Mazda 2007 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 by vehicle. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-20Power window switches .....................

Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle. 4 Door 1-4 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page10Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F

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

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats: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 da...

Black plate (17,1) Make sure the lever returns to its originalposition and the seat is locked in place byattempting to push it forward andbackward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined:Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you don't get ...

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 (21,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback To fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operating the rear seatback knob,make sure you support the seatbackwith your hand. If the seatback is notsupported with your hand, it will flipforward suddenly and could causeinjury to the finger that pushes the rear...

Black plate (23,1) Removal To remove the head restraint, press thestop-catch release, then pull up on thehead restraint. q Armrest í The rear armrest in the center of the rearseatback can be used (no occupant in thecenter seat) or placed upright. Armrest Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2-9 í Some m...

Black plate (24,1) 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 (25,1) WARNING Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has beenexpended:One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) mayalso deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that wasused in an ac...

Black plate (27,1) Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt,refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-18). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle unti...

Black plate (28,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If thebelt does not fully retract, pull it out andcheck for kinks or twists. Then make sureit remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect itfor kinks and twists. If it is stil...

Black plate (29,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly. Pretensioners: In moderate or ...

Black plate (35,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat be...

Black plate (36,1) Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep The seat belt warning light illuminatesand a beep sound will be heard if thedriver's seat belt is not fastened when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ...

Black plate (37,1) Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function remindsthe front passenger to fasten the seat beltaccording to the chart below. Condition Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt(Driver) Seat belt(Passenger) Indicator Be...

Black plate (38,1) 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 (40,1) WARNING Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is dangerous:Vehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with afront passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-33). Even with the frontpassenger seat weigh...

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt usedin this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could becrushed together and seriously injured or even...

Black plate (42,1) 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 (43,1) 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 (46,1) NOTE l To check if your front seats have sideair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped with sideair bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboard shoulder of thefront seats. l To check if your vehicle has curtainair bags:Mazda vehicles equipped withcurtain air bag will have an “ SRS A...

Black plate (47,1) WARNING Do not allow a child to lean over oragainst the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain air bags:It is dangerous to allow anyone to leanover or against the side window, thearea of the front passenger seat, thefront and rear window pillars and theroof edge along both ...

Black plate (48,1) 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 (51,1) 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 (52,1) Tether strap position (5 Door) Forward Tether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onlyfor a child-restraint system:Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether or tetheranchor and res...

Black plate (53,1) 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 (55,1) 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 (60,1) 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 (61,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-49)(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 2-49)(6)...

Black plate (62,1) 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 2-48 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS...

Black plate (63,1) 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 (66,1) WARNING Do not increase the total seated weight on the 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 pa...

Black plate (67,1) CAUTION l To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensorsin the front seat bottoms: l Do not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage onthem. l Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats. l...

Black plate (68,1) q How the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work í When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, anelectrical current is sent to the inflators.Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the sideand curtain air bag...

Black plate (71,1) l Vehicle roll-over may not provideenough side force to deploy the sideand curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeledvehicles may not provide enough forceto deploy the side and curtain air bags. Non-activation of side and curtain airbag í The side and curtain air bags will ...

Black plate (72,1) A system malfunction is indicated if thewarning light constantly illuminates ordoes not illuminate at all when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition. If either of these occur, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible. The system may not work in anaccident. WAR...

Black plate (75,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2 Keys ....................................................................

Black plate (76,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them:Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. They could play with po...

Black plate (78,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designedto operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft)from the center of the vehicle, butthis may vary due to localconditions. l The system doesn't operate when thekey is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgate cannot belocked by pressing the lock ...

Black plate (79,1) 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 (80,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flashtwice to indicate that all doors and theliftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will notflash. l The hazard warning lights only flashwhen the theft deterrent system i...

Black plate (82,1) Non-key type 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 theholder with the p...

