Mazda 2010 3 4-DOOR - Manual

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2Interior E...

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-31Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-32DSC OFF switc...

Black plate (11,1) Front (4 Door) Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-46Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-26Moonroof .............

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 (Manually Operated Seats) ..........

Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated 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. ...

Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serio...

Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (20,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted bymoving the switch up or down. q Seat Position Memory One-touch seat position programming andactivation is available on the driver's seat. CAUTION When activating the seat position, donot place your hands or fing...

Black plate (21,1) Operation using the seat-side buttons Programming Park the vehicle in a safe location beforeperforming the seat positionprogramming. (Vehicle must be stopped) 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. For each seat position adjustmentmethod refer to the following pages:Seat Slid...

Black plate (22,1) With retractable type key Lock button Unlock button Operation indicator light Programming One seat position can be programmed intoeach advanced key/retractable type key.After the following conditions have beenmet, operate the seat and the advancedkey/retractable type key to progra...

Black plate (23,1) NOTE Memory will also be erased if any of thefollowing operations are performed: l The advanced key/retractable type key codehas been changed.Refer to Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) on page 3-49.Refer to Immobilizer System (withoutAdvanced Key) on page 3-52. l The vehicle b...

Black plate (25,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback To fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operating the rear seatbackknob, make sure you support theseatback with your hand. If theseatback is not supported with yourhand, it will flip forward suddenlyand could cause injury to the fingerthat pushes the rear ...

Black plate (26,1) q Armrest The rear armrest in the center of the rearseatback can be used (no occupant in thecenter seat) or placed upright. Head Restraints Head restraints are intended to helpprotect you and the passengers from neckinjury. WARNING Always drive with the head restraintsinstalled wh...

Black plate (27,1) Rear seat Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it upwhile pressing the stop-catch.To install the head restraint, press theuprights into the holes while pressing thestop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraintsset up when seats are being used andmake ...

Black plate (28,1) NOTE l The active head restraints operate in arear-end collision. The head restraintsreturn to their original position after thecollision. l The method for adjusting the active headrestraints is the same as a normal headrestraint. Seat Warmer í The driver and front passenger seats...

Black plate (29,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seatwarmer. The heat from the seatwarmer may be too hot for somepeople, as indicated below, andcould cause a low-temperatureburn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderlypeople, and physicallychallenged people Ø People with delicate skin Ø People who ar...

Black plate (30,1) 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 (31,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (32,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keepthem clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-60). q Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions P...

Black plate (33,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint ...

Black plate (34,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Seat belt tongue Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a clicksound. Seat belt buckle Seat belt tongue WARNING Positioni...

Black plate (35,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.If the belt does not fully retract, pull it outand check for kinks or twists. Then makesure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it forkinks and twists. If ...

Black plate (36,1) 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 (38,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systems andthe warning light, a warning beep soundwill be heard for about 5 seconds everyminute. The air bag and seat belt pretensionersystem warning ...

Black plate (39,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unlessit is necessary: Using a seat belt extender when notnecessary is dangerous. The seat beltwill be too long and not fit properly.In an accident, the seat belt will notprovide adequate protection and youcould be seriously injured. Only us...

Black plate (40,1) 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 is switched ON. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is notfastened when the ignition isswitched ...

Black plate (41,1) 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 (42,1) 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 (43,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (45,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge alon...

Black plate (46,1) 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 (50,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seatas far back as possible if installing afront-facing child-restraint system on itis unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bagsand doubly so because your vehiclehas side air bags, a front-facingchild-restraint system should be puton t...

Black plate (52,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraintsystem on the front passenger seat ifthe front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminate: While it is always better to install anychild-restraint system on the rearseat, it is imperative that a child-restraint ...

Black plate (53,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise theseat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint...

Black plate (56,1) q LATCH Child-Restraint SystemInstallation Procedure (RearCenter Seat) The LATCH lower anchors at the centerof the rear seat are much further apart thanthe sets of LATCH lower anchors forchild-restraint system installation at otherseating positions. Child-restraint systemswith rig...

Black plate (57,1) 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors,following the child-restraint systemmanufacturer's instructions. Pull on thechild-restraint to be sure both anchorsare engaged. 4. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it isvery i...

Black plate (58,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the ai...

Black plate (59,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can beexpected to inflate only in the first accident, such as fron...

Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bagsCrash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-22)Front air bag sensorSide crash sensorsAir bag/front seat belt pretension...

Black plate (63,1) How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags aredesigned to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addi...

Black plate (66,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an AuthorizedMazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensionercould accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious ...

Black plate (67,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the typeof collision.(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment Types of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe si...

Black plate (68,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severit...

Black plate (70,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-44) carefully. q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of thesupplementa...

Black plate (71,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light ...

Black plate (73,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous. The front pa...

Black plate (74,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front andside air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage orother items are put on...

Black plate (75,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensi...

Black plate (76,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must bereplaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only atrained Authorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-...

Black plate (78,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables thefollowing operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening thetrunk lid, without ...

Black plate (81,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facingupward. Battery leakage couldoccur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Alsobe careful no...

