Mazda 2005 3 4-DOOR manual

Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page1 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page2 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page5 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H 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 Kn[...]

Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page6 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ..................... ...................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ...................................................................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page7 Thursday , June 2[...]

Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page8 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (9,1) Rear seat ................................... .................................................. ......................... page 2-5 Front seats .................................................................................................. .......... page 2-2 Seat belt ...........................................................[...]

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page10 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (11,1) Doors and keys ............... ....................................................... .............................. page 3-2 Child safety locks ................................................... ............................................. page 3-9 Power windows ..................................................... ..........[...]

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page12 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (13,1) Doors and keys ............... ....................................................... .............................. page 3-2 Child safety locks ................................................... ............................................. page 3-9 Power windows ..................................................... ..........[...]

Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page14 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

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 Fr ont 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 res[...]

Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined posit ion while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Duri ng sudden braking or a collision , you can slide under the lap belt and su ffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upri[...]

Black plate (18,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted. Down Up q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í T o adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted[...]

Black plate (19,1) Rear Seat W ARNING Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. During sudden braki ng or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passengers. Don' t stack ca[...]

Black plate (20,1) NOTE When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. V erify that the seat belt pulls and retracts. q Split-Folding Rear Seatback T o fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operating the rear seatb ack knob, make sure you suppor t the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not[...]

Black plate (21,1) W ARNING Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks: A seat belt caugh t under a seatback after the seatback is retur ned to its upright position is dangerou s. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protectio n. Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks. Returning Rear Se [...]

Black plate (22,1) Height adjustmen t T o raise a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. T o lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck. Removal T o remove the [...]

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

Black plate (24,1) W ARNING Not W earing Seat Belts: Not wearing a seat belt is extremel y dangerous. During a coll ision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things insi de the vehicle or even be throw n out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injure d or even killed. In the same collisi on, occupants wearing seat belts would[...]

Black plate (25,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for speci fic recommendatio ns. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Persons [...]

Black plate (26,1) 3-Point T ype Seat Belt NOTE When using the rear center seat belt, refer to “ Rear Center Po sition Seat Belt ” (page 2-16). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Inser t the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARNING Pos[...]

Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoul der belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or i[...]

Black plate (28,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. In moderate or greater frontal or near- frontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously . The pretension ers take up[...]

Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Pretensioner System Disposal: Improper disposal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioner s is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injur y could result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equi[...]

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 prete nsioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound wi ll continue to be heard for [...]

Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Fastening the Rear-Cen ter Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the rear-center seat belt with only one buckle is dan gerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A ) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection. In a [...]

Black plate (32,1) NOTE T o encourage rear seat passengers to wear their seat belt s, we suggest leavi ng the rear center lap position of the belt fastened at all times ex cept when folding the rear seat forward. 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 now[...]

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 protectio n and you could be seriously injured. Don't use the extende r or choose one shorter in length if the dist ance between the exten[...]

Black plate (34,1) q Belt Minder The belt minder is a suppl emental warning to the seat belt war ning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittentl y sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster . Condition Result The d[...]

Black plate (35,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of chil d-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provinc ial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding[...]

Black plate (36,1) W ARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a c hild must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child -restraint system dependi ng on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the Manufacturer's I[...]

Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Seating Children in a Child-Res traint System on the Fron t Passenger Seat: If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-29). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passeng er sea[...]

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 together and seriously injur ed or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time. CAUTION A s[...]

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 under 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clear ly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and ther[...]

Black plate (40,1) 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 4. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard durin[...]

Black plate (41,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door cen ter position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a ch[...]

Black plate (42,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all c hildren in the rear seat, at least put the smalles t children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulde r belt over the shoulder . Do not put rear-facing child-restrai nt systems on the front passenger's seat. This seat is also n[...]

Black plate (43,1) W ARNING Children and Seating Posit ion with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door , the area of the front seat, front and rear wi ndow pillars and the roof edg e along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even though using a child-restraint syst em, is dangerous.[...]

Black plate (44,1) 5. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illumin ates after installing a child-res traint system on the front passenger seat. 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 chi[...]

Black plate (45,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear outboard seats . Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Some LA TCH child- restraint systems must also be used in[...]

