Mazda 2008 3 4-DOOR manual

Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page1 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page2 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

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 operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommenda tions. 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_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page5 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F 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 [...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page6 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

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_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page7 W ednesday , Apri[...]

Black plate (8,1) *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ........................................................ ........................ page 3-19 Power window switches .......... ............................................. ............................. page 3-18 Power door lock switch .......[...]

Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch .......................................................... ........................ page 5-52 Dashboard illumination knob ............................................... ............................. page 5-35 Lighting control/Turn signal ................................................. .................[...]

Black plate (10,1) 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page10 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ................................................. ............................. page 3-14 Antenna .............................. .................................................. ............................. page 6-15 Rear window defros ter ................................... ..........[...]

Black plate (12,1) 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page12 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (13,1) Liftgate .......................................... .................................................. ................... page 3-1 1 Rear window defros ter ................................... ................................................. ... page 5-58 Rear wiper blade .................................................... ....[...]

Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page14 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

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 WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air ba g components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the supplemental restrain t syst[...]

Black plate (17,1) Always sit in a passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor: If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, sitting in the front passe nger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight fro[...]

Black plate (18,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted. Down Up q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í T o adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being u[...]

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 r egulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or[...]

Black plate (20,1) Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving: Driving with a passe nger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particu larly dangerous. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a child no t in a proper s[...]

Black plate (21,1) 1. Unfasten the lap portion of the center- rear seat belt (page 2-19). CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before foldin g the rear-left seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. 2. Position the outboard seat belts to the side when folding the [...]

Black plate (22,1) q Rear Seatback Lock (4 Door) T o lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever . NOTE The seatback locks are part of the trunk security system (page 3-15). q Head Restraint WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restr aints adj[...]

Black plate (23,1) 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_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page23 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

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

Black plate (25,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occu pants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things ins ide the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the[...]

Black plate (26,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belt s and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbin g ” (page 8-64). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belt[...]

Black plate (27,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locki ng mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o enable seat belt automatic locki ng mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restraint syst em. It will retract down to the child-[...]

Black plate (28,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-r ear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-19). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue WARNING [...]

Black plate (29,1) 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 twist s. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe[...]

Black plate (30,1) 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 systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents, [...]

Black plate (31,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expende d: 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 accident than no seat belt at all, using a sea t belt w[...]

Black plate (32,1) 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 position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfunctio[...]

Black plate (33,1) Center -Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point T ype) Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder 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/shoulder belt. 3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a clic k. (C) (D) [...]

Black plate (34,1) 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 twist s. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe[...]

Black plate (35,1) Sedan (Behind head restraint on left side) (A) (C) Hatchback (Left side of luggage compartment) (A) (C) T o pull out the seat belt, slide tongues with your finger, and slowly pull out the seat belt from the recess. NOTE Pulling out the seat belt all the way out will switch it to automatic locking mode. If automatic locking mode i[...]

Black plate (36,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is danger ous. The sea t belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protec tion and you could be seriously injur ed. Only use the extender when it is required to f[...]

Black plate (37,1) 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 (38,1) 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 (39,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l 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 requirements regard ing the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (40,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer's[...]

Black plate (41,1) Seating a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat is dange rous: Vehicles equipped with front passen ger seat weight sensors are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation indi cator light (page 2-33). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use th e front passenger sea[...]

Black plate (42,1) Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for mor e than one person at a time is danger ous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed tog ether and seriously inju red or even killed. Neve r use one belt for more than one pers[...]

Black plate (43,1) 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 clear ly unsafe du e to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and the[...]

Black plate (44,1) 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode. If the belt does not lock the seat down tight, repeat this step. NOTE Inspect this function befor e each use [...]

Black plate (45,1) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Forward T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door cen ter position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest[...]

Black plate (46,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat, ev en with a seat weight sens[...]

Black plate (47,1) Do not allow a child to lean ove r or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bags: It is dangerous to allo w anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pilla rs and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags [...]

Black plate (48,1) With seat warmer Without seat warmer WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint 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 sys tem on the rear seat, it is impera tive that a child- restraint sy[...]

Black plate (49,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be 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 conjuncti[...]

Black plate (50,1) 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. Expand 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 LATCH lower anchor[...]

Black plate (51,1) T ether strap position (5 Door) Forward T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and resu lt in injury. Always route the tether [...]

Black plate (52,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and resu lt in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attachin[...]

Black plate (53,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (5 Door) T ether strap position (5 Door) T ether strap Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2-39 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page53 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (54,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) incl ude up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipp ed on your vehicle by locating th e “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installe[...]

Black plate (55,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protec tion during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent seriou s injuries. The appropria te air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at lea[...]

Black plate (56,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing han ds 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 doo r on the side the car is hit. Serious [...]

Black plate (57,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehic[...]

Black plate (58,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have tw o basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The electrical system 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 as[...]

