Mazda 3 (2005) manual

Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page1 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page2 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of y our Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenan ce 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, importan t safety infor mat[...]

Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page5 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G 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, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. 2 Kno[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page6 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ................................................ ...................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page7 T uesday , May 31[...]

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. Power window lock switch ...... .......................................................................... page 3-18 Power window switches ......................... ........................................................[...]

Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch ...................................... ............................................ page 5-48 Dashboard illumi nation ........... ................................................................. ......... page 5-32 Lighting control/T urn signa ls ................................ .........................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page10 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ..................................................................... ......... page 3-12 Antenna ................................................................. ............................................ page 6-16 Rear wind ow defroster ...............................................[...]

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page12 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (13,1) Liftgate ................................................................... ............................................. page 3-9 Rear wind ow defroster ...................................................................... .............. ... page 5-54 W indshield wiper blades ......................... .........................[...]

Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page14 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

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

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats W ARNING Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damag e the supplemental restraint system and resu[...]

Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined posit ion while the vehicle is moving is dangerou s because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braki ng or a collision, you can slide und er the lap belt and su ffer serious inter nal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upr[...]

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

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 swi tch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a thermostat. Other than turning it on or[...]

Black plate (20,1) W ARNING Unlocked Se atback: The seatback plays an importa nt role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allo w passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resul ting in severe injury. After returning the seatback at any t[...]

Black plate (21,1) 4. Push the rear seatback knob down . T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Position the outboa rd seat belts to the side. 2. Lift the seatb acks upright. 3. Make sure the seat belts are fully pulled ou t from under the seatbacks. 4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are lock[...]

Black plate (22,1) q Rear Seatback Lock (4 Door) T o lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever . NOTE The seatback locks are part of the trunk security syst em (page 3-14). q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjust ment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or remo ved is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck c [...]

Black plate (23,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoul der belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt[...]

Black plate (24,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous . A seat belt used in this way can 't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed togeth er and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and alway[...]

Black plate (25,1) q Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locki ng mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position durin g a co llision. When the seat belt is retr acted, it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switch ed to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its [...]

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-16). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue . 2. Slowly pull o ut the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARN[...]

Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , ha ve it inspected at an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . q Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your ne[...]

Black plate (28,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passen ger seat belts are equipped with prete nsioner and load limiting systems. In modera te or greater frontal or near- frontal accide nts, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously . The pretensioners take[...]

Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Pretensioner System Disposa l: Improper dispo sal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioners is dangerous. Unl ess all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equip[...]

Black plate (30,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system war ning beep sound wi ll continue to be heard for [...]

Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Fastening the Center-Rea r Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center -rear seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue an d buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provi de full protection. In a[...]

Black plate (32,1) NOTE T o enc ourage rear seat passengers to wear thei r seat belt s, we suggest leavi ng the center-rear lap position of the belt fastened at all times except when folding the rear seat forw ard. q Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and inser t it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. It is n[...]

Black plate (33,1) W ARNING Using an Extender That is T oo Long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Don't use the extender or choose one shorter in length if the distance between the extender[...]

Black plate (34,1) q Belt Minder The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. This featu re provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittently sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning ligh t in the instrument cluster . Condition Result The d[...]

Black plate (35,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of chil d-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 Canada. Check yo ur local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridi[...]

Black plate (36,1) W ARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in veh icle accidents and sudden stops , a c hild must be properly rest rained using a seat belt or child -restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seri ously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the Manufacturer '[...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Seating Childr en in a Child-Res traint System on the Front Passenger Seat: If your vehicle is equippe d with front passeng er seat weight sensors, the vehicle is also equipped with an air ba g deactivation indicator light (page 2-30). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger[...]

Black plate (38,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous . A seat belt used in this way can 't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed togeth er and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and alway[...]

Black plate (39,1) 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 und er 12, and with rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-res traint systems now come with tethers and ther[...]

Black plate (40,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-res traint system for belt routing inst ructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c loc[...]

Black plate (41,1) Anchor bracke t location (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap position (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether[...]

Black plate (42,1) W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tether or tethe r anchor to secure anythi ng but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tethe r anchor and result in injur y . Use the tether an d tether anchor only for a child-restraint system. Incorrect Attachm ent of the T ether Stra[...]

Black plate (43,1) NOTE l T o che ck if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBA G ” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats . l T o che ck if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Every Mazda curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and rear window pillars along the [...]

Black plate (44,1) W ARNING Children and Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, front an d rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from whi ch the side and curtai n air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used, is dan[...]

Black plate (45,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remo ve the child-restraint system, be sure the belt full y retracts to retur n the syst em to emergency locking mode before[...]

Black plate (46,1) W ARNING Seating a Child in a Child-Restrai nt System on the Front Pas senger Seat W ith the Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Not Illuminated: Seating a child in a child-restrai nt system install ed on the front passenger seat with the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is da[...]

Black plate (47,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of specially desig ned LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anc hors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjuncti[...]

Black plate (48,1) q Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked . 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors . NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lower anc[...]

Black plate (49,1) T ether strap position (5 Door) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tether or tethe r anchor to secure anythi ng but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tethe r anchor and result in injur y . Use the tether an d tether anchor only for a child-restraint sys[...]

Black plate (50,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors . NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lower anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system. 3. Secure the child-res traint system using BOTH LA TCH lower an[...]

Black plate (51,1) T ether strap position (5 Door) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tether or tethe r anchor to secure anythi ng but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tethe r anchor and result in injur y . Use the tether an d tether anchor only for a child-restraint sys[...]

Black plate (52,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side suppl emental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator marks). They are located in: l The steer ing wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) l The outboard sides of [...]

Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerou s. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near front al or side forces that are at least moder ate. V ehicle oc[...]

Black plate (54,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Cur tain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placi ng hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expan d along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious in[...]

Black plate (55,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are dangerous . Immediately after inflation, the infl ators in the steering whee l, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge are very hot. Y ou could get burned. Don't touch the internal components of the air bag modules after the[...]

Black plate (56,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The elect rical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the foll owing locations: l The steer ing wheel hub l The front passenger d[...]

Black plate (57,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-45) (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 2-45) (6) Front seat belt prete nsioner and load limi[...]

Black plate (58,1) 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 inflator s and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagno stic module (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor 2-44 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS Air Bags Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page5[...]

Black plate (59,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the infl ation, the front air bags quickly d eflate. The front air bags will function[...]

Black plate (60,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors If your vehicle is eq uipped with front passenge r seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-30). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensor s determine the total seate d weight on the front pa[...]

Black plate (61,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger front and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF O[...]

Black plate (62,1) W ARNING Increasing the T otal Seated W eight on the Front Passen ger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated wei ght on the front passenger seat from the total seated weigh t of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight sensor s will detect[...]

Black plate (63,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turni ng the front passen ger front a nd side air bags and seat belt pretension er system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light may illuminate repeat edly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (64,1) W ARNING Damaged Side and Curtain Air Bag Wiring under the Seats: Placing luggage or other object s under the front seats is dan gerous. The side and curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision , the side and curtai n air bags may not deploy, which could resul t in dea th or serious injury. T o p[...]

Black plate (65,1) l Driving into a big hole or hitting the far side of a hole. Limitations to front air bag activation Depending on the severity of impa ct, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l Impacts invol ving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have enough stopping force to activate the air bag. l F[...]

