Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR - Manuals

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview .............................................. 1-2 Exterior Overview ......................................................................... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8...

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

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 4 Door 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page10Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 5 Door 1-6 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page12Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

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

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats WARNING Modification of the Front Seats:Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. Suchmodifications could damage the...

Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Reclining:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, you canslide under the lap belt and sufferserious internal injuries. Formaximum pro...

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbackto its upright position, make sure youhold onto the seatback with your otherhand while operating the lever. If theseatback is not supported, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By ...

Black plate (19,1) q Seat Warmer í The front seats are electrically heated. Theignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn the seat warmeron or off. When the switch is in the ONposition, the indicator light will come on. NOTE The seat temperature is regulatedautomatically by ...

Black plate (20,1) WARNING Unlocked Seatback:The seatback plays an important rolein your protection in a vehicle.Leaving the seatback unlocked isdangerous as it can allow passengersto be ejected or thrown around andbaggage to strike occupants in asudden stop or collision, resulting insevere injury. ...

Black plate (23,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the w...

Black plate (24,1) WARNING One Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for mor...

Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt,refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-16). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle unt...

Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is still notretracting properly, have it inspected atan Authorized Mazda Dealer. q Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the sho...

Black plate (30,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systems andthe warning light, a warning beep soundwill be heard for about 5 seconds everyminute. The air bag and seat belt pretensionersystem warning ...

Black plate (31,1) WARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Beltwith Only One Buckle:Fastening the center-rear seat beltwith only one buckle is dangerous. Ifonly one pair of seat belt tongue andbuckle, either tongue (A) and anchorbuckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchorbuckle (D), is fastened, the seat bel...

Black plate (32,1) NOTE To encourage rear seat passengers towear their seat belts, we suggest leavingthe center-rear lap position of the beltfastened at all times except whenfolding the rear seat forward. q Fastening the Lap Portion of theSeat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into theanchor buckl...

Black plate (33,1) WARNING Using an Extender That is Too Long:Using an extender that is too long isdangerous. The seat belt will not fitproperly. In an accident, the seat beltwill not provide adequate protectionand you could be seriously injured.Don't use the extender or choose oneshorter in length ...

Black plate (34,1) q Belt Minder The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.This feature provides additional remindersto the driver that the driver's seat belt isnot fastened by intermittently sounding abeep sound and flashing the seat beltwarning light in the instrum...

Black plate (35,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirem...

Black plate (37,1) WARNING Seating Children in a Child-Restraint System on the Front Passenger Seat:If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, the vehicle is alsoequipped with an air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-30). Even with the frontpassenger seat weight sen...

Black plate (38,1) WARNING One Belt, One Passenger:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for mor...

Black plate (39,1) Installing Child-RestraintSystems Accident statistics reveal that a child issafer in the rear seat. The front passenger'sseat is clearly the worst choice for anychild under 12, and with rear-facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due toair bags. Some child-restraint s...

Black plate (40,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.See the manufacturer's instructions onthe child-restraint system for beltrouting instructions. 3. To get the...

Black plate (43,1) NOTE l To check if your front seats have sideair bags:Every Mazda side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. l To check if your vehicle has curtainair bags:Every Mazda curtain air bag willhave an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and...

Black plate (44,1) WARNING Children and Seating Position withSide and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over oragainst the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, front andrear window pillars and the roof edgealong both sides from which the sideand curtain air bags deploy, even if a...

Black plate (45,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each useof the child-restraint system. Youshould not be able to pull theshoulder belt out of the retractorwhile the system is in the automaticlocking mode. When you remove thechild-restraint system, be sure thebelt fully retracts to return the s...

Black plate (48,1) q Child-Restraint System InstallationProcedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it isfully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors. NOT...

Black plate (49,1) Tether strap position (5 Door) Tether strap WARNING Child-Restraint Tether Usage:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether or tetheranchor and result in injury. Use thetether and tether ancho...

Black plate (50,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly toverify the locations of the LATCHlower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LATCH loweranchors indicate the locations ofLATCH lower anchors for theattachment of a child-restraint system. 3. Secure the child-res...

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

Black plate (56,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l T...

Black plate (57,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-45)(2) Front seats(3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags(4) Front air bag sensor(5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-45)(6)...

Black plate (58,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í 4 Door 5 Door (4) (1) (1) (3) (2) (3) (4) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(2) Front seats(3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)(4) Side crash sensor 2-44 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS...

Black plate (59,1) How the Air Bags Work q How the Front Air Bags Work When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bagsquickly ...

Black plate (62,1) WARNING Increasing the Total Seated Weight on the Front Passenger Seat:When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous. The front p...

Black plate (63,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passengerfront and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly ifluggage or other items are put on...

Black plate (64,1) WARNING Damaged Side and Curtain Air Bag Wiring under the Seats:Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The side andcurtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the sideand curtain air bags may not deploy, which could ...

