Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page1 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page2 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page3 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page4 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. NOTE Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page5 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page6 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page7 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View C) ....................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page8 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-35 Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-35 DSC OFF switch ...............................................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page9 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-56 SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-43 Multi information display ..................................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page10 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-16 SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-43 Remote fuel-filler lid release ...................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page11 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front (4 Door) Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-50 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27 Moonroof ...........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page12 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear (4 Door) Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-42 Rear window antenna ........................................................................................ page 6-16 Outside mirror ....................................................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page13 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (13,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front (5 Door) Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-50 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27 Moonroof ...........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page14 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (14,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear (5 Door) Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-29 Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-39 Antenna ...........................................................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page15 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM 2 Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4 Rear Seat ..................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page16 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page17 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page18 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page19 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page20 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qHeight Adjustment To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down. Set button Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following functions: l Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the set button. l Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key í Programmed seat positions can be activated using the following functions: l Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page21 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Operation using the seat-side buttons Programming Park the vehicle in a safe location before performing the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be stopped) 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. For each seat position adjustment method refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-5) Height Adjustment (page 2-6) 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page22 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats With retractable type key Unlock button Lock button Operation indicator light Seat position memory setting procedure To set the driver's seat to pre-programmed position, switch the ignition off, unlock the doors using any of the following methods, and then open the driver's door within about 40 seconds. l Press the unlock switch on the advanced key/retractable type key.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page23 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks or place articles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compartment cover: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing articles on the rear seat or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page24 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children: Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who find their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seatback or an open trunk can become accidentally locked in the trunk. This could result in death or brain damage from heat prostration, particularly in the summer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page25 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qArmrest WARNING Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protection.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page26 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Head Restraints Rear seat Head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page27 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qActive Head Restraints The active head restraints are equipped on the front seats. In a rear-end collision, the active head restraints use the force applied by the occupant on the seatback to instantaneously move the head restraints in the forward direction, reducing excessive rearward tilting of the head and reducing the load on the neck.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page28 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Warmer í The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by rotating the applicable seat warmer dial while the ignition is switched ON. The seat temperature increases as the number on the dial increases. When the seat warmers are not in use, rotate the seat warmer dials to 0. WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page29 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is running, and do not continue to use it for a long period of time. 2-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page30 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. 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 way when not in use.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page31 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 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 not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page32 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-64). qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page33 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an 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 system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page34 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Seat Belt qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you hear a click sound. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page35 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belt qFront Shoulder Belt Adjuster Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page36 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page37 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the components or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable which would prevent it from activating in an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page38 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page39 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessary: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is required to fasten the seat belt properly.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page40 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page41 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page42 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. 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 requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page43 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page44 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (44,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page45 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is use
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page46 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page47 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page48 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door outboard position) Tether strap position (5 Door center position) Tether strap Tether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Tether strap Forward Anchor bracket location (5 Door center position) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restrai
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page49 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qIf You Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder. NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, even with a seat weight sensor equipped vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page50 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is use
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page51 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 5. Make sure the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat. Refer to Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on page 2-55.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page52 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page53 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors. 5.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page54 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Tether strap position (5 Door) Tether strap Forward 2-40 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page55 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat) The LATCH lower anchors at the center of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating positions. Child-restraint systems with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed on the center seating position.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page56 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged. Anchor bracket position (5 Door) 4. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page57 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 air bags are installed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page58 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side collisions that are at least moderate.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page59 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (59,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page60 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (60,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page61 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-22) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-50) Side and curtain inflators and air bags Front passenger air bag
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page62 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed 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 addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page63 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page64 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (64,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qCurtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page65 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs: Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page66 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page67 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (67,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 severity.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page68 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Roll-over 2-54 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page69 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (69,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-43) carefully. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page70 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (70,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. For a specified of time it goes out.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page71 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (71,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page72 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (72,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page73 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (73,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page74 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (74,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l l l l l l Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front air bag sensor Air bag modules Side crash sensors Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light Front seat belt pretensioners Front passenger air bag deactivation i