Black plate (59,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-47) (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 2-47) (6) Front seat belt pretension er and load limi[...]

Black plate (60,1) 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 module (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor 2-46 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS Air Bags Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page60 [...]

Black plate (61,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensors detect a front al impact of greater than moder ate 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 (62,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors V ehicles e quipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator ligh t is also equipped (page 2-33). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total seated weight on th[...]

Black plate (63,1) If the front passenger weight sensors are working properly , the indicator light illumi nates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posit ion. After a specified perio d of time it goes out. The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on[...]

Black plate (64,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the pass enger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deploym ent is dangerous. The front passenger seat [...]

Black plate (65,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the passen ger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is danger ous. The front pa ssenger seat weig ht sensors will detect the increa[...]

Black plate (66,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (67,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the fr ont passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat is less than appr oximately 42 kg (93 lb), the fr ont passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner may not deploy (page 2-47), but the curtain air bags may deploy . Front ai[...]

Black plate (68,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicl e may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deploy ment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may not provide the stopp ing force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following cas[...]

Black plate (69,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have en ough impact force to activate the side and curtain air bags. 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 [...]

Black plate (70,1) The diagnostic module continuous ly monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is being driven. q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warn[...]

Black plate (71,1) l The air bag system warning beep sound will be he ard. l The air bags have deployed. l Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer [...]

Black plate (72,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary r estraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accor dance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer , r efer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). 2-58 Essential Saf[...]

Black plate (73,1) 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 (74,1) Keys WARNING 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 resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls , or even ma[...]

Black plate (75,1) T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the relea se button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: Ø Drop the transmit[...]

Black plate (76,1) q T ransmitter Integrated key type Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton Operation indicator light Non-key type Panic b utton Lock button Unlock button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and[...]

Black plate (77,1) NOTE l All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked when any door or the liftgate is open and the key is in the ignition switch. l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate ar e locked visually or audibly by use of the double click. Unlock button T o unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button and the hazard warning light[...]

Black plate (78,1) Replacing the transmitter battery Integrated key type 1. Unfold the key (page 3-2). 2. Insert a small screwdri ver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Insert a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the trans mitter . 4. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and [...]

Black plate (79,1) Non-key type 1. Insert a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the trans mitter . 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 (80,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren 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 children[...]

Black plate (81,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter í The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry syst em transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other do[...]

Black plate (82,1) 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 (83,1) Liftgate (5 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compar tment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is danger ous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collis ion. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of [...]

Black plate (84,1) NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedur e as an emer gency measur e to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead scr ewdriver . Cap 2. T urn the lever to the right to unlock[...]

Black plate (85,1) Luggage compartment cover strap The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the liftgate when the straps are attached to the sides of the liftgate. Strap Luggage compartment cover The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the luggage compartment cover from the inside of the vehicle. Latch Latch CAUTION To prevent [...]

Black plate (86,1) T runk Lid (4 Door) WARNING 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 seriou sly injured or killed during sudden braking or a collis ion. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an o[...]

Black plate (87,1) 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 (88,1) NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om 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 tr[...]

Black plate (89,1) WARNING Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Always keep the car from [...]

Black plate (90,1) Power Windows í The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear befor e closing a window: Closing power windo ws are dangerous. A perso n's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and resul t in serious injur y or even death. This warni[...]

Black plate (91,1) q Operating the Passenger Power Windows The power window s may be operated 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 Fron[...]

Black plate (92,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen 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 spra y is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Before r[...]

Black plate (93,1) q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until two or more clicks are heard. 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 light remains on [...]

Black plate (94,1) 2. (T ype A) Insert your hand into the hood opening and slide the hood latch to the left and lift the hood. (T ype B) Insert your hand into the hood opening and slide the hood latch to the right and lift the hood. T ype A T ype B 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow . Clip Support rod Pad 4. Secure t[...]

Black plate (95,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the igni tion switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend par t of the body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the bod y through th e [...]

Black plate (96,1) T o close to the desired position , push the front of the tilt or sli de 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. To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not p[...]

Black plate (97,1) 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 Ø Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United Sta[...]

Black plate (98,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with [...]

Black plate (99,1) 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 electr onic code. For this r eason, and to assur e your safety , obtaining r eplacement key requir es some waiting time. They are only available thr ough an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l A[...]

Black plate (100,1) q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed . Close and lock all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid from the outside using the key . If you have the keyless entry system, press the lock button on the trans mitter . The hazard warning lights wi ll flash once to indicate that t[...]

Black plate (101,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abrup tly turn to th e left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the[...]

Black plate (102,1) 2. Depress 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 contr ol lever, just inside the door . Control lev er Folding the mir[...]

Black plate (103,1) 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 forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights. Night Day Day/Night lev er WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks [...]

Black plate (104,1) 3-32 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page104 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (105,1) 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 (106,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D 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 (107,1) V ehicle damage and drivability problems resul ting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty . l Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol c ontaining methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 4-3 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07[...]