Black plate (66,1) Side and curtain air bag activation í Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags on that side to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags. Limitations to side and curtain air bag activation í Depending on the severity of im[...]

Black plate (67,1) q Constant Monitoring The foll owing components of the air bag systems are monitor ed by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passen ger seat weight sensor s l Driver and front [...]

Black plate (68,1) W ARNING Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep: Driving the vehicle with the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury. Do not drive t[...]

Black plate (69,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medi cal conditions in accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety Eq u[...]

Black plate (70,1) 2-56 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page70 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (71,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors an d Locks .............................. ............................................. 3-2 Keys ..................................................... ..................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry S[...]

Black plate (72,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving child ren 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 make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where you[...]

Black plate (73,1) Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgat e. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the button slowly and carefully . CAUTION T o avoid damage to the transmi tter , do not: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Disassemble it. l Expose it to heat or sunlight. NOTE l The keyless entry[...]

Black plate (74,1) T o confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are close d and locked , the horn wi ll sound. NOTE (Without theft- deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l[...]

Black plate (75,1) T urning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. q T ransmitter Maintenance CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facin g up. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrica l terminals or get oil on them. Also be care[...]

Black plate (76,1) 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B portion of the battery to set the batt ery . B Back cov er Front cove r Front of holder 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. q Service If you have a problem with th[...]

Black plate (77,1) W ARNING V ehicles Left Unlocked: (Except 4 Door) Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle, whic h could result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy targe t for thieves and intruders. Always close all the windows, lock the doors and take the key with you when[...]

Black plate (78,1) T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door. This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob (Lock position) NOTE When locki ng the doors this way , be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle. q Power Door Locks V ehicle lock-out pr[...]

Black plate (79,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors and the lif tgate lock automatically when LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when the unmarke d part of the door-lock switch is pushed. Unlock Lock q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accide ntally opening the rear doors. Use them bo[...]

Black plate (80,1) q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull the handle and lift up the liftgate. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunct ion in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedure as an emergency meas ure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior sur[...]

Black plate (81,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Placing Cargo on the Cov er: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. Durin g sudden braking or a collisio n, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight luggage compa rtment cover to keep the conte[...]

Black plate (82,1) CAUTION T o prevent cargo from shiftin g while driving or during sudden deceleration, be ca reful of the foll owing: l Do not open the luggag e compartment cover while the vehicle is moving. l Do not overload the luggage compartment so that the cover cannot be closed. l Do not allow cargo to interfere with the luggag e compartmen[...]

Black plate (83,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk W ARNING Open Trunk Lid and Childr en: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Childr en could open the trunk lid and climb insi de resulting in possible injur y or de ath from heat exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do no t[...]

Black plate (84,1) q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release lever. Give your key only to someone you trus t. T o secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-8), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk. T o cancel the security feature, inser t the k[...]

Black plate (85,1) Inside T runk Release Lever (4 Door) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking thei r cars, parents should be aware that chil dren may be tempted [...]

Black plate (86,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The insi de trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows í [...]

Black plate (87,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual open ing/closing T o open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch . T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Close Left front window Open Auto-opening T o full y open the wi ndow automatically , press the switch compl[...]

Black plate (88,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlocked position, all power windows on ea ch door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position, only the driver's side powe r window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position W ARNING Unintentional W indow Oper ation: Unintentional power windo[...]

Black plate (89,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release 5 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap i[...]

Black plate (90,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood: A hood that is not closed and securel y locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is movin g and block the driver's vision which cou ld result in a serious accide nt. Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicl[...]

Black plate (91,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the suppor t rod in its clip whi le holding u p the hood. V erif y that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood. 3. Close the hood [...]

Black plate (92,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonr oof before operat ing it to avoid water penetration which cou ld cause rust and water damag e to your headliner. q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilat ion. T o full y tilt automatically , push the rear of th[...]

Black plate (93,1) Immobilizer System The immo bilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed b y laws in the United St[...]

Black plate (94,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje ct to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere nce received, including inte rference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi[...]

Black plate (95,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l The keys carry a unique electroni c code. For th[...]

Black plate (96,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft -deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its conten ts from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftga te are locked. If forcible entry is attempt ed, the system sounds the horn and flas hes the hazard warning ligh ts. NOTE l The theft -deterrent system operates wit[...]

Black plate (97,1) l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmi tter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicating that your vehicl e is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove box. Mazda recom mends that you affix it[...]

Black plate (98,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerou s. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. Thi s can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering whee l while the vehicl e is moving. q Steering[...]

Black plate (99,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjus ting the mirror, lock the control by movin g the selector switch to the middle position . Manual control mirror T o adjust, move the mirror's contr ol lever, just inside the door . Control lev er Folding the mi[...]

Black plate (100,1) q Rearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window . Reducing glare from headli ghts Do this with the day/ni ght lever in the day position. Push the lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights. Night Day Day/Night [...]

Black plate (101,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Require ments ................................................... ................. 4-2 Emission Con trol System .....................................................[...]

Black plate (102,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which wi ll reduce exhaust emi ssions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or [...]

Black plate (103,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this syst em) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. W ARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects : Parking over or near anythi ng flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerou[...]

Black plate (104,1) NOTE While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closi ng can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, howe ver this does not indicate an abnormality . Y our vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off. 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions M[...]

Black plate (105,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Mono xide: Engine exh aust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all window s fully open and contact an[...]

Black plate (106,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, ou tside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect infl ation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, was her fluid, and othe[...]

Black plate (107,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , b ut 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 mai ntain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long perio d of time. l Don't drive constantly at full[...]

Black plate (108,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces : Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control an d an accide nt. If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very ca[...]

Black plate (109,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables , and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions : l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator. l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces bat[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may scrat ch or chip aluminum wheels. Inst all tire chains on steel wheels only . l Chains may affect handling. l Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manuf acturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower . l Drive carefully[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Driving with W et Br akes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous . Increased stopping dist ance or the vehicle p ulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applyi [...]

Black plate (1 12,1) T railer T owing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer wi th your Mazda3. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page112 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ............... ...................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch ......................................................... ................. 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. .......................[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steer ing wheel locks to protect against theft . Only in this position can the key be removed. T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position , push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOC K position. Button Push the button Automatic t[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering whee l from side to side. ACC (Accessor y) The steer ing wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) shoul d be inspected before the engine is started[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extre mely cold weather , below _ 18 °C (0 ?[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) W ARNING Driving with W et Br akes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous . Increased stopping dist ance or the vehicle p ulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applyi ng the brakes lightly un[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warnin g The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parkin [...]

Black plate (1 19,1) W ARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgat ing (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow , and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surfac e). Y ou can still have an accident. So don't rely on ABS as a[...]

Black plate (120,1) W ARNING ABS W arning Light and Brake W arning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake syst em warning light and ABS warning light are on at the same time is dangerous . When both lights are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. Don't drive with both ligh[...]

Black plate (121,1) Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as show n. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shiftin g; then release it slowly . A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift lever must be put in neu[...]

Black plate (122,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stal ling and gives better acceler ation when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade , down shifting helps maintain safe speed and prolo ngs brake life. 5-10 Driving Y our M[...]

Black plate (123,1) 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: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the trans [...]

