Mazda 2005 3 4-DOOR - Manual

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 according to model and grade. 1-2 Your Vehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page8Thursday, June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 4 Door 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page10Thursday, June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H

Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 5 Door 1-6 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page12Thursday, 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 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) q Height Adjustment (Driver'sSeat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, theseat bottom height can be adjusted. Down Up q Lumbar Support Adjustment(Driver's Seat) í To adjust the lumbar support, pull thelever forward. q Head Restraint WARNING Head Restraints Adjustment:Driving wi...

Black plate (19,1) Rear Seat WARNING Stacking Cargo:Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks, and placingarticles on the rear package tray or onthe luggage compartment cover isdangerous. During sudden braking ora collision, objects can fly around andbecome projectiles that may hit an...

Black plate (20,1) NOTE When returning a rear seat to itsoriginal position, also replace the seatbelt to its normal position. Verify thatthe seat belt pulls and retracts. q Split-Folding Rear Seatback To fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operating the rear seatback knob,make sure you support the seatb...

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

Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. 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 shoulder b...

Black plate (30,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System WarningBeep 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 b...

Black plate (31,1) WARNING Fastening the Rear-Center Seat Beltwith Only One Buckle:Fastening the rear-center 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 rear center 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, a front passengerair bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-29). Even with the frontpassenger seat weight senso...

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) 3. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder beltportion of the seat belt until the entirelength of the belt is out of the retractor. 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the beltretracts as snugly as possible. Clic...

Black plate (42,1) q If You Must Use the Front Seatfor Children If you cannot put all children in the rearseat, at least put the smallest children inthe rear and be sure the largest child upfront uses the shoulder belt over theshoulder.Do not put rear-facing child-restraintsystems on the front passe...

Black plate (43,1) WARNING Children and Seating Position withSide and Curtain Air Bags:Allowing anyone to lean over oragainst the front door, the area of thefront seat, front and rear windowpillars and the roof edge along bothsides from which the side and curtainair bags deploy, even though using ac...

Black plate (44,1) 5. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminatesafter installing a child-restraint systemon the front passenger seat. WARNING Seating a Child in a Child-RestraintSystem on the Front Passenger SeatWith the Front Passenger Air BagDeactivation Indicat...

Black plate (46,1) q Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (RearOutboard 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. NOTE...

Black plate (48,1) 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 (50,1) 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 (54,1) 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 (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 module (SAS unit)(3) Front air bag sensor(4) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-43)(5) Front passenger seat weight sensors (...

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 module (SAS unit)(4) Front se...

Black plate (57,1) 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 (59,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: Total seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger front and side air bags Seat belt pretensioner system...

Black plate (60,1) 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 (61,1) 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 (62,1) CAUTION To prevent damage to the side and curtain air bag wiring, don't place luggage or otherobjects under the front seats. q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation CAUTION If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the frontpassenger seat of less than ap...

Black plate (65,1) 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 sensor í l Front seat belt pretensioners l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passenge...

Black plate (66,1) 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 (67,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have thecomponents or wiring system for thesupplementary restraint systemmodified to accommodate a person withcertain medical conditions inaccordance with a certified physician,contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer,refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A...

Black plate (69,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (70,1) 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 (71,1) Keyless Entry System í This system locks and unlocks the doorsand the liftgate.It can also help you signal for attention inan emergency.Press the button slowly and accurately. CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, donot: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Disassemble it. l Expose it...

Black plate (72,1) q Transmitter Panic button Lock button Unlock button 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,i...

Black plate (73,1) Panic button You can use the panic button to turn onthe alarm, which allows you to signal forattention in an emergency. NOTE The alarm will work whether any dooror the liftgate is open or closed. Turning on the alarm Pressing the panic button once will triggerthe alarm for about 2...

Black plate (74,1) Replacing the transmitter battery 1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. Back cover 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...

Black plate (75,1) Door Locks WARNING Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving a child or an animalunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. In hot weather,temperatures inside a vehicle canbecome high enough to cause braindamage or even death. Always take allchildren and animals with you orleave a res...

Black plate (76,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Unlock Lock To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position and...

Black plate (77,1) 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 (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 isa malfunction in the electrical systemand the liftgate cannot be unlocked,perform the following manualprocedure as an emergency measure ...