Black plate (108,1) 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 vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, i[...]

Black plate (109,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside your[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, 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, and[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) 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 perfor mance, 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-[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as [...]

Black plate (1 13,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING 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 spe ed is dangerous. The spinnin g tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too m[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tire s (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle's han dling could be greatly affect ed and result in an accident. CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped wit[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet bra kes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light brak ing will indicate w[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) T urbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power . Its advanced design provides imp roved operation and requires minim um 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 w[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) T railer T owing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-13 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page1 17 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:4 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) 4-14 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page1 18 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:5 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................... .................[...]

Black plate (120,1) 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. Manual transaxle T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position . Button Push the butt[...]

Black plate (121,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the igni tion switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key to LOCK pos[...]

Black plate (122,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is contr olled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten thei r seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Dep[...]

Black plate (123,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engin e stalled or turned off[...]

Black plate (124,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key to LOCK position, set the parking brake and ma ke sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: Intentionally placing the key into LOCK position is much more important where you will not be removing[...]

Black plate (125,1) 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 ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking b[...]

Black plate (126,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS canno t compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (followi ng another vehicle too closely), drivi ng on ice and snow, and hydroplanin g (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road sur face). You can still h[...]

Black plate (127,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are ill[...]

Black plate (128,1) (6-speed transaxle) V ehicles wi th 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shiftin g to R (reverse) by mistake. Pu sh the shift lever downward and shift to R. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or wh[...]

Black plate (129,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stal ling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Driving Y our Mazda St[...]

Black plate (130,1) 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 AT has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transaxle - giving the driv[...]

Black plate (131,1) 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. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is danger[...]

Black plate (132,1) 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. Depress and hold the brake p edal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Move the shift lever . NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted from P . l T o be sure [...]

Black plate (133,1) Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the inst rument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher s[...]

Black plate (134,1) Manually Shifting down (M5 * → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) T o shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. * 2.3-liter engine model WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or whi le driving at high sp[...]

Black plate (135,1) Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a lower gear . Gear V ehicle speed M4 → M3 180 km/h (112 mph) M3 → M2 119 km/h (74 mph) M2 → M1 47 km/h (30 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the follow[...]

Black plate (136,1) (2.3-liter engine model) Gear V ehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph) M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph) M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph) M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when y ou need more spe[...]

Black plate (137,1) If the light stays illuminated after the engine is started or illumi nates while driving, turn off the engine after parking in a safe place, and then start the engine again. If the light does not illuminate after restarting the engine, this indicates that the power steering is restored and normal steering is possible. If the lig[...]

Black plate (138,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator ligh t illuminates. T o deactivate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indi cator light turns off. WARNING Keep the ON/OFF switch off when cruise control is not in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using[...]

Black plate (139,1) q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. T o increase speed using cruise control switch Press the RES/ACCEL butto n and hold it. Y our vehicle will accelerate. Release the button at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to increase your current speed in increments of 1.6 k[...]

Black plate (140,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET/COAST button. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the[...]

Black plate (141,1) T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torqu e and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surface, the engine adjusts automaticall[...]

Black plate (142,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunction with syst ems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces, or during sudden or evasi ve maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and [...]

Black plate (143,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also comes on when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/ DSC is switched off (page 5-25). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer[...]

Black plate (144,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel se[...]

Black plate (145,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or ti[...]

Black plate (146,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. WARNING If the[...]

Black plate (147,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires are cold. [...]

Black plate (148,1) If the warning light illuminate s again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (149,1) 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 minute[...]

Black plate (150,1) 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 (151,1) 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 tri p meter 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 (152,1) Odometer The odometer record s the total distance the vehicle has been driven. T rip meter The trip meter can record the tota l distance of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can recor[...]

Black plate (153,1) CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-14). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning [...]

Black plate (154,1) Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination intens ity (With exterior lights off) When the exterior lights are off, the instrument cluster illuminati on can be adjusted to one of five levels by successively pressing the instrument cluster dimmer selec t button. Canceling the instrument clust er illumination dimmer (With exteri[...]

Black plate (155,1) 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 5-40 Check Engine Light 5-41 ABS W arning Light 5-39 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (156,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-42 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-43 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-43 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 (157,1) 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 ART or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking b[...]

Black plate (158,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to char ge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Rechar ge the battery . q Electronic Brake Force Distribution System W arning í If the electronic brake force distribution control unit determines that some compo[...]

Black plate (159,1) If the light illumi nates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. T urn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If it's low , add oil. 4. Start the engine and check the warning light.[...]

Black plate (160,1) WARNING Never tampe r with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repa irs: Self-ser vicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accide ntally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death. q Low Fuel W arning Lig[...]

Black plate (161,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the be ep sound period has passed. 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 bel[...]

Black plate (162,1) q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical prob lem. Continuing to drive your Mazda [...]

Black plate (163,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires are cold. [...]