Black plate (83,1) CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubberring shown in the figure to bescratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches,reattach it before inserting a newbattery. Rubber ring q Service If you have a problem with the advancedkeyless functions, consult an AuthorizedMazda Deale...

Black plate (85,1) NOTE l The luggage compartment/trunk is out ofthe operational range, however, starting theengine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advancedkey is placed in the following areas: l Around the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as theglove box l On the rear...

Black plate (87,1) q Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also beopened while the advanced key is beingcarried. Raise the liftgate/trunk lid by pressing theelectric liftgate/trunk lid opener whilecarrying the advanced key. 5 Door Electric liftgate opener 4 Door Electric tru...

Black plate (88,1) Ignition positions Each time the push button start is pressed,the ignition switches in the order of off,ACC, and ON. Pressing the push buttonstart again from ON switches the ignitionoff. Indicator light Indicator light (ACC) Indicator light (ON) NOTE l The order in which the ignit...

Black plate (90,1) CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red)illuminates, and the push buttonstart indicator light (red) illuminates,this could indicate a problem withthe engine starting system and theinability to start the engine or switchthe ignition to ACC or ON. Have yourvehicle inspected at an Auth...

Black plate (92,1) 2. (Manual transaxle) Shift into neutral. (Automatic transaxle) Shift the shift lever to the P position. 3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make surethe push button start is pressed tooff. NOTE l When the push button start is p...

Black plate (93,1) Transmitter Lock button Unlock button Trunk button (4 door) Operation indicator light Panic button NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this...

Black plate (94,1) NOTE l All doors and the liftgate cannot be lockedwhen any door or the liftgate is open. l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate arelocked visually or audibly by use of thedouble click. Unlock button To unlock the driver's door, press theunlock button. A beep will be heard twice...

Black plate (95,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in theadvanced key in the event of a deadtransmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from theadvanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked usingthe aux...

Black plate (96,1) Warning Lights and BeepSounds q System Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated, do not continue to d...

Black plate (97,1) q Request Switch InoperableWarning Beep If the request switch for a front door ispressed under the following conditionswhile the advanced key is being carried, abeep will be heard six times to indicatethat the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l ...

Black plate (99,1) When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of theadvanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-20). Warning Ho...

Black plate (100,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key 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. Children may find thes...

Black plate (101,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate, and opens thetrunk ...

Black plate (103,1) To confirm that all doors and the liftgatehave been locked, press the lock buttonagain within 5 seconds. If they are closedand locked, the horn will sound.The system can be set not to sound thehorn.Refer to Personalization Features on page10-9. NOTE l Pressing the transmitter loc...

Black plate (104,1) NOTE To open the trunk when the ignition is switchedto a position other than off, use the remoterelease lever inside the vehicle (page 3-38). Panic button If you witness from a distance someoneattempting to break into or damage yourvehicle, pressing the panic button willactivate ...

Black plate (106,1) q Service If you have a problem with the keylessentry system, consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer. If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bringall remaining transmitters to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer as soon aspossible for a replacement and to makethe lost or stolen transmitter inop...

Black plate (107,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked/unlockedwith the key.Turn the key toward the front to lock,toward the back to unlock. Lock Unlock NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a frontpassenger door key cylinder, the door can belocked/unlocked with the key. q...

Black plate (108,1) To lock the front passenger door with thedoor-lock knob from the outside, push thedoor-lock knob to the lock position andclose the door.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Door-lock knob NOTE l (With advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked usingthe door-lock knob ...

Black plate (109,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when lock side is pressed.They all unlock when unlock side ispressed. Unlock Lock Locking, unlocking with request switch(with advanced key) All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by op...

Black plate (110,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing that door, thedoor cannot be opened f...

Black plate (111,1) q Locking, Unlocking withTransmitter (with Advanced Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-16). q Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter(with Retractable Type Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlo...

Black plate (112,1) When the liftgate cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is amalfunction in the electrical system andthe liftgate cannot be unlocked, performthe following procedure as an emergencymeasure to unlock it: 1. Fold down the rear seatbacks. Refer to Split-Folding Rear...

Black plate (113,1) 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 This cover can be removed for moreroom. To do this, just unfasten the straps;then lift and pull ...

Black plate (114,1) q Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seatbacks are latched and do not allowchildren to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and cli...

Black plate (115,1) 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 lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it issecure. q Trunk...

Black plate (117,1) Power Windows The ignition must be ON for the powerwindows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window: Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head,or even neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious injuryor even death.Thi...

Black plate (118,1) NOTE If the battery was disconnected during vehiclemaintenance, or for other reasons such as aswitch continues to be operated after thewindow is fully open/close, the window will notfully open and close automatically. Carry outthe following procedure to resume operation: 1. Turn ...

Black plate (119,1) To open the window to the desiredposition, hold down the switch.To close the window to the desiredposition, press the upper part of theswitch. Open Close q Power Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlockedposition (button not depressed), all powerwindows on each door ...

Black plate (120,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap,loosen the cap slightly and wait for anyhissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel canburn skin and eyes and cause illnessif ingested. Fuel spray is releasedwhen there is pressure in the fueltan...

Black plate (122,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closedand securely locked: A hood that is not closed andsecurely locked is dangerous as itcould fly open while the vehicle ismoving and block the driver's visionwhich could result in a seriousaccident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehi...