Black plate (46,1) q Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r ancho[...]

Black plate (47,1) T ether strap position (5 Door ) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tether anchor and result in injur y . Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint syst [...]

Black plate (48,1) 2. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-res traint system using BOTH LA TCH lower [...]

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

Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passenger d ashboard (front passenge r air bag) l The outboard sides o[...]

Black plate (51,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expect ed to inflate only in collisions with front al, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. V eh icle occupants[...]

Black plate (52,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Cur tain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modul es or placing hands on them is extre mely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious in[...]

Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are dangerous . Immediately after inflation , the inflators in the steering wheel, dashboar d, seatbacks, or the front an d rear window pillars and along the roof edge are very hot. Y ou could get burned. Don't touch the internal compon ents of the air bag modules after t[...]

Black plate (54,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have tw o basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagno stic module. The air bags are mounted in the foll owing locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d[...]

Black plate (55,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (4) (8) (7) (5) (8) (2) (9) (3) (1) (6) (1) Front dual stage inflators and air bags (2) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (3) Front air bag sensor (4) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-43) (5) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-43) (6) Front seats (7) Driver and fr[...]

Black plate (56,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í Put children in the rear seats, they do not have side air bag systems. 4 Door 5 Door (2) (1) (1) (3) (4) (3) (2) (1) (1) (4) (1) Inflators and air bags (2) Side crash sensor (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (4) Front seats 2-42 Essential Safety Equipment í Some m[...]

Black plate (57,1) 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 moder ate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will functio[...]

Black plate (58,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipp ed (page 2-29). These sensor s are locat ed under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determin e the total seate d weight on the front pa[...]

Black plate (59,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF OFF Less than ap[...]

Black plate (60,1) 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 weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weigh t of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weigh t sensors will detect[...]

Black plate (61,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alte rnate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt prete nsioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the tempe ra[...]

Black plate (62,1) CAUTION T o prevent damage to the side and curta in air bag wiring, don't place luggage or other objects under the front seats. q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation CAUTION If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat of less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front pass[...]

Black plate (63,1) Limitations to front air bag activ ation Depending on the severi ty of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have enough impact to activate the air bag. l Frontal offset impact to the vehicl e may not provide the stopping for[...]

Black plate (64,1) Side and curtain air bag activation í Greater than moderate impa ct to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags. Limitations to side and curtai n air bag activation í Depending on the severi ty of impact, the [...]

Black plate (65,1) q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensor í l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passenger seat weight sensors l Driver and front passe[...]

Black plate (66,1) W ARNING Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Bee p: 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 resul t in death or serious injury. Do not driv[...]

Black plate (67,1) NOTE If it becomes necess ary to have the components or wi ring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical condition s in accordance with a certifie d physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Deal er , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety[...]

Black plate (68,1) 2-54 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page68 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................... ................................ 3-2 Keys ..................................................... ..................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry Sy[...]

Black plate (70,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with pow er 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 wher e yo[...]

Black plate (71,1) Keyless Entry System í This system locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attention in an emergency . Press the button slowly and accurately . 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 keyles[...]

Black plate (72,1) q T ransmitter Panic b utton Lock button Unlock button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) This device may no t cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause un[...]

Black plate (73,1) Panic button Y ou can use the panic button to turn on the alarm, which allows you to signal for attention in a n emergency . NOTE The alarm will work whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed. T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button once will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following[...]

Black plate (74,1) Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Inser t a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently pry open the trans mitter . Back cov er Slot 2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery . A 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facin[...]

Black plate (75,1) Door Locks W ARNING Unattended Children and Pets: Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicl e can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them. Keys and Chi[...]

Black plate (76,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. Unlock Lock 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[...]

Black plate (77,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate 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 accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both[...]

Black plate (78,1) 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 malfunction in the elect rical system and the liftgate can not be unlocked, perform the follow ing manual procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the inte[...]

Black plate (79,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Placing Cargo on the Cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartm ent cover is dangerous. During sudden braki ng or a collision, the cargo co uld become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight luggage compartment cover to keep the conten[...]