Black plate (164,1) If the warning light illuminate s again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the tem porary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (165,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. q TCS/DSC Indicator Light í 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 o[...]

Black plate (166,1) q Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light í This indicator light illumina tes when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. If the light stays illuminated after the engine is started or illumi nates while driving, turn off the engine after parking in a safe place, and then sta[...]

Black plate (167,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be he ard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected[...]

Black plate (168,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO po sition) 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 dischar[...]

Black plate (169,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield wh en the ignition switch is in th e ON posit[...]

Black plate (170,1) NOTE If the headlights flicker , or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a r eplacement is necessary . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 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 Hea[...]

Black plate (171,1) Without turbocharger Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ×× × ― 1 ×× × × 2 × ―― ×3 ×: Y es ― :N o With turbocharger Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ××× ― 1 ××× × 1 × ―― ×2 ×: Y es ― :N[...]

Black plate (172,1) 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 (173,1) q Windshield W ipers T ype A (With INT position) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to . ― Mist V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT rin[...]

Black plate (174,1) The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever . From the center position (norm al), turn the switch towards (+) for higher sensitivity (faster response) or turn the switch towards ( _ ) for less sensi tivity (slower response). Switch Higher sensitivity Less sensitivity Center positio[...]

Black plate (175,1) NOTE l The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temperature is about _ 10 °C(14 °F) or lower , or about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher . l If the windshield is coated with water r epellent, the rain sensor may not be able to sense the amount of rainfall correctly and auto-wiper control may not operate pr operly [...]

Black plate (176,1) Rear Window Wiper and W asher (5 Door) The ignition switch must be in the ON position. q Rear Window Wiper T urn the wiper o n by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. ON ― Normal INT ― Intermittent q Rear Window W asher T o spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to the position. After the switch is released,[...]

Black plate (177,1) Fully Automatic T ype Air-Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Don't use sharp ins truments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface . They may damage th e defroster grid insi de the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow . If ther e is an accumulation of snow on[...]

Black plate (178,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all [...]

Black plate (179,1) 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 (180,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the fan contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (181,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airf low , open the vents and rotate them left and right. Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airf low , move the adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner , mist may come out fr om [...]

Black plate (182,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Floor V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page182 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:5 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (183,1) 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 pages. Manual T ype ................................................ .................................................. .......... pa[...]

Black plate (184,1) 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 counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 ― Fan [...]

Black plate (185,1) 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 (186,1) This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in simil ar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision [...]

Black plate (187,1) q V entilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the tempe[...]

Black plate (188,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control infor mation 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 swit[...]

Black plate (189,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperatu re.T urn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise 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 (190,1) 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 (indicator light illuminated) Use this position when going throu gh tunnels, driving in congest ed traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desi[...]

Black plate (191,1) 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 temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desir ed temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to pr event c[...]

Black plate (192,1) Interior temperature sensor 6-14 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page192 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:5 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (193,1) 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 Ø To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or pa ssing beneath a l[...]

Black plate (194,1) Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerou s as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident . Always adj ust the audio while the vehicle is stopped. Eve[...]

Black plate (195,1) Signals from an FM transmi tter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signa ls cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefor e, 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 (196,1) 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 broadcasti ng at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily [...]

Black plate (197,1) 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 (198,1) l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-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 translucent, do not use the disc. T [...]

Black plate (199,1) 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 malfunc[...]

Black plate (200,1) 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 recorder due to disc characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust o r condensation on the lens inside the unit. l Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature [...]

Black plate (201,1) l If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3 files, playback of the two file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded. l Packet written discs cannot be played on this unit. l This unit does not play CDs recorded using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO and RIFF MP3 formats. About folders an d files l The order of hie[...]

Black plate (202,1) 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 levels. 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 les[...]

Black plate (203,1) Sampling Refers to the process of encoding analog audio data at regular intervals and converting it to digi tal data. The sampling rate refers to the number of times a sample is taken in one second and is expressed in Hz units. Increas ing the sampling rate improves the sound quality but also increases the data size. Bit rate Re[...]

Black plate (204,1) MEMO 6-26 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page204 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:5 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (205,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipp ed with. CD Player Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 com[...]

Black plate (206,1) 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 ag ain to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the aud[...]

Black plate (207,1) 2. T urn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as foll ows: 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 12Hr (Flashing) 2[...]

Black plate (208,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning button/Auto memory button/Electric serial number b utton 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 ba nd selector button ( ) switches the[...]

Black plate (209,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this interval. Preset channel tu[...]

Black plate (210,1) 1221 A venue Of The Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 Attention: Customer Care Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting techni cal assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satelli te radio activation procedures and informat ion on how to di[...]

Black plate (211,1) MEMO 6-33 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page21 1 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:5 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (212,1) 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 (213,1) 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 button again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forwar d or r ewind, it automatically stops and starts playing. Reversing Press the program button[...]