Black plate (123,1) Moonroof The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition isswitched ON. Slide switch Tilt switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up orextend part of their body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving: Extending the head, arms, or otherparts...

Black plate (124,1) To close to the desired position, press thefront of the slide switch or pull the tiltswitch. Close Tilt down (Close) Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedure If the battery is disconnected, themoonroof may not operate correctly. Themoonroof will not operate correctly untilit is re-...

Black plate (125,1) Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with an advanced key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized advanced key, theengine will not start, thereby helping toprevent the theft of your v...

Black plate (126,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired opera...

Black plate (130,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminatesand stays on or flashes when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON position, theengine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or froma transceiver or a mobile telephone, couldinterfere with your immobilizer system....

Black plate (131,1) l (Without advanced key) Switching the ignition ON without thekey. (With advanced key) Switching the ignition ON withoutusing the push button start. l Opening the trunk lid by operating thetrunk lid release lever. If the system is triggered again, the lightsand horn will activate...

Black plate (132,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lockknob will not arm the system. 3. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed. NOTE l Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter or therequest switch, all doors and the liftgatewill automatically lock if any of thefol...

Black plate (133,1) l (With advanced key) l Press a request switch on the doors. l Press the electric liftgate/trunk lidopener. l Press the unlock button or press andhold the trunk button on thetransmitter. l The engine is started with the pushbutton start. NOTE If you have any problem with the thef...

Black plate (134,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle 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. ...

Black plate (135,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the vehicle. WARNIN...

Black plate (136,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform theadjustment with the day/night lever in the dayposition. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for daydriving. Pull it back to reduce glare ofheadlights from cars at the rear. Night ...

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objectson or around the light sensor. Otherwise,light sensor sensitivity will be affected andmay not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor l The auto-dimmer function is canceled whenthe ignition is switched ON and the shiftlever/se...

Black plate (139,1) 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 (140,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Reg...

Black plate (141,1) 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 ne...

Black plate (142,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand...

Black plate (143,1) 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 (144,1) 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 Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Do n...

Black plate (145,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift 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 a...

Black plate (146,1) Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56km/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 isdangerous. The spinning tire couldoverheat and explode. This coul...

Black plate (147,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not 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-tirepr...

Black plate (148,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle pulling to oneside when braking could result in aserious a...

Black plate (149,1) Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roadsor over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling onrough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody,...

Black plate (150,1) Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing.Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-12 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page150Thursday, October 9 2008 1:5 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K

Black plate (151,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (152,1) Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-11) ” for information on how to use the ignitionswitch. q Ignition Switch Positions(Without Advanced Key) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protectagainst theft. Only in this position can thekey be removed. M...

Black plate (153,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked: Removing the key from the ignitionswitch while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. Removing the key allowsthe steering wheel to lock. You willlose steering control and a seriousaccident could occur. Before leaving the driver's...

Black plate (154,1) Starting the Engine With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-11) ” for information on how to start the engine. NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirementsregulat...

Black plate (155,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not co...

Black plate (156,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alwaysswitch the ignition off, set the parkingbrake, and make sure the shift lever isin P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gearor R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat withoutswitching off the ignition, setting th...

Black plate (157,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchedto START or ON. It turns off when theparking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the...

Black plate (158,1) 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 (159,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warninglight 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 simultaneous...

Black plate (160,1) (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle areequipped with a device to prevent shiftingto R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shiftlever downward and shift to R. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds: Shifting down while driving...

Black plate (162,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the tra...

Black plate (163,1) 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 (164,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)automatically controls the transaxle shiftpoints to best suit the road conditions anddriver input. This optimizes engineperformance and improves drivingcomfort. When cornering the vehicle,AAS mode will hold the transaxle in...

Black plate (165,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving amanual transaxle vehicle by operating theshift lever and allows you to controlengine rpm and torque to the front wheelsmuch like a manual transaxle when morecontrol is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift thel...

Black plate (168,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavytraffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. Thisgives better acceleration when you needmore speed. On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongsbrake life. q Driving Tips...

Black plate (169,1) If the light stays illuminated after theengine is started or illuminates whiledriving, turn off the engine after parkingin a safe place, and then start the engineagain.If the light does not illuminate afterrestarting the engine, this indicates thatthe power steering is restored a...

Black plate (170,1) q Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ONswitch. To deactivate the system, press the OFFswitch. (Type A) (Type B) WARNING Always turn off the cruise controlsystem when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system inan activation-ready state while thecr...

Black plate (171,1) NOTE l Release the cruise control switch at thedesired speed, otherwise the speed willcontinue increasing while the switch ispressed up, and continue decreasing whileit is pressed down (except when theaccelerator pedal is depressed). l On a steep grade, the vehicle maymomentarily...

Black plate (173,1) NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cruise control is on. Greater speedwill not interfere with or change the set speed.Take your foot off the accelerator to return tothe set speed. q To Decrease Cruising Speed Type A Press down the cruise control SET -swit...