Black plate (124,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running fast er than idle. If this is done, the vehicle c[...]

Black plate (125,1) 2. Insert a screw driver and push it down. 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual trans axle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front w[...]

Black plate (126,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shif ted down. l If the automatic transaxle fluid (A TF) temperature becomes too high, there is the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode, cancelin[...]

Black plate (127,1) W ARNING Sudden Engine-Brak ing: Shifting dow n while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braki ng, which is dangerous . The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle con trol and an accident. Do not use sudden engine bra[...]

Black plate (128,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gea rs shift down automatic ally: Gear V ehicle speed M4 → M3 170 km/h (105 mph) M3 → M2 72 km/h (44 mph) Shifting specification (2.3-liter engine model) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed speci fied for each gear, the gear cannot be sh[...]

Black plate (129,1) q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing anothe r vehicle or climbing steep grades, d epress the accelerator fully . The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop T o climb a steep grade from a stopp ed position: 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or M1,[...]

Black plate (130,1) The light illuminates to indicate that the power steer ing is inoperable. If the light illuminates, turn off the engine and restart it. 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 light remains illuminated, the power stee[...]

Black plate (131,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruis e main indicator light illuminates. T o deacti vate the syst em, press the switch again. The cruis e main indicator light turns off. W ARNING Cruise Main Switch: Lea[...]

Black plate (132,1) NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down. q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow eith er of these procedu res. l Press the RES/ACCE L button a nd hold it. Y our veh[...]

Black plate (133,1) q T o Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COA ST button and hold it. The vehicl e will gradual ly slow . Release the button at the speed you want . Y our vehicle has a tap-d own feature that allows you to decrease your curren t speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET/ COAST button. Mult iple taps [...]

Black plate (134,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise contro l will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) moni tors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in o[...]

Black plate (135,1) TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condit ion of all four tires before you drive each day . CAUTION l Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflati on pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation [...]

Black plate (136,1) W ARNING V ehicle Handling When T ire Pressur e Monitoring System W arning Light Illuminates/Flashes: When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire press ure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneu vering or braking. V [...]

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l After adjus ting the tire air pressures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light remains illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then verify that it goes out. If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire press[...]

Black plate (138,1) NOTE Each tir e pressure sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signa l code must be registered with the TPMS before it can work. The easiest way to do it is to have an Authori zed Mazda Dealer change your tire and complete ID signal code registration. When having tires chan ged at an Authorized Mazda Dealer T ire pressure sens[...]

Black plate (139,1) l A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new whee l. NOTE l The tire pressure sensor ID signa l code must be registered when a new tire press ure sensor is purchas ed. For purchase of a tire press ure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l When reins talli[...]

Black plate (140,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position , the dashboard gauges illuminate . Speedometer .................................................. ............... .................................. ... page 5-29 Odometer, T rip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .....................................[...]

Black plate (141,1) q Speedometer The speedom eter indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The displ ay mode can be changed between tri p 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 Odomete[...]

Black plate (142,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position . l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position . l Displays for 10 minutes after the driver's door is opened. l (Black[...]

Black plate (143,1) q T achometer The tachom eter shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine co[...]

Black plate (144,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjus t the brightness of the dashboa rd lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument cluster dimmer is canceled, the instrume nt cluster illumination intensity will not change by rotating the thumb-wheel. q Instrument Cluster Dimm[...]

Black plate (145,1) 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 5-35 Charging System W arning Light 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-37 Check Engine Light 5-37 ABS W arning Light 5-35 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (146,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-38 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-39 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-40 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-40 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-40 Security Indicator Light 5-42 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-42 Shift Position Indi[...]

Black plate (147,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Parking brake warnin g The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parkin g[...]

Black plate (148,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control un it has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function norm ally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the [...]

Black plate (149,1) CAUTION Don't continue drivi ng when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpect edly . q Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicates [...]

Black plate (150,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light[...]

Black plate (151,1) Belt minder The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. This featu re provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittently sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning ligh t in the instrument cluster . Condition Result The dr[...]

Black plate (152,1) q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer flui d remains. Add fluid (page 8-20). 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 posit ion. The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. CA[...]

Black plate (153,1) W ARNING Ignoring the W arning Light: Ignoring the warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situ ation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accide nt. W arning light illuminates/W arning beep sou nds Wh[...]

Black plate (154,1) NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used. W arning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Security Indicator Light This indicator[...]

Black plate (155,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selec ted gear displays. q Cruise Main Indicator Light í This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. q Cruise Set Indicator Light í This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. [...]

Black plate (156,1) q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights When operat ing the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signa l light is operating (page 5-49). When operat ing the hazard war ning lights, both turn signal indi cator lights flash (page 5-55). NOTE If an indicator light [...]

Black plate (157,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position , a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds . The beep sound will be heard again for about 6 seconds every 30 seconds, for a period of about 5 min utes if the driver's seat belt is not faste n[...]

Black plate (158,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharg[...]

Black plate (159,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the ligh t sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, [...]

Black plate (160,1) q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's d oor is opened. q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash [...]

Black plate (161,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light conti nues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to its origina l position. Right turn Left turn OFF [...]

Black plate (162,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Substitute W asher Fluid: Using radia tor antifreeze as was her fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the win dshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Use only windshield washer flui d or plai[...]

Black plate (163,1) For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to . V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring T ype B (With AUTO posit ion) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. ― Mist AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed For a single wip[...]

Black plate (164,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly . Rain sensor l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the follow ing cases: l If the windshiel[...]

Black plate (165,1) NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/A UTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-20). If it's OK, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . Rear Window Wiper and W asher (5 Door) The ignition switc[...]

Black plate (166,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off automatically . The indicator light illuminate[...]

Black plate (167,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warnin[...]

Black plate (168,1) 5-56 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page168 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (169,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............... ................................................ 6-2 Operating T ips .............................. ............................................. 6-2 V ent Operation ..................[...]

Black plate (170,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignitio n switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inle[...]

Black plate (171,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflo w Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airf low , open the vents and rotate them left and right. Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airf low , move the adjustm ent knob. Knob NOTE When using the air condition er , mist may come out fro[...]

Black plate (172,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page172 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (173,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check yo ur vehicle's climate control type and read the appropr iate pages. Climate contr ol information is displayed on the information display . Manual T ype .......................................[...]

Black plate (174,1) Manual T ype Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C Switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows variable fan speeds . 0 ― Fan of[...]

Black plate (175,1) Mode selec tor 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 examp le, 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[...]

Black plate (176,1) W ARNING The Recirculated Air Position: Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the window s to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accide nt. Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather . q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperat ure control[...]

Black plate (177,1) CAUTION When using the air condit ioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperatu re gauge (page 5-31). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-12). NOTE l When maxi mum cooling is desired , set the temperature[...]

Black plate (178,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshi eld and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired po sition. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position. 3. Set the temperat ure control dial to the desired po sition. 4. Set the fan control d[...]

Black plate (179,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate contr ol information is displayed on the information display . Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF switch Auto switch AMB (Ambient T emperature) switch W indshield defroster switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO sw[...]

Black plate (180,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indi cates AUTO operation, an d the syst em will function autom atically . l When off, indicates the operation of other switche s such as the mode selector switch , fan control dial , A/C switch and windshield defroster switch. Other funct ions will continue to operate automatically[...]