Black plate (83,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem:Leaving a child or a pet unattended ina parked vehicle is dangerous. In hotweather, temperatures inside a vehiclecan become high enough to causebrain damage or even death. Do not le...

Black plate (84,1) NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a frontpassenger door key slot, the door can belocked/unlocked with the key. q Locking, Unlocking withTransmitter í The doors can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-3). q Lo...

Black plate (85,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when the driver's door islocked with the key. All doors and theliftgate unlock when the driver's door isunlocked and the key is held in the unlockposition for one second or longer. Unlock Lock NOTE Holding th...

Black plate (86,1) Liftgate (5 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in theluggage compartment:Allowing a person to ride in theluggage compartment is dangerous.The person in the luggagecompartment could be seriouslyinjured or killed during suddenbraking or a collision. Do not drive with the lif...

Black plate (87,1) 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 unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flatheadscrewdriver. Cap 2...

Black plate (88,1) Luggage compartment cover strap The luggage compartment can beaccessed by opening the liftgate when thestraps are attached to the sides of theliftgate. Strap Luggage compartment cover The luggage compartment can beaccessed by opening the luggagecompartment cover from the inside of...

Black plate (89,1) Trunk Lid (4 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in thetrunk:Allowing a person to ride in the trunkis dangerous. In addition, the personin the trunk could be seriously injuredor killed during sudden braking or acollision. Keep the trunk closed when driving:Exhaust gas enter...

Black plate (90,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key Insert the key into the slot and turn itclockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with the remoterelease lever Pull up the release lever next to thedriver's seat. Release lever Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid downuntil the ...

Black plate (93,1) Power Windows í The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window:Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head, oreven neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious i...

Black plate (94,1) q Operating the Passenger PowerWindows The power windows may be operatedwhen the power window lock switch onthe driver's door is in the unlockedposition. The passenger windows may be opened orclosed by the power window mastercontrol switches on the driver's door. Left rear window ...

Black plate (95,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosenthe cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illness ifingested. Fuel spray is released whenthere is pressure in the fuel tank andthe...

Black plate (96,1) q Fuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn itcounterclockwise. To close the filler cap, turn it clockwiseuntil it clicks. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap istightened securely. The check enginelight may illuminate when the cap isn'ttightened securely. If the ...

Black plate (97,1) Type B 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow. Clip Support rod Pad 4. Secure the support rod in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hoodopen. Without turbocharger With turbocharger q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make ce...

Black plate (98,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up orextend part of the body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving:Extending the head, arms, o...

Black plate (100,1) 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 (101,1) 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 operat...

Black plate (103,1) 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 T...

Black plate (104,1) 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 Auth...

Black plate (105,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: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. q...

Black plate (106,1) 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 th...

Black plate (109,1) 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 (110,1) 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. 2.3-liter turbocharger engine Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane R...

Black plate (112,1) 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 Never park over or near anything flammable:Parking over or nea...

Black plate (114,1) 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 offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (115,1) 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 (116,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessaryto downshift 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 an...

Black plate (117,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allowanyone to stand behind a wheel whenpushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinningthe wheels at high speed is dangerous.The spinning tire could overheat andexplode. This could...

Black plate (118,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)while driving with snow tires. Inflatesnow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tirepressure label (driver's door frame), butnever more than the maximum cold-tirepre...

Black plate (119,1) Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow thechain manufacturer's instructions. 2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand ap...

Black plate (120,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload yourvehicle:The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) of your vehicle are on theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accident orvehicle ...

Black plate (121,1) Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improvedoperation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performancefrom your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engi...

Black plate (122,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-14 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page122Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F

Black plate (123,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (124,1) 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 (125,1) 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 (126,1) 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 (127,1) WARNING Dry brakes that have become wet bydriving very slowly and applying thebrakes lightly until brake performanceis normal:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light br...

Black plate (128,1) 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 (129,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute forsafe driving: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 ...