Black plate (174,1) (Type A) (Type B) q To Cancel To cancel the system, use one of these methods: l Press the OFF switch. l Slightly depress the brake pedal. l Depress the clutch pedal (Manualtransaxle only). l Press the CANCEL switch. (Type A) (Type B) The system turns off when the ignition isoff. ...

Black plate (175,1) Traction Control System(TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS)enhances traction and safety bycontrolling engine torque and braking.When the TCS detects driving wheelslippage, it lowers engine torque andoperates the brakes to prevent loss oftraction. This means that on a slick s...

Black plate (176,1) Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)automatically controls braking and enginetorque in conjunction with systems suchas ABS and TCS to help control side slipwhen driving on slippery surfaces, orduring sudden or evasive maneuvering,enhancing vehicle ...

Black plate (180,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen there is a system malfun...

Black plate (182,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-9). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (184,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-35Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...........

Black plate (185,1) 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. Trip mete...

Black plate (186,1) For instance, trip meter A can record thedistance from the point of origin, and tripmeter B can record the distance fromwhere the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selected, pressingthe selector again within one second willchange to trip meter B mode. When trip meter A is...

Black plate (187,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is remaining in the tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position.We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4full. If the gauge indicates that the fuel level isnear E, refuel as soon as possible. NOTE l After refueling,...

Black plate (189,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-43 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 High Engine Coolant...

Black plate (193,1) q Charging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition is switched ON and turns offwhen the engine is started. If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive to the side of the ro...

Black plate (196,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continuessounding even if the vehicle speed lowersto 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until theseatbelt is fastened or the beep soundperiod has passed. Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function remindsthe front passenger to faste...

Black plate (197,1) q Automatic Transaxle Warning Light This warning light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON.The light illuminates when the transaxlehas a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warninglight illuminates, the transaxle hasan electrical problem. Continuing ...

Black plate (199,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-9). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (200,1) l Under the following conditions, theKEY warning light (red) will flashcontinuously when the push buttonstart has not been pressed off to notifythe driver that the advanced key hasbeen removed. The KEY warning light(red) will stop flashing when theadvanced key is back inside thev...

Black plate (201,1) The light stops flashing when the ignitionis switched ON with the correct ignitionkey.At this time, the immobilizer system isdisarmed and the light illuminates forabout 3 seconds and then turns off. If the engine does not start with thecorrect ignition key, and the securityindica...

Black plate (202,1) If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC mayhave a malfunction and they may notoperate correctly. Take your vehicle to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q DSC OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a fewseconds when the ignition is switchedON.It also illuminates when the D...

Black plate (204,1) When operating the hazard warninglights, both turn signal indicator lightsflash (page 5-68). NOTE If an indicator light remains illuminated (doesnot flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of theturn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat BeltPretensione...

Black plate (205,1) q Seat Belt Warning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition is switched ON, a beepsound will be heard for about 6 seconds.If the driver or the front passenger's seatbelt is not fastened and the vehicle isdriven at a speed faster than about 20km/h (12 mph),...

Black plate (206,1) 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 (208,1) NOTE If the headlights flicker, or the brightnessweakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and areplacement is necessary. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound will be heard whe...

Black plate (209,1) Select the proper setting from thefollowing chart. Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ― ― ― 0 × × ― ― 0 × × × ― 1 × × × × 2 × ― ― × 3 ×: Yes ― : No q Adaptable Front Lighting System(AFS) í The adaptable front lighting system (AFS)automatically adjusts th...

Black plate (210,1) Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turnsoff the AFS OFF indicator light and turnson the AFS. 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 th...

Black plate (211,1) NOTE l If an indicator light stays on withoutflashing or if it flashes abnormally, one ofthe turn signal bulbs may be burned out. l A personalized function is available tochange the number of flashes.Refer toPersonalization Features on page 10-9. l A personalized function is avai...

Black plate (212,1) Windshield Wipers andWasher The ignition must be switched ON. 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 thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould...

Black plate (213,1) Variable-speed intermittent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose theinterval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring Type B (With AUTO position) Turn the wipers on by pulling the leverdown. AUTO ― Auto control LO ― Low speed HI ― High speed For a single wiping cycle, press the ...

Black plate (215,1) NOTE l Switching the auto-wiper lever from theOFF to the AUTO position while driving ata vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher(or after driving the vehicle) activates thewindshield wipers once, after which theyoperate according to the rainfall amount. l The auto-wiper control...

Black plate (216,1) Rear Window Wiper andWasher (5 Door) The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. q Rear Window Wiper Turn the wiper on by turning the rearwiper/washer switch. ON ― Normal INT ― Intermittent q Rear Window Washer To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/washer switch to the po...

Black plate (217,1) Manual Type Air-Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners with abrasives toclean the inside of the rear windowsurface. They may damage thedefroster grid inside the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow.If there is a...

Black plate (218,1) 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 must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Hazard warning flasher De...

Black plate (219,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2Vent Operation .................................... 6-3Types of t...

Black plate (220,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition in ON when theengine is not running. q...

Black plate (221,1) Vent Operation 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 conditioner under humida...

Black plate (222,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page222Thursday, October 9 2008 1:6 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K

Black plate (223,1) 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 (224,1) Manual Type í Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C switch 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 (225,1) Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to selectairflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at theintermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to a intermediateposition if you want to slightly adjust theairflow amount. l For example, wh...