Black plate (181,1) A/C switch W ith the AUTO or fan control dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on or off. NOTE l Selection of A/C and A/C ECO is done autom atically . Although air conditioning and defoggi ng ability is reduced, the A/C ECO function is designed to economize use of the air [...]

Black plate (182,1) NOTE l The displ ayed ambient temperature may vary from the actual ambi ent temperature depending on the surrounding area and vehicle conditions. l Press the AMB button again to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperature set for the air conditioner . Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defros t th[...]

Black plate (183,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch. In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turned on. The air condition er will direct dehum idified air to the front windshield and side windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will be increased. W ARNING[...]

Black plate (184,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o inst all the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a ca r wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead c learance. NOTE When l[...]

Black plate (185,1) q Radio Reception AM character istics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characte[...]

Black plate (186,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoyi ng noise. W eak signal noise In suburb an areas, broadcast sig[...]

Black plate (187,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player. Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette tape to rem[...]

Black plate (188,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD o r optical compo nents (prism and lens) in the CD player /changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit. A clou[...]

Black plate (189,1) l When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may jump. l The CD player/chang er has been designed to play CDs bearing the identification logo as shown. No other discs can be played. l Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer e[...]

Black plate (190,1) MEMO 6-22 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page190 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (191,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display . Power/V olume/Sound Controls ................................................. ............................. page 6-24 Operating the Radio .....................[...]

Black plate (192,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/O FF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position . Press the power/volum e dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volum e dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the a[...]

Black plate (193,1) * * * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. BOSE Sound System-equipped model 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected funct ions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to t[...]

Black plate (194,1) The foll owing four modes are avail able. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select the ALC OFF , ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. BEEP setti ng The beep -sound when operating the audio system can be set on or o ff. ILLM EFT set[...]

Black plate (195,1) MEMO 6-27 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page195 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (196,1) q Operating the Radio Scan button Band selector buttons Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. For information on use, read the manual accompan ying the SIRIUS unit. Subscription [...]

Black plate (197,1) Seek tun ing Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower freque ncy automatically . NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tun ing Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at [...]

Black plate (198,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape slot Program button Dolby NR button Repeat button Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button Rewind button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cass[...]

Black plate (199,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignitio n switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward or[...]

Black plate (200,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button T rack up button T rack down button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loadin g mechanism will set the CD and begin play . [...]

Black plate (201,1) Music scan This featu re helps to find a progra m by playing a bout the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) durin g play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, norm al play will resume wher e s[...]

Black plate (202,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button Display button T rack up button Disc up button Disc down button T rack down button Inserting the CD The CD must be label -side up when inserting. The auto-loading m[...]

Black plate (203,1) Multiple insert ion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the load button ( ) again while “ W AIT ” is displayed. NOTE If the button is not operated while “ W AIT ” is displayed, the display changes to “ IN ” and the CD can be inserted. 3. When “ IN ” is [...]

Black plate (204,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest nu mber . l All CDs in the tray will be eject ed continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject b utton ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playing Press the CD play button ( ) to start play when a CD is[...]

Black plate (205,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult a[...]

Black plate (206,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering whee l is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following condit ions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position. l When[...]

Black plate (207,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio > FM2 radio> AM radio > CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player > SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cycli cal). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the followi[...]

Black plate (208,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio mut ed, the mute will be cancel ed. Therefore, when the engine is restarted , the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, press the mute switch ( ). 6-[...]

Black plate (209,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repai red by anyone except qualified service personnel. If serv[...]

Black plate (210,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mir ror , lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turns on for: l About 3[...]

Black plate (211,1) q Overhead Lights í Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illuminated entry system) Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illumi[...]

Black plate (212,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) ON OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-44 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page212 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (213,1) 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 infor mation display has the follow ing functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emperature Display) í l Climate Con trol Di[...]

Black plate (214,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being 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 NOTE For trip computer-equipped vehicles, press the INFO button instead of the SET button when setting the time. 1. Press th[...]

Black plate (215,1) With fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, press the AMB button (page 6-1 1) on the air conditioner control panel to display the ambient temperature. Press the AMB button again to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperature set for the air condit ioner . NOTE The [...]

Black plate (216,1) 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 calculati ng the fuel consumption and the distance traveled since connecting the battery or resettin g the data. A verage fuel economy will be [...]

Black plate (217,1) U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining mileage before refueling is required, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel warning light illuminates. l The displ ay won't change unless you add more than approximately 20 L (5.[...]

Black plate (218,1) 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 l Don't touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because it will overhea t. l Don't use the lighter socket for p[...]

Black plate (219,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liqui ds while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder: Putting objects other th[...]

Black plate (220,1) Bottle Holder Bottle ho lders are on the inside of the front doo rs. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments W ARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the pos[...]

Black plate (221,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the low er release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release catch. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) W ARNING Not Secu ring Luggage and Cargo: Not securi ng cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudde[...]

Black plate (222,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-compartme nt, remove or lift the trunk board. T runk board Cargo sub- compartment 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 (223,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facil itate insertion of the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk board into the groove of the luggage sub- compartment. Groov e Cargo sub- compartment 3. Rock the trunk board to make sure th[...]

Black plate (224,1) 3. Insert 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 securely . CAUTION Do not place or remo ve luggage via the rear passen ger seat area whi le the vehicle is moving. The trunk board or luggage could move and cause injury . 6-56 Interi[...]

Black plate (225,1) 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 (226,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals will flash. NOTE l The [...]

Black plate (227,1) Spare Tire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedown e yelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench T iedown e yelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page227 T uesday , May 31 2005[...]

Black plate (228,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. q Spare Tir e Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergenc[...]

Black plate (229,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-23). T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterc[...]

Black plate (230,1) 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 vibra te 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 chang[...]

Black plate (231,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocki ng a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocki ng a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover [...]

Black plate (232,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position close st to the tire being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Incorrect Jack ing Position: 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 some one. Use only the[...]

Black plate (233,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and y ou must use a special key to unlock them. This key is atta ched to the lug wrench and is stored wi th the spare tire. Register them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box[...]

Black plate (234,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts : Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resul ting in an accide nt. In addition, lug nuts and bolts c[...]

Black plate (235,1) W ARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The whee l could wobble or come off. This could resul t in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accide nt. Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have [...]

Black plate (236,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e loses powe r , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON posit ion is dangerous. The cooling fan could turn on unexpecte[...]

Black plate (237,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-14). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overheats, have the cooling syst[...]

Black plate (238,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the acceler ator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acc[...]

Black plate (239,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow Thes e Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the battery, read the f[...]

Black plate (240,1) W ARNING Keep Flame s A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during norma l battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (241,1) Discharged battery Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Booster battery 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, d on't allo[...]

Black plate (242,1) NOTE V erify that the covers are securely installed. Push-Starting W ARNING T owing a V ehicle to Start It: T owing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. Never tow a vehicl e to start it. Y ou ca[...]

Black plate (243,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper liftin g and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its front whee ls off the ground. If excess ive dam[...]

Black plate (244,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down , as they cannot hold the load and it wi ll damage the bumper. Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONL Y for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using it for towing wi[...]

Black plate (245,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surfa ce. 3. Securely install the tied own eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tyin g rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen ga[...]