Black plate (67,1) q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bagsystems are monitored by a diagnosticsystem: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passeng...

Black plate (68,1) WARNING Air Bag/Front Seat Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Beep:Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systemwarning beep sounding is dangerous.In a collision, the air bags and thefront seat belt pretensioner system willnot deploy and this could result i...

Black plate (71,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (72,1) Keys WARNING Keys and Children:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with powerwindows or other controls, or evenmake the vehicle move. Don't leave thekeys in your vehicle with childre...

Black plate (73,1) Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate.It can also help you signal for attention.Press the button slowly and carefully. CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, donot: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Disassemble it. l Expose it to hea...

Black plate (74,1) To confirm that all doors and the liftgatehave been locked, press the lock buttonagain within 5 seconds. If they are closedand locked, the horn will sound. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flashonce to indicate that all doors and theliftgate are...

Black plate (75,1) Turning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. q Transmitter Maintenance CAUTION l Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing up. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installedcorrectly. l When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalte...

Black plate (76,1) 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of theholder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B portion of thebattery to set the battery. B Back cover Front cover Front of holder 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter s...

Black plate (77,1) WARNING Vehicles Left Unlocked:(Except 4 Door)Leaving your vehicle unlocked isdangerous as children could lockthemselves in a hot vehicle, whichcould result in death. Also, a vehicleleft unlocked becomes an easy targetfor thieves and intruders. Always closeall the windows, lock th...

Black plate (78,1) To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position and close the door.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Door-lock knob (Lock position) NOTE When locking the doors this way, becareful not to leave the key inside thevehicle...

Black plate (79,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when LOCK is pushed.They all unlock when the unmarked partof the door-lock switch is pushed. Unlock Lock q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accide...

Black plate (80,1) q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull the handle and lift up the liftgate. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there isa malfunction in the electrical systemand the liftgate cannot be unlocked,perform the following procedure as anemergency measure to unlo...

Black plate (81,1) q Luggage Compartment WARNING Placing Cargo on the Cover:Placing luggage or other cargo on topof the luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, the cargo could become aprojectile that could hit and injuresomeone. The vehicle has a lightweight lugga...

Black plate (83,1) q Opening and Closing the Trunk WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid...

Black plate (84,1) q Trunk Security In some situations you may want toprevent the trunk from being opened withthe remote trunk lid release lever. Give your key only to someone you trust. To secure the trunk lid, lock the rearseatbacks (page 2-8), push the trunk locklever up, and close the trunk. To ...

Black plate (86,1) q Opening the Trunk Lid from theInside Slide the inside trunk release lever in thedirection of the arrow. The lever is madeof material that will glow for hours in thedarkness of the trunk following a briefexposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is locatedon the i...

Black plate (87,1) q Operating the Driver's SidePower Window Manual opening/closing To open the window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch. Close Left front window Open Auto-opening To fully open the window autom...

Black plate (88,1) q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition, all power windows on each doorcan be operated. With the lock switch in the lockedposition, only the driver's side powerwindow can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unintentional Window Op...

Black plate (90,1) Hood WARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood:A hood that is not closed and securelylocked is dangerous as it could flyopen while the vehicle is moving andblock the driver's vision which couldresult in a serious accident. Alwayscheck that the hood is closed andsecurely locked. q Op...

Black plate (91,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place andall loose items (e.g. tools, oilcontainers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support rod in its clip while holding up the hood. Verify that thesupport rod is secured in the clip b...

Black plate (92,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after arain, wipe the water off the moonroofbefore operating it to avoid waterpenetration which could cause rust andwater damage to your headliner. q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tiltedopen to provide more ventilation. To fully ti...

Black plate (93,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Radio equipment like ...

Black plate (94,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operati...

Black plate (96,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed toprevent your vehicle or its contents frombeing stolen when all doors, hood, andtrunk lid/liftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarning lights. NOTE l Th...

Black plate (97,1) l Press the unlock button on the keylessentry system transmitter. NOTE If you have any problem with the theft-deterrent system, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer. q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicating that your vehicle isequipped with a Theft-Deterrent System isin the glove ...

Black plate (98,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel:Adjusting the steering wheel while thevehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. Never adjust thesteering wheel w...

Black plate (99,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby moving the selector switch to themiddle position. Manual control mirror To adjust, move the mirror's control lever,just inside the...

Black plate (100,1) q Rearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearview mirrorto center on the scene through the rearwindow. Reducing glare from headlights Do this with the day/night lever in the dayposition. Push the lever forward for day driving.Pull it back to reduce ...

Black plate (101,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System ............

Black plate (102,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Reg...

Black plate (103,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects:Parking over or near anything f...

Black plate (106,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign ofa leak. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, ...