Black plate (214,1) 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 T ype Playable data Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slo[...]

Black plate (215,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during playback to start the scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) again to cancel scan playback. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will r esume whe[...]

Black plate (216,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í T rack up button Disc up/Folder up button Disc down/F older down b utton 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 Display feed dial Music CD player [...]

Black plate (217,1) Normal insertion 1. Press the load button ( ). 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. Inserting CDs into desired tray num ber 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When “[...]

Black plate (218,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number . l All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Pr ess and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playback Press the CD play button ( ) to star t play when a CD is[...]

Black plate (219,1) (Folder repeat) 1. Press the repeat button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the curren t folder repeatedly . “ RPT ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback. Random playback T racks are randomly selected and played. During music CD playb[...]

Black plate (220,1) Display scroll (MP3 compat ible type) 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 of[...]

Black plate (221,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an [...]

Black plate (222,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When th[...]

Black plate (223,1) NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: l A cassette deck, CD, CD changer , or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. l A cassette tape, or CD has not been inserted. Connect a portable audio unit or similar pr oduct o[...]

Black plate (224,1) Auxiliary Input Y ou can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to lis ten to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers. Auxiliary jack WARNING Do not adjust the por table audio unit or a similar product while driv ing the vehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar[...]

Black plate (225,1) 3. Using a coin, turn the cap counterclockwise (about 45° from the closed position) an d remove it. NOTE Do NOT discar d the cap. 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 WARNING Do not allow the conne ction[...]

Black plate (226,1) 7. Pass the connection plug cord through the slit in the tray mat and then set the tray mat in place. T o operate the portabl e audio unit 1. T urn 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 t[...]

Black plate (227,1) 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. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified ser vice personnel. If se[...]

Black plate (228,1) 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 About[...]

Black plate (229,1) q Overhead Lights í Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l ( With illuminated entry system ) Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open (With illuminated entry system) Light [...]

Black plate (230,1) Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-52 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page230 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:6 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (231,1) 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 (232,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep sounds and the displayed time flashes. 2. Press the H button to set the hour . 3. Press t[...]

Black plate (233,1) Without fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ambient temperature is displayed. NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperature display may differ fr om the actual ambient temperature depending on the surroundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or ho[...]

Black plate (234,1) U.S.A. CANADA When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), —— L/100 km ( —— mpg) will be displayed. A verage fuel economy mode This mode displays the a verage fuel economy by calculating the fuel consumption and the distance traveled since connecting the battery or resettin g the data. A verage fuel economy will be c[...]

Black plate (235,1) U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of r emaining mileage before r efueling is r equir ed, r efuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel warning light illuminates. l The display won't change unless you add mor e than approximately 20 [...]

Black plate (236,1) Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Press the lighter in and release it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out. CAUTION Ø Don't touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. Ø Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. Ø Don't use the lighter socket for [...]

Black plate (237,1) Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If th e contents spill, you could be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups or drink cans [...]

Black plate (238,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To re[...]

Black plate (239,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release latch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release latch. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driv ing: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be [...]

Black plate (240,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-co mpartment, remove or lift the trunk board. Cargo sub- compartment T runk board q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door) í The luggage compartment can be separated vertically and/or horizontally , using the trunk board and the trunk board loops. CAUTION Make sure the trunk board is fi[...]

Black plate (241,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facilitate insertion of the trunk board loops into the trunk boar d slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk boar d into the gr oove of the luggage sub-compartment. Groov e Cargo sub- compartment 3. Rock the trunk board to make sure t[...]

Black plate (242,1) 3. Insert the other trunk board loop into slit B until a click sound is heard. Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed secure ly . CAUTION Do not place or remove luggage via the rear passenger seat area while the vehicle is moving. The trunk board or luggage could move and cause injury. Accessory Socke[...]

Black plate (243,1) When placing an electrical device (e.g. cellular phone) in the tray which is connected to the accessory socket, pass the connection plug cord through the slot in the cap. Cap slot, closed Cap slot, opened 1. Open the lid by pulling the upper release catch. 2. Remove the tray mat. 3. Using a coin, turn the cap counterclockwise (a[...]

Black plate (244,1) 7. Pass the connection plug cord through the slit in the tray mat and then set the tray mat in place. 6-66 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page244 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:6 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (245,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Em ergency ................................................... ....... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ..[...]

Black plate (246,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will f[...]

Black plate (247,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stor ed in the locations illust rated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedown eyelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page247 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:6 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (248,1) 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_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page248 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:6 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (249,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. T urn the kno b and remove the cover . 2. T urn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 2. T urn the jack screw in the di[...]

Black plate (250,1) WARNING Do not install the temporar y spare tire on the front wheels (driving wheels) when driving on ice or snow: Driving with a spar e tire on the front (driving) wheels on ice or sn ow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Put the spar e tire on the rear axle and [...]

Black plate (251,1) T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. T urn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. (5 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and cargo sub-compartment. (T ype A) (T ype B) 2. T urn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. In Case of an Emerg[...]