Black plate (246,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The trans axle is not designed for towing this vehicl e on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-19) and “ T iedown Hook ” (page 7-20) and carefully follow the instruc[...]

Black plate (247,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ............................................. ..................................... 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance .............................................[...]

Black plate (248,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and quali fied service shop perfor m the wor k, preferably an Autho rized [...]

Black plate (249,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . If any do apply , foll ow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short -distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving i[...]

Black plate (250,1) 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 (251,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months Chart symbols I: Inspect and rep[...]

Black plate (252,1) 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 (253,1) 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months Chart [...]

Black plate (254,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated inte rvals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (255,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explai ned in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedu res can be done only by a qualified service techni cian with special tools. Improper owne r maintenance durin[...]

Black plate (256,1) Engine Compartment Overview Fuse block Air filter Battery Engine oil-filler cap Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8-10 Maintenance and Care Own[...]

Black plate (257,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. an d CANADA (ILSA C) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the Amer[...]

Black plate (258,1) The quali ty designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating tem perature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to[...]

Black plate (259,1) Changing engine oil W ARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dange rous. If the engine has been running, the engine oil becomes very hot. Y ou could be seriously burned. Don' t check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot. 1. W arm up the engine for a few min utes and turn it off. Remove the oil-[...]

Black plate (260,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engi ne: A hot engine is dangerous . If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compa rtment can become very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine [...]

Black plate (261,1) q Changing Coolant Change c oolant according to Sc heduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. W a ter that contains minerals will cut down on the coolan t's effectiveness. l Don't add only water . Always add a proper coolan t mixture. l The engine has aluminum [...]

Black plate (262,1) T o change coolant W ARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap while the engine is runn ing or ho t is dangerous. This might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious injury from escapi ng hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even then, [...]

Black plate (263,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injur ed. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake flui d spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on [...]

Black plate (264,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The autom atic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . 2.3-liter engine CAUTION l Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to the following procedure. If the procedure is not done correc[...]

Black plate (265,1) 9. Shift the shif t lever to the park position (P), check the A TF level while the engine is idling, and make sure that the A TF level is within the proper level. If the A TF level is not within the proper level, add A TF . The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. Full OK Low 2.0-liter engine The volum e of f[...]

Black plate (266,1) Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is abo ut 20°C (70°F), the fluid level should be close to, but not above, the bott om notch on the dipstick. CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as a reference. l If outside temperatu re is lower than about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and ins[...]

Black plate (267,1) Inspect flui d level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reser voir , pull off the cap. Then, holding y our thumb 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 necess ary [...]

Black plate (268,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. This could resul t in excess ive engine wear . This air filter may be cleaned with compressed air and reused, or replaced, depending on its condition. Unless it is very dirty , simply shake it to remove foreign pa rticles. Each time you inspect it, wipe insid e the air c[...]

Black plate (269,1) 5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housi ng with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or repla ce the filter. 7. Install in the reverse order of remo val. Replace the filter according to the Scheduled Main tenance (page 8-3). Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to cl[...]

Black plate (270,1) If the blades are not wiping properly , clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse thoroughly wi th clean water . Repeat if necessary . q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them . CAUTION T o prevent damage to[...]

Black plate (271,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced . So don't use the drive r's side met al stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in th[...]

Black plate (272,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then inst all the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-26 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda3_8U55-[...]

Black plate (273,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials: Battery posts, terminal s and related access ories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. W ash hands after handling. Follow Thes e Precautions Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the batte[...]

Black plate (274,1) W ARNING Keep Flame s A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during norma l battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. [...]

Black plate (275,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery mai ntenance. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best servi ce from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. 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 electrolyte immedi[...]

Black plate (276,1) Tire s For reason s of proper performance , safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tire inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicl e with different types of tires is dangerous . It could cause poor han[...]

Black plate (277,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause se[...]

Black plate (278,1) q Replacing a Tire W ARNING W orn Tires: Driving with worn tires is dangerous . Reduced braking, steer ing, and traction could result in an accident. Always use tires that are in good condition. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Mon itoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Aut hori[...]

Black plate (279,1) q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored . NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deter iorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easie r to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a [...]

Black plate (280,1) CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l T ire fit l Wheel and bearing life l Ground clearance l Snow-chain clearance l Speedometer calibration l Headlight aim l Bumper he ight l T ire Pressu re Monitoring System l (With Tire Pressure Mon itoring System) l When replacing/repairing the tires or whee ls or both, have [...]

Black plate (281,1) 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 light High-mount brake light T runk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Side turn signa[...]

Black plate (282,1) W ARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusio n bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement i[...]

Black plate (283,1) High-beam bulb 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pu lling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling[...]

Black plate (284,1) 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, co ntact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l If the halogen bulb is accidental ly touched, it should be cleane d with rubbing alcoho l before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacement bulb to dispo [...]

Black plate (285,1) 2. Detach the electrica l connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear . 3. Install the ne w side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Bulb repla cement is not possi ble because it is built into the unit. Rep lace the unit. Brake lights/T aillights, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of ea[...]

Black plate (286,1) Brake lights/T aillights (5 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedu re, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE LED bulb replacemen t is not possible. The rear combination component must be repla ced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Turn[...]

Black plate (287,1) Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. NOTE T o replace the bulb, co ntact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Reverse light 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the [...]

Black plate (288,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. NOTE T o replace the bulb, co ntact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. High-mount brake light 4 Door 1. Pull the center of each plastic retai[...]

Black plate (289,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the liftgat e upper trim. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. NOTE T o replace the bulb, co ntact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.[...]

Black plate (290,1) 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. Overhead light (Rear) 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of [...]

Black plate (291,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of remova l. Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspe ct the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. I[...]

Black plate (292,1) 3. Turn the knobs counterclockwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspec ted fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover. 5. Pull the fuse straight out wi th the fuse puller provi ded on the inside of the engine compa rtment fuse block cover . 6. Inspect it and replace if it's blown. Normal [...]

Black plate (293,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If a fuse is blown, repla ce it with a new one of the same amperag e rating . Normal Blown NOTE T o replace the MAIN fuse, contac t an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-47 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page293 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (294,1) 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 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 40 A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80 A EHP AS 3 BTN 40 A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40 A Headlights 5 PTC 80 A ― 6 G[...]

Black plate (295,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 AUDIO 30 A Audio system (BOSE Sound System-equipped model) 19 ABS IG 10A ABS í 20 FOG 15 A Fog lights í 21 HORN 15 A Horn 22 ―― ― 23 H/CLEAN 20 A ― 24 F/PUMP 15 A Fuel pump 25 P/ST IG 10A Power steering 26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner 27 TCM 15A T ransmission control modul[...]

Black plate (296,1) 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 15 A Power door lock 38 STOP 10A Stop lights 39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beams (LH[...]

Black plate (297,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 56 P/WIND L 30 A ― 57 ALARM 7.5 A ― 58 M/DEF 7.5 A Mirror Defroster 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15 A Headlight low beams (RH), Headlight leveling í 61 HEAD LOW L 15 A Headlight low beams (LH) 62 ―― ― 63 ―― ― 64 ―― ― 65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system 66 ME[...]

Black plate (298,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paint work on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on ho[...]

Black plate (299,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain h armful 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 damag e your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary[...]

Black plate (300,1) 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 an d the igni tion switch is in the ON position , the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: l If[...]