Black plate (226,1) Recirculated air mode (indicator lightilluminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within thevehicle is recirculated. This mode can be used when driving on adusty road or in similar conditions. It alsohelps to provide quicker cooling of theinterior. WARNING Do not use the recirculat...

Black plate (227,1) CAUTION If the air conditioner is used whiledriving up long hills or in heavytraffic, monitor the engine coolanttemperature warning light to see if itis illuminated or flashing (page5-44).The air conditioner may cause engineoverheating. If the warning light isilluminated or flash...

Black plate (229,1) Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Information display A/C Temperature setting display (driver) Temperature setting display (passenger) Mode selector display DUAL AUTO Air intake display Airflow display A/C switch AUTO swit...

Black plate (230,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch thefollowing functions will be automaticallycontrolled in accordance with the selectedset temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air condi...

Black plate (232,1) WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it willcause the windows to fog up. Yourvision will be hampered, which couldlead to a serious accident. DUAL switch Use the DUAL switch to change the modebetween ...

Black plate (233,1) 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.Press the DUAL switch or turn thefront passenger temperature controldial to control the set temperatureindividually for the driver and frontpassenger. To turn off the system, press the OFFswitch. NOTE l Setting t...

Black plate (234,1) 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,otherwise the automatic airconditioner will...

Black plate (235,1) Antenna q Antenna (4 Door) AM/FM Radio Antenna The AM/FM radio antenna receives bothAM and FM signals.The AM/FM radio antenna is in the rearwindow. CAUTION When washing the inside rearwindow, use a soft cloth dampenedin lukewarm water, gently wiping theantenna lines. Use of glass...

Black plate (237,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (239,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/In-dash CD changer maybecome clouded with condensation. Atthis time, the CD will...

Black plate (241,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs areinserted at the same time, the systemmay not operate properly. l The CD player/In-dash CD changerejects the CD if the CD is insertedupside down. Also dirty and/ordefective CDs may be ejected. l An 8 cm (3 in) CD can be played in theCD pl...

Black plate (243,1) l A single disc with up to 512 files canbe played and a single folder with up to255 files can be played. l When naming an MP3 file, be sure toadd an MP3 file extension (.mp3) afterthe file name. l The maximum number of charactersthat can be used for file names is asfollows. Howev...

Black plate (244,1) Bit rate Refers to the volume of data per second,expressed in bps (bits per second).Generally, the larger the number of thetransfer bit rate when compressing anMP3 file, the more information regardingmusical reproduction it carries, andtherefore the better the sound quality. Pack...

Black plate (245,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-28Operating the Radio .................................................

Black plate (246,1) q Power/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 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 from being discharge...

Black plate (247,1) Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functio...

Black plate (248,1) Bose ® Sound System-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right OFF ON OFF ON 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 to the right OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Sele...

Black plate (249,1) * AudioPilot ® 2 (Bose ® Sound System- equipped model) AudioPilot ® 2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordancewith the level of noise entering the vehicleinterior while driving. When AudioPilot ® 2 is turned on, the system automaticallycalculates the con...

Black plate (250,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button( ) ...

Black plate (252,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Category button Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Text/Electronic Serial number button Satellite button Instant replay button Display button Information display Al...

Black plate (258,1) l The long name is displayed first, andthree seconds later the short name isdisplayed. If there is no short name, thelong name is displayed. l To display the rest of the characters ofthe category name, press the textbutton (TEXT). The display scrolls thenext eight characters. Pre...

Black plate (261,1) (Verification with the registered IDcode) 5. Determine the input code by pressing the auto memory button (scan button). 6. If it does not match with the previously registered code, “ SR1 Err ” is displayed and then it returns to “ SR1 - - - - ” . 7. If it matches with the previou...

Black plate (264,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Track down/Reverse button Track up/Fast-forward button CD eject button CD slot CD play button Display button Folder down button Folder up button Random button Repeat button Text button Load button Scan button Play/Pause button Type Playabl...

Black plate (268,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Track up/Fast-forward button CD eject button Display button Load button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons Track down/Reverse button Text button Disc down button Folder down button Folder up button Disc up button Random button Repeat ...

Black plate (272,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Checkthe CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, andthen properly reinsert. If the messageappears again, take the unit to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack You c...

Black plate (273,1) 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 (274,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation 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 turned off underthe following conditions, the switches will beinoperable. l When the ignition is turned off (LOCK)....

Black plate (275,1) Without Bluetooth Hands-Free andnavigation system With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigationsystem q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>SIRIUS1> SI...

Black plate (276,1) NOTE CD, CD changer, SIRIUS digital satelliteradio, and BT audio modes cannot be selectedin the following cases:· SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or BT audio unit is not equipped on the audiosystem. · CD has not been inserted.The AUX mode is locked out unless youconnect a co...

Black plate (277,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with theaudio muted, the mute will be canceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted, theaudio is not muted. To mute the audio again,pres...

Black plate (278,1) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, read themanufacturer's instructions for the productbeing connected. l Use a commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to theauxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliaryjack, read the ...