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page75 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (75,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will work in any subsequent accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page76 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM 2-62 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page77 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM 3 Black plate (77,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions .............................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page78 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (78,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following 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 the trunk lid, without operating the key. l Starting the engine without operating the key.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page79 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (79,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Lock button Unlock button Trunk button (4 door) Panic button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Key code number plate A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this plate and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page80 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (80,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: Ø The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers or cell phones.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page81 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page82 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover. 5. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery with the battery cap. 6. Close the cover. 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery. 7. Reinsert the auxiliary key. 3-6 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page83 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged. Ø If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery. Rubber ring qService If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page84 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5 door (Locking) Exterior transmitter Opening the liftgate/trunk lid The operational range for opening the liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 in) from the center of the liftgate/trunk lid.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page85 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l The luggage compartment/trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page86 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System To unlock l Driver's door request switch To unlock the driver's door, press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press the request switch again within 5 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page87 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be opened while the advanced key is being carried. 5 Door Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page88 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Ignition positions Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition switches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button start again from ON switches the ignition off. Indicator light (ON) Indicator light (ACC) Indicator light NOTE l l l The order in which the ignition is switched can be changed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page89 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The indicator light (ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON) illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not running.) The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-40). 5.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page90 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION NOTE l If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, and the push button start indicator light (red) illuminates, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page91 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l After starting the engine, the push button start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn off and the ignition is in the ON position. After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the operation sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page92 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 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 sure the push button start is pressed to off.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page93 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions Transmitter Lock button Operation indicator light qKeyless Entry System Unlock button This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page94 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors are locked using the advanced keyless transmitter. If you prefer, the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-10.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page95 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Trunk button (4 door) To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk button until the trunk lid opens. Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page96 Monday, June 1 2009 1:16 PM Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-20 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page97 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key (page 3-34).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page98 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (98,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Warning Lights and Beep Sounds qSystem Malfunction Warning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyless function.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page99 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the following conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard six times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The push button start has not been switched to off.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page100 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep If an advanced key is left in the vehicle cabin and all the doors are locked using a separate advanced key, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver that the advanced key has been left in the vehicle cabin.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page101 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-22). Warning When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be heard.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page102 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Without keyless entry system Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page103 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) To extend the key, press the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for attention.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page104 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (104,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l l l 4 door The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. Doors and the liftgate can be locked by pressing the lock button while any other door is open.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page105 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l l Pressing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any door is open does not sound the horn. (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page106 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or closed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page107 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-31 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page108 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. Tab CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page109 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page110 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page111 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter (with Retractable Type Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-27). To lock the front passenger door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door. This does not operate the other door locks.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page112 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks (Without advanced key) The vehicle lock-out prevention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. With the key in the ignition switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page113 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Auto lock/unlock function WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a front door: Pulling an inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if a front door accidentally opens, which could result in death or serious injury. When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12 mph), all doors and the liftgate lock automatically.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page114 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 4. Referring to the auto lock/unlock function setting table, determine the function number for the desired setting and press the unlock side of the driver's door-lock switch only in the amount of the selected function number (Ex. If you select function 2, press the unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page115 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Liftgate (5 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page116 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the liftgate Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. When the liftgate cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page117 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (117,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the liftgate Use both hands to push the liftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is securely latched. Luggage compartment cover strap The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the liftgate when the straps are attached to the sides of the liftgate.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page118 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Lid (4 Door) WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is dangerous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an open trunk is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page119 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Opening the trunk lid with the key í Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Opening the trunk lid with the remote release lever Pull up the release lever next to the driver's seat.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page120 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Inside Trunk Release Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page121 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (121,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow. The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows The ignition must be ON for the power windows to operate.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page122 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closing To open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. To close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page123 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Engine-off power window operation The power window can be operated for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power window will be inoperable.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page124 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (124,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Unless a passenger needs to operate a power window, keep the power window lock switch in the locked position: Unintentional power window operation is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury. Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page125 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (125,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid qFuel-Filler Cap To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. 5 door To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. Remote fuel-filler lid release To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page126 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE The removed cap can be attached to the inner side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page127 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (127,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page128 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (128,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE Before washing your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area. After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause rust and water damage to your headliner.