Black plate (80,1) CAUTION T o prevent cargo from shifting while driving or during sudden deceleration, be careful of the foll owing: l Do not open the luggage 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 inte rfere with the luggage compartment c[...]

Black plate (81,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk W ARNING Open T runk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from heat exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do not all[...]

Black plate (82,1) q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid relea se lever . Give your key only to someone you trust. T o secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-7), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk. T o cancel the security featu re, insert the [...]

Black plate (83,1) Inside T runk Release Slide Lever (4 Door) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release slide lever that provi des a means of escape for child ren and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful ad ults might be with keys and locking their cars, parent s should be aware that chil dren [...]

Black plate (84,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the illuminated insi de trunk release slide lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release slide lever is located on the inside of the trun[...]

Black plate (85,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desir ed 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 fully open the window automatically , press the switch compl e[...]

Black plate (86,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position, all powe r 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 Window Operation: Unintentional window oper[...]

Black plate (87,1) 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 (88,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood: A hood that is no t closed and securel y locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicl e is moving and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. Alw ays check that the hood is close d and securely locked. q Opening the Hood 1. With the ve[...]

Black plate (89,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check un der 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. Inser t the support rod in its clip whi le holding up the hood. V erify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood. 3. Close the hood s[...]

Black plate (90,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which cou ld cause rust and water damage to your headliner. q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o fully tilt automatically , push the rear of the til[...]

Black plate (91,1) Immobilizer System The optional immobilizer system allows the engine to star t 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the[...]

Black plate (92,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) This device may no t cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with[...]

Black plate (93,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posit ion, the engine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobi le telephone, could inte rfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to[...]

Black plate (94,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterren t system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stol en when all the doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempt ed, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system ope[...]

Black plate (95,1) q T o Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyles s entry system transmitter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Theft-Deterrent L[...]

Black plate (96,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel : Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cau se the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of contro l or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel whi le the vehicle is moving. q Steerin[...]

Black plate (97,1) T o adjust: 1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror . 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selec tor switch to the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold[...]

Black plate (98,1) W ARNING Blocked V iew: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things higher than the seatb acks. 3-30 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page98 Thur[...]

Black plate (99,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................... ................................ 4-2 Emission Control System .......................... .............................[...]

Black plate (100,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. 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 (101,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. W ARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects : Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous[...]

Black plate (102,1) NOTE After driving some distance and turnin g off the engine , the sound of a valve openin g and closing can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality . Y our vehicle has a self-checking device and it ope rates after turning off the engine . 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazd[...]

Black plate (103,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and po isonous. When inhaled , it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicl e, keep all windows fully open and contact an [...]

Black plate (104,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and oth[...]

Black plate (105,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1, 000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast , for a long perio d of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-[...]

Black plate (106,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces : Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide nt. If it is necessary to downshift on sli ppery surfaces, be very c[...]

Black plate (107,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small ba g of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of anti freeze in the radiator . l Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces b[...]

Black plate (108,1) 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 manufactur er's recommended limit, whi chever is lower . l Drive carefully[...]

Black plate (109,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) T railer T owing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page1 10 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) 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 12,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the butt on when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position . Button Push the bu[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspe cted before the engine is started (p[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the batt ery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below – 18°C (0°[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes light ly until [...]

Black plate (1 16,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng/ Electronic brake force distributi on s[...]

Black plate (1 17,1) q Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each whee l. If one is about to lock up, the ABS respon ds by automatically releasing a nd reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chatterin g noise from the brake syste[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Recharge the battery . q Brake Assist í During emergency braking situations when it is necess ary to depress the brake pedal with greater force, the brake assist[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) CAUTION l Keep your foot o ff the clutch ped al except when shifting gears. Al so, don't use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cau se needless clutch wear and damage. l Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shifting to R while the vehicl e is still moving ma[...]

Black plate (120,1) 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 transa[...]

Black plate (121,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unles s 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 en gine is running faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle[...]

Black plate (122,1) 2. Inser t a screwdriver and push it down . 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the syst em checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front w[...]

Black plate (123,1) Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4) T o shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slow ly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically . Don't run the engine with the tachom eter needle in the [...]