Black plate (79,1) 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 (81,1) 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 (82,1) 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 2-7), push the trunk locklever up, and close the trunk. To ...

Black plate (84,1) q Opening the Trunk Lid from theInside Slide the illuminated inside trunk releaseslide lever in the direction of the arrow.The lever is made of material that willglow for hours in the darkness of thetrunk following a brief exposure toambient light. The inside trunk release slide l...

Black plate (85,1) 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 (86,1) 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 (88,1) 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 (89,1) 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 (90,1) 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 (91,1) Immobilizer System The optional immobilizer system allowsthe engine to start only with a key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Changes or m...

Black plate (92,1) 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 (94,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterrent system isdesigned to prevent your vehicle or itscontents from being stolen when all thedoors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate arelocked. If forcible entry is attempted, the systemsounds the horn and flashes the hazardwarning light...

Black plate (95,1) q To Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off byany one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with thekey. l Press the unlock button on the keylessentry system transmitter. NOTE If you have any problem with the theft-deterrent system, consult an Autho...

Black plate (96,1) 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 (97,1) To adjust: 1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the left or right sidemirror. 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 ...

Black plate (99,1) 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 (100,1) 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 (101,1) 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 (104,1) 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 (105,1) 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 (106,1) 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 (107,1) 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 (108,1) 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 (109,1) 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 (110,1) Trailer Towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. 4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page110Thursday, June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H

Black plate (111,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (112,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. Only in this position can thekey be removed. Manual transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to theLOCK position, push the button when thekey is at the ACC position, then turn thekey ...

Black plate (113,1) 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 (114,1) 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 (115,1) 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 (116,1) 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 (117,1) q Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuouslymonitors the speed of each wheel. If oneis about to lock up, the ABS responds byautomatically releasing and reapplyingthat wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration inthe brake pedal and may hear a cha...

Black plate (118,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started tocharge the battery, uneven rpm occursand the ABS warning light comes on.This is due to a weak battery, not amalfunction.Recharge the battery. q Brake Assist í During emergency braking situationswhen it is necessary to depress the brakepedal ...

Black plate (119,1) CAUTION l Keep your foot off the clutch pedalexcept when shifting gears. Also,don't use the clutch to hold thevehicle on an upgrade. Riding theclutch will cause needless clutchwear and damage. l Make sure the vehicle comes to acomplete stop before shifting to R.Shifting to R whil...

Black plate (120,1) 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 (121,1) 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 (122,1) 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 (123,1) Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shiftlever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slowly, the gears maynot shift up depending on vehiclespeed. l In manual shift mode, gears do notshift up automatically. Don't run theengine with ...

Black plate (124,1) NOTE l When driving at high speeds, thegear may not shift down dependingon vehicle speed. l During deceleration, the gear mayautomatically shift down dependingon vehicle speed. l When depressing the acceleratorfully, the transaxle will shift to alower gear, depending on vehiclesp...

Black plate (125,1) NOTE If the vehicle is driven at a low speedfrom a standing start while in M2, thegear may not shift down to M1automatically. If the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically: Gear Vehicle speed M4 → M3 135 km/h (83 mph) M3 → M2 64 ...

Black plate (127,1) Cruise Control í With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Cruise Control Use:Using cruise control in the followingconditions could cause you to losecontrol of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l H...

Black plate (128,1) WARNING Cruise Main Switch:Leaving the ON/OFF switch on whennot using the cruise control isdangerous as it may be switched onaccidentally. This could result in lossof vehicle control. Keep the ON/OFFswitch off when cruise control is not inuse. q To Set Speed 1. Activate the cruis...

Black plate (129,1) Your vehicle has a tap-up feature thatallows you to increase your current speedin increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by amomentary tap of the RES/ACCELbutton. Multiple taps will increase yourvehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for eachtap. l Accelerate to the desired speed.Press the SET/C...

Black plate (130,1) q To Resume Cruising Speed atMore Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruisingspeed and the system is still activated, themost recent set speed will automaticallyresume when the RES/ACCEL button ispressed.If vehicle speed is bel...

Black plate (133,1) 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 (134,1) 2. Wait 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 thetire pressure sensor ID signal code willbe registered automatically. NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15minutes of changing tires...

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 5-26Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Sel...

Black plate (136,1) 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 (137,1) 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 (138,1) 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 TemperatureGauge The engine coolant temperature gaugesh...