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page129 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qSunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening. Trying to force the sunshade closed could damage it. 3-53 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page130 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (130,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key, the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page131 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (131,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l l l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your safety, obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting time. They are only available through an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Always keep a spare advanced key in case one is lost.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page132 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-56 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page133 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (133,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming NOTE l The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or off. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition is switched to ON with the registered advanced key. The security indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and goes out.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page134 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (134,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qModification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed. CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer system or the vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page135 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. NOTE l l l Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. The keys carry a unique electronic code.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page136 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-60 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page137 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (137,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the ACC or LOCK position. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every two seconds until the system is disarmed. NOTE l l l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the correct ignition key.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page138 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (138,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-62.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page139 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (139,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qHow to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. (With advanced key) Press the push button start to off position, if the auxiliary key is inserted in the key slot, remove it. NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. 3. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed. NOTE l 2. Make sure the hood and the trunk lid are closed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page140 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (140,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System l l When the doors are locked by pressing the lock button on the transmitter or request switch on the front doors or using the key while the theft-deterrent system is armed, the hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the system is armed. The method for setting the theft-deterrent system can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-10.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page141 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (141,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page142 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (142,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selector switch in the middle position. qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page143 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (143,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Press the ON/OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off. To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON/OFF button ( ). The indicator light will illuminate.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page144 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor l The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R). 3-68 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page145 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM 4 Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page146 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (146,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. 2.3-liter turbocharged engine Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page147 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (147,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty. l Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. 4-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page148 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page149 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 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 is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page150 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be inspected.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page151 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (151,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page152 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page153 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (153,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page154 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (154,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qSnow Tires qTire Chains Use snow tires on all four wheels Check local regulations before using tire chains. Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the tires.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page155 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (155,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips 2. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving In Flooded Area 3. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 ―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile). Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page156 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of your load by weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page157 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (157,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page158 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (158,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Turbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performance from your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips: l The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium unleaded gasoline (page 4-2).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page159 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (159,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page160 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM 4-16 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page161 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM 5 Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4 Brake System ..................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page162 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-11)” for information on how to use the ignition switch. Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be in the P position. qIgnition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key) Shift lever engaged in P (park) LOCK í The steering wheel locks to protect against theft.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page163 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page164 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Starting the Engine Do not try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the battery. With advanced key Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-11)” for information on how to start the engine.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page165 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page166 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without switching off the ignition, setting the parking brake, and shifting the shift lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to 1st gear or R (manual
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page167 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or ON.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page168 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page169 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page170 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R. Neutral position 6-speed transaxle Neutral position The vehicle is equipped with either a 5speed or 6-speed manual transaxle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page171 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. Ø Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page172 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: 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.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page173 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page174 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance and improves driving comfort.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page175 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode Indicators This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page176 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. Manually Shifting down (M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. WARNING NOTE l l l When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page177 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped or driven at about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page178 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (2.5-liter engine model) Gear M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 Vehicle speed 183 km/h (113 mph) 126 km/h (78 mph) 51 km/h (31 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page179 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page180 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control í With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 32 km/h (20 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page181 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE WARNING l Always turn off the cruise control system when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system in an activation-ready state while the cruise control is not in use is dangerous as the cruise control could unexpectedly activate if the activation button is accidentally pressed, and result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page182 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l Release the SET or SET - switch at the desired speed, otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the SET switch is pressed and held, and continue decreasing while the SET - switch is pressed and held (except when the accelerator pedal is depressed). On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down while ascending, or speed up while descending.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page183 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Type A Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press down or press up on the cruise control SET /SET - switch and release it immediately. NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on. Greater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page184 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Type B Press the SET - switch and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow. Release the switch at the speed you want. (Type A) (Type B) Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET- switch. Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page185 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (Type A) Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page186 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (186,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page187 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page188 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l l l When DSC is on and you attempt to free the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page189 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page190 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page191 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page192 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-9). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l 5-32 Form No.8AR3-EA-09E Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page193 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page194 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page195 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (195,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-36 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-36 Tachometer ..........................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page196 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page197 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page198 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is near E, refuel as soon as possible. NOTE l l After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank. The direction of the arrow ( ) shows that the fuel-filler lid is on the right side of the vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page199 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qDashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard. To cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illumination knob. NOTE l NOTE l l l The brightness of dashboard illuminations can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in the or position.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page200 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-42 Charging System Warning Light 5-44 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-44 Check Engine Light 5-44 High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5-45 ABS Warning Light 5-43 Air Bag/Front