Black plate (107,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) may add to the performance,economy, and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Don't ...

Black plate (108,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces:Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. If it isnecessary to dow...

Black plate (109,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tirechains, window scraper, flares, a smallshovel, jumper cables, and a small bagof sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator. l Inspect t...

Black plate (110,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tirechains. CAUTION l Chains may scratch or chipaluminum wheels. Install tire chainson steel wheels only. l Chains may affect handling. l Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30mph) or the chain manufacturer'srecommended limit, whicheve...

Black plate (111,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light braking will indicatewhether the brakes have been affected.Dry the brake...

Black plate (112,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page112Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (113,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (114,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. Only in this position can thekey be removed.To turn the key from the ACC to theLOCK position, push the button when thekey is at the ACC position, then turn thekey to the LOCK positi...

Black plate (115,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle thesteering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and someelectrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal running position afterthe engine is started. The warning lights(except brakes) should be...

Black plate (116,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10seconds at a time. If the engine stalls orfails to start, wait 10 seconds beforetrying again. Otherwise, you maydamage the starter and drain the battery. 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extrem...

Black plate (117,1) WARNING Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light braking will indicatewhether the brakes have been affected.Dry the brakes by driving very slowly...

Black plate (118,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It goes offwhen the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning...

Black plate (119,1) WARNING ABS:The ABS cannot compensate forunsafe and reckless driving, excessivespeed, tailgating (following anothervehicle too closely), driving on ice andsnow, and hydroplaning (reduced tirefriction and road contact because ofwater on the road surface). You canstill have an acci...

Black plate (120,1) WARNING ABS Warning Light and BrakeWarning Light on at the Same Time:Driving when the brake systemwarning light and ABS warning lightare on at the same time is dangerous.When both lights are on, the rearwheels could lock more quickly in anemergency stop than under normalcircumsta...

Black plate (121,1) Manual Transaxle Operation q Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle isconventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way downwhile shifting; then release it slowly. A safety feature prevents accidentalshifting from 5 to R (rev...

Black plate (123,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooper...

Black plate (124,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are notlocked. The vehicle will roll freely evenon the slightest incline unless the parkingbrake or brakes are on. WARNING Shifting from N or P:It's dangerous to shift from N or Pinto a driving gear when the engine isrunning faster than ...

Black plate (125,1) 2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. 3. Move the shift lever. 4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the systemchecked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving amanual transaxle vehicle by operating theshift lever and allows you to cont...

Black plate (126,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted downwhen driving at higher speeds, thegear position indicator will flashtwice to signal that the gears cannotbe shifted down. l If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)temperature becomes too high, thereis the possibility that the transaxlewill...

Black plate (127,1) WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking:Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at high speeds causes suddenengine braking, which is dangerous.The sudden change in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. This could leadto loss of vehicle control and anac...

Black plate (128,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically: Gear Vehicle speed M4 → M3 170 km/h (105 mph) M3 → M2 72 km/h (44 mph) Shifting specification (2.3-liter enginemodel) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than thespeed specifie...

Black plate (129,1) q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing anothervehicle or climbing steep grades, depressthe accelerator fully. The transaxle willshift to a lower gear, depending on vehiclespeed. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stoppedposition: 1. Depre...

Black plate (130,1) The light illuminates to indicate that thepower steering is inoperable. If the lightilluminates, turn off the engine and restartit.If the light does not illuminate afterrestarting the engine, this indicates thatthe power steering is restored and normalsteering is possible.If the ...

Black plate (131,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speedis set. q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFFswitch.The cruise main indicator lightilluminates. To deactivate the system, press the switchagain.The cruise main indicator light turns...

Black plate (132,1) NOTE l The SET function can't be activateduntil about 2 seconds after the ON/OFF switch has been engaged. l On a steep grade, the vehicle maymomentarily slow down going up orspeed up while going down. q To Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES...

Black plate (133,1) q To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it.The vehicle will gradually slow.Release the button at the speed you want. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature thatallows you to decrease your current speedin decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary tap of th...

Black plate (134,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the ignition is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed orbelow 30 km/h (19 mph). Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem í The tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) monitors the pressure for eac...

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air pressures,it may require some time for theTPMS warning light to go out. If theTPMS warning light remainsilluminated, drive the vehicle at aspeed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph)for 10 minutes, and then verify that itgoes out. If the warning light i...

Black plate (138,1) NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a uniqueID signal code. The signal code must beregistered with the TPMS before it canwork. The easiest way to do it is to havean Authorized Mazda Dealer changeyour tire and complete ID signal coderegistration. When having tires changed at anAuth...

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

Black plate (141,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter and TripMeter Selector The display mode can be changedbetween trip meter A and trip meter B bypressing the selector while one of them isdisplayed. The selected mode will bedisplayed. Selector ...

