ENGINE IS HOT : A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in[...]

Black plate (295,1) With turbocharger If it's at or ne ar MIN or L, add enough coolant to the coolan t reservoir to provi de freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to MA X or F . CAUTION l Radiator coolant will damag e paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. l Use only soft (dem ineralized) wat er in the coolant mix ture. W a[...]

Black plate (296,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is show n on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 type engine coolant. If engine coolant other than FL22 type is used, the engine coolant must be replaced earli er than the specified replacement interval indicated in the scheduled mai ntenance (page 8-3). If the coolant reservoir is empty or new[...]

Black plate (297,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake flui d spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on [...]

Black plate (298,1) With turbocharger The level must be kept between MIN and MAX. V isually examine the lines and hoses for leaks and damage. If new fluid is requi red frequently , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) í q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be in[...]

Black plate (299,1) CAUTION Do not shift the shif t lever while the engine is warming up. If the A TF level is extremely low , the automatic transaxle could be damaged. 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the A TF level. If there is no A TF adhering 5 mm from the end of the di[...]

Black plate (300,1) 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges, then set it at P . W ARNING Sudden V ehicle Movem ent: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident. Make sure the brake pe dal is applied before shifting the shift lever . 4. With the engine still[...]

Black plate (301,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level W ARNING Use only windshield washer flui d or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. Using W asher Fluid Without Ant[...]

Black plate (302,1) 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 latc h keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is relea sed. Wiper Blades CA[...]

Black plate (303,1) If the blades are not wiping properly , clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse thoroughly with clean water . Repeat if necessary . q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION T o prevent damage to t[...]

Black plate (304,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffener . Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffener on the passen ger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reins tall the metal stiffener in the[...]

Black plate (305,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffener . Y ou need to use them ag ain. 4. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-31 Mazda3_8[...]

Black plate (306,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Material s: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery[...]

Black plate (307,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Kee p all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (308,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery mai ntenance. Battery cov er q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled ele[...]

Black plate (309,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintai n recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handl[...]

Black plate (310,1) NOTE l Always check tire press ure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from war m tires to adjus t the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel a nd caus[...]

Black plate (311,1) CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewal ls are used, the system may not[...]

Black plate (312,1) CAUTION l Don't use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damag e both tire and rim. l The temporary spare tire has a tread life of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The tread life may be shorter depending on driving condition s. l The temporary spare tire[...]

Black plate (313,1) NOTE Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-29. When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread[...]

Black plate (314,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse lights High-mount brake light T runk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Side turn sign[...]

Black plate (315,1) W ARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Handling Halogen[...]

Black plate (316,1) 3. Do the following procedure when replacing the left headli ght bulb. Remove the clip, grasp the attached area of the slide mount and lift it upward, and then slid e the slide mount to a position where it does not interfere with the frame. Clip Slide mount Frame Attached area 4. Remove the strap and raise the air filter . Strap[...]

Black plate (317,1) 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptl[...]

Black plate (318,1) Replacing a fog light bulb í 1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and partially peel back the mudguard. 2. Disconne ct the electrica l connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove [...]

Black plate (319,1) NOTE Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. Brake lights/T aillight s (4 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacemen t is not possible. The rear combination comp[...]

Black plate (320,1) Brake lights/T aillight s (5 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacemen t is not possible. The rear combination compo nent must be replaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Tur[...]

Black plate (321,1) 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and partially open the trunk side trim. Remov al Installation 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, conta[...]

Black plate (322,1) 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Reverse lights 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retai ners, then remove the trunk rear trim. Remov al Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise [...]

Black plate (323,1) High-mount brake light 4 Door 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk rear trim. Remov al Installation 2. Disconne ct the electrica l connector from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the n[...]

Black plate (324,1) NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . License plate lights 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a flathead screwdriver . 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. Edge 3. Install the new bul[...]

Black plate (325,1) Luggage compartment light (5 Door ) 1. Inser t your finger as show n in the figure and remove the unit. 2. Wrap a small flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by careful ly prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver . 3. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out.[...]

Black plate (326,1) 3. Turn the knobs countercloc kwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspec ted fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover . 5. Pull the fuse straight out wi th the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . 6. Inspec t the fuse and replace it if it's blow[...]

Black plate (327,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown W ARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Aut horized Mazda Dealer perform the repla cement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high[...]

Black plate (328,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Without turbocharger DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 40A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80A Power steering 3 BTN 40A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40A Head[...]