Black plate (124,1) NOTE l When driving at high speeds , the gear may not shif t down depending on vehicle speed. l During deceleration, the gear may automatically shif t down depending on vehicle speed. l When depressing the acceler ator fully , the transaxle will shift to a lower gear , depending on vehicle speed. Shifting specificat ion (2.0-lit[...]

Black plate (125,1) NOTE If the vehicle is drive n at a low speed from a standing start while in M2, the gear may not shif t down to M1 automatically . If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M4 → M3 135 km/h (83 mph) M3 → M2 64 km/h (39 mph) Recommendations for shi[...]

Black plate (126,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels rigid durin g normal driving, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the steer ing whee[...]

Black plate (127,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). W ARNING Cruise Control Use: Using cruise contro l in the following conditions could cause you to lose control of the vehicl e: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or [...]

Black plate (128,1) W ARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switc h on when not using the cruise contro l is dangerous as it may be switched on accidentally. This could result in loss of vehicle control. Keep the ON/OFF switch off when cruis e contro l is not in use. q T o Set Speed 1. Activat e the cruise control syste m. 2. Acce lerate to[...]

Black plate (129,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the RES/ ACCEL button. Multiple taps will incre ase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/ h (1 mph) for each tap. l Accelerate to the desir ed speed. Press the SET/COA ST button a nd release it immedi a[...]

Black plate (130,1) q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besid es the ON/ OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automati cally resume when the RES/ACC EL button is pressed. If vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehic[...]

Black plate (131,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensors installed on e[...]

Black plate (132,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system mal function. W ARNING V ehicle Han[...]

Black plate (133,1) NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash conti nuously 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 System Error Activation When the warn[...]

Black plate (134,1) 2. W ait for about 15 minutes . 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 20 km/h (12 mph) for several minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is drive n within about 15 minutes of changing tires, the tire pressure monitoring syst em war[...]

Black plate (135,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-26 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector .......................................[...]

Black plate (136,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and tri p meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer T[...]

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turne d to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the driver's door is opened. l (Black-[...]

Black plate (138,1) q T achometer The tachometer 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 temperat ure gauge shows the temperature of the engine c[...]

Black plate (139,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjus t the brightness of the dashboard lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument clust er dimmer is canceled, the instrume nt cluster illumination intensit y will not change by rotating the thumb-wheel. q Instrument Cluster Dim[...]

Black plate (140,1) 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 5-32 Charging System W arning Light 5-33 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-33 Check Engine Light 5-33 ABS W arning Light 5-34 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy[...]

Black plate (141,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-35 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-36 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-36 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-36 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-37 Security Indicator Light 5-38 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-38 Shift Position Indi[...]

Black plate (142,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released. Low brake fluid level warni ng/ Electronic brake force distributi on sy[...]

Black plate (143,1) q Charging System 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. If the warning light illuminate s while driving, it indicates a malfunct ion of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the r[...]

Black plate (144,1) l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely . If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q ABS W arning Light í The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON pos[...]

Black plate (145,1) A system malfunction is indicated when the warning light illuminates or doesn't illuminate at all when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON po sition. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an ac cident. W ARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner [...]

Black plate (146,1) Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the vehicle speed reaches 8 km/h (5 mph) and about 1 minute has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the ON position. The warning light flashes and the beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds every 30 seconds, for a period of about 5 minutes. The d[...]

Black plate (147,1) CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the trans axle has an electrical problem. Con tinuing to drive your Mazda in this condit ion could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light í This warning light illumi nat[...]

Black plate (148,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the co rrect tire pressure at an Authori zed Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damaged. If the [...]

Black plate (149,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear position indicator Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear illuminates. q Cruise Main Indicator Light í This li[...]

Black plate (150,1) q Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light This indicator light illumina tes when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. The light illuminates to indi cate that the power steering is inoperable. If the light illuminates, turn off the engine and restart it. If the light does no[...]

Black plate (151,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt prete nsioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound wi ll continue to [...]

Black plate (152,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO po sition) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharging the battery , don't leave the lights [...]

Black plate (153,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the ligh t sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the light sensor will not operat e correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position,[...]