Black plate (279,1) 3. Press the AUX button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on thesteering wheel to change to the AUXmode. Audio Unit Audio Control Switches NOTE l Set the volume of the portable audio unit tothe maximum within the range that thesound does n...

Black plate (280,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCCrequirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by any...

Black plate (281,1) Bluetooth Audio í q What is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio outline By programming portable audio devicesequipped with the Bluetoothcommunication function to the vehicle'sBluetooth unit, you can listen to music oraudio recorded on these audio devicesfrom the vehicle's speakers. ...

Black plate (282,1) NOTE l It may not be possible to play a Bluetoothaudio device if it is placed anywheretransmission is compromised, such asinside a metal container or the trunk. Movethe Bluetooth audio device to a locationwhere transmission is possible. l Battery consumption of Bluetooth audiodev...

Black plate (283,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial and select a desired mode. Display Mode Function PAIR DEVICE Pairingprogram...

Black plate (288,1) 7. Press the audio control dial to delete the selected device. NOTE Select “ GO BACK ” and press the audio control dial to return to the “ PAIR DELETE ” display. 8. “ PAIR DELETED ” is displayed for 3 seconds after the deletion is completed,and then it returns to the normaldispla...

Black plate (290,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equippeddevice (Mobile phone) to the hands-freeunit equipped on the vehicle, making andreceiving calls are possible using the talkbutton, pick-up button and hang-up butto...

Black plate (291,1) l OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 Bluetooth is the registered trademark ofBluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) duringa hands-free call, the line is transferred tothe device (Mobile phone) automatically. l If the device (Mobile phone) is in a location...

Black plate (292,1) Information display When available, the information displayshows telephone numbers, BluetoothHands-Free messages, and operationstatus. Microphone The microphone is used for speakingvoice commands or exchangingconversation. Microphone Audio unit The audio unit is used for adjustin...

Black plate (293,1) Please be aware that the voice recognitionmay error despite following the abovepoints. q Function Restrictions WhileUsing Bluetooth Hands-Free Some functions are limited whileBluetooth Hands-Free is being used. Theyinclude: l Beep sound and voice guidance relatedto the audio unit...

Black plate (294,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation Language setting The available languages are English,Spanish, and Canadian French. If thelanguage setting is changed, all of thevoice guidance and voice inputcommands are done in the selectedlanguage. NOTE l ...

Black plate (297,1) q Receiving an Incoming Call 1. Prompt : “ Incoming call, press the pickup button to answer ” . 2. To accept the call, press the pick-up button.To reject the call, press the hang-upbutton. q Hanging Up a Call Press the hang-up button during the call.A beep sound will confirm that...

Black plate (298,1) Convenient Use of theHands-Free System q Phonebook Usage Phonebook registration Phone numbers can be registered to theBluetooth Hands-Free phonebook. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is toodistracting to attempt while driving and youmay make too many errors to be effect...

Black plate (299,1) 7. Prompt : “ X (Number of locations which include data) numbers have beenimported. What name would you liketo use for these numbers? ” 8. Say : [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ Mary's phone ” ) ” (Say a voice tag for the name registered.) 9. Prompt : “ Adding XXXXX... (Ex. “ Mary's phon...

Black plate (301,1) Three-way call function 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say : [Beep] “ Join call ” 3. Prompt : “ Joining calls ” Making a call using a telephonenumber 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say : [Beep] “ Dial ” 3. Prompt : “ Number please ” 4. Say : [Bee...

Black plate (302,1) 8. Say: [Beep] “ Home ” (Say the registered location to be edited: “ Home ” , “ Work ” , “ Mobile ” , or “ Other ” ). 9. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ Mary's phone ” ) (Registered voice tag) XXXX (Ex. “ home ” ) (Registered location). Is this correct? ” 10. Say: [Beep] “ Yes ” 11. Pr...

Black plate (304,1) Hands-Free Setting q Device Device registration For the registration of a Bluetoothequipped device to Bluetooth Hands-Free,refer to “ Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation ” (page 6-76). Registered device read-out Bluetooth Hands-Free can read-out thedevices registered to its system. ...

Black plate (306,1) NOTE Say “ All ” to delete all devices (Mobile phone). 9. Prompt: “ Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Registered device tag). Isthis correct? ” 10. Say: [Beep] “ Yes ” 11. Prompt: “ Deleted ” Registered device editing 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short pre...

Black plate (309,1) 7. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to thevoice input command list for voicerecognition learning). (Ex. “ Please read phrase 1 ” ) 8. Say: [Beep] “ 0123456789 ” (Say the voice input command for voicerecognition learning (1 to 8) accordingto the v...

Black plate (310,1) When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be usedunder the following conditions: l The device is outside of thecommunication area. l The device has a malfunction. l The device is not connected to thehands-free unit equipped on thevehicle. l The device's...

Black plate (312,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower thesunvisor.If your vehicle is equipped with a vanitymirror light, it will illuminate when youopen the cover. Interior Lights q Illumina...

Black plate (313,1) q Overhead Lights Front Rear Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when theilluminated entry system is on Light on q Map Lights The map lights are switched on or off bypressing the switches. q Luggage Compartment Light ...