Black plate (130,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABSwarning light and brake warning lightilluminated. Have the vehicle towed toan Authorized Mazda Dealer to havethe brakes inspected as soon aspossible:Driving when the brake systemwarning light and ABS warning lightare illuminated at the same t...

Black plate (131,1) Manual Transaxle Operation q Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle 6-speed transaxle Neutral position Neutral position The vehicle is equipped with either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. Theshift pattern for each is shown above. Depress the clutch pedal all the ...

Black plate (132,1) 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 (133,1) 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: NOTE This Sport AT has an option that is not included in tr...

Black plate (134,1) q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents thefront wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P AND setthe parking brake:Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without using the ...

Black plate (135,1) M (Manual) M is the manual shift mode position.Gears can be shifted up or down byoperating the shift lever.Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shiftingout of P unless the brake pedal isdepressed. To shift from P: 1. Depress a...

Black plate (136,1) NOTE l If you change to manual shift modewhen the vehicle is stopped, the gearwill shift to M1. l If you shift up once when the vehicleis stopped and the gear is at M1, thegear will shift to M2. M2 is helpfulfor starting on slippery surfaces. l (2.3-liter engine model) If you cha...

Black plate (137,1) 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 the tachometer needle inthe RED ZONE. If the tachometerneedle enters the RED ZONE, youmay feel engine-braking beca...

Black plate (138,1) 2.3-liter engine model: 20 km/h (12 mph) or less The gear is fixed in second while in thismode for easier starting and driving onslippery roads. If the shift lever is tappedback ( ) or forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will becanceled. Shifting specificati...

Black plate (139,1) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1automatically while in the second gearfixed mode. If the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically: Gear Vehicle speed M5 → M4 182 km/h (113 mph) M4 → M3 133 km/h (82 mph) M3 → M2 48 km/h (30 m...

Black plate (141,1) Cruise Control í With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control underthe following conditions:Using the cruise control under thefollowing conditions is dangerous andcould result in los...

Black plate (142,1) 3. Press the SET/COAST button and release it at the speed you want.Release the accelerator at the sametime. Don't continue to hold in the button. Untilyou release it, speed will continue to drop(unless you continue to accelerate) andyou'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l The SET f...

Black plate (143,1) NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed uptemporarily when the cruise control ison. Greater speed will not interfere withit or change the set speed.Take your foot off the accelerator toreturn to the set speed. q To Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it.The v...

Black plate (145,1) NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSCOFF switch (page 5-24). q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. If the TCS or DSC isoperating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS...

Black plate (146,1) CAUTION l The DSC may not operate correctlyunless the following are observed: l Use tires of the correct sizespecified for your Mazda on allfour wheels. l Use tires of the samemanufacturer, brand and treadpattern on all four wheels. l Do not mix worn tires. l The DSC may not oper...

Black plate (147,1) Press the switch again to turn the TCS/DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicatorlight will go out. NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt tofree the vehicle when it is stuck, ordrive it out of freshly fallen snow,the TCS (part of the DSC system)will activate. Depressing theaccelerator wi...

Black plate (151,1) Warning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there maybe a system malfunction. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q System Error Activation When the warning light flashes, there maybe a system malfunction. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.A system error activation may o...

Black plate (152,1) When changing tires yourself If you or someone else changes tires, youor someone else can also undertake thesteps for the TPMS to complete the IDsignal code registration. 1. After tires have been changed, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, thenturn it back to the ACC or...

Black plate (154,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-33Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Sel...

Black plate (155,1) 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 (156,1) 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 (157,1) q Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed inthousands of revolutions per minute(rpm). Red zone With turbochargerWithout turbocharger CAUTION Don't run the engine with thetachometer needle in the RED ZONE.This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...

Black plate (158,1) 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 (159,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-39 Charging System Warning Light 5-40 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-41 ABS Warning Light 5...

