Mazda 2008 SPEED3 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 enjoya ble and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is [...]

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 , April[...]

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 3-11 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 bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the supplemental restrain t syste[...]

Black plate (17,1) Always sit in a passenger seat properly with the seatback uprig ht 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 fr[...]

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 folding 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 s[...]

Black plate (22,1) q Rear Seatback Lock (4 Door) T o lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever . NOTE The seatback locks ar e 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 restraints 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 d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat bel[...]

Black plate (25,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and ma ke sure all occupants are pro perly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collis ion, 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 t[...]

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

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

Black plate (28,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, r efer 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. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue WARNIN[...]

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 twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting pr operly , have it inspecte[...]

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 syst ems 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 po sition or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunct[...]

Black plate (33,1) Center -Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point T ype) Before using the center-rear lap/shoul der belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue (C). 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. 3. Inser t the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (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 twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting pr operly , have it inspecte[...]

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 seat 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 fa[...]

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 requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (40,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrain ed 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'[...]

Black plate (41,1) Seating a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat is dange rous: Vehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight senso rs are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivat ion indicator light (page 2-33). Even with the front passenger seat weight senso rs, if you must use the front pa ssenger se[...]

Black plate (42,1) Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Neve r use one belt for more than one perso n [...]

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 clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (44,1) 4. Push the child-res traint 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 tigh t, repeat this step. NOTE Inspect this function before each use[...]

Black plate (45,1) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Forward T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) 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-restr[...]

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 shoulde r belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing child-restrai nt system on the front passenger seat, ev en with a seat weight sen[...]

Black plate (47,1) Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bag s: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curt ain air bags d[...]

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 passeng er 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 s[...]

Black plate (49,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun ct[...]

Black plate (50,1) q Child-Restraint System Insta llation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the 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 result 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 result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching[...]

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 supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. [...]

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 fo rces that are at le[...]

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 hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly ou t of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front doo r on the side the car is hit. Serious i[...]

Black plate (57,1) Do not touch the components of the supplemental 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 vehicl[...]

Black plate (58,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d a[...]

Black plate (59,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-47) (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 lim[...]

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 modul e (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 sensor s detect a frontal imp act of greater than moder ate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function[...]

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 deacti vation indicator ligh t is also equipped (page 2-33). These sensor s are located under both of the front passen ger seat rails. These sensor s determine the total seated weight o[...]

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 period 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 dangerous. Th e front passenger seat weig ht sensors will detect the increas[...]

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 front 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 air[...]

Black plate (68,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deploy ment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck's tail gate may no t provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not norm ally inflate in the following case[...]

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 conti nues 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 war[...]

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 , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). 2-58 Essential Safe[...]

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 key s in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls , or even ma[...]

Black plate (75,1) T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the buttons 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 are 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 lights[...]

Black plate (78,1) Replacing the transmitter battery Integrated key type 1. Unfold the key (page 3-2). 2. Inser t a small screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Inser t a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and [...]

Black plate (79,1) Non-key type 1. Inser t a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . Back cov er Slot 2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery . A 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B po[...]

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, temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the key s in your vehicle with childr[...]

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

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 per son 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 emergency measur e to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver . Cap 2. T urn the lever to the right to unlock t[...]

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

Black plate (86,1) T runk Lid (4 Door) WARNING Never allow a per son 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 enter ing the cabin of a vehicle through an[...]

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 from being dischar ged, 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 res ulting 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 before 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 warnin[...]

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 fue l 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 pr essure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Before[...]

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 yp e A) Insert your hand into the hood opening and slide the hood latch to the left and lift the hood. (T yp e 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 suppor t rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow . Clip Support rod Pad 4. Secur[...]

Black plate (95,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch 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 the mo[...]

Black plate (96,1) T o close to the desired position , push the front of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not pu[...]

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 engine 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 Stat[...]

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 reason, 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 Al[...]

Black plate (100,1) q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignitio n 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 transmitter . The hazard warning ligh ts will flash once to indicate that th[...]

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

Black plate (102,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selec tor switch to the middle position. Manual control mirror T o adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door . Control lev er Folding the mir[...]

Black plate (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 forw ard 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 resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty . l Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol c ontaining methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 4-3 Mazda3_8X41-EA-07F[...]

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 vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dry gr ass, [...]

Black plate (109,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le 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 ca use loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas ins ide you[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, a[...]

Black plate (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 performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-th[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely carefu l 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 behin d a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinni ng the wheels at high spe ed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too [...]