Black plate (329,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 AUDIO 30A Audio system (BOSE Sound System-equipped model) 19 ABS IG 10A ABS í , DSC í 20 FOG 15A Front fog lights í 21 HORN 15A Horn 22 DRL 10A DRL í 23 H/CLEAN ―― 24 F/PUMP 15A Fuel pump 25 P/ST IG 10A Power steering 26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner í 27 AL T/TCM 10A/15A TC[...]

Black plate (330,1) With turbocharger DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 70A Cooling fan 2 ―― ― 3 BTN 40A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40A Headlights 5 F/PUMP 30A Fuel pump 6 ―― ― 7 ABS 1 30A ABS, DSC 8 ABS 2 20A ABS, DSC 9 ENGINE 30A For protection of various circuits 10 INJECTOR 30A Fuel injector 1 1 IG K[...]

Black plate (331,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 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 FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 37 D/LOCK 2 15A Double locking system í 38 STOP LAMP/HORN 10A Stop Lamp, Horn 39 HEAD HIGH L 10A He[...]

Black plate (332,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 56 P/WIND L ―― 57 ALARM ―― 58 M/DEF 7.5A Mirror Defroster í 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beam (RH), Headlight leveling 61 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 62 ―― ― 63 ―― ― 64 ―― ― 65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system 66 METER 10A In[...]

Black plate (333,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (334,1) q W ater 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. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (335,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing 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: l If th[...]

Black plate (336,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodiz ed aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coati ng; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. l T o prevent damaging the antenn a, remove it befo[...]

Black plate (337,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly . Exp osed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damag ed and needs metal parts repai red or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti- corrosion material s to all parts , both repaired an[...]

Black plate (338,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't 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[...]

Black plate (339,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleane rs and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wi[...]

Black plate (340,1) 8-66 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page340 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (341,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Customer Assis[...]

Black plate (342,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (343,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 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. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model o[...]

Black plate (344,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazd[...]

Black plate (345,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (346,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (347,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (348,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (349,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 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. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model o[...]

Black plate (350,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 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.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (351,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition[...]

Black plate (352,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

Black plate (353,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (354,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es 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 servici[...]

Black plate (355,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (356,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (357,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phone s and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a number on a cell phon e while driving also ties-up the driver's[...]

Black plate (358,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page358 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (359,1) Ke yless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page359 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (360,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the ti[...]

Black plate (361,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, und erinflation, or e xcessive loadin g, either separately or in combinati on, can cau se heat buildup and possi ble tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle[...]

Black plate (362,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (363,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING 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 tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (364,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (365,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d 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 a[...]

Black plate (366,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

Black plate (367,1) 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 ho[...]

Black plate (368,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (369,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflation: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe crackin g, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with une xpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation i[...]

Black plate (370,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommende d pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures an d accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating[...]

Black plate (371,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (372,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. T ire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip diffe rential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the designated size l T ires of di[...]

Black plate (373,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tir e when you replace the other road[...]

Black plate (374,1) V ehicle Loading W ARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: T owing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not b een designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to[...]

Black plate (375,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weigh t of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the comb[...]

Black plate (376,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n 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 occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by sub[...]

Black plate (377,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination weight of occupants an d cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupan[...]

Black plate (378,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard veh icle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or struc tural damage, seriou s damage to the vehicle, or loss of c[...]

Black plate (379,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight 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. (Impo[...]

Black plate (380,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certificati on label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals b[...]

Black plate (381,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statemen t “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard . (2) Determine the combination weight of the driver and passengers that will be ridi ng in[...]

Black plate (382,1) 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 T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei[...]

Black plate (383,1) 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 T ransport Canada by mail at: T ranspo rt Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (384,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d 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. P[...]

Black plate (385,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (386,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle 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. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (387,1) With turbocharger q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Without turbocharger Forward With turbocharger Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page387 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (388,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Without turbocharger With turbocharger 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 1[...]

Black plate (389,1) q Lubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18. Manual transaxle oil W ithout turbocharger Any temperature API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W -90 Above 10°C API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W -90 W ith turbocharger API Service GL-4 SAE 75W -90 Automatic transaxle flui[...]

Black plate (390,1) q Dimensions Item Model 4 Door 5 Door Overall length W ithout turbocharger ST ANDARD TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in) ― SPOR TY TYPE 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 4,490 mm (176.8 in) W ith turbocharger ― 4,490 mm (176.8 in) Overall width W ithout turbocharger W ithout side molding 1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,745 mm (68.7 in) W ith side molding 1,755[...]

Black plate (391,1) With turbocharger Item W eight GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,866 kg (4,114 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,055 kg (2,326 lbs) Rear 81 1 kg (1,788 lbs) q Air Conditioner Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W [...]