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page201 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (201,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel Warning Light 5-46 Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 5-46 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-46 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-47 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-47 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-48 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-48 KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green) 5
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page202 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Lights-On Indicator Light 5-54 Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-54 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-54 qBrake System Warning Light 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page203 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page204 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (204,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCharging System Warning Light If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. This warning light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page205 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (205,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission control system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page206 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (206,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLow Fuel Warning Light Conditions of operation Condition This warning light signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible. qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light Result The warning light The driver's seat belt is not illuminates for about 1 fastened when the ignition is minute and a beep switched ON.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page207 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (207,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period has passed. Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page208 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (208,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qAutomatic Transaxle Warning Light (Automatic Transaxle) This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON. The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page209 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-9). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page210 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page211 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the push button start has not been pressed off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page212 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (212,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds The light stops flashing when the ignition is switched ON with the correct ignition key. At this time, the immobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off. qShift Position Indicator Light (Automatic Transaxle) This indicates the selected shift position.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page213 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (213,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qDSC OFF Indicator Light í The following conditions could indicate that the system is malfunctioning. If one of the following conditions occurs, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page214 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (214,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLights-On Indicator Light (Black-out meter) NOTE l l This indicator light illuminates when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on. qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON, and turns off when the engine is started.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page215 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (215,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Beep Sounds qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page216 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep í The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tire inflation pressures (page 5-29). qAdvanced Keyless Warning í Warning indicators for the advanced key, such as “the advanced key removed from vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and warning/indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page217 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (217,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Type B (With AUTO position) Lighting Control qHeadlights NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them. Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page218 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (218,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION NOTE l Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor l l Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page219 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (219,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights NOTE If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page220 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (220,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Select the proper setting from the following chart. qAdaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) í (2.0-liter and 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page221 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (221,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns on the AFS. Turn and Lane-Change Signals qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page222 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (222,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE l l l If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. A personalized function is available to change the number of flashes.Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-10. A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound volume.Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-10.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page223 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (223,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition must be switched ON. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page224 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (224,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Variable-speed intermittent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off―intermittent―low speed―high speed).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page225 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (225,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the rain sensor will not operate correctly. Rain sensor Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page226 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (226,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE l l l l Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving at a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher (or after driving the vehicle) activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page227 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (227,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) The ignition must be switched ON. qRear Window Wiper Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition must be switched ON. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off automatically.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page228 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (228,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Manual Type Air-Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They may damage the defroster grid inside the window. NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page229 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (229,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page230 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM 5-70 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page231 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM 6 Black plate (231,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2 Vent Operation .................................... 6-3 Types of the Climate Control System ................................................. 6-5 Manual Type í ....................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page232 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (232,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition in ON when the engine is not running.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page233 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (233,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation qAdjusting the Vents Center Vents Directing airflow To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right. Knob Push NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page234 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (234,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents 6-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page235 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (235,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System 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 ............................................................................................................ page 6-6 Fully Automatic Type ....................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page236 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (236,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Manual Type í Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial A/C switch Rear window defroster switch Air intake selector Some models. qControl Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. 6-6 í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page237 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (237,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector dial NOTE l l Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page238 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (238,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior. WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page239 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (239,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qVentilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page240 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (240,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Fully Automatic Type í Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page241 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (241,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qControl Switches AUTO switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page242 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector switch Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO switch is turned on will turn off the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions). The air conditioning can be turned on and off by pressing the A/C switch while the fan control dial is on. NOTE l The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page243 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (243,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System WARNING Windshield defroster switch Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: position in cold or Using the rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. DUAL switch Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page244 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (244,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger. To turn off the system, press the OFF switch.