Black plate (139,1) 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 (140,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-32 Charging System Warning Light 5-33 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-33 Check Engine Light 5-33 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (143,1) q Charging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine isstarted. If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive t...

Black plate (145,1) A system malfunction is indicated whenthe warning light illuminates or doesn'tilluminate at all when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position. If any ofthese occur, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer as soon as possible. The systemmay not work in an accident. WARNING Self-S...

Black plate (146,1) Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the vehiclespeed reaches 8 km/h(5 mph) and about 1 minutehas elapsed since theignition switch was turnedto the ON position. The warning lightflashes and the beepsound will be heardfor about 6 secondsevery 30 seconds, for...

Black plate (148,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tirepressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealeror the nearest service station. Refer to thespecification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tir...

Black plate (151,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System WarningBeep 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 pretensionersys...

Black plate (152,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights and other exterior lights on oroff. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lights Off On On NOTE To prevent discharging th...

Black plate (153,1) 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 (154,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forward for high beam.Pull it back for low. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights To flash the headlights, pull the lever fullytoward you. The headlight switch neednot be on, and the lever will return to thenormal position when rele...

Black plate (155,1) NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn offwhen the parking brake is applied. 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 ...

Black plate (156,1) Fog Lights í The fog lights help you to see as well asto be seen. The headlights must be turned on to turnon the front fog lights. To turn the front fog lights on, rotate thefog light switch to the position. OFF Fog light switch To turn the front fog lights off, rotate thefog lig...

Black plate (157,1) q Windshield Wipers Type A (With INT position) 1 2 Turn the wipers on by pulling the leverdown. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed Type B (With AUTO position,CANADA) í Turn the wipers on by pulling the leverdown. AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed AUTO ...

Black plate (158,1) 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 (159,1) q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer 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 leve...

Black plate (160,1) 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 (163,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (164,1) 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 whenthe engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet ...

Black plate (165,1) 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 (166,1) 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_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page166Thursday, 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 Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefo...

Black plate (168,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE If you want to slightly adjust the airflowamount, set the mode selector dial at . A/C switch í Push the switch to turn the air conditioneron. The indicator light on the switch willilluminate whe...

Black plate (169,1) 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. Rear window defroster switch When using the rear...

Black plate (170,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavy traffic,closely monitor the temperature gauge(page 5-28).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioner off. NOTE l When maximum cooling is ...

Black plate (172,1) 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 (173,1) 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 (177,1) 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 (179,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette Tape Player Mini Disc (MD) Player Illustration is of a representative audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display. Power/Volume/Sound Controls ..................................................................

Black plate (180,1) 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 (181,1) * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease mid-range Increase mid-range Decrease treble Increase treble Shif...

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 ma...

Black plate (183,1) 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 (184,1) 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 (185,1) 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 (187,1) 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 scan, normal playwill resume where scan was selected. Repeat play This feature makes it possible t...

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 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 (189,1) 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 (190,1) 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 (193,1) 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 MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD properly. If the er...

Black plate (194,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (SteeringWheel) í NOTE Mazda installed this system to help youavoid being too distracted using audiocontrols on the dashboard. Alwaysmake safe driving your first priority. q Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press volumebutton ( ). To decr...

Black plate (195,1) q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio switches to the next/previous storedstation in the order that it was stored(1 ― 6). Press the seek switch ( , ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard to seek ahigher or lower frequency automatica...

Black plate (197,1) 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 (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 (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 (199,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5Door) 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 Page199Thursday, 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 Page200Thursday, 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 orON position, the time is displayed. 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 between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected dis...

Black plate (203,1) 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 (204,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thedoors. 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 open i...

Black plate (205,1) 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 (206,1) 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 (207,1) 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 (208,1) 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 (209,1) 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 (210,1) 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 (211,1) 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_8T66-EA-...

Black plate (212,1) 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 (213,1) 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 (page5-22). To remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk boar...

Black plate (214,1) 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 (215,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,place a block both in front and behindthe 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 with a...

Black plate (216,1) 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 (217,1) 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 (218,1) 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 (219,1) WARNING Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:Because the wheel studs and lug nutson your Mazda have metric threads,using a non-metric nut is dangerous.On a metric stud, it would not securethe wheel and would damage the stud,which could cause the wheel to slip offand cause an accident. Be su...