Black plate (392,1) Fog lights T ype A T ype B Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light (4 Door) 5 W5W Luggage compartment light (5 Door) ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í W5W Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassi s of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda rec[...]

Black plate (393,1) T emporary spare tire Tire size Inflation pressure T115/70D15 90M 420 kPa (60 psi) T125/70D16 96M T125/70D17 98M q Fuses Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-51. Specifications 10-9 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page393 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (394,1) 10-10 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page394 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (395,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page395 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Black plate (396,1) A Accessory Socket ... ........................... 6-67 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-16 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-41 Ambient T emperature Display ....... ... 6-56 Antenna ............................................. 6-16 Anti-Lock Brake Sy stem (ABS) [...]

Black plate (397,1) C Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n ............... ..... 5-36 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-54 Defroster Rear window ........................... ... 5-60 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-6 Door Locks ............. ............................ 3-9 [...]

Black plate (398,1) G Glove Box ......................................... 6-63 H Hazard W arning Flasher ................. ... 5-61 Hazardous Driving .. ............................ 4-8 Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-51 Flashing .......................... ............ 5-53 High-low beam .......................... 5-53[...]

Black plate (399,1) M Manual Transaxle Opera tion ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-10 Map Lights ........................................ 6-53 Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-31 Rearview mirror ...................... ... 3-32 Money-Saving Suggestions ............... . 4-7 Moonroof ........................[...]

Black plate (400,1) S Storage Compartments ............... ....... 6-63 Cargo securi ng loops .................. 6-63 Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-64 Center console . ........................... 6-63 Flexible Floor Board ............... ... 6-64 Glove box ................................... 6-63 Sunshade ...................................[...]

Black plate (401,1) W W eight s ............... .............................. 10-6 Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38 W indows Power windows .......................... 3-19 W indshield W asher ............... ......... ... 5-58 W indshield Wipers ............................ 5-56 Blades replacement .................... 8-28 W inter [...]

Black plate (402,1) 1 1-8 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page402 Friday , May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F[...]

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up If necessary Preparation NA VIGA TION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If necessary 5 4 4 5 MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 1 Thursday, April 27, 2006[...]

2 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessories Please contact an A uthorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the f ollowing accessory . l Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRE[...]

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 3 Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:28 PM[...]

4 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Contents Preparation n Bef ore Use Accessories ........................................................................................ 2 Laser products: .................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................[...]

5 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Adv anced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memor y P oint Confir mation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Displa[...]

6 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Saf ety Inf or mation n Read this owner’ s manual for y our Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no responsibility for an y problems resulting from failure to ob[...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions; (1) this de vice may not cause interf erence, and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation of the de vice. Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intended t[...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become v er y hot or cold when it is parked for e xtended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off. The na vigation system ma y not[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 9 Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:28 PM[...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions Z C ( RET key Returns to the previous screen. VO I C E k e y l Initiates vocal guidance f or route maneuvers . l Adjusts screen quality . ( page 15) P D E l l M D ( ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Jo ystic k l Selects items by tilting it up , down, right, and l[...]

11 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 16) POS (P osition) key Displa ys your current position. ENTER key l Ex ecutes a selected item. l Displa ys pop up menu. MENU key Displa ys menu. ( page 15) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the displa y to da y mode or night mode. ( pa[...]

12 Routing Address Book Getting started Activ ation Inser t the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inser ted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the batter y can run down if the ignition switch is k ept in the ON or ACC position fo r a long time while[...]

13 Getting started l The Current P osition screen appears. Note l Y ou can select the language by select and press . Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 47) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless y ou select and press . When the ignition switch is in the A CC position and press (EJECT). Select th[...]

14 Routing Address Book Getting started Screen Names and Functions Screens Bef ore Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 16) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 50) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when yo u set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehic[...]

15 Getting started Menu appear s when pressing . Displa y Menu screen will be sho wn when you press (DISP) and hold. Note Displa y Menu screen will be disappeared when they ha ve been unused during a f ew seconds . n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will bri[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Screen change n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract t[...]

17 Getting started MEMO MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 17 Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:28 PM[...]

18 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using various methods provided b y the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select the desi : ID , OR, W A, : CA, NV : AZ, CO , MT , N M : IA, KS, MN, M O : OK, TX[...]

19 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 27. l Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. [...]

20 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search P oint of interest Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to [...]

21 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 27. W hen entering h e destination p oint directly elect W hen narro wing own to category ame elect W hen narro wing own to city ame elect W hen narro wing own t o t he earest facility elect W hen narro wing own to a phone umber elect Select the category name from t[...]