Black plate (1 14,1) WARNING Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels: Using tires differe nt in size or typ e 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 wi[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes 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 braking will indicate whe[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) T urbocharger Information í The turbocharger great ly enhances en gine power . Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional mai ntenance. T o get maximum perfor mance from your turbocharged engine , take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation 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 butt on when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position . Button Push the but[...]

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

Black plate (122,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled 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. Occu pants 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 dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engine 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 make 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 AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

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 shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push 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 whi [...]

Black plate (129,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling 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 A T has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transaxle - giving the dri[...]

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. Depre ss 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 sur[...]

Black plate (133,1) Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the instrument 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 sp[...]

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 s[...]

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 , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when y ou need more sp[...]

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 switc h off when cruise control is not in use: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not usin[...]

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/ACCE L button and hold it. Y our vehicle will acceler ate. Release the button at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in increments of 1.6[...]

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 besid es [...]

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 braki ng. 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 surfa ce, the engine adjusts automatica[...]

Black plate (142,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems 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 provid ed), should 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates 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 press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If t[...]

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 tires 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 ar e cold. [...]

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

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 trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer T[...]

Black plate (152,1) Odometer The odometer record s the total distance the vehicle has been driven. T rip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two tri ps. 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 illumina tes 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 AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parking [...]

Black plate (158,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge 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 determin es that some compo[...]

Black plate (159,1) If the light illumi nates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspec t 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 tamper 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 disa bled 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 beep 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 belo[...]

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, th e 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 tires 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 ar e cold. [...]

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

Black plate (168,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent 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 windshie ld when the ignition switch is in the ON positi[...]

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 He[...]

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 an d choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ri[...]

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 (normal), turn the switch towards (+) for higher sensitivity (faste r 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 contr ol 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 windo w surface . They may damage th e defroster grid insi de the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow . If there is an accumulation of snow on[...]

Black plate (178,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. 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 from being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control 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 Inle[...]

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 airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right . Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner , mist may come out fr om t[...]

Black plate (182,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Floor V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_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 pa ges. 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 counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows varia ble fan speeds. 0 ― Fa[...]

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 similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicke r cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculat ed 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 desir ed speed. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temp[...]

Black plate (188,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Temperature control dial Mode selector switch OFF switch Auto switch A/C switch Air intake selector q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switc[...]

Black plate (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 counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Slow Fast The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflo[...]

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 desired temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will r estrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent co[...]

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 passing beneath a lo[...]

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

Black plate (196,1) Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower . The broadca st signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver . Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadca sting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily[...]

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

Black plate (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 malfun[...]

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 record er due to disc characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust o r condensation on the lens inside the unit. l Storing CDs 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 record ed using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO and RIFF MP3 formats. About folders an d files l The order of hi[...]

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 level s. However, the more levels a disc has, the longer it will take to initially start playing. It is recommended to record discs with two levels or le[...]

Black plate (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 numbe r of times a sample is taken in one second and is expressed in Hz units. Increasing 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 again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the audi[...]

Black plate (207,1) 2. Turn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON OFF ON 12Hr (Flashing) 24H[...]

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 band 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 butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forwar d or r ewind, it automatically stops and starts playing. Reversing Press the program butto[...]

Black plate (214,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í T rack up button T rack do wn button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Random button Rev erse b utton 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 s[...]

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 do wn button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Display button Random button Rev erse b utton Fast-forward b utton Channel preset buttons Display feed dial Music CD playe[...]

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 start 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 compatible 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 turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When t[...]

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 driving 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 discard 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. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the MEDIA button ( )o f the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of th[...]

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. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repair ed by anyone except qualified ser vice personnel. If s[...]

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 Abou[...]

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 displayed. 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 th[...]

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

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 trave led since connecting the battery or resettin g the data. A verage fuel economy will be [...]

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 automati cally 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 insi de 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 ope n is dangerous. To [...]

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 latc h. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driv ing: Not securing cargo while driv ing is dangerous as it could move or b[...]

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 horizon tally , using the trunk board and the trunk board loops. CAUTION Make sure the trunk board is f[...]

Black plate (241,1) 2. Inser t 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 board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk boar d into the groove of the luggage sub-compartment. Groov e Cargo sub- compartment 3. Rock the trunk board to make sure th[...]

Black plate (242,1) 3. Inser t the other trunk board loop into slit B until a clic k 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 Soc[...]

Black plate (243,1) When placing an electrica l 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 ([...]

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 Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ...[...]

Black plate (246,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (247,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedo wn 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 iedo wn eyelet (T ype A) (T ype B) T iedo wn eyelet 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. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw T o secure the jack 1. Inser t the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwi se to temporarily tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the dire[...]