Black plate (301,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the prote ctive coating; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint . l T o prevent damaging the antenna, remove it befor[...]

Black plate (302,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly . Exposed metal quickl y rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damag ed and needs metal parts repai red or repla ced, make sure the body shop applies anti - corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired an[...]

Black plate (303,1) 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. The y may damag e the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and alwa[...]

Black plate (304,1) T o keep the fabric looki ng clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommend ed cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. Piano black panel í The foll owing parts are fitted wi[...]

Black plate (305,1) 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 (306,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (307,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assist ance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvi ne Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by provi ding the following information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and mo[...]

Black plate (308,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experi ence, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda[...]

Black plate (309,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (310,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arb itration Plan 235 Y orkla nd Bou[...]

Black plate (311,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicing[...]

Black plate (312,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (313,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assist ance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvi ne Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by provi ding the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and mod[...]

Black plate (314,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda Nort h American Operations 7755 Irvi ne Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-199 0 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Rich mond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K[...]

Black plate (315,1) 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 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition[...]

Black plate (316,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restra int System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Def ect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arranty l Califo[...]

Black plate (317,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e t[...]

Black plate (318,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e to recei ve satisfactory servic[...]

Black plate (319,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addit ion to registration probl ems, satisfactor[...]

Black plate (320,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems[...]

Black plate (321,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phones an d Other Devices by Driver: Use of any elect rical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's h[...]

Black plate (322,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page322 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (323,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This informat ion relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear g rade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the[...]

Black plate (324,1) W ARNING The temperatu re grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded . Excessive speed, und erinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cau se heat build up and possible tir e failure. These grades will be added to the sidewal ls of passenger vehicl[...]

Black plate (325,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tir es. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recal l. q Information [...]

Black plate (326,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperat ure grades 12. Max. perm issible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95 H is a n 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 diffe[...]

Black plate (327,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating de notes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use t[...]

Black plate (328,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rati ng based o n the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled 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 wel l on the government course[...]

Black plate (329,1) q Information on T emporary Tire s Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T1 15/70D 16 is an examp le of a tire size and load index rating. Her e is an explanatio n of the various components of th[...]

Black plate (330,1) D “ D ” is the tire const ruction symbol. D indicates “ diagon al ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-26 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tir e Information (U.S.A.) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page330 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (331,1) Location of the Tir e Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation press ure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed ti[...]

Black plate (332,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflati on: Driving your vehicl e with under-inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking, tread separa tion or “ blowout ” , wi th unexpected loss of vehicle c ontrol and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation [...]

Black plate (333,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't relea se air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the great er possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating[...]

Black plate (334,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tir es to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

Black plate (335,1) CAUTION Rotate unidi rectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weak ened if rotated from side to side. (With limited- slip differential) Don't use the following: l T ires not of the desig nated size l T ires of [...]

Black plate (336,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be repla ced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road[...]

Black plate (337,1) V ehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer . This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability , with o r without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design p[...]

Black plate (338,1) V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you p icked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry . The maximum payload for y our vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on th[...]

Black plate (339,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Bas e Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipm ent. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calcul ated by [...]

Black plate (340,1) Examples: Bas ed on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupant in[...]

Black plate (341,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission an d/or structural damage, serious damag e to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

Black plate (342,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicl e (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) is the maximum allowab le weight of the vehicle an d the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Importa[...]

Black plate (343,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR speci fied on the certificati on label is dangerous . Exceeding an y vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use repla cement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals[...]

Black plate (344,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statemen t “ The combined weig ht of occupant s and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combi ned weight of the driver and pa ssengers that will be riding in your[...]

Black plate (345,1) 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 notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distributor). If NHTSA receive[...]

Black plate (346,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian custo mers 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 Can ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1[...]

Black plate (347,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repair . When reques ting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.[...]

Black plate (348,1) 9-44 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page348 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (349,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (350,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicl e identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen throu gh the wi ndshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (351,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page351 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (352,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model 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, 121.9 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0 9.7 q Electrical System Item Classification[...]

Black plate (353,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 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) Coolant W ith heater 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt) W ithout heater 6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt) Manual transaxle oil 2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp[...]

Black plate (354,1) 2.3-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 928 kg (2,046 lb) 957 kg (2,1 10 lb) Rear 804 kg (1,772 lb) 803 kg (1,770 lb) 5 Door Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross[...]

Black plate (355,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light (4 Door) 5 W5W Luggage compartment light (5 Door) ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í W5W Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally mat ched with the chassi s of your vehicle. When repla cing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace [...]

Black plate (356,1) 10-8 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page356 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (357,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page357 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G[...]

Black plate (358,1) A Add-On Non-Ge nuine Parts and Accessories ........................... ............ 9-16 Air Bag Systems ................... ............ 2-38 Air Filter ....................................... .. ... 8-22 Ambient T emperature Display ....... ... 6-46 Antenna .................. ............... ............ 6-16 Anti-Lock Brake [...]

Black plate (359,1) C Customer Assistance ............... ............ 9-2 D Dashboard Ill umination .................... 5-32 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-48 Defroster Rear wind ow .................. ......... ... 5-54 Dimensions ........................... ............ 10-5 Door Locks ............. ............................ 3-[...]

Black plate (360,1) H Headlights Control ........................... ............ 5-46 Flashing ...................................... 5-48 High-low beam .......................... 5-48 Leveling .......... ........................... 5-48 On reminder ............................ ... 5-48 Hood Release ........................ ............ 3-20 Horn [...]

Black plate (361,1) O Odometer and Trip Meter ............... ... 5-29 Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28 Overhead Lights ..... ........................... 6-43 Overheating ............ ........................... 7-12 Overloading ...................................... 4-1 1 P Paint Damage .................................... 8-[...]

Black plate (362,1) T T achometer ..................................... ... 5-31 T emporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-33 Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-26 T iedown Hook ............... ........................... 7-20 T ire Information ................................ 9-21 T ire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-22 Syst[...]

NAVIGATION SYSTEM[...]

2 Before Use Conten ts , Accessories , and Laser Accessorie s Please c ontact an Authorized Ma zda Deale r if you are missing any of the following accessor ies. ● Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO W EVER THIS PR ODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TIO N EXPOSU RE IF DIRECTED[...]

3 Product Accessories ....... ....... ...... .......... ...... ....... ......... ....... ...... .......... ...... ....... .......... ...... ...... .2 Laser Product ....... ....... ...... .......... ...... ....... .......... ...... ...... .......... ....... ...... .......... ...... ....2 Contents ...... ...... .......... ...... ....... ......... ...[...]

4 Before Use Saf ety Inf o r mation ■ Read this o wner’ s manual f or y our Navi gation Syst em carefully bef ore using the sys tem. They contain instruct ions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no res ponsibility for an y prob lems resultin g from f ailure to observe th e instructions giv en in this man[...]

5 Before Use Operation i s subject to the following two cond itions; (1) this d e vice may not cause interference, and (2) thi s device must accept any interference, includi ng interference that m a y cause und esired opera tion of the device. Caut i on Caution The pres ence of this C aution symb ol in the text is intended to aler t you to the im p[...]