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page245 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (245,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate properly. Sunlight sensor Interior temperature sensor 6-15 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page246 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna qAntenna (4 Door) AM/FM Radio Antenna í The AM/FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals. AM/FM Radio Antenna The AM/FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals. The AM/FM radio antenna is in the rear window. Install Remove CAUTION When washing the inside rear window, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page247 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (247,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE When leaving your vehicle unattended, we recommend that you remove the antenna and store it inside the vehicle. Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page248 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page249 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (249,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly, resulting in annoying noise. Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page250 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (250,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for CD Player/InDash CD Changer l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page251 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (251,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page252 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (252,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l l l l l l l l l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the same time, the system may not operate properly. The CD player/In-dash CD changer ejects the CD if the CD is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/or defective CDs may be ejected. Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player/In-dash CD changer. Do not insert any disc with a peel-off seal affixed to it.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page253 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (253,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l l This unit can play MP3 files that have been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure enjoyment of music with consistent sound quality, it is recommended to use discs that have been recorded at a bit rate of 128 kbps or more. If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3 files, playback of the two file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page254 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (254,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l The maximum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However, this unit will only display up to 32 characters, including the file extension (.mp3). ISO9660 level 1 ISO9660 level 2 Joliet extended format Romeo extended format Maximum number of characters in a file name (including a separator “.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page255 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (255,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Bit rate Refers to the volume of data per second, expressed in bps (bits per second). Generally, the larger the number of the transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3 file, the more information regarding musical reproduction it carries, and therefore the better the sound quality. Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page256 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM MEMO 6-26 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page257 Monday, June 1 2009 1:17 PM Black plate (257,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-28 Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-32 Operating the Satellite Radio .....................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page258 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (258,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page259 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (259,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page260 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (260,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Bose® Sound System-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select the desired ALC mode.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page261 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (261,1) Interior Comfort Audio System * AudioPilot® 2 (Bose® Sound Systemequipped model) AudioPilot® 2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot® 2 is turned on, the system automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to hear depending on exterior noise.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page262 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (262,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Channel preset buttons Band selector buttons Channel preset buttons Scan button Manual tuning dial Seek tuning buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( turn the radio on. Tuning , ) to Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM button ( ). The selected mode will be indicated.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page263 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (263,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page264 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (264,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Satellite Radio Band selector buttons Satellite button Category button Seek tuning buttons Scan button Display button Channel preset buttons Instant replay button Manual tuning dial Channel preset buttons Text/Electronic Serial number button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page265 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (265,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page266 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (266,1) Interior Comfort Audio System How to subscribe to satellite radio Once the system is installed you must first subscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service to activate the system. The SIRIUS Radio service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and if needed, is also used to report any problems should there be any in the future.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page267 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (267,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Every time the satellite button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below. SR1 SR2 NOTE Do not perform the following operation while “UPDATING” is displayed. Otherwise, the updating procedure will be cancelled.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page268 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (268,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If the last channel selected has become unavailable because of a channel update the above indication is displayed until any button is pressed. Preset channel programming (Programming with “channel number” display) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: (bank number) (channel [SR number)] 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page269 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (269,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Highest category → Category all → Lowest category NOTE While in “CATEGORY ALL” mode, all channels covering a category can be accessed (Category off condition). Channel selection within a category If category is not in “ALL” and the channel number is displayed, turning the manual tuning dial moves the channel number up/down in the present category.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page270 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (270,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l If there is no channel name, “No TITLE” is displayed. (Category name display) l When the display button is pressed while in channel name display mode, it changes to the category name display mode. l There are short (eight fixed characters) and long names for the category name. l The long name is displayed first, and three seconds later the short name is displayed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page271 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (271,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Instant replay This function allows you to rewind and replay the program that you were previously or are currently listening to. Press the instant replay button ( ). When the seek tuning button ( ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback starts from the beginning of the current program.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page272 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (272,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (Master code input) 4. Input the master code using the channel preset buttons 1-4. (The master code is already set at the time of factory shipment.) (Master code input determination) 5. Determine the master code which has been input by pressing the auto memory button or scan button. 6. “PIN CLEARED” appears which indicates that the master code input has been completed. 7.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page273 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (273,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 4. Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Example: When the registered ID code is “2323”, input “2323”. At this time “SR1 2323” is displayed. Press 1 for the first digit, 2 for the second, 3 for the third, and 4 for the last digit. For example, if your number is 2323, press 1 three times (includes 0), 2 four times, 3 three times, and 4 four times.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page274 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 3. “ENTER PIN” appears for three seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode. 4. “SR1 - - - -” appears which indicates that it is ready for code input. NOTE The scan button refers to the operation for an In-dash CD changer-equipped vehicle, and the auto memory button refers to the operation for a CD player-equipped vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page275 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (275,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 7. If it does not match the registered code, “SR1 Err” is displayed and then it returns to “SR1 - - - -”. 8. If it matches the registered code, “SR1 UNLOCK” appears for three seconds which indicates that the code input has been completed. 9. “SR1 100” appears which indicates that the parental lock is off. At this time, sound is heard.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page276 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (276,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Load button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Folder down button Track up/Fastforward button Folder up button Repeat button Random button Play/Pause button Display button Scan button Track down/Reverse button Text button Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD · Music data (CD-DA) player · MP3/WMA file NOTE If a disc has both music data (CD-DA
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page277 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (277,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. Track search Press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page278 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (278,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (CD random) MP3/WMA CD ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly. “DISC RDM” is displayed. File number/Elapsed time Folder number/File number 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page279 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (279,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. 6-49 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page280 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (280,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button Disc up button CD slot CD eject button Disc down button CD play button Random button Folder down button Repeat button Folder up button Channel preset buttons Play/Pause button Track up/Fast-forward button Display button Track down/Reverse button Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD · Music data (CD-DA) player · MP3/WMA file NOTE If a dis