Black plate (142,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can bedisplayed as follows even when theignition switch is in the ACC orLOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after theignition switch is turned to theACC or LOCK position from theON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after ...

Black plate (143,1) q Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed inthousands of revolutions per minute(rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with thetachometer needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauges...

Black plate (144,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate thethumb-wheel to adjust the brightness ofthe dashboard lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument cluster dimmer iscanceled, the instrument clusterillumination intensity will not changeby rotating ...

Black plate (145,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-35 Charging System Warning Light 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-37 Check Engine Light 5-37 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (148,1) If the ABS warning light stays on whileyou're driving, the ABS control unit hasdetected a system malfunction. If thisoccurs, your brakes will function normallyas if the vehicle had no ABS.Should this happen, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the eng...

Black plate (149,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when thecharging system warning light isilluminated because the engine couldstop unexpectedly. q Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine issta...

Black plate (150,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is normal, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. After about 6 secondsit goes out. A system malf...

Black plate (151,1) Belt minder The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.This feature provides additional remindersto the driver that the driver's seat belt isnot fastened by intermittently sounding abeep sound and flashing the seat beltwarning light in the instrume...

Black plate (152,1) q Low Washer Fluid LevelWarning Light í This warning light indicates that littlewasher fluid remains. Add fluid (page8-20). q Automatic Transaxle Warning Light This warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position.The light illuminates ...

Black plate (154,1) NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed tothe temporary spare tire. The warninglight will flash continuously while thetemporary spare tire is being used. Warning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there maybe a system malfunction. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (156,1) q Turn-Signal/Hazard WarningIndicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, theleft or right turn signal indicator lightflashes to indicate which turn signal lightis operating (page 5-49). When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (pa...

Black plate (158,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights, other exterior lights anddashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumin...

Black plate (159,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the light sensor byadhering a sticker or a label on thewindshield. Otherwise the lightsensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rainsensor for the auto-wiper control.When the wiper lever is in theAUTO position and th...

Black plate (160,1) q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound will be heard when thedriver's door is opened. q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.Pull back to original position for lowbeam. High beam Low bea...

Black plate (161,1) Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals q Turn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a leftturn) or up (for a right turn) to the stopposition. The signal will self-cancel afterthe turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flashafter a turn, manually return the lever toits origi...

Black plate (162,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. WARNING Substitute Washer Fluid:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibility, and could resultin an accident. Use ...

Black plate (163,1) For a single wiping cycle, push the leverup to . Variable-speed intermittent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring Type B (With AUTO position) Turn the wipers on by pulling the leverdown. ― Mist AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low spee...

Black plate (164,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor byadhering a sticker or a label on thewindshield. Otherwise the rainsensor will not operate correctly. Rain sensor l When the wiper lever is in theAUTO position and the ignitionswitch is in the ON position, thewipers may move automatically i...

Black plate (165,1) NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT(Type A)/AUTO (Type B) position, thewipers will operate continuously untilthe lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspect thefluid level (page 8-20). If it's OK, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer. Rear Window Wiper andWasher (...

Black plate (166,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off auto...

Black plate (169,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (170,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the fan controldial on for a long period of time withthe ignition switch in the ACC positionwhen the engi...

Black plate (171,1) Vent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open thevents and rotate them left and right. Push Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, movethe adjustment knob. Knob NOTE When using the air ...

Black plate (172,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page172Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (173,1) Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately.Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.Climate control information is displayed on the information display.Manual Type ........

Black plate (174,1) Manual Type Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C Switch Some models. q Control Switches Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial This d...

Black plate (175,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust theairflow amount, set the modeselector dial at . l For example, when the mode selectordial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor ...

Black plate (176,1) WARNING The Recirculated Air Position:Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windowsto fog up. Your vision will behampered, which could lead to aserious accident. Do not use theposition in cold or rainy weather. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the p...

Black plate (177,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavy traffic,closely monitor the temperature gauge(page 5-31).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioner off(page 7-12). NOTE l When maximum ...

Black plate (179,1) Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF switch Auto switch AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch Windshield defroster switch q Control ...

Black plate (180,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indicates AUTOoperation, and the system willfunction automatically. l When off, indicates the operation ofother switches such as the modeselector switch, fan control dial, A/Cswitch and windshield defrosterswitch. Other functions wil...

Black plate (182,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperaturemay vary from the actual ambienttemperature depending on thesurrounding area and vehicleconditions. l Press the AMB button again toswitch the display from ambienttemperature to the temperature setfor the air conditioner. Windshield defroste...

Black plate (183,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch.In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the airconditioner automatically turned on. Theair conditioner will direct dehumidified airto the front windshield and side windows(page 6-4)....