Black plate (162,1) 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 (163,1) 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 (164,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensionersystem is working properly, the warninglight illuminates when the ignition switchis turned to the ON position or after theengine is cranked. The warning light turnsoff after a sp...

Black plate (165,1) Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated.Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer todeactivate and restore the seat beltminder. Driver seated/Front passenger notseated The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not...

Black plate (168,1) 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. l Tires can loose a li...

Black plate (170,1) q Cruise Main Indicator Light(Amber)/Cruise Set IndicatorLight (Green) í The indicator light has two colors. Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amberwhen the ON/OFF switch is pressed andthe cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator ...

Black plate (171,1) 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 5-54). When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (pa...

Black plate (173,1) 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 (174,1) 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.Keep hands and scrapers clear of thewindshield whe...

Black plate (175,1) 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 (176,1) q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven withthe headlights on during daytimeoperation. For that reason, the daytime running lightsautomatically turn on when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position. NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn offwhen ...

Black plate (177,1) 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. Fog light switch To turn the front fog lights off, rotate thefog light s...

Black plate (178,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jamthe wiper blades, the wiper motor isprotected from motor breakdown,overheating and possible fire by acircuit breaker. This mechanism willautomatically stop operation of theblades, but only for about 5 minutes.If this happens, turn off the wi...

Black plate (180,1) CAUTION l When the wiper lever is in theAUTO position and the ignitionswitch is in the ON position, thewipers may move automatically inthe following cases: l If the windshield above the rainsensor is touched. l If the windshield above the rainsensor is wiped with a cloth. l If th...

Black plate (181,1) 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 8-27). If it's OK, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer. Rear Window Wiper andWasher (...

Black plate (182,1) 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 (183,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (185,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips .......................................................................

Black plate (186,1) 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 (187,1) 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 (188,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page188Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F

Black plate (189,1) 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.Manual Type ............................................................................

Black plate (190,1) Manual Type í Air intake selector A/C switch Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Some models. q Control Switches Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial This...

Black plate (191,1) 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 (192,1) WARNING Do not use the recirculated air modein cold or rainy weather:Using the recirculated air mode incold or rainy weather is dangerous asit will cause the windows to fog up.Your vision will be hampered, whichcould lead to a serious accident. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector ...

Black plate (193,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whiledriving up long hills or in heavy traffic,closely monitor the temperature gauge(page 5-35).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the gauge indicatesoverheating, turn the air conditioner off(page 7-13). NOTE l When maximum ...

Black plate (195,1) Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display. AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Temperature control dial Mode selector switch OFF switch Auto switch A/C switch Air intake selector q Control ...

Black plate (196,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off theclimate control system. Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature.Turn itclockwise for hot and counterclockwisefor cold. Fan control dial Slow Fast The fan has seven speeds. The selectedspeed will be displayed...

Black plate (197,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculated air positions canbe selected. Press the switch to selectoutside/recirculated air positions. Recirculated air position (withindicator light on) Use this position when going throughtunnels, driving in congested traffic (highengine exhaust...

Black plate (198,1) q Operation of Automatic AirConditioning 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selectorand amount of airflow will beautomatically controlled. 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Cold Hot To turn off the system, press ...

Black plate (199,1) q Sunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditionerfunction measures inside and outsidetemperatures, and sunlight. It then setstemperatures inside the passengercompartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwisethe automatic air conditioner wil...

Black plate (200,1) 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 Type A Type B Install Remove CAUTION l To prevent damage to the antenna,remove it before entering a car wa...

Black plate (201,1) Operating Tips for AudioSystem WARNING Do not adjust the audio controlswitches while driving the vehicle:Adjusting the audio while driving thevehicle is dangerous as it coulddistract your attention from the vehicleoperation which could lead to aserious accident. Always adjust the...

Black plate (204,1) l If the cassette tape is loose, it mayproduce poor sound or performanceduring playback. Use a pencil orsomething similar to remove any slack. l Only cassette tapes that play no longerthan 90 minutes should be used.Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes arethin and may easily break. ...