6 Before Use Introduction ■ Extremely lo w or high temp eratures ma y interfere with normal operation The insid e of the vehicle can bec ome very h ot or cold when it is par ked f or extended per iods in direc t sunlight or in col d places wi th the engine tur ned off . The navigation system may not operate no rmally un der such cir cumstances. T[...]

7 Before Use MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 7 Monday, June 6, 2005 9:39 AM[...]

8 Before Use Names and Functions RET k e y Retur ns to the pre vious screen. V OICE key ● Initiates v ocal guidance f or route mane uvers . ● Adju sts sc reen quali ty . ( page 13) ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Joystic k ● Sele cts i tems by tilt ing it up , down, right, a nd left. ● Scrolls map . ENTER DIM MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 8 Monday[...]

9 Before Use Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale . ( page 15) POS (P osi tion) key Displays your curren t position. ENTER key ● Ex ecute s a selected item . ● Displays pop up me nu. MENU key Displ a ys men u. ( page 13) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the displa y to da y mode or night mode. ( page 15) DIM When the he[...]

10 Getting st arted Activ a tion Inser t the m ap disc into the un it to star t the Mobi le Na vigati on System. Note ● The map disc cannot be in ser ted or ejecte d while the ign ition s witch is in the OFF position . ● Remem ber that th e bat tery ca n run do wn i f t he i gnit ion s wit ch i s k ept in the ON o r A CC posi ti on f or a l ong[...]

11 Getting st arted ● The Curre nt P o sition screen ap pears. Note ● Y ou ca n select the langu age by select and press . Y ou ca n also cha nge the selected languag e using Langua ge Selection . ( page 45) ● The C A UT ION screen remains on the di splay unless you sel ect and pre ss . When the ignition s witch is in the A CC position and pr[...]

12 Getting st arted Screen names and functions Screens Before Setting R oute (1) Map Orientation co ntrol ( page 15) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 47) (3) C loc k Clock will be displa ye d when you set up Clock on Navigati on Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Sho ws th e curr ent posit io n and dire ct ion of y our ve hi cle . (5)[...]

13 Getting st arted Menu appears when pressing . Displa y Menu s creen will be shown when y ou pr ess (DISP) and hold. Note Display Menu screen will be d isappeared whe n they ha ve been unused d uring a few seconds. ■ Adjusting the screen q uality ● Adjusts t he screen br ightness Select “ADJ. ”, press , and then select “B RIGHT”, pres[...]

14 Getting st arted Screen change Current pos ition m ap Show s the current position of your v ehicle on the scale s elected. Rout e and fla gs When the r oute h as been set, t he bl ue li ne represent s the route and the f ollowing tw o flags appe ar on the map . : Desti nat ion po in t Press and Select ENTER Map configuration Single map One-scre [...]

15 Getting st arted ■ Do not kee p y our eyes fixed o n the monitor s creen or ope rate the syste m while driving Do not change the set tings and dest ination locat ions while driving. Minimiz e the time spent vie wing the moni tor screen and listening t o the v oice guidanc e while driving. Operatin g th e syst em will d istract the drive r from[...]

16 Routi ng Desti nation Entr y and Rou te Search ● Y ou can set the d est ina ti on usi ng v arious met hods pr ovi ded by the sys tem . Bef ore Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Sele ct the de : ID , OR , W A : CA , NV : AZ, C O , M T : IA , KS, MN, : OK , TX : IL, IN, KY , M[...]

17 Routi ng ● F or Chara cter Entry , please ref er to page 23. ● Do not keep y our ey es fixed on t he monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not cha nge th e se ttings and destin ation loca tions w hile d riving . Min imiz e the time spe nt view ing the moni tor scr een an d listen ing to the v oice guidan ce w hile driving. O[...]

18 Routi ng Desti nation Entr y and Rou te Search Po i n t o f interest Emergenc y Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When en tering the d estination poin t di rect l y When narrowing down to category name Select Select the categor y name from the l ist When narrowing down to city n ame Select Cancel th e city selection Displa ys 5 city nam[...]

19 Routi ng ● F or Chara cter Entry , please ref er to page 23. e n entering d estinatio n t directl y Enter th e desti nation point a nd select Select the name fro m the list e n o wing down a tego ry e c t Select the categor y name from the list e n o wing down ty name c t : Cancel th e city selection. Direct dest inatio n input ( page 24) : Di[...]

20 Routi ng Desti nation Entr y and Rou te Search Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Dest ination Interse ction Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Phone number Coor dinates Select fr om map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Sele ct the categ ory f or desir ed Mem Poi n t Select Select Sele ct the de Select Se[...]

21 Routi ng ● Fo r Characte r Entry , please refe r to page 23. Select the categ ory f or t he desir ed Memory Poi n t Select t he desir ed Memor y P oint : Displa y up to f ive pre vious suggest ions. : Displa y the f ive pr e vious sugge stions. : The or der of the displayed list can be change d. Direct desti nation inpu t ( page 24) Selec t th[...]

22 Routi ng Use POI ● Y ou can select one of the si x categor ies on the m enu or List Categor ies and then se lect the POI(s ) to be displ a yed on the map. Bef ore Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Del et ing POI Markers Bef ore Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Show ing POI Data ENTER ENTER Open th e [QUICK POI] [...]

23 Routi ng Char acter Entr y To e n t e r the street name, ci ty name, an d othe r . To e n t e r the house phon e number , and oth er . Select the firs t several characters on the s creen. Select y our target in th e lis t. ● If a desir ed name is not in the list, go back to the step 1, and try fe wer charact ers. : Display up to fiv e previous[...]

24 Routi ng Direc t Destinat ion Input Direct Destination Inp ut Selecting Route 1 P osition th e cursor on your dest inatio n on the map Scrol l the map an d change the map scal e if ne cess ary . 2 Select 3 Select (Destination). Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be displ ay ed o n the map . Select (W a y point) to se[...]

25 Routi ng POI Icons on Maps / De le te Destina tion ■ POI (Point of Interest) Icons The f ollo win g are PO I ic ons sho wn on maps . Rest aurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa st F oo d F rench Italian Japanese Mexi can Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery St ore Shopping Mall Automoti ve Automobile Club Gas Station[...]

26 Routi ng Route Options ● Durin g rout e guidanc e y ou can change t he route optio ns, stop or check the rou te. Bef ore Steps select Searc h Cond iti on Rou te Preferences MENU ENTER Open t he [R OUT E OPTION S] M enu Select Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 26 Monday, June 6, 2005 9:39 AM[...]

27 Routi ng ■ Do not keep your eyes fi xed on t he moni tor scr een or oper ate th e syst em whil e dri ving Do not cha nge th e se ttings and destin ation loca tions w hile d riving . Min imiz e the time spe nt view ing the moni tor scr een an d listen ing to the v oice guidan ce w hile driving. Oper ating the sys tem will distr act the driv er [...]

28 Routi ng Route Options Bef ore Steps select Ad dit ion of Way p o i n t s Modification of Destination or W ay P oint P ositions Modific ation of t he Visiti ng Or der Dele tion of Destination or W ay Po i n t s Dele tion of Destination and All W ay Po i n t s MENU ENTER Open the [R OUTE OPTION S] Men u Select Set the way point using y our pr efe[...]

29 Routi ng a y point using e rred method. d estination is set by stination), i t will c urrent des tination a lculation will be o nce aga in. Select When t he req uired way poin ts have bee n set up, ind icate the or de r in whic h they ar e to be visit ed. Choo se the l ocati on to be adde d, and t hen sel ect . ● When sett ing up the 2nd wa y [...]