Black plate (220,1) 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 (222,1) 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 (223,1) 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 (224,1) 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 (225,1) Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Jumper cables Dischargedbattery Booster battery 1. For vehicle equipped with the engine cover, remove the engine cover. 2. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cover 3. Make sure the booster batte...

Black plate (227,1) 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 (228,1) 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 (229,1) 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 (230,1) 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 (231,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (232,1) 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 (233,1) Scheduled Maintenance (North America) 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 cond...

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),...

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 ...

Black plate (237,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America) NOTE l After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at therecommended intervals. l As the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system's operation(performance), correct, clean, or repl...

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 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 ...

Black plate (240,1) 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 (241,1) 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 (242,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oildipstick Fuse block Air filter Battery Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine coolantreservoir Windshield washerfluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-leveldipstick (only for auto...

Black plate (243,1) 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 (244,1) 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 (245,1) 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 (246,1) 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 (247,1) 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 (249,1) 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 (250,1) Automatic Transaxle Fluid(ATF) q Inspecting Automatic TransaxleFluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level shouldbe inspected regularly. Measure it asdescribed below. The volume of fluid changes with thetemperature. Fluid must be checked at idlewithout driving at normal opera...

Black plate (251,1) CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as areference. l If outside temperature is lower thanabout 20°C (70°F), start the engineand inspect the fluid level after theengine reaches operatingtemperature. l If the vehicle has been driven for anextended period at high speeds or incity traf...

Black plate (252,1) 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 (253,1) 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 (254,1) 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 (255,1) q Replacing Windshield WiperBlades When the wipers no longer clean well, theblades are probably worn or cracked.Replace them. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper armsand other components, don't move thewipers by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expos...

Black plate (256,1) 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 (257,1) 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. Maintenance and C...

Black plate (258,1) 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 (259,1) 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 (260,1) l Rinse off spilled electrolyteimmediately with a solution of waterand baking soda. l If the vehicle will not be used for anextended time, disconnect the batterycables. q Inspecting Electrolyte Level A low level of electrolyte fluid will causethe battery to discharge quickly. Upp...

Black plate (261,1) q Tire Inflation Pressure WARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation:Overinflation or underinflation of tiresis dangerous. Adverse handling orunexpected tire failure could result ina serious accident. Always inflate thetires to the correct pressure (page10-7). The Tire Pressure Monitoring ...

Black plate (262,1) Also, inspect them for uneven wear anddamage. Abnormal wear is usually causedby 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 pressures tospecification (page 10-...

Black plate (263,1) You should replace it before the band isacross the entire tread. q Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it's properly inflatedand stored.The temporary spare tire is easier tohandle because of its construction. It islighter and smaller...

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/Taillights Reverse light High-mount brake light Trunk...

Black plate (266,1) Your Mazda's headlights and fog lightshave replaceable halogen bulbs. WARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs byyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledinco...

Black plate (268,1) NOTE l To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. l Use the protective cover and cartonfor the replacement bulb to disposeof the old bulb promptly and out ofthe reach of children. l When reinstalling the sealing cover,make sure faces up. Replacing a fog light bulb í ...

Black plate (270,1) Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signallights (5 Door) 1. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Brake lights/TaillightsRear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb i...

Black plate (271,1) 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. 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 i...

Black plate (272,1) 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 (274,1) 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 (275,1) 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 (277,1) 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 DESCRIP- TION FUSE RAT- ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 FAN 40A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80A EHPAS 3 BTN 40A For protection of variousci...

Black plate (281,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental PaintDamage 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 examples...

Black plate (282,1) 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 (283,1) 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 (284,1) 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 (285,1) 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 (286,1) 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 (287,1) 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. q Cleaning the L...

Black plate (290,1) 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 (294,1) 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 (296,1) 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 Vogel...

Black plate (297,1) 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 (298,1) 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 (299,1) 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 (302,1) 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 (303,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page303Thursday, 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. 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 (305,1) 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 (306,1) Reporting Safety Defects 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 Mazda Impo...

Black plate (307,1) 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 (309,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (310,1) 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 (311,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page311Thursday, 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 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 (317,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page317Thursday, June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H

Black plate (319,1) D Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-29Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-44Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-50 Dimensions ....................................... 10-5Door Locks ......................................... 3-7Driving In Flo...