Black plate (184,1) Antenna q Detachable Type To remove the antenna, turn itcounterclockwise.To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.Make sure the antenna is securelyinstalled. Remove Install CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing beneath a...

Black plate (185,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (188,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/changer may become cloudedwith condensation. At this time, the CDwill eject imme...

Black plate (190,1) MEMO 6-22 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page190Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (191,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette Tape Player Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display. Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6...

Black plate (192,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/Volume dial Power ON/OFF Turn the ignition switch to the ACC orON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn theaudio system on.Press the power/volume dial again to turnthe audio system off. NOTE To prevent the battery fro...

Black plate (193,1) * * * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. BOSE Sound System-equipped model 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decre...

Black plate (194,1) The following four modes are available.Select the desired mode. Mode Volume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select theALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. BEEP setting The beep-sound when operating the audiosyst...

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

Black plate (197,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher orlower frequency automatically. NOTE If you continue to press and hold thebutton, the frequency will continuechanging without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically ...

Black plate (198,1) q Operating the Cassette Tape 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 tap...

Black plate (199,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected whenthe ignition switch is in the OFFposition. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( ) to fast-forward.Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. To stop this operation and play thecassette tape, press the button again. NOTE When th...

Black plate (200,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Reverse button Fast-forward button Random button Track up button Track down button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.The auto-loading ...

Black plate (201,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program byplaying about the first 10 seconds of eachtrack. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the tracknumber will flash).Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play. NOTE If the unit is left in...

Black plate (202,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Reverse button Fast-forward button Random button Display button Track up button Disc up button Disc down button Track down button Inserting the CD The CD must be labe...

Black plate (203,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep soundis heard. 2. Press the load button ( ) again while “ WAIT ” is displayed. NOTE If the button is not operated while “ WAIT ” is displayed, the display changes to “ IN ” and the CD can be...

Black plate (205,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly. If the er...

Black plate (206,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turnedoff under the following conditions, theswitches will be inoperable. l When the ignition swit...

Black plate (207,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>Cassette tape player> SIRIUS1>SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer andSIRIUS digital satellite rad...

Black plate (208,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to theLOCK position with the audio muted,the mute will be canceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted,the audio is not muted. To mute theaud...

Black plate (210,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor. Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry systemoperates, the overhead light (switch is inthe...

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

Black plate (212,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5Door) ON OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-44 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page212Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (213,1) Information Display With trip computer Without trip computer Trip computer/Clock Audio display Climate control display/Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside T...

Black plate (214,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is beingdisplayed, press the CLOCK button tochange the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Time setting NOTE For trip computer-equipped vehicles,press the INFO button instead of theS...

Black plate (215,1) With fully automatic type airconditioner When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, press the AMB button (page6-11) on the air conditioner control panelto display the ambient temperature.Press the AMB button again to switch thedisplay from ambient temperature to thetemperatur...

Black plate (217,1) U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-to-emptydisplay may indicate a sufficientamount of remaining mileage beforerefueling is required, refuel as soonas possible if the fuel gauge needlenears E or the low fuel warning lightilluminates. l The display won't change unless yo...

Black plate (219,1) Cup Holder WARNING Using Cup Holder:Using a cup holder to hold hot liquidswhile the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If the contents spill, youcould be scalded. Never use a cupholder to hold hot liquids while thevehicle is moving. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cupsor Drink cans in ...

Black plate (220,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thefront doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders forcontainers without caps. The contentsmay spill when the door is opened orclosed. Storage Compartments WARNING Open Storage Boxes:Driving with the storage boxes ...

Black plate (221,1) q Center Console To open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray ofthe center console lid.To open it, pull the upper release catch. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) WARNING Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:Not securing cargo while driving isdangerous as ...

Black plate (222,1) Without flexible floor board To use the cargo sub-compartment,remove or lift the trunk board. Trunk board Cargo sub-compartment q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door) í The luggage compartment can beseparated vertically and/or horizontally,using the trunk board and the trunk boardloops....

Black plate (223,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front Trunk board NOTE To facilitate insertion of the trunk boardloops into the trunk board slits, firstinsert the bottom of the rear trunk boardinto the groove of the luggage sub-compartment. Groove Cargo sub-compartmen...

Black plate (224,1) 3. Insert the other trunk board loop into slit B until a click sound is heard. Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed securely. CAUTION Do not place or remove luggage via therear passenger seat area while thevehicle is moving. The trunk board orluggage...

Black plate (225,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ...................

Black plate (226,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and a...

Black plate (227,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle Tiedown eyelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-...

Black plate (228,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. To secure the jack Perform the removal procedure in reverse. q Spare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.The temporary spare tire is lighter andsmaller than a conventio...

Black plate (229,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) A tire pressure sensor is not installed tothe temporary spare tire. The warninglight will flash continuously while thetemporary spare tire is being used (page5-23). To remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk boar...