Black plate (206,1) CD Player In-dash CD Changer l Be sure never to touch the signalsurface when handling the CDs. Pickup a CD by grasping the outer edge orthe edge of the hole and the outer edge. l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.Avoid scratching the reverse side (theside without a label). The...

Black plate (207,1) l Do not insert any disc with a peel-offseal affixed to it. Handling the In-dash CD changer l This unit may not be able to playcertain CD-R/CD-RWs made using acomputer or music CD recorder due todisc characteristics, scratches,smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust orcondensation on...

Black plate (208,1) l This unit can play MP3 files that havebeen recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insureenjoyment of music with consistentsound quality, it is recommended to usediscs that have been recorded at a bitrate of 128 kbps or more. l If a disc has both music data ...

Black plate (209,1) l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3format containing both header framesand data frames will be skipped andnot played. l This unit will play MP3 files that haveup to eight levels. However, the morelevels a disc has, the longer it will taketo initially start playing. It isrecomme...

Black plate (211,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player Cassette Tape Player Illustration is of a representative audio unit. In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD Player) In-Dash CD Changer (Music CD/MP3 CD Player) Power/Volume/Sound Controls ..........................

Black plate (212,1) 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 (213,1) 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 treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound...

Black plate (214,1) q Operating the Radio Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning button/Auto memory button/Electric serial number button Scan button Band selector buttons Satellite button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pr...

Black plate (215,1) 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 ...

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Black plate (218,1) q Operating the Cassette Tape Player í Fast-forward button Rewind button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Repeat button Cassette tape play button Program button Dolby NR button Cassette tape slot Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tap...

Black plate (219,1) 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 (220,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Track up button Track down button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Random button Reverse button Fast-forward button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.The auto-loading ...

Black plate (221,1) 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 (222,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í (Music CD player) (Music CD/MP3 CD player) Track up button Disc up button Disc down button Track down button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Display button Random button Reverse button Fast-forward ...

Black plate (224,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired CD number for less than 5seconds after the beep sound is heard. 3. Pull out the CD. NOTE (Music CD player)If the CD is not removed from the slotwithin approximately 10 seconds afterejection, it will be re- insertedautomatically. ...

Black plate (226,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the buttonagain within 3 seconds to play thetracks in the CD randomly. “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random play. Switching the display (Music CD/MP3CD player) Each time the...

Black plate (227,1) Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CDplayer) Only 12 characters can be displayed atone time. To display the rest of thecharacters of a long title, turn the displayfeed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display onecharacter at a time. NOTE The displayable num...

Black plate (228,1) 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 (229,1) 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 (230,1) 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> AUX> cyclical). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer andSIRIUS digital satel...

Black plate (231,1) 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 (232,1) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, readthe manufacturer's instructions forthe product being connected. l Use a commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audiounit to the auxiliary jack. Beforeusing the auxiliary jack, read them...

Black plate (233,1) 4. Open the tray by pulling the lower release catch. 5. Pass the connection plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plugin the auxiliary jack. Plug WARNING Do not allow the connection plug cordto get tangled with the parking brakeor the shift lever:Allowing the plug...

Black plate (234,1) To operate the portable audio unit 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the MEDIA button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch( ) of the audio control switch to change to the AUX mode. NOTE ...

Black plate (236,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors í To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor. Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry systemoperates, the overhead light (switch is int...

Black plate (237,1) q Overhead Lights í Front 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 Light on when any door is open...

Black plate (239,1) 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 (240,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is beingdisplayed, press the CLOCK switch 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 switch instead of theS...

Black plate (241,1) Without fully automatic type airconditioner When the ignition switch is in the ONposition, the ambient temperature isdisplayed. NOTE l Under the following conditions, theambient temperature display maydiffer from the actual ambienttemperature depending on thesurroundings and vehi...