Black plate (252,1) 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 dir ection. 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 (253,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE For ce the end of the lug wrench firmly between wheel and cover , or removal will be difficult. CAUTION There is a valve-stem mark inside the wheel cover. When installing the wheel cover,[...]

Black plate (254,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackin g positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recomm ended in this[...]

Black plate (255,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box a[...]

Black plate (256,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recom mended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen whil e driving and ca use the tire t[...]

Black plate (257,1) 7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incor rect air pressure is dangerous. Tires with incorrect pressure could aff ect handling and result in an accident. When you check the regular tires' air pressure, che[...]

Black plate (258,1) 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. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runni[...]

Black plate (259,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: 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 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to ov[...]

Black plate (260,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3. T urn [...]

Black plate (261,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol l[...]

Black plate (262,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a frozen [...]

Black plate (263,1) 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 allow both vehicl es to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the boost er battery and all unnecessary electrica[...]

Black plate (264,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to star t it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicle s to collide. The occupants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle[...]

Black plate (265,1) 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 law s must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front whee ls) off the ground. I[...]

Black plate (266,1) 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 tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using it for towing will [...]

Black plate (267,1) 3. Securely 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 dise ngage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tigh tened to the bumper. Recreation[...]

Black plate (268,1) 7-24 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page268 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:6 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (269,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance .............................. ..............[...]

Black plate (270,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedu re it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perfor m the work, preferably an Autho rized Ma[...]

Black plate (271,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being use[...]

Black plate (272,1) 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 (273,1) 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 Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep[...]

Black plate (274,1) 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 (275,1) 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 (276,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being used l Driving on rough o[...]

Black plate (277,1) 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 (278,1) 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 Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate T: T[...]

Black plate (279,1) 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 (280,1) 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 Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate C: Clean T:[...]

Black plate (281,1) (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 (282,1) 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 Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubricate [...]

Black plate (283,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician shoul d make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. 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 clut[...]

Black plate (284,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete servi ce may result 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 service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance durin g [...]

Black plate (285,1) 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 (286,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil (Without turbocharger). Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine fri[...]

Black plate (287,1) The quality designation SM, or IL SAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil (With turbocharger). Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary t[...]

Black plate (288,1) The quality designation SM, or IL SAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. T urn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n t[...]

Black plate (289,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engin e coolant in[...]

Black plate (290,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will da mage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized ) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminu m parts and[...]

Black plate (291,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir . Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear o f brake and clut ch linings. If it is excessive[...]

Black plate (292,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long peri ods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with[...]

Black plate (293,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) í q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . 5A T CAUTION Ø Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to the following procedure. If the procedure is not done correctly , th[...]

Black plate (294,1) 4A T The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperat ure. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transax le slippage. Over filling can ca use foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nonspecified fl[...]

Black plate (295,1) Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit ar ea for an accurate r eading. W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir[...]

Black plate (296,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . Us[...]

Black plate (297,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and th e ignition s[...]

Black plate (298,1) 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder . 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffener. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be redu ced.[...]

Black plate (299,1) CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window let the wipe r arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the rear window. 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard th e stiffene[...]

Black plate (300,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to ca use cancer and reproduct ive harm. Read the following precautions carefull y before using the batter y or inspecting t[...]

Black plate (301,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Maintenance and Care Owner M[...]

Black plate (302,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. 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 elec[...]

Black plate (303,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance , safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with differe nt types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handlin[...]

Black plate (304,1) NOTE l Always check tir e pr essur e when tir es ar e cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pr essur es. Don't r elease air from warm tir es to adjust the pressur e. 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[...]

Black plate (305,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wir e r einfor cement in the sidewalls ar e used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Err or Activation on page 5-30. l Be sur e to install the tire pr essure sensors whenever tir es or wheels ar e r eplaced. Refer [...]

Black plate (306,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they ar e not being used on the road. It is r ecommended that tires generally be r eplaced when they ar e 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should r eplace the spar e tir e when you r eplace the other[...]

Black plate (307,1) 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 (308,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elec tric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the g[...]

Black plate (309,1) 3. Perform 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 slide 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 . S[...]

Black plate (310,1) 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol befor e being used. l Use the pr otective cover and carton for the r eplacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb pr om[...]

Black plate (311,1) Replacing a fog light bulbs í 1. T urn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back the mudguard. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully r[...]

Black plate (312,1) Brake lights/T aillight s (4 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs shoul d be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The r ear combination component must be r eplaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and[...]

Black plate (313,1) With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. [...]

Black plate (314,1) 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Rear turn signal lights (5 Door) 1. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bul[...]

Black plate (315,1) Reverse lights 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retai ners, and then remove the trunk rear trim. Remov al Installation 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NO[...]

Black plate (316,1) 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket . 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 5 Door With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs shoul [...]