Black plate (250,1) WARNING Do not install the tempo rary 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 snow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the veh icle and have an accide nt. Put the spar e tire on the rear axle an[...]

Black plate (251,1) T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. Turn 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. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. In Case of an Emergen[...]

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 direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change [...]

Black plate (253,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th 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 jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions 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 an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box [...]

Black plate (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 dangerou s. The lug nuts could loosen whil e driving and ca use the tire[...]

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 wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runn[...]

Black plate (259,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Except L3 turbocharger engine L3 turbocharger engine If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to o[...]

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 firs t try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3. Turn[...]

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

Black plate (262,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a froz[...]

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 allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster 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 occ upants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxl[...]

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 laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If[...]

Black plate (266,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying dow n, 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. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyele t is not sec urely tightened, it may loos en or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tigh tened to the bumper. Recreat[...]

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 injury to you rself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the wor k, preferably an Autho rized [...]

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

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 vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are being used l Driving on rough [...]

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 C[...]

Black plate (283,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (284,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce during[...]

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 overcom e engine fr[...]

Black plate (287,1) The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 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 designatio n SM, or ILSAC 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. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to[...]

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 ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, pa rts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in [...]

Black plate (290,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized ) water in the coolant mixture. Water that 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 aluminum parts and m[...]

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 of brake and clut ch linings. If it is exce ssive[...]

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 a t normal operating temperat ure. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transax le slippage. Over filling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Ø Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nonspecified fl[...]

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

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 the ignition sw[...]

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 disc ard the 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 disc ard the stiffene[...]

Black plate (300,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related access ories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to[...]

Black plate (301,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Maintenance and Care Owne[...]

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 tir e 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 sure to install the tir e pr essur e sensors whenever tir es or wheels ar e r eplaced. Refer[...]

Black plate (306,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the r oad. It is r ecommended that tires generally be r eplaced when they are 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 electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the gl[...]

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 slid e the slide mount to a position where it does not interfere with the frame. Clip Slide mount Frame Attached area 4. Remove the strap and raise the air filter . [...]

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 protective cover and carton for the r eplacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb pr omp[...]

Black plate (311,1) Replacing a fog light bulbs í 1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back the mudguard. 2. Disconne ct the electrical connect or from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully 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 b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The r ear combination component must be replaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and r[...]

Black plate (313,1) With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct 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 light s (4 Door) 1. [...]

Black plate (314,1) 4. Disconne ct 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 light s (5 Door) 1. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bu[...]

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 tri m. Remov al Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. N[...]

Black plate (316,1) 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 5. Install the new bulb in the 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 b ulbs shoul[...]

Black plate (317,1) 2. Disconne ct 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. Wrap a small [...]

Black plate (318,1) 3. Disconne ct the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical 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. [...]

Black plate (319,1) 3. Turn the knobs counterclockwise 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. Inspec t the fuse and repla ce 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 protectiv e properties, 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 vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (328,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: 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, clean ers and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. Ø To prevent damagin g the antenna, 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 provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner , polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral deter gent and alwa[...]

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

Black plate (333,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Customer Assis[...]

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

Black plate (335,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone 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 primary 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 Mazda[...]

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

Black plate (339,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servic[...]

Black plate (340,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the 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 tele phone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed 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 Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (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_Edition[...]

Black plate (344,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Califor[...]

Black plate (345,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (346,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (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 b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfacto[...]

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

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 dev ices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing [...]

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 relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the t[...]

Black plate (353,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overl oaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloa ded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure . The temperature grade for this tire [...]

Black plate (354,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Informatio[...]

Black plate (355,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (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 rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (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. Nomina l width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

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

Black plate (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 drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (361,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure 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 vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numbe r on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing 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 Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (364,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, no t from side to side. Tire per formance will be weakened if rotat ed from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of d[...]

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 result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to ke[...]

Black plate (367,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when yo u picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combi[...]

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 occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by su[...]

Black plate (369,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 k g (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 occupant s is 385 kg (8[...]

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 result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structural damag e, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of con[...]

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 trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rat ing) 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 specif ied on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result 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 Mo tor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (375,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: 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 service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. P[...]

Black plate (377,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains informat ion regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a techni cian's manual. 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 Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information 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 Tire 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 H1 1 (H11) T ype B 51 HB4 (HB4) Side turn signal lights *1 5 WY5W ( ― ) High-moun[...]

Black plate (386,1) q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tir es, Mazda r ecommends that you r eplace 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 pressure. Refer to[...]

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 [...]

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 Opera tion ............... 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[...]