Black plate (243,1) Distance-to-empty mode This mode displays the approximatedistance you can travel on the remainingfuel based on the fuel economy. The distance-to-empty will be calculatedand displayed every minutes. When this mode is selected, REMNG willbe displayed. U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even thou...

Black plate (244,1) CANADA To clear the data being displayed, pressthe INFO switch for more than 1 second.After pressing the INFO switch, —— km/h ( —— mile/h) will be displayed for about 1 minute before the vehicle speed isrecalculated and displayed. Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ...

Black plate (246,1) q Front To use, open the cover. q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear centerarmrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thefront doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders forcontainers without caps. The contentsmay spill when the door is opened...

Black plate (247,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving:Driving with the storage boxes open isdangerous. To reduce the possibility ofinjury in an accident or a sudden stop,keep the storage boxes closed whendriving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe stor...

Black plate (248,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartmentto secure cargo with a rope or net. Thetensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive forceto the loops as it will damage them. NOTE To secure cargo with a rope or net, thetrunk board loops can be used in the...

Black plate (249,1) NOTE The trunk board loops can be used inthe same way as the cargo securingloops. The tensile strength of the loopsis 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf). Do not applyexcessive force to the trunk board loopsas it will damage them (page 6-63). Compartment divider loops Rear trunk board Front t...

Black plate (250,1) CAUTION l Do not place heavy objects on thetrunk board or apply excessive forceas they could damage the trunkboard. The permissible weight isabout 5 kg (11 lb). l Do not use the rear trunk board toseparate the luggage compartmenthorizontally. The rear trunk boardcannot be locked ...

Black plate (251,1) Accessory Sockets í The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position to prevent the battery fromdischarging.Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 7 A). CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage orelectrical failure, pay ...

Black plate (253,1) 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 (254,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (255,1) 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 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page255Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Form No.8V66...

Black plate (257,1) 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 (258,1) CAUTION l (With limited slip differential) When using the temporary spare tireon the front axle, replace it with astandard tire as soon as possible. Thesize difference between the spare andthe standard tire will cause thelimited slip differential tomalfunction. NOTE (With Tire Pr...

Black plate (259,1) 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 (260,1) 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 (261,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire beingchanged. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jackingpositions recommended in thismanual:Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The ve...

Black plate (262,1) 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 (263,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nutsand bolts and do not tighten the lugnuts beyond the recommendedtightening torque:Applying oil or grease to lug nuts andbolts is dangerous. The lug nuts couldl...

Black plate (264,1) 5. Store the damaged tire, using the tire hold-down bolt to hold it in place. Tire clamp Tire hold-down bolt 6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts on page 10-8. 7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with ...

Black plate (265,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not runningbefore attempting to work near thecooling fan:W...

Black plate (267,1) 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 (268,1) 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 (272,1) 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 itsdrive ...

Black plate (273,1) 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 (275,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (276,1) 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 (277,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) 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 Drivin...

Black plate (278,1) 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 (280,1) 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 (289,1) 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 (290,1) 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 (291,1) Engine Compartment Overview Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Battery F...

Black plate (292,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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...

Black plate (293,1) The quality designation SM, 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 (294,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE ISHOT:A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can become veryhot. You could be burned. C...

Black plate (296,1) NOTE If the “ FL22 ” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use FL22 typeengine coolant. If engine coolant otherthan FL22 type is used, the enginecoolant must be replaced earlier thanthe specified replacement intervalindicated in the scheduled maintenance(page 8-3). If ...

Black plate (297,1) 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 (298,1) With turbocharger The level must be kept between MIN andMAX. Visually examine the lines and hoses forleaks and damage. If new fluid is required frequently, consultan Authorized Mazda Dealer. Automatic Transaxle Fluid(ATF) í q Inspecting Automatic TransaxleFluid Level The automati...