Black plate (230,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, itcould indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrateexcessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off the...

Black plate (231,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,place a tire block both in front andbehind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks orwood blocks of sufficient size to holdthe tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped w...

Black plate (232,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire beingchanged. Jacking position WARNING Incorrect Jacking Position:Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The vehicle could slip offthe jack and seriously i...

Black plate (233,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheftwheel lug nuts, one on each wheel willlock the tires and you must use a specialkey to unlock them. This key is attachedto the lug wrench and is stored with thespare tire. Register them with the lockmanufacturer by filling...

Black plate (234,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to LugNuts, Bolts:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nuts couldloosen while driving and cause the tireto come off, resulting in an accident...

Black plate (235,1) WARNING Loose Lug Nuts:Improperly or loosely tightened lugnuts are dangerous. The wheel couldwobble or come off. This could resultin loss of vehicle control and cause aserious accident. Always securely andcorrectly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel...

Black plate (236,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection:Inspecting the engine with the ignitionswitch in the ON position isdangerous. ...

Black plate (238,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If...

Black plate (239,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (240,1) WARNING Keep Flames Away: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames includingcigarettes a...

Black plate (243,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Government and local laws must befollowed. A towed vehicle usually should have itsfront ...

Black plate (244,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rearbumper for towing and tying down, asthey cannot hold the load and it willdamage the bumper. Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook under therear for towing.It is designed ONLY for tying down thevehicle when it's being tran...

Black plate (245,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed.Do not use excessive force as it maydamage the cap or scratch the paintedbumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not se...

Black plate (246,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towingthis vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-19) and “ Tiedown Hook ” (page 7-20) and...

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

Black plate (248,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perform...

Black plate (249,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply.If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving...

Black plate (250,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles),...

Black plate (252,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every ...

Black plate (254,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (255,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (256,1) Engine Compartment Overview Fuse block Air filter Battery Engine oil-filler cap Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield wa...

Black plate (257,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide importantinformation.A chief contribution this type of oil makesto fuel economy is reducing the amount offuel necessary to overcome enginefriction. U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSAC) Only use oils “ Certif...

Black plate (258,1) The quality designation SL, or ILSACmust 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. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at lea...

Black plate (259,1) Changing engine oil WARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil:Hot engine oil is dangerous. If theengine has been running, the engineoil becomes very hot. You could beseriously burned. Don't check orchange the engine oil when the engineis hot. 1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes...

Black plate (260,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Hot Engine:A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can become veryhot. You could be burned. Carefullyinspect the engine coolant in thecoolant reservoir, but do not open it.Do not us...

Black plate (261,1) q Changing Coolant Change coolant according to ScheduledMaintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (demineralized) waterin the coolant mixture. Water thatcontains minerals will cut down onthe coolant's effectiveness. l Don't add only water. Always add aproper coolant mixture...

Black plate (262,1) To change coolant WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap:Removing the cooling system capwhile the engine is running or hot isdangerous. This might lead to coolingsystem and engine damage and couldresult in serious injury from escapinghot coolant or steam. Turn off theengine and ...

Black plate (263,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid WARNING Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous. If itgets in your eyes, they could beseriously injured. If this happens,immediately flush your eyes with waterand get medical attention. Brake fluidspilled on a hot engine could cause afire....

Black plate (265,1) 9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the ATF level while theengine is idling, and make sure that theATF level is within the proper level. Ifthe ATF level is not within the properlevel, add ATF.The proper fluid level is marked on thedipstick as follows. Full OK...

Black plate (266,1) Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been runningand the outside temperature is about 20°C(70°F), the fluid level should be close to,but not above, the bottom notch on thedipstick. CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as areference. l If outside temperature is lower thanabout ...

Black plate (267,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluidreservoir; add fluid if necessary. To inspect the washer fluid level in thefront reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,holding your thumb over the hole in thecenter of the cap, lift it straight up. Thefluid level can be seen from the fluidcolumn...

Black plate (268,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. Thiscould result in excessive engine wear. This air filter may be cleaned withcompressed air and reused, or replaced,depending on its condition. Unless it isvery dirty, simply shake it to removeforeign particles. Each time you...

Black plate (269,1) 5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or replace the filter. 7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Replace the filter according to theScheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic carwashers have been kn...

Black plate (270,1) If the blades are not wiping properly,clean the window and blades with a goodcleaner or mild detergent; then rinsethoroughly with clean water. Repeat ifnecessary. q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, theblades are probably worn or cracked.Repl...

Black plate (271,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched,the blade's wiping efficiency couldbe reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side, orvice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metalst...

Black plate (272,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in newblades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in thereverse order of removal. 8-26 Maintenance ...

Black plate (273,1) Battery WARNING Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling. Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensur...