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page281 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (281,1) Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion ) 1. Press and hold the load button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page282 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (282,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Pause To stop playback, press the Play/Pause button ( ). Press the button again to resume playback. Fast-forward/Reverse NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will resume where scan was selected. Repeat playback During music CD playback Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page283 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (283,1) Interior Comfort Audio System During MP3/WMA CD playback MP3/WMA CD (Folder random) ) during 1. Press the random button ( playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is displayed. Disc number/File number/Elapsed time Disc tray number 2. To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. Disc number/Folder number/File number (CD random) File name ) during 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page284 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Interior Comfort Audio System Message display If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page285 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (285,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page286 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (286,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition is turned off (LOCK). l When the power button on the audio unit is pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page287 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (287,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qChanging the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio → FM2 radio → AM radio → CD player or CD changer → SIRIUS1 → SIRIUS2 → SIRIUS3 → AUX → BT audio → cyclical).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page288 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (288,1) Interior Comfort Audio System When listening to the radio or SIRIUS digital satellite radio Pull up or press down the seek switch, the radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored (1―6). Pull up or press down the seek switch for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard to seek all usable stations at a higher or lower frequency whether programmed or not.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page289 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (289,1) Interior Comfort Audio System AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page290 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (290,1) Interior Comfort Audio System WARNING Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an accident. ) of the 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page291 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (291,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page292 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (292,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Audio í qWhat is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio outline By programming portable audio devices equipped with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle's speakers. Bluetooth audio devices are not those you do not need to plug into the auxiliary jack.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page293 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (293,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l l It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth audio device if it is placed anywhere transmission is compromised, such as inside a metal container or the trunk. Move the Bluetooth audio device to a location where transmission is possible. Battery consumption of Bluetooth audio devices is higher while Bluetoothconnected.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page294 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (294,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Display Bose Sound System-equipped model PAIR DEVICE * * LINK CHANGE PAIR DELETE DEVICE INFO Mode Function Bluetooth Pairing audio device program mode programming Changing link Link change to Bluetooth mode audio device Deleting link Pairing to Bluetooth deletion mode audio device Displaying Device vehicle's information Bluetooth unit display mode information 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page295 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (295,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l l l Always perform Bluetooth audio device programming while the vehicle is stopped. If a Bluetooth device has already been programmed to the vehicle as a hands-free mobile phone, it does not need to be programmed again when using the device as a Bluetooth audio device.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page296 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (296,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE l l l l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed. If the programming failed, “Err” flashes for three seconds. Programming cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform programming while the vehicle is moving, “PAIR DISABLE” is displayed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page297 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (297,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode. 3. The name of the currently linked Bluetooth audio device is displayed. If no Bluetooth audio device is currently linked, the name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed. 4. Turn the audio control dial to select the name of the device you would like to link. 6.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page298 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (298,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Deleting the link to a Bluetooth audio device 1. Using the audio control dial, select the pairing delete mode “PAIR DELETE” in the “BT SETUP” mode. (Refer to “Bluetooth audio device set-up” for details.) 2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode. 3. The name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed. 4.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page299 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (299,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 3. The name of the Bluetooth unit device is displayed. 4. Rotate the audio control dial to select the information for the Bluetooth unit which you would like to view. Device name BT address 2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's power. Make sure that the “ ” symbol is displayed in the information display.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page300 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Selecting a file (track) Short-press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise: Selects the beginning of the current file (track). Short-press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise: Selects the next file (track). 6-70 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page301 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (301,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth Hands-Free í qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possible using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button located on the steering wheel, and saying the voice commands.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page302 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (302,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free l OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 Talk button, Pick-Up button and HangUp button Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering wheel. Bluetooth is the registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page303 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (303,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Information display When available, the information display shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth Hands-Free messages, and operation status. Bluetooth phone connected qVoice To prevent the deterioration in voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points must be observed: l It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page304 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (304,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE If the voice recognition performance is not satisfactory, refer to “Voice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment)” (page 6-89). Please be aware that the voice recognition may error despite following the above points.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page305 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (305,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Basic Bluetooth HandsFree Operation qBluetooth Hands-Free Preparation Language setting The available languages are English, Spanish, and Canadian French. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected language. NOTE l l If the language setting is changed, device registration is maintained.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page306 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (306,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free A maximum of seven devices including hands-free mobile phones and Bluetooth audio devices can be programmed to one vehicle. NOTE l l l A device can be programmed only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. Programming is dangerous while driving pair up your device before you start driving.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page307 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (307,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 18. Say: [Beep] “XXXX - - -” (Speak a “device tag”, an arbitrary name for the device.) Example: “Stan's device.” NOTE Speak a programmed “device tag” within 10 seconds. If more than two devices are to be programmed, they cannot be programmed with the same or similar “device tag”. 19. Prompt: “Adding XXXXXX - - (Ex. “Stan's device”) (Device tag). Is this correct?” 20.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page308 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (308,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qReceiving an Incoming Call qVoice Guidance Interrupt Operation 1. Prompt: “Incoming call, press the pickup button to answer”. Voice guidance can be stopped by pressing the talk button with a short press while it is being heard. A new voice input command can then be spoken by the user. · Press the talk button with a short press. 2. To accept the call, press the pick-up button.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page309 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (309,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System qPhonebook Usage Phonebook registration Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook” 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page310 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (310,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. Prompt: “X (Number of locations which include data) numbers have been imported. What name would you like to 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 phone”) (Voice tag). Is this correct?” 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 11. Prompt: “Number saved.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page311 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (311,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qRefusing an Incoming Call For incoming call refusal, refer to “Receiving an incoming call” (page 6-78). qMute 3. Prompt: “Transferred call to Hands Free system” qMulti-Call Functions The microphone can be muted during a call. Call waiting A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party. 1. Press the talk button with a short press. Call interrupt 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page312 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (312,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Three-way call function 7. Prompt: “Dialing” 1. Press the talk button with a short press. Redialing function 2. Say: [Beep] “Join call” 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 3. Prompt: “Joining calls” 2. Say: [Beep] “Redial” Making a call using a telephone number 3. Prompt: “Dialing” 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Dial” 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page313 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (313,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 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. Prompt: “The current number is XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “555-1234”) (Currently registered number). New number, please.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page314 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (314,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 5. Prompt: “Are you sure you want to erase everything from your Hands Free system phonebook?” 6. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 7. Prompt: “You are about to delete everything from your Hands Free system phonebook. Do you want to continue?” 8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 9. Prompt: “Please wait, erasing the Hands Free system phonebook.” 10. Prompt: “Hands-Free system phonebook erased, returning to main menu.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page315 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (315,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Hands-Free Setting qDevice Device registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped device to Bluetooth Hands-Free, refer to “Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation” (page 6-75). Registered device read-out Bluetooth Hands-Free can read-out the devices registered to its system. NOTE Do this function only when parked.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page316 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (316,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmation prompts, language, passcode, select phone or select music player.” 4. Say: [Beep] “Select phone” 5. Prompt: “Please say 1 for XXXXX... (Ex. device A), 2 for XXXXX... (Ex. device B...)” 9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Device tag) selected.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page317 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (317,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE Say “All” to delete all devices (Mobile phone). 9. Prompt: “Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Registered device tag). Is this correct?” 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 11. Prompt: “Deleted” Registered device editing 1. Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “Setup” 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page318 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (318,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 2. Prompt:“Hands-Free system is locked. State the passcode to continue.” 3. Say: [Beep] “XXXX” (Say the set passcode “PCode”.) 4. If the correct passcode is input, voice guidance “XXXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's device) (Device tag) is connected” is announced. If the passcode is incorrect, voice guidance “XXXX (4-digit passcode, Pcode) incorrect passcode, please try again” is announced.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page319 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (319,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qVoice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) The voice recognition learning function enables voice recognition appropriate to the characteristics of the user's voice. If the recognition of the voice input commands to the system is not adequate, this function can largely improve the system's voice recognition of the user.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page320 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (320,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the voice input command list for voice recognition learning). (Ex. “Please read phrase 1”) 8. Say: [Beep] “0123456789” (Say the voice input command for voice recognition learning (1 to 8) according to the voice guidance.) 9. Prompt: “Speaker enrollment is complete, returning to main menu.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page321 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (321,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free When Bluetooth HandsFree Cannot be Used Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used under the following conditions: l The device is outside of the communication area. l The device has a malfunction. l The device is not connected to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle. l The device's battery is weak. l The device is turned off. l The device is placed where radio reception is difficult.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page322 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Mazda Bluetooth HandsFree Customer Service For toll-free Bluetooth Hands-Free customer service call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance. 6-92 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page323 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (323,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor qVanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you open the cover.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page324 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (324,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qOverhead Lights qMap Lights Front The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches. Rear qLuggage Compartment Light (5 Door) Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off l l Light is on when any door is open Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on 6-94 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page325 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (325,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display Audio display Clock Without multi information display Ambient temperature display With multi information display Climate control display Hands-free display Audio display Climate control display Clock adjustment buttons qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: í l Clock í l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temper
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page326 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (326,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock í The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. qOutside Temperature Display (Fully Automatic Type) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ambient temperature is displayed. Time setting 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page327 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (327,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Multi Information Display í Without navigation system With navigation system Clock adjustment buttons Steering switch Steering Switch Enter (up/down) switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch INFO switch BACK switch í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page328 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (328,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Switch Enter (up/down) switch Right switch/Left switch Navi switch (With navigation system) BACK switch INFO switch Function Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter. Used to select digits when setting numbers. Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen. Press during SETTINGS to return to the previous screen.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page329 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (329,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. NOTE l l l Daylight saving time is not reflected in the time zone displayed. The clock does not display if there is no GPS signal reception. If the battery cables are disconnected and then reconnected, the clock does not operate until a GPS signal is received.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page330 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (330,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qAudio Display Press the INFO switch until the AUDIO screen is displayed. The audio operation status is displayed. To operate the audio system, refer to “Audio System” (page 6-16).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page331 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (331,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment The average vehicle speed will be calculated every 10 seconds. To erase the displayed data, Refer to Settings on page 6-106. After erasing, the calculated average vehicle speed in - - - km/h (- - - mph) is displayed after 1 minute has elapsed. Current fuel economy This mode displays the current fuel economy by calculating the amount of fuel consumption and the distance traveled.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page332 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (332,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qMaintenance Monitor The periodic inspection and tire rotation period notification can be displayed by turning the Maintenance Monitor on. 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE l l This function is inoperable while the vehicle is being driven.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page333 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (333,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 7. Select a digit using the Right switch/ Left switch, and press the Enter (up/ down) switch up or down to change the value of the digit. If there is no need to change a digit, leave it as it is and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page334 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (334,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Display period Item TIRE ROTATION SERVICE DUE Start of message display When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile) When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (which ever comes first) End of message display Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining distance of 0 km Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining dista
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page335 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (335,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE l l l If the settings are changed from the initial values, the values which you set are displayed, not the initial values. Even if the battery is disconnected, the remaining distance and days information is not erased.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page336 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (336,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. Select the item you want to turn off (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE) by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page337 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (337,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE The buzzer volume for both the ignition key reminder and the lights-on reminder is changed simultaneously. If you prefer separate buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page338 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (338,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qRear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. 6-108 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page339 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (339,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Storage Compartments WARNING qGlove Compartment To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page340 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (340,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Storage tray í The storage tray can be installed to the left/right side of the center console. Press the button to slide the armrest frontward. Storage tray Using the armrest í To retract the armrest, slide it completely to the rear. CAUTION Ø When sliding the armrest, be careful not to hit a drink cup placed in a cup holder and spill its contents.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page341 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (341,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page342 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (342,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. To use, press the cover and open it. With Seat Warmer Rear The accessory sockets can be used regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Without Seat Warmer 6-112 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page343 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (343,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Ø Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent. Ø Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from getting into the accessory socket.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page344 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM 6-114 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page345 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM 7 Black plate (345,1) 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 ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ......................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page346 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page347 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (347,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. 