Black plate (300,1) 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges, then set it at P. WARNING Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without firstdepressing the brake pedal isdangerous. The vehicle could movesuddenly and cause an accident.Make sure the brake pedal is appliedbefore shifting the...

Black plate (301,1) Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir:Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty the windshield,affect your visibility, and could resultin an acci...

Black plate (303,1) 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 (304,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffener.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 metalstiffener on the passenger's side, orvice versa. l Be sure to reinstall the metalstif...

Black plate (305,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in thenew blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffener. Youneed to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in thereverse order of removal. Maintenance and...

Black plate (306,1) 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 (308,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover beforeperforming battery maintenance. Battery cover 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 jellyo...

Black plate (309,1) 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 (310,1) 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 (311,1) CAUTION (With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tirepressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE (With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) l When tires with steel wirereinforcement in ...

Black plate (312,1) CAUTION l Don't use your temporary spare tirerim with a snow tire or aconventional tire. Neither willproperly fit and could damage bothtire and rim. l The temporary spare tire has a treadlife of less than 5,000 km (3,000miles). The tread life may be shorterdepending on driving co...

Black plate (314,1) 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 lights High-mount brake light Trunk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map ligh...

Black plate (315,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repla...

Black plate (316,1) 3. Do the following procedure when replacing the left headlight bulb.Remove the clip, grasp the attachedarea of the slide mount and lift itupward, and then slide the slide mountto a position where it does not interferewith the frame. Clip Slide mount Frame Attached area 4. Remove...

Black plate (318,1) Replacing a fog light bulb í 1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and partially peel back themudguard. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab onthe connector with your finger andpulling the connector downward. 3. Turn the socket and b...

Black plate (319,1) NOTE Bulb replacement is not possiblebecause it is built into the unit. Replacethe unit. Brake lights/Taillights (4 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 i...

Black plate (320,1) 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 (322,1) 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Reverse lights 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers, thenremove the trunk rear trim. Removal Installation 2. Turn th...

Black plate (323,1) High-mount brake light 4 Door 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunkrear trim. Removal Installation 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne...

Black plate (324,1) NOTE To replace the bulb, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. License plate lights 1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens andremove the lens by carefully prying onthe edge of the lens with a flatheadscrewdriver. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pul...

Black plate (325,1) Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 1. Insert your finger as shown in the figure and remove the unit. 2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to thelens and remove the lens by carefullyprying on the edge of the lens with theflathead screwdriver. 3....

Black plate (326,1) 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 (328,1) 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 Without turbocharger DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 FAN 40A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80A Power steering 3 BTN 40A F...

Black plate (333,1) 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 (334,1) 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 (335,1) 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 (336,1) 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 (337,1) 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 (338,1) 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 (339,1) 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 (342,1) 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 (346,1) 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 (348,1) 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 (350,1) 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 (351,1) 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/D...

Black plate (352,1) 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 (353,1) 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 (354,1) 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 (357,1) 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 (358,1) Type Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page358Friday, May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F

Black plate (360,1) 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 (361,1) 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 (362,1) 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 (363,1) 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 (364,1) 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 (366,1) 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 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size a...

Black plate (368,1) 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 (369,1) 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 (370,1) 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 (371,1) 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 (372,1) 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 (373,1) 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 (374,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to towa trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the proper...

Black plate (375,1) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and allstandard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket e...

Black plate (376,1) 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 (377,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combination 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...

Black plate (379,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the v...

Black plate (381,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combination weight of the driver a...

Black plate (382,1) 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 (384,1) 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 (385,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (386,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the cowl panel locatedon the left corner of the dashboard. Thisplate can easily be seen through thewindshield. q Motor ...

Black plate (387,1) With turbocharger q Tire Pressure Label q Engine Number Without turbocharger Forward With turbocharger Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page387Friday, May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F

Black plate (388,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Without turbocharger With turbocharger 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, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml...