Black plate (154,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull it back for low . High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch need not be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. q Headlight Leveling í The number of[...]

Black plate (155,1) NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is appli ed. 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 ligh t continues to flas h after a turn,[...]

Black plate (156,1) Fog Lights í The fog lights help you to see as well as to be seen. The headlights must be turned on to turn on the front fog lights. T o turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. OFF Fog light switch T o turn the front fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the h[...]

Black plate (157,1) q Windshield W ipers T ype A (With INT position) 1 2 T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed T ype B (With AUTO posit ion, CANADA) í T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When th[...]

Black plate (158,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the rain sensor will not operat e correctly . Rain sensor l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automati cally in the following cases: l If the windshie[...]

Black plate (159,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-21). If it's OK, co[...]

Black plate (160,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defros ter 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 autom atically . The indicator light illu m[...]

Black plate (161,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Hazard war[...]

Black plate (162,1) 5-52 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page162 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (163,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................... ................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operati on ...................[...]

Black plate (164,1) 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 when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves , snow an[...]

Black plate (165,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right. push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air condition er, mist may come out from the[...]

Black plate (166,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page166 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (167,1) Control Panel Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C Switch Rear window defroster switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows var[...]

Black plate (168,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE If you want to slightly adjus t the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . A/C switch í Push the switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan contr ol dial is set at position[...]

Black plate (169,1) W ARNING The Recirculated Air Posit ion: Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Do not use the position in cold or rainy wea ther . Rear window defroster switch When using the rear window defroster switch, refer to Rear [...]

Black plate (170,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whi le driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the tem perature gauge (page 5-28). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indi cates overheating, turn the air condition er off. NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature contr ol d[...]

Black plate (171,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan contr ol dia[...]

Black plate (172,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before enter ing a car was h facility or passing bene ath a low overhead clearance. NOTE When[...]

Black plate (173,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (174,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast si[...]

Black plate (175,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch roll ers 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 cleane r cassette tape to [...]

Black plate (176,1) q Operating Tips for Mini Disc (MD) Player The following precautions shoul d be observed. l Do not spill any liqu id on the audio system. l Do not insert any object s, other than MDs, into the slot. l The MD player has been designed to play MDs bearing the ident ification logo as shown. No other MDs can be played. l The MD playe[...]

Black plate (177,1) 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 or optical components (prism a nd lens) in the CD player/changer may becom e clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit. A cloude[...]

Black plate (178,1) 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 signa l surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer [...]

Black plate (179,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Mini Disc (MD) Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display . Power/V olume/Sound Controls .... .................................................. ........................ page 6-18 Operating the Radi[...]

Black plate (180,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial ag ain to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audi[...]

Black plate (181,1) * Depending on the mode selec ted, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as foll ows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease mid-range Increase mid-range Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to t[...]

Black plate (182,1) 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 (183,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuni ng button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at e[...]

Black plate (184,1) 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 (185,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rew ind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward o[...]

Black plate (186,1) q Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player í Repeat button MD play button Scan button MD slot MD eject button Random button Fast-forward button Rev erse button T rack up button T rack down button Display button/ Display feed dial Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label -side up with the arrow pointed to the slot. The auto- loading mec[...]

Black plate (187,1) Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan was selected. Repeat play This feature makes it possi ble to listen to a selection repeatedly . Press th[...]

Black plate (188,1) 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-loading mecha nism will set the CD and begin play . [...]

Black plate (189,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume where scan was[...]

Black plate (190,1) 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 me[...]

Black plate (191,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep is heard. 2. W ait 3 seconds or press the load button ( ) again within 3 seconds after the beep is heard. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. 4. When “ IN ” is displayed again, insert the next CD. NOTE The first-inserted CD[...]

Black plate (192,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance throu gh a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( )o n c et o[...]

Black plate (193,1) 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 MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult a[...]

Black plate (194,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í NOTE Mazda installed this system to help you avoid being too distracted using audio controls on the dashboard. Alway s make safe driving your first priority . q Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, press volume button ( ). T o decrease the volume, press volume button ([...]