Black plate (275,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover beforeperforming battery maintenance. q Battery Maintenance To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry. l Keep terminals and connections clean,tight, and coated with petroleum jellyor terminal gre...

Black plate (276,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types:Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is ...

Black plate (277,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure whentires are cold. l Warm tires normally exceedrecommended pressures. Don'trelease air from warm tires to adjustthe pressure. l Underinflation can cause reducedfuel economy, uneven andaccelerated tire wear, and poorsealing of the tire bead, whic...

Black plate (278,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Worn Tires:Driving with worn tires is dangerous.Reduced braking, steering, andtraction could result in an accident.Always use tires that are in goodcondition. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or b...

Black plate (279,1) q Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it's properly inflatedand stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire conditiongradually deteriorates even if it has notbeen used. The temporary spare tire is easier tohandle because of its constructio...

Black plate (281,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse light High-mount brake light Trunk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map light...

Black plate (282,1) WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Do not replace the xenonfusion bulbs yourself. Consult anAuthori...

Black plate (284,1) 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. l If the halogen bulb is accidentallytouched, it should be cleaned withrubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and ca...

Black plate (286,1) Brake lights/Taillights (5 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty ofthe procedure, the LED bulbs should bereplaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible.The rear combination component mustbe replaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Remov...

Black plate (287,1) Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Reverse light 4 Door 1. Pull the center se...

Black plate (288,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. High-mount brake light 4 ...

Black plate (289,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace ...

Black plate (291,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the in...

Black plate (292,1) 3. Turn the knobs counterclockwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspected fuse by using the chart inside the fuseblock cover. 5. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of theengine compartment fuse block cover. 6. Inspect...

Black plate (294,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 FAN 40 A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80 A EHPAS 3 BTN 40 A For protection of various ci...

Black plate (298,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (299,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (300,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTOposition and the ignition switch is in theON position, the wipers may moveau...

Black plate (301,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated or anodizedaluminum parts. This may damagethe protective coating; also, cleanersand detergents may discolor ordeteriorate the paint. l To prevent dam...

Black plate (302,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finishshould be repaired promptly. Exposedmetal quickly rusts and can lead to majorrepairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needsmetal parts repaired or replaced, makesure the body shop applies anti-corrosion ma...

Black plate (303,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over thealuminum wheels. Special care is neededto protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or anyabrasive cleaner, polishingcompound, or solvent on aluminumwheels. They may damage thecoating. l Only use a mi...

Black plate (304,1) To keep the fabric looking clean andfresh, take care of it. Otherwise its colorwill be affected, it can be stained easily,and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners andprocedures. Others may affectappearance and fire-resistance. Piano black pane...

Black plate (306,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (310,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (312,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (314,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, 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 Voge...

Black plate (315,1) Triple J Saipan, Inc.(d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, AmericanSamoa 96799TEL: (684) 699-9347 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Di...

Black plate (316,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (317,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (318,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (321,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver:Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.Dialing a number on a cell phone whi...

Black plate (322,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page322Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (323,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (324,1) WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be add...

Black plate (325,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (326,1) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanationof the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir...

Black plate (327,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over...

Black plate (329,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an ex...

Black plate (331,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (332,1) WARNING Tire Under-Inflation:Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and mayresult in severe cracking, tread separation or “ blowout ” , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increa...

Black plate (333,1) NOTE Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure.Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents.Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from roadhazards. q Glossary of Te...

Black plate (334,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (335,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern orstuds only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened ifrotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: l Tires no...

Black plate (336,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It isrecommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heatcaused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the agingprocess. You should replace the sp...

Black plate (337,1) Vehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.Properly loading your vehicle wil...

Black plate (338,1) Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. PAYLOAD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on ...

Black plate (339,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part ofcargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The...

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

Black plate (342,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle...

Black plate (344,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pas...

Black plate (345,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (347,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they don't have what you nee...

Black plate (349,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (350,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached the cowl panel located onthe left corner of the dashboard. This platecan easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor Ve...

Black plate (351,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page351Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (352,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine Type 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...

Black plate (357,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page357Tuesday, May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G

Black plate (359,1) C Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-32Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-54 Dimensions ....................................... 10-5Door Locks ........

2 Befo re U s e Contents, Accessories, and Laser Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing any of the following accessories. ● Map Disc CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS...

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4 Befo re U s e Safety Information ■ Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the ins...

5 Befo re U s e Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the text...

6 Befo re U s e Introduction ■ Extremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine turned off. The navigation system may not operate no...

8 Befo re U s e Names and Functions RET key Returns to the previous screen. VOICE key ● Initiates vocal guidance for route maneuvers. ● Adjusts screen quality. ( page 13) ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Joystick ● Selects items by tilting it up, down, right, and left. ● Scrolls map. ENTER DIM MAZDA3_N...