22 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Select the s o : Sor ts t[...]

23 Before Use Getting started Routing Select the sort methods : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by Distance . : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by name . Select the name from the list Select MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 23 Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:28 PM[...]

24 Before Use Getting started Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Before Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select Select Select the desi Select Select the Pre v Select Enter/Select th 1st[...]

25 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 27. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e previous suggestions. : Display the fiv e previous suggestions. : The order of the display ed list can be changed. Select Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Previous Destination. Enter/Select t[...]

26 Before Use Getting started Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displa yed on the map . Before Steps S e l e c t Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data ENTER ENTER O[...]

27 Before Use Getting started Routing Char acter Entr y T o enter the street name, city name, and other . T o enter the house phone num ber , and other . Select the first se veral characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewer char acters. : Displa y up to[...]

28 Before Use Getting started Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 P osition the cursor on y our destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be displa yed on the map . Select (W ay point) to se[...]

29 Before Use Getting started Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The f ollowing are POI icons sho wn on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa s t Fo o d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automobile [...]

30 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route . Before Steps select Route Preferences Modification of Destination or W ay P oint Po s i t i o n s Deletion of Destination or Wa y Po i n t s Detour Tu r n L i s t MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Sel[...]

31 Before Use Getting started Routing n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. Operating the system will distract the driver from [...]

32 Before Use Getting started Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Previe w Route Previe w MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the button : Move the s : Carry out a be display e : Stop the s : Carr y out a be display e : Move to t h : Displays t h POIs : Dis p selected, it selected t o ENTER MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book P[...]

33 Before Use Getting started Routing Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carry out a simulation run. : Move the start point. : Carry out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the Simulation star ts the button will be display ed as , and when selected, it will cause the Simulation to advance quickly . : Stop the simulation[...]

34 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book l Y ou can, edit, or delete any marked point. Before Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification Preset Destinations or Home storage Memory Po i n t Deletion All Memory Po i n t Deletion Displays Icons at Memory Po i n t s MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS[...]

35 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Set a memory point using your preferred method. Select a memory point to be modified : Allo ws the display icon to be selected. P age 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also playbac k sounds. (With direction icon function) The beep aler t only activates[...]

36 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Address Book Before Steps select A void Area Storage A void Area Confirmation and Modification A void Area Deletion All A void Area Deletion Category Name Modification Previous Destination Deletion All Preset Destination Deletion MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Select Select MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book [...]

37 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book : Changes the detour position : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the av oid area. Select an av oid area using your preferred method. Select an av oid area to be modified. Select an av oid area to be deleted. : : Allows the name to be changed. When editing has been comple[...]

38 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the volume control f or the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the v olume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the b utton to re[...]

39 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up MEMO MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 39 Thursday, April 27, 2006 1:28 PM[...]

40 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map displa y conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system inf ormation. n Stop your vehic le before the follo wing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewi[...]

41 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Au to : The displa y will automatically switch betw een Day and Night illumination mode when the[...]

42 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is display ed until reaching the destination or a wa y point can be set as an estimated arr ival time or the remaining time. Select[...]

43 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou set the categories on the area displayed when the (P oint of Interest) menu is selected on the map . Quick POI enables y ou store up to six diff erent kinds of categories which you use most regularly . 1 select 2 select Quic k POI Selec[...]

44 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of y our vehicle display . Before Steps select Adjusting Current P osition and Direction select Open the [Calibrate P osition] screen Mov e to the correct position and select . Use or to[...]

45 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up select . h you are u rrent o mplete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you pref er 24-hour display; f or 12-hour displa y . Select to mov e the setting ahead [...]

46 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Map display mode Single-screen display Map Display sc[...]

47 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance . Bef ore Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred languag e from the list. MAZDA3_NAVI_EA.book Page 47 Thursday, April 27, 2006 [...]

48 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display . n T urn Guidance Enlarged J unction Diagram Before a f ork in the road , an enlarged diagram of the ju[...]

49 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance V oice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Theref ore, y ou do not hav e to set i[...]

50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulati[...]

51 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing situations, your vehicle position ma y not be display ed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, y our vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y [...]

52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Although you ma y encounter the following prob lems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The driver should alwa ys pay attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decisions[...]

53 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to oper ational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vice[...]

54 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary No GPS symbols are display ed l GPS signals ma y not be received because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle awa y from obstr uctions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position [...]

55 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary T roub leshooting Please insert a MAP D VD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, chec k if the installed disk is correct. MAP D VD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dir ty , scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be play ed wi[...]

56 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Ne ver use solv ents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer , [...]