Black plate (314,1) Information Display Clock Audio display Audio display Ambient temperature display Climate control display Climate control display Hands-free display Without multi information display With multi information display Clock adjustment buttons q Information Display Functions The infor...

Black plate (315,1) q Clock í The time is displayed when the ignition isswitched to ACC or ON. Time setting 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance while the timesetting button ( ) is pressed.The minutes advanc...

Black plate (316,1) Multi Information Display í Steering switch Without navigation system With navigation system Clock adjustment buttons Steering Switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch BACK switch INFO switch Enter (up/down) switch 6-98 Interior Comfort í Some models. Interior Equipment Mazda3...

Black plate (317,1) Switch Function Enter (up/down) switch Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter. Right switch/Leftswitch Used to select digits when setting numbers. Navi switch(With navigation sys-tem) Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen....

Black plate (318,1) q Clock The time is displayed when the ignition isswitched to ACC or ON. Time setting Refer to Clock on page 6-97. Time resetting Refer to Clock on page 6-97. With navigation system Time zone switching 1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed. 2. Select PRE...

Black plate (319,1) q Trip Computer The trip computer can display thefollowing: l The average fuel economy. l The average vehicle speed. l The current fuel economy. l The approximate distance you cantravel on the available fuel. 1. Switch the ignition ON. 2. Press the INFO switch until the trip comp...

Black plate (320,1) The current fuel economy will becalculated every 2 seconds. When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3mph), - - -L/100 km (- - -mpg) will bedisplayed. Distance-to-empty This mode displays the approximatedistance you can travel on the remainingfuel based on the fuel economy.The distanc...

Black plate (325,1) 3. Select the item you want to turn off (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)by pressing the Enter (up/down) switchup or down, and then press the Enter(up/down) switch. 4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. q Warning Indicator The following warning indicators aredisplayed...

Black plate (326,1) 4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up ordown, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch. NOTE The buzzer volume for both the ignition keyreminder and the lights-on reminder ischanged simultaneously. If you prefer separatebuzzer volume settings, c...

Black plate (327,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear centerarmrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thedoors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders forcontainers without caps. Thecontents may spill when the door isopened or closed. Interior Comfort Interior E...

Black plate (328,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the storage boxes openis dangerous. To reduce thepossibility of injury in an accident ora sudden stop, keep the storageboxes closed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses inthe sto...

Black plate (329,1) Storage tray í The storage tray can be installed to theleft/right side of the center console. Storage tray Using the armrest í CAUTION When sliding the armrest, be carefulnot to hit a drink cup placed in a cupholder and spill its contents. Removecups or other drink containers fro...

Black plate (330,1) q Shopping Bag Hook The shopping bag hook can be used forhanging shopping bags. CAUTION Do not hang excessive weight on theshopping bag hook as it could bedamaged. Shopping bag hook (tensile strength: 3 kg (6.6 lb)) q Rear Coat Hooks WARNING Never hang heavy or sharp objects onth...

Black plate (331,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position.To use, press the cover and open it. With Seat Warmer Without Seat Warmer Rear The accessory sockets ca...

Black plate (333,1) 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 (334,1) 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. Hazard warning flasher D...

Black plate (335,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack Jack handle Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench 4 Door Bolt for flat tire In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page335Thursday, October 9 20...

Black plate (337,1) q Jack To remove the jack (4 Door) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Wing bolt Jack screw (5 Door) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Wing bolt Jack screw In Case of an Emergency ...

Black plate (338,1) To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn thewing bolt clockwise to temporarilytighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Wing bolt Jack screw 3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack...

Black plate (341,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it couldindicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off th...

Black plate (342,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel coverwith the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE Force the end of the lug wrench firmly betweenwheel and cover, or removal will be difficult. CAUTION There is a valve-stem mark inside the...

Black plate (343,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackingpositions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle inpositions other than thoserecommended in this manual isdangerous. The vehicle could slip offthe jack and seriously injure or evenkill someone. Use only the front andr...

Black plate (344,1) 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 (345,1) 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 nutscould ...

Black plate (346,1) (With sub-woofer) Sub-woofer Bolt for flat tire 6. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools, jack, and damaged tire. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts on page 10-8. 8. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not d...

Black plate (347,1) Overheating If the High engine coolant temperaturewarning light illuminates, the vehicleloses power, or you hear a loud knockingor pinging noise, the engine is probablytoo hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near...

Black plate (349,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may beflooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: (Without Advanced Keyless Entry &Push Button Start System) 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key tothe ...

Black plate (350,1) 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 (353,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it isdangerous. The vehicle being towedcould surge forward when its enginestarts, causing the two vehicles tocollide. The occupants could beinjured. CAUTION Do not push-...

Black plate (354,1) 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 (355,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rearbumper for towing and tying down,as they cannot hold the load and itwill damage the bumper. Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook underthe rear for towing.It is designed ONLY for tying downthe vehicle when it's beingtrans...

Black plate (356,1) Type B CAUTION The cap cannot be completelyremoved. Do not use excessive forceas it may damage the cap or scratchthe painted bumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION Ø If the tied...

Black plate (357,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towingthis vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-22) and “ Tiedown Hook ” (page 7-23) and...