9 Befo re U s e Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 15) POS (Position) key Displays your current position. ENTER key ● Executes a selected item. ● Displays pop up menu. MENU key Displays menu. ( page 13) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the display to day mode or ni...

10 Gett ing s ta rte d Activation Insert the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System. Note ● The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. ● Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in the ON or ACC pos...

11 Gett ing s ta rte d ● The Current Position screen appears. Note ● You can select the language by select and press . You can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 45) ● The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press . When the ignition switch is ...

12 Gett ing s ta rte d Screen names and functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 15) (2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker ( page 47) (3) Clock Clock will be displayed when you set up Clock on Navigation Set Up On. (4) Vehicle marker Shows the current position a...

13 Gett ing s ta rte d Menu appears when pressing . Display Menu screen will be shown when you press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Menu screen will be disappeared when they have been unused during a few seconds. ■ Adjusting the screen quality ● Adjusts the screen brightness Select “ADJ.”, press , an...

14 Gett ing s ta rte d Screen change Current position map Shows the current position of your vehicle on the scale selected. Route and flags When the route has been set, the blue line represents the route and the following two flags appear on the map. : Destination point Press and Select ENTER Map co...

15 Gett ing s ta rte d ■ Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating the syste...

16 Routin g Destination Entry and Route Search ● You can set the destination using various methods provided by the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Search Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select the de : ID, OR, WA : CA, NV : AZ, CO, MT : IA, KS, MN, : OK, ...

18 Routin g Destination Entry and Route Search Point of interest Emergency Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly When narrowing down to category name Select Select thecategory name fromthe list When narrowing down to city name Select Cancel the city se...

20 Routin g Destination Entry and Route Search Before Steps select Memory Point Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freeway On/Off Ramp Phone number Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select the category fordesired MemPoint Select Se...

22 Routin g Use POI ● You can select one of the six categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displayed on the map. Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Search Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displaying POI(s) on a Map ( above) Showing POI Data ENTE...

23 Routin g Character Entry To enter the street name, city name, and other. To enter the house phone number, and other. Select the first several characters on the screen. Select your target in the list. ● If a desired name is not in the list, go back to the step 1, and try fewer characters. : Displa...

25 Routin g POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination ■ POI (Point of Interest) Icons The following are POI icons shown on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fast Food French Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automoti...

26 Routin g Route Options ● During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route. Before Steps select Search Condition Route Preferences MENU ENTER Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 26 Monday, June 6, 2005 9:39 AM

32 Add ress Book Address Book ● You can, edit, or delete any destinations, way points, or marked point. Before Steps select Memory Point Storage Memory Point Confirmation and Modification Memory Point Deletion All Memory Point Deletion Category Name Modification MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Se...

38 Navigat io n Set Up Navigation Set Up ● You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system information. ■ Stop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing...

39 Navigat io n Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen Select page ■ How to exit ■ MAP Color Select a screen color from of options. ■ Map Mode ● Auto : The display will automatically switch between Day and Night i...

41 Navigat io n Set Up Navigation Set Up This function allows you set the categories on the area displayed when the (Point of interest) menu is selected on the map. Quick POI enables you store up to six different kinds category which you use most regularly. 1 select 2 select Quick POI Selection MENU...

42 Navigat io n Set Up Navigation Set Up This function allows you to correct any error in the position or direction of your vehicle display. Before Steps select Adjusting Current Position and Direction select Open the [Position calibration] screen Move to the correct position and select . Use or to ...

43 Navigat io n Set Up select . ou are heading, ent position that is complete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite, time-zone adjustment can be carried out automatically. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you would ...

44 Navigat io n Set Up Navigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial default settings. [Default List] Restore System Defaults Before Steps select select MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [SYSTEM DEFAULTS] screen Select . :Restores the ...

45 Navigat io n Set Up Navigation Set Up You can change the languege of the menu and the voice guidance. You can adjust the volume control for the voice guidance. Before Steps select select Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGUAGE] screen Select your prefer...

46 As n eces sary Precautions/System Performance Voice guidance has the following functions: ■ Intersection guidance ● The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be di...

47 As n eces sary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulation. The positionin...

48 As n eces sary Precautions/System Performance In the following situations, your vehicle position may not be displayed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you may encounter the following...

49 As n eces sary Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a suppor t system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable t...

50 As n eces sary Troubleshooting Note There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Expert repairer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Repairer to ask for repair services. No picture ● Check...

52 As n eces sary Troubleshooting Please insert a MAP DVD. ● The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check if the installed disk is correct. MAP DVD-Read Error ● The disc is wet, dirty, scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be played with this unit or the inc...

53 As n eces sary Maintenance ■ Cleaning this product Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it. ■ Cautions for cleaning Never use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit. ■ Map disc If you require the latest map disc, consult an Expert repairer, we recommend an Authoriz...