Black plate (195,1) q Seek Switch When listening to the ra dio Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio switches to the next/p revious stored station in the order that it was stored (1 ― 6). Press the seek switch ( , ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard to seek a higher or lower frequency autom atically . When playing a cassette tape Press t[...]

Black plate (196,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should no t be adjusted or repai red by anyone except qualified service personnel. If se[...]

Black plate (197,1) 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 mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (switch is in the DOOR position ) turns on for: l About 3[...]

Black plate (198,1) 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 (199,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) ON OFF Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-37 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page199 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:19 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (200,1) Information Display Clock Audio display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Audio Display 6-38 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page200 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:19 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (201,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch betwe en “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flas h. T o select th[...]

Black plate (202,1) Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Press the lighter in and relea se it. When ready for use, it automati cally pops out. CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. l Don't use the lighter socket for [...]

Black plate (203,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids 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 movin g. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder: Putting objects other th[...]

Black plate (204,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the doors. 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 possibilit[...]

Black plate (205,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower 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 Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden b[...]

Black plate (206,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-co mpartment, 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 (207,1) 2. Inser t the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facilitate insertion of the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk 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 (208,1) 3. Inser t the other trunk board loop into slit B until a clic k sound is heard. Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed secure ly . CAUTION Do not place or remo ve luggage via the rear passenger seat area while the vehicle is moving. The trunk board or luggage could move and cause injury . 6-46 Interi[...]

Black plate (209,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Em ergency ................................................... ....... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... ..[...]

Black plate (210,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals will flash. NOTE l T[...]

Black plate (211,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedown e yelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench Tiedo wn eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page21 1 Thursday , June 24 20[...]

Black plate (212,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt countercloc kwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse. q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tir e is lighter and smaller than a c onventional tire, and is designed only for emerg[...]

Black plate (213,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash conti nuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-22). T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counter[...]

Black plate (214,1) 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 (215,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with th[...]

Black plate (216,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tir e being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Incorrect Jacking Pos ition: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle cou ld slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only th[...]

Black plate (217,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box [...]

Black plate (218,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d 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 cau se the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts co[...]

Black plate (219,1) W ARNING Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the wheel studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric thread s, using a non-metric nut is d angerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause the whee l to slip off and cause an accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you remov[...]

Black plate (220,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indi cates overheating, the vehicle 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 cou ld turn on unexpect[...]

Black plate (221,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-16). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling sys[...]

Black plate (222,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and acce[...]

Black plate (223,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precautions Careful ly: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the battery, read the [...]

Black plate (224,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injur ies. Keep all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells[...]

Black plate (225,1) Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order. Jumper cables Discharged battery Booster battery 1. For vehicl e equipped wi th the engine cover , remove the engine cover . 2. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal i[...]

Black plate (226,1) 5. Conne ct the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illust ration. l Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the disch arged battery (1). l Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2). l Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal o f the booster battery (3). [...]

Black plate (227,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local law s must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive dam[...]

Black plate (228,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down , as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper . Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tied own hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONL Y for tyin g down the vehicle when it's being transport ed. Using it for towing[...]

Black plate (229,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disen gage[...]

Black plate (230,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle 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 instructi[...]

Black plate (231,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance .............................. ..............[...]

Black plate (232,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reli able and qualified servi ce shop perform the wor k, preferably an Autho rize[...]

Black plate (233,1) Scheduled Maintenance (North America) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of b[...]

Black plate (234,1) 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 (235,1) 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 (236,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I IIIII Disc bra[...]

Black plate (237,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America) NOTE l After the prescribed perio d, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. l As the result of visual examination or functional meas urement of a system's operation (performance), correct , clean, or repla ce as required. (Insp ect, and if nece[...]

Black plate (238,1) q Schedule Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100 Engine valve clearance [...]

Black plate (239,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100 Body condition (for rust, corrosio[...]

Black plate (240,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu[...]

Black plate (241,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perfor m. As explained in the Intr oduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce duri[...]

Black plate (242,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil dipstick Fuse block Air filter Battery Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine coolant reservoir W indshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) 8-12 Maintenance and Care O[...]

Black plate (243,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSA C) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the Ame[...]

Black plate (244,1) The quality 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 temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to [...]

Black plate (245,1) 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 minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-f[...]