Black plate (317,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Overhead light (Rear) 1. W rap a small[...]

Black plate (318,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If t[...]

Black plate (319,1) 3. T urn the knobs countercloc kwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspected 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. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown[...]

Black plate (320,1) 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 WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high c[...]

Black plate (321,1) 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 (322,1) 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 (323,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 19 ABS IG 10A ABS 20 FOG 15A Front fog lights 21 HORN 15A Horn 22 DRL 10A DRL í 23 H/CLEAN ―― 24 ETC 10A Elec. throttle valve 25 ―― ― 26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner 27 ―― ― 28 ―― ― 29 P.OUTLET 15A Power outlet 30 ENG +B 10A PCM 31 ROOM 15A Interior lights 32 ―[...]

Black plate (324,1) 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 (325,1) 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 (326,1) 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 protective proper ties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on[...]

Black plate (327,1) 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 vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary [...]

Black plate (328,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleaner 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 th e following cases: Ø If t[...]

Black plate (329,1) CAUTION Ø Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergen ts containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chro me-plated or anodized aluminum pa rts. This may damage the protective coating; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. Ø To prevent damagin g the antenn a, remove it be[...]

Black plate (330,1) 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 damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced , make sure the bod y shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and n[...]

Black plate (331,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provi ded 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 deter gent and alw[...]

Black plate (332,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may aff ect appearance and fire-resis tance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wit[...]

Black plate (333,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing 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 Assi[...]

Black plate (334,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle [...]

Black plate (335,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model [...]

Black plate (336,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of prima ry concern 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 (337,1) 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 (338,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

Black plate (339,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction 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 servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servi[...]

Black plate (340,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle [...]

Black plate (341,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) [...]

Black plate (342,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 C[...]

Black plate (343,1) 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_8X41-EA-07F_Editio[...]

Black plate (344,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent 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 Califo[...]

Black plate (345,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. 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 (346,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion 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 (347,1) 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 built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfactory[...]

Black plate (348,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When yo u install non-gen uine parts or access ories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst[...]

Black plate (349,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your cou ntry: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a[...]

Black plate (350,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page350 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (351,1) Ke yless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page351 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (352,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire gradi ng 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[...]

Black plate (353,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is e[...]

Black plate (354,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This infor mation identifies and describes the fundam ental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information [...]

Black plate (355,1) 1 1. Tread wear , traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY W ARNIN G P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size an d 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 differe[...]

Black plate (356,1) 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 1 12 mph T 118 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 (357,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condition s on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as well on the government course[...]

Black plate (358,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T empor ary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 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 explanation[...]

Black plate (359,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit numbe r indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates [...]

Black plate (360,1) 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 driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (361,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (362,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicl e can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture.[...]

Black plate (363,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

Black plate (364,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side . Tire per formance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of di[...]

Black plate (365,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safet y . So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void po tholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parkin[...]

Black plate (366,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could res ult in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to k[...]

Black plate (367,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the vehicle including 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 weight of your new vehicl e when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combin[...]

Black plate (368,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes 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 occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by sub[...]

Black plate (369,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849[...]

Black plate (370,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a resu lt of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

Black plate (371,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . 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. (Imp[...]

Black plate (372,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could resu lt in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals bec[...]

Black plate (373,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic[...]

Black plate (374,1) 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 Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receive[...]

Black plate (375,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-rel ated 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: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A[...]

Black plate (376,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda servi ce publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repai r . 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.[...]

Black plate (377,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manua l. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications 9-45 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page377 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM [...]

Black plate (378,1) 9-46 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page378 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (379,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ...................................... ............... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ...........................................[...]

Black plate (380,1) 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 (381,1) q Tir e Pressure Label q Engine Number Without turbocharger Forward With turbocharger Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page381 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (382,1) 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 (383,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ithout turbocharger W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) W ith turbocharger W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US [...]

Black plate (384,1) q W eights 4 Door 2.0-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,719 kg (3,790 lbs) 1,733 kg (3,821 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 919 kg (2,026 lbs) 983 kg (2,068 lbs) Rear 800 kg (1,764 lbs) 795 kg (1,753 lbs) 2.3-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxl[...]

Black plate (385,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7) Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S) Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8 ― (#1 157NA) Fog lights í T ype A 55 H11 (H1 1) T ype B 51 HB4 (HB4) Side turn signal lights *1 5 WY5W ( ― ) High-moun[...]

Black plate (386,1) q Tir es NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tir es, Mazda r ecommends that you replace tir es of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation press ure. Refer t[...]

Black plate (387,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page387 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

Black plate (388,1) A Accessory Socket .................. ............ 6-64 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-16 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-40 Ambient T emperature Display ....... ... 6-54 Antenna ............................................. 6-15 Anti-Lock Brake Sy stem (ABS) [...]

Black plate (389,1) C Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-35 Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53 Defroster Rear window ........................... ... 5-58 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ......................................... 3-8 Dri[...]