30 Routi ng Route Options Bef ore Steps select Display Rout e Rout e Previ ew Setting the cond iti ons fo r sim ulati on run Recalculat es the r oute Stops r out e guidan ce MENU ENTER Open t he [R OUT E OPTION S] M enu Select The Entire R Enter the ma Select Use the butt : Enter : Move th :C a r r y o will be d : Sto p th :C a r r y o button w : M[...]

31 Routi ng The Entire Rout e screen ap pears. Enter the map scr o l l. Use the buttons di splayed on screen to c arry out a simulation run. : Enter the map scroll. : Move the s tart point. : Carr y out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the run has been s tar ted, this but ton will be displayed as , and when selected, it w[...]

32 Address Book Address Book ● Y ou can , edit, or delete any destinat ions, wa y points, or marked point. Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Mod ifica tion Memory Po i n t Dele tio n All Me mory Po i n t Dele tio n Category Name Modification MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK ] Select the cate gor y from the[...]

33 Address Book e ct th e e gory f r om list . Set a me mory point using y our preferred method. Sele ct a memory point to be modified : Allo ws the display icon to be selected. Page 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also pla yback sounds. : Allo ws the storage categor y to be changed. Select t he but [...]

34 Address Book Address Book Bef ore Steps select A voi d Area Stora ge A v oid Area Confirmation and Mod ifica tion Avo i d A r ea Dele tio n All A v oid Are a Dele tio n Category Name Modification MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK ] Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 34 Monday, June 6, 2005 9:39 AM[...]

35 Address Book Se lect an av oid area u sing your preferred met hod. : Reduces the s ize of the av oid area. : Increases t he size of the a void area. Sel ect an avoid area to be modified. Se lect an av oid area to be del eted. : : Allow s the name to be changed. When editing has been completed, select . Fur ther more, select to display names on t[...]

36 Address Book Address Book Bef ore Steps select Destination & Wa y Po i n t s z Previou s Destination Deletion All P rev io us Des t ina tion De letio n Preset Destination Storage Pre set Dest in ati on Confirm ation a nd Modific ation Preset Destination Deletion All P reset Des t ina tion De letio n Displa ys Icons at Memory Po i n t s Start[...]

37 Address Book Select a destinat ion to be deleted. : The order of the display ed list can b e changed. : Cancel the del etion. : Cancel t he deletion. Select a preset number . Set a preset numb er using your preferred met hod Select a pre set number . Select the butto n corresp onding to the it em to be modified Select a preset number to b e de l[...]

38 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up ● Y ou ca n alter the map di splay conditions, the rou te guidance conditions an d show the system i nf or mation. ■ St op y our v ehic le be f ore the f ollo win g ope ra tion s. Do not change t he settings and destinatio n locations while driving. Minimiz e the time spent viewing t he monitor scr een an[...]

39 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Use r Se tting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open t he [USER SET TINGS] screen Select page ■ How to exit ■ MAP Color Select a scre en color from of options . ■ Map Mode ● Auto : The display will automati cally switch between Da y and Night illu mination mode when the hea dli[...]

40 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Use r Se tting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open t he [USER SET TINGS] screen Select page Select page ■ How to exit ■ Keyboar d lay out The la you t of input k ey s can be select ed as or . ■ Guidance Screen Select whet her E nlarged J unc tion diag ram screen i s disp la yed[...]

41 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Thi s func tio n all o ws yo u set t he cat ego ries on t he ar ea dis pla yed w hen th e (P oint of int ere st) menu is sele cted on the map. Quick POI ena bles y ou store up t o six diff erent kinds categor y which you use m ost regular ly . 1 select 2 select Quic k POI Se lection MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENT[...]

42 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This func tion allows you to cor rect any error in the position o r direction of your v ehicle di splay . Bef ore Steps select Adjusting Curr ent P osition and Direction select Open the [P osition cali bration] s creen Mov e to the corr ect position and s elect . Use or to adjust the direction in which y ou a[...]

43 Navigation Set Up select . o u are heading, e nt position that is complete . Set Cloc k The current time is set using this functi on. Sinc e time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite , time-zone adjus tment can be carried out automatically . select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you w ould pref er 24-hour displa y; f or 12-hour di[...]

44 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Thi s fun cti on repl aces all the set ting s i n th e mo bil e na vi gat ion syst em wi th the i nit ial def ault sett in gs. [Defau lt List] Restore Syst em Def aults Bef ore Steps select select MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [SYSTEM DEF A UL TS] screen Select . :Resto res the av erage spe ed setting[...]

45 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Y ou ca n change the lang uege of the m enu and the voice guidan ce. Y ou c an a dju st the vo lume co ntro l f or th e v oi ce guid ance . Bef ore Steps select select Bef ore Steps select select Langu age MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A G E] screen Select yo ur preferred language from the list[...]

46 As n ecessar y Precautions/System P erf or mance V oi ce guidance ha s the following functions: ■ Intersection guidance ● The syst em voice announces the distance t o an upcomin g turn and the tur ning directio n. This gu idance func tion is aut omatic. The ref ore, you do not hav e to set it, and it cannot be disabled. ● The syst em vocal[...]

47 As n ecessar y GPS is a posi tion detecting syste m utilizing the signa ls from GPS satel lites deplo yed b y the U .S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satel lites and calcul ates the veh ic le posi tion bas ed on t he pr inci pl e of tr ian gula ti on. The position ing accurac y of the system co[...]

48 As n ecessar y Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing s ituations, your vehicle positio n may not be displayed correc tly on the map. Bu t, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automa tically corrected uti li zin g m ap ma tc hi ng a nd G PS data . Although you may encounter the follo wing problems in route guide, ther[...]

49 As n ecessar y Although you may encoun ter the follo wing problems in a route search, there is not hing wrong with the sy stem. The navig ation syst em is just a suppo r t syst em for the driver . The driver should alw a ys pa y attentio n to t he tr affic situat ion to saf ely mak e decisions . Y ou ma y be unab le to arriv e at y our destinat [...]

50 As n ecessar y T roub leshooting Note There m ay be some p roblems due t o operational errors or m istakes. Please r ead this m anual again an d verify that there real ly is a problem before calling an Expe r t repairer , we recom mend an Author ized Mazda Repa irer to ask for repair ser vices. No picture ● Check if a fuse has be en blown. Con[...]

51 As n ecessar y No GPS symbo ls are disp layed ● GPS signa ls may not be received beca use of obstr uctions. After moving the v ehicle away from obstru ctions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehic le position is not disp layed ● Check if the mode is set to the current position screen. Press No v oice guidance ● Check if the volume c o[...]

52 As n ecessar y T roub leshooting Please insert a M AP DVD. ● The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check i f the instal led disk is correc t. MAP D VD- Rea d Error ● The disc is w et, dir ty , scratched, or upsid e do wn, or the disc cannot be play ed with this unit or the incorrect d isk is installed. Ejec[...]

53 As n ecessar y Maintenance ■ Cleaning this product Use a dr y , sof t cloth to wipe it. ■ Cautions for cleaning Nev er use solvents suc h as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit. ■ Map disc If you require the latest map di sc, consult an Exper t repa irer , we recom mend an Authorized Mazda Repairer. ■ How to hold[...]

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