Black plate (246,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine c[...]

Black plate (247,1) q Changing Coolant Change coolant accordi ng to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (dem ineralized) wat er in the coolant mix ture. W ater that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. l Don't add only water . Always add a proper coolant mixture. l The engine has a luminum [...]

Black plate (248,1) 4. Drain the system completely . Insert and tighten the plug. Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolan t mixture and water as necess ary to provide freezing and corrosion prote ction. 5. In extremel y cold climates, add the mixture percentage recommend ed in the coolant mixture percent age table. 6. Run the engine at idle with t[...]

Black plate (249,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake flui d spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on [...]

Black plate (250,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. CAUTION l Low fluid [...]

Black plate (251,1) 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 inspect the flui d level after the engine reaches operat ing temperature. l If the vehicle has been drive n for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weat her , inspect the lev[...]

Black plate (252,1) Inspect fluid level in the was her fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it stra ight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . [...]

Black plate (253,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter . This could result in excess ive engine wear . This air filter may be cleane d with compressed air and reused , or replaced, depending on its condition. Unl ess it is very dirty , simply shake it to remo ve foreign particles. Each time you inspect it, wipe inside the air[...]

Black plate (254,1) 5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housi ng with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or replace the filter . 7. Install in the reverse order of remo val. Replace the filter according to the Scheduled Maintenanc e (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 (255,1) 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 the wiper arms and other components , don't move the wipers by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the b lade assembly to expose the p lastic locking clip. Slide th[...]

Black plate (256,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffeners on the passen ger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reins tall the metal stiffeners in t[...]

Black plate (257,1) 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 a gain. 4. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assem bly in the reverse order of removal. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-27 Mazda3_8T6[...]

Black plate (258,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Material s: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compo unds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Careful ly: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the batt[...]

Black plate (259,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydr ogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injur ies. Keep all flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells[...]

Black plate (260,1) l Rinse off spilled electroly te immediately with a solution of water and baking soda. l If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables. q Inspecting Electrolyte Level A low level of electroly te fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickl y . Upper lev el Lower le vel Inspect the elect [...]

Black plate (261,1) q Tire Inflation Pr essure W ARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or und erinflation of tir es is dangerous. Adverse handli ng or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure (page 10-7). The T ire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need [...]

Black plate (262,1) Also, inspect them for un even wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire press ures to specification (page 10-7) and inspe ct the lug nuts for tightness. C[...]

Black plate (263,1) Y ou should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. The temporary spare tir e is easier to handle because of its constructi on. It is lighter and smaller than a co nventional tire and shou[...]

Black plate (264,1) NOTE Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or whee ls are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-23. When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce trea[...]

Black plate (265,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Front turn signal lights/ Side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse light High-mount brake light T runk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Ove[...]

Black plate (266,1) Y our Mazda's headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs. W ARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs by yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs requir e high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xen [...]

Black plate (267,1) High-beam bulb 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconne ct the bulb from the elect rical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finge r and pull[...]

Black plate (268,1) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacement bulb to dispo se of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children. l When reinstalling the sealing cover, make sure faces up. Replacing a fog light bulb í 1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and r[...]

Black plate (269,1) 2. Detach the electrical connect or from the unit by pulling it to the rear . 3. Install the new side turn signa l unit in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. Brake lights/T aillight s, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each[...]

Black plate (270,1) Brake lights/T aillight s, Rear turn signal lights (5 Door) 1. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . Brake lights/T aillights Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o r[...]

Black plate (271,1) 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 5 Door 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o re[...]

Black plate (272,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the liftgate up per trim. 2. Disconne ct the electrica l connector from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Deale[...]

Black plate (273,1) 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket . 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Overhead light (Rear) 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by careful ly prying on the edge [...]

Black plate (274,1) 3. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted.[...]

Black plate (275,1) 3. Turn the knobs countercloc kwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspec ted fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover . 5. Pull the fuse straight out wi th the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . 6. Inspec t it and replace if it's blow n. Norma[...]

Black plate (276,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown NOTE T o replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 8-46 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page276 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (277,1) 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 DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 40A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80A EHP AS 3 BTN 40A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40A Headlights 5 PTC 80A ― 6 G[...]