Black plate (390,1) G Glove Box ......................................... 6-60 H Hazard W arning Flasher ................. ... 5-60 Hazardous Driving ................. ............. 4-8 Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-50 Flashing .......................... ............ 5-52 High-low beam .......................... 5-52[...]

Black plate (391,1) M Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-10 Map Lights ........................................ 6-51 Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-29 Rearview mirror ...................... ... 3-30 Money-Saving Suggestions ............... . 4-7 Moonroof .........................[...]

Black plate (392,1) S Storage Compartments ...................... 6-60 Cargo securi ng loops .................. 6-61 Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-61 Center console ................ ............ 6-61 Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-62 Glove box ................................... 6-60 Sunshade .....................................[...]

Black plate (393,1) W W asher Fluid .......... ........................... 8-27 W eight s .................. ........................... 10-6 Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38 W indows Power windows .......................... 3-18 W indshield W asher ............... ......... ... 5-57 W indshield Wipers ............................ [...]

Black plate (394,1) 1 1-8 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F_Edition1 Page394 W ednesday , April 25 2007 1:7 PM Form No.8X41-EA-07F[...]

©2007 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan Ma y 2007(Print1) Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment 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 ne[...]

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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP41[...]

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 ................................................................................ 46 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memor y P o int Confirmation 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 bef ore 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 f ailure to [...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f ollowing tw o 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 device . Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intended [...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interf ere 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 no[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP41[...]

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 28) 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 29) 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 16) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the displa y to da y mode or night mode. ( pa[...]

12 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions MENU key Displa ys menu. ( page 16) MENU VO I C E k e y l Initiates vocal guidance f or route maneuvers . l Adjusts screen quality . ( page 28) VOICE Mazda RX-8 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP?[...]

13 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 29) RET key Retur ns to the pre vious screen. POS (P osition) key Displa ys your current position. ZOOM RET POS Jo ystic k l Selects items by tilting it up , down, right, and left. l Scrolls map . ENTER n ce f or route ty . ENTER key l Ex ecutes a selected item. l D[...]

14 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 A C C position fo r a long time whi[...]

15 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 22) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless yo u select and press . When the ignition switch is in the A CC position and press (EJECT). Select th[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Men u Menu appears when pressing . MENU Destination Entr y and Route Search ( page 30) Address Book ( page 46) Cancel Guidance ( page 41) Route Options ( page 42) V olume ( page 50) Set Clock ( page 17) Navigation Set Up ( page 18) 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP[...]

17 Getting started Set Cloc k The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. Bef ore Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER 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 by one hour , and similarly , select to mov e it back b[...]

18 Routing Address Book Getting started 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 following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and list[...]

19 Getting started 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 display will automatically s witch between Da y and Night illumination mode when the headlights are turned off and on respectively . l[...]

20 Routing Address Book Getting started 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 arrival time or the remaining time. Select to display the estim ated arr[...]

21 Getting started 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 Selection MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [QUICK [...]

22 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred language from the list. 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP[...]

23 Getting started Na vigation Set Up Bef ore 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 T urn Arro w (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the ne xt junction where you ha ve to turn are shown as [...]

24 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of y our v ehicle 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 adjust the direction in whi[...]

25 Getting started select . h you are u rrent o mplete. Map V ersion The map and software v ersion numbers can be confir med using this function. select Map and software v ersions are now display ed. ENTER ENTER ENTER N TER ENTER ENTER 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP[...]

26 Routing Address Book Getting started 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 scale/Map scale f or Dual-scree[...]

27 Getting started Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 29) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 52) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when you set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehic le marker Shows the current position and direction of your v ehicle. (5) Scale display [...]

28 Routing Address Book Getting started Displa y Menu screen will be shown when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Men u screen will be disappeared when the y hav e been unused during a few seconds . n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightness Select "ADJ", and then "BRIGHT". The screen will brighten whe[...]

29 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 the driv er from looki[...]

30 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[...]

31 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. 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 driving. O[...]

32 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 [...]

33 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. 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[...]

34 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[...]

35 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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%FSSO4EKI8YIWHE]%TVMP41[...]

36 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[...]

37 Before Use Getting started Routing l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. 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[...]

38 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[...]

39 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[...]

40 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[...]

41 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 F o o d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automobile[...]

42 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[...]

43 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 driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from l[...]

44 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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%?[...]

45 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 adv ance quickly . : Stop the simulatio[...]

46 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[...]

47 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 displa y 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 activate[...]

48 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 1%>(%C2%:-C)%?[...]

49 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[...]

50 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V olume Adjustment 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 u tton to [...]

51 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[...]

52 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 b y 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 triangula[...]

53 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book V oice Recognition If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing situations, your vehic le position may not be displayed correctl y 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 [...]

54 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 sear ch, 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 decision[...]

55 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 mistak es. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Au thorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vi[...]

56 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 a wa 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[...]

57 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[...]

58 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 , [...]