Black plate (389,1) q Lubricant Quality Lubricant Classification Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18. Manual transaxle oil Without turbocharger Any temperature API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90 Above 10°C API Service GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W-90 With turbocharger API Serv...

Black plate (395,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page395Friday, May 26 2006 10:56 AM Form No.8V66-EA-06F

Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Navigation Set Up If necessary Preparation NAVIGATION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for specific information. If necessary 5 4 4 5 MAZ...

2 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the following accessory. l Map Disc CAUTION:THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD...

4 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Contents Preparation n Before UseAccessories ........................................................................................ 2Laser products: .............................................................................

5 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Advanced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 34 (Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point De...

6 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Safety Information n Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility ...

7 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r 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...

8 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Introduction n 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 ...

10 Bef ore Use Navigation Set Up RDM-T MC If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Names and Functions Z C ( RET key Returns to the previous screen. VOICE key l Initiates vocal guidance for route maneuvers. l Adjusts screen quality. ( page 15) P D E ll M D ( ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Joystick l Selects...

11 Bef ore Use If necessary Rear Vie w Mo nito r Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale. ( page 16) POS (Position) key Displays your current position. ENTER key l Executes a selected item. l Displays pop up menu. MENU key Displays menu. ( page 15) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switc...

12 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Activation Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in...

13 Getting star ted l The Current Position screen appears. Note l You can select the language by select and press . You can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 47) l The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press . When the ignition switch is in ...

14 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 16) (2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker ( page 50) (3) Clock Clock will be displayed when you set up Clock on Navigation Set Up On. (4) Vehicle marker Shows the...

15 Getting star ted 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. n Adjusting the screen quality l Adjusts the screen brightnessSelect "ADJ", and the...

16 Routing Ad dress Book Getting star ted Screen change n 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 w...

18 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search l 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 desi : ID, OR, WA, : CA, NV : ...

22 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically. Sets the destination to the nearest ...

24 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Destination Entry and Route Search Before Steps select Memory Point Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freeway On/Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINATION ENTRY] Menu Select Select Select Select the desi Sele...

26 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Quick POI l 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 LocalSearch DeletingPOIMarkers Before Steps Displaying POI(s) on a Map ( a...

27 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Character Entry To enter the street name, city name, and other. To enter the house phonenumber, and other. Select the first several characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select your target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, an...

28 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Direct Destination Input DirectDestinationInput SelectingRoute 1 Position the cursor on your destination on the map Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary. 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be dis...

29 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n 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 ...

30 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Route Options l During route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route. Before Steps select RoutePreferences Modificationof Destination or Way Point Positions Deletion of Destination or Way Points Detour Turn List MENU ENTER Open the [...

38 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume control for the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU ENTER ENTER Open the [VOLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate button to set the volume between (minimum) and (maximum). :Sound ...

40 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up l You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locatio...

41 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Auto : The display will automatically switch ...

42 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a way point can be set as an est...

43 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation 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 of categories which you use most...

44 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation 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 [Calibrate Position] screen Move ...

45 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up select . h you are urrent omplete. Set Clock The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite. select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you prefer 24-hour display; for 12-ho...

46 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial default settings. [Default List] Before Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation North up Ma...

47 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up You can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGUAGE] screen Select your preferred language from the list. MAZDA3_N...

48 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Navigation Set Up Navigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [MAPCONFIGURATION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display. n Turn Guidance Enlarged Junction Diagram Before a fo...

49 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y Precautions/System Performance Voice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function...

50 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition If necessar y 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 ve...

51 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y 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 utili...

52 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition If necessar y Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention t...

53 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y 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 Dealer, we recommend an Au...

55 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book V o ice Rec ogn ition If necessar y Troubleshooting Please insert a MAP DVD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check if the installed disk is correct. MAP DVD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dirty, scratched...

56 Bef ore Use Getting star ted Routing Ad dress Book Voic e Recogn ition If necessar y Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for cleaning Never use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit. n Map disc If you require the...