Black plate (278,1) DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 29 ―― ― 30 ENG +B 10A PCM 31 ROOM 15A Interior lights 32 ENG BAR 4 10A O2 heater 33 ENG BAR 3 10A O2 heater 34 EGI INJ 10A Injector 35 ENG BAR 1 10A Air flow sensor 36 ENG BAR 2 10A EGR control valve 8-48 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Pa[...]

Black plate (279,1) 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 DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 37 D/ LOCK 2 15A Power door lock 38 ―― ― 39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beams (LH) 40 [...]

Black plate (280,1) DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beams (RH), Headlight leveling í 61 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beams (LH) 62 ―― ― 63 ―― ― 64 ―― ― 65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system 66 METER 10A Instrument cluster , Immobilizer system, Shift lock system 67[...]

Black plate (281,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (282,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap wat er can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary[...]

Black plate (283,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the follow ing cases: l If [...]

Black plate (284,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodiz ed aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coati ng; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. l T o prevent damaging the antenn a, remove it befo[...]

Black plate (285,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly . Exp osed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damag ed and needs metal parts repai red or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti- corrosion material s to all parts , both repaired an[...]

Black plate (286,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provi ded over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and alway[...]

Black plate (287,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleane rs and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt W ebbing Clean the we[...]

Black plate (288,1) 8-58 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page288 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (289,1) 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 (Cana[...]

Black plate (290,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (291,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model [...]

Black plate (292,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of prima ry concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazd[...]

Black plate (293,1) Please recognize that the resolution of servi ce problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolve[...]

Black plate (294,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (295,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servic[...]

Black plate (296,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL:1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (297,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U. S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Califor[...]

Black plate (298,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle[...]

Black plate (299,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servici[...]

Black plate (300,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (301,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst [...]

Black plate (302,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phone s and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phon e while driving also ties-up the driver's [...]

Black plate (303,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page303 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (304,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the [...]

Black plate (305,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tir e is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, und erinflation, or e xcessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause he at buildup and possi ble tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle[...]

Black plate (306,1) Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receives simil [...]

Black plate (307,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. [...]

Black plate (308,1) 9-20 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page308 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (309,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

Black plate (310,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification numbe r legally identifies your vehicle. The numbe r 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 windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (311,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page31 1 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (312,1) 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 (313,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Unit L US qt Imp qt Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8 W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 4.1 3.4 Coolant W ith heater 7.5 7.9 6.6 W ithout heater 6.9 7.3 6.1 Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53 Automatic transaxle fluid 7.2 7.6 6.3 Fuel tank 55 14.5 (US gal) 12.1 (Imp[...]

Black plate (314,1) 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 (315,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light (Sedan) 5 W5W Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í W5W Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassi s of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommend s that you replace[...]

Black plate (316,1) 10-8 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page316 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (317,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page317 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H[...]

Black plate (318,1) A Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36 Air Filter ......................................... ... 8-23 Antenna ............................................. 6-10 Anti-Lock Brake Sy stem (ABS) ......... 5-7 W arnin g light ........[...]

Black plate (319,1) D Dashboard Illuminatio n ............... ..... 5-29 Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-44 Defroster Rear window ........................... ... 5-50 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ............. ............................ 3-7 Driving In Flooded Area ............... .... 4-11 Drivi[...]

Black plate (320,1) I Ignition Keys ................................ ............. 3-2 Switch ............................. ............. 5-2 Illuminated Entry Sy stem ................. 6-35 Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23 Indicator Lights ................................. 5-30 Cruise main .................... ............ 5-39 C[...]

Black plate (321,1) P Parking Brake ......... ............................ 5-5 Parking in an Emergency ................. ... 7-2 Power Door Locks .. ............................ 3-8 Power Steering .................................. 5-16 Fluid ........................................... 8-19 Power steering malfunction indicator light ...............[...]

Black plate (322,1) T T ires Inflation pressure ........................ 8-31 Replacement ................... ............ 8-32 Rotation .......................... ............ 8-31 Snow tires ....................... ............. 4-9 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Specifications ............................. 10-7 Flat T ire .........[...]