Black plate (359,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (360,1) 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 (361,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

Black plate (362,1) 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 Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles),...

Black plate (364,1) 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 Audibly inspect every ...

Black plate (373,1) 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 (374,1) 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 (375,1) Engine Compartment Overview Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Battery Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) ...

Black plate (376,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by anAuthorized 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 (377,1) 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 (378,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can becomevery hot. You could be burned....

Black plate (381,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering FluidLevel CAUTION To avoid damage to the powersteering pump, don't operate thevehicle for long periods when thepower steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the ...

Black plate (383,1) 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 thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould result in an acc...

Black plate (385,1) q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, theblades are probably worn or cracked.Replace them. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper armsand other components, don't try tosweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assem...

Black plate (386,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffener.You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners areswitched, the blade's wipingefficiency could be reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffener on the passenger's side,or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metalstif...

Black plate (387,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder. 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in thenew blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then inst...

Black plate (388,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions careful...

Black plate (390,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performingbattery 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 (391,1) 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 (392,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure when tires arecold. l Warm tires normally exceed recommendedpressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fueleconomy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,and poor sealing of the tire bead, wh...

Black plate (393,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement inthe sidewalls are used, the system may notfunction correctly even with a genuinewheel.Refer to System Error Activation on page5-32. l Be sure to install the tire pressure sensorswhenever tire...

Black plate (394,1) NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they arenot being used on the road. It is recommendedthat tires generally be replaced when they are6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climatesor frequent high loading conditions canaccelerate the aging process. You shouldreplace the spare...

Black plate (395,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light (Rear) Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights/ Parking lights Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptable Front Lighting System Fog lights Parking lights/ Daytime running lights Adaptable Front Lighting...

Black plate (396,1) 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 repl...

Black plate (399,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and removethe retainers and partially peel back themudguard. Installation Removal 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bu...

Black plate (400,1) Side-turn signal lights 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. Therear combination component must be replaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Make sure the...

Black plate (401,1) 2. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched o...

Black plate (402,1) 2. Remove the cover. Left side Right side 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Reverse lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and t...

Black plate (403,1) 2. Remove the cover. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. High-mount brake light (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight ...

Black plate (404,1) 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens,and the...

Black plate (405,1) Vanity mirror lights 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Trunk light (4 Door) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Luggage compartment light (5 Doo...

Black plate (406,1) Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid usingthat system and consult an Aut...

Black plate (408,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 5 4 1 2 3 6 7 8 13 12 14 15 16 22 11 10 9 21 20 19 23 24 25 29 30 31 27 28 26 17 18 DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 FAN 2 ― ― 2 ENG MAIN 40 A Engine control system 3 BTN 1 50 A For prot...

Black plate (412,1) 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 (413,1) 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 (414,1) 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 inthe ON position, the wipers maymove au...

Black plate (415,1) Pay special attention to removing salt,dirt, mud, and other foreign material fromthe underside of the fenders, and makesure the drain holes in the lower edges ofthe doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits ...

Black plate (416,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated or anodizedaluminum parts. This may result indamage to the protective coating andcause discoloration or paintdeterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Roa...

Black plate (417,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as perfumeand cosmetic oils from contacting thedashboard. They'll damage and discolor it.If these solutions get on the dashboard,wipe them off immediately. CAUTION Do not use glazing agents.Glazing agents contai...

Black plate (418,1) q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder BeltWebbing Clean the webbing with a mild soapsolution recommended for upholstery orcarpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleachor dye the webbing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly drythe belt webbing and make sure there isno rema...

Black plate (419,1) 9 Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... ...

Black plate (420,1) 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 (422,1) The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not bindingon you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTOLINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBBwebsite at www.lemon...

Black plate (427,1) 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 (429,1) 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 (430,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the followinginformation: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number2. Year and model of vehicle3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper...

Black plate (431,1) 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 (432,1) 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 9-14 Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Mazda3_8AD2-...

Black plate (433,1) 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 (434,1) 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 (435,1) 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 (438,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver...

Black plate (439,1) 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 (440,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (441,1) 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 (445,1) 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 (447,1) 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 (448,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (449,1) q Glossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (450,1) 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 (451,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread patternor studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will beweakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø Tires no...

Black plate (452,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivategood driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l Avoid fast starts, stops and turns l Avoid potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs ...

Black plate (453,1) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed totow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicledamage. This section will guide you in the prope...

Black plate (454,1) 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 (455,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargoweight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehic...

Black plate (456,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg(849 lbs) for the “ combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg(699 lbs)The cargo wei...

Black plate (457,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (458,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without riskingdamage. The GCW must never exceed ...

Black plate (459,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:(1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pass...

Black plate (460,1) 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 (462,1) 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 (465,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (466,1) 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 (467,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page467Thursday, October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K

Black plate (468,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) Compression r...

Black plate (469,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.0-literengine With oil filterreplacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) Without oil filterreplacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) 2.5-literengine With oil filterreplacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt) Without oil...

Black plate (473,1) Personalization Features The following Personalization Features are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized MazdaDealer. Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing base...

Black plate (477,1) 11 Index 11-1 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page477Thursday, October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K