4 Door Tiedown eyelet Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire 7-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page348 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (348,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5 Door (Type A) Jack handle Spare tire Tiedown eyelet Jack Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire (Type B) Jack handle Spare tire Tiedown eyelet Jack Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire 7-4 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page349 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (349,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack (5 Door) To remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. (4 Door) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw Jack screw Wing bolt Wing bolt 7-5 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page350 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (350,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Jack screw Wing bolt 3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack. NOTE If the jack is not completely secured, it could rattle while driving.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page351 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (351,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stability may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Drive carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the temporary spare tire or to the vehicle, observe the following precautions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid driving over obstacles. Also, do not drive through an automatic car wash.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page352 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (352,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 2. For vehicles equipped with a subwoofer, uncouple the connector. For vehicles not equipped with a subwoofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the spare tire. Connector NOTE Extra strength may be required to uncouple the connector. Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly. 3. For vehicles equipped with a subwoofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the woofer and spare tire.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page353 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (353,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire With sub-woofer Changing a Flat Tire Tire hold-down bolt Sub-woofer NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate 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 a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page354 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (354,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed (page 5-33). l qRemoving a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page355 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (355,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page356 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (356,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the wheel. qLocking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page357 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (357,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. If you're unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page358 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire (With sub-woofer) Bolt for flat tire Sub-woofer 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 10-9. 8. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page359 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (359,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the High engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page360 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page361 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (361,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). If the engine still does not start using the above procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Follow this procedure: (Without Advanced Keyless Entry & Push Button Start System) 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page362 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (362,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page363 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (363,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page364 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (364,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. 4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration. l Battery cover l l l CAUTION Ø Do not use a tool which applies excessive force such as a screwdriver or pliers. Ø If excessive force is applied to the clips, they could be damaged.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page365 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (365,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page366 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (366,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page367 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (367,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Tiedown Hook Type B CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using it for towing will damage the bumper. qTiedown Hook-Front Type A/Type B 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug wrench from the trunk (page 7-3). 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page368 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (368,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. 2. Remove the cover. NOTE CAUTION Ø If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. Ø The front tiedown hook is designed only for lashing the vehicle during overseas transport.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page369 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (369,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. qTiedown Hook-Rear Tiedown hook CAUTION Ø If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. Ø The front tiedown hook is designed only for lashing the vehicle during overseas transport.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page370 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (page 7-22) and “Tiedown Hook” (page 7-23) and carefully follow the instructions. 7-26 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page371 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM 8 Black plate (371,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) .......
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page372 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (372,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page373 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (373,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page374 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (374,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 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.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page375 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (375,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page376 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (376,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval 48 96 60 ENGINE Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust Engine valve clearance Drive belts Puerto Rico Others Engine oil Engine oil f
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page377 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (377,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure and t
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page378 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (378,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page379 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (379,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R I I R R
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page380 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (380,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page381 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (381,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts I Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system R R R R R R R R R
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page382 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (382,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page383 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (383,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page384 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (384,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page385 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (385,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page386 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (386,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page387 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (387,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine Engine coolant reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Fuse block Battery Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page388 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (388,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil (2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine). Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page389 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (389,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 –20 0 10 0 20 40 20 60 30 40 50 80 100 120 Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page390 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (390,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 2.3-liter turbocharged engine 50 Max –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 OK Min 5W-30 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page391 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (391,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page392 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (392,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page393 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (393,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake/Clutch Fluid qInspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page394 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (394,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with the engine off and cold.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page395 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (395,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF adhering 5 mm from the end of the dipstick, add ATF. CAUTION If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise, the automatic transaxle could be damaged. 6.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page396 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (396,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Washer Fluid Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page397 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (397,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page398 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (398,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. CAUTION Metal support To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page399 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (399,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffener. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffener on the passenger's side, or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffener in the new blade rubber so that the curve is the same as it was in the old blade rubber.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page400 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (400,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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 the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. 8-30 Form No.8AR3-EA-09E 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page401 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (401,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page402 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (402,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-32 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page403 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (403,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qBattery Maintenance NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. Battery cover CAUTION Ø Do not use a tool which applies excessive force such as a screwdriver or pliers. Ø If excessive force is applied to the clips, they could be damaged. To get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page404 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (404,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it's low, remove the caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration). Don't overfill. Examine the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially during cold weather. If it's low, recharge the battery.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page405 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (405,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The Tire Pressure Monitoring System í does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day, including whether the tires all look inflated properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page406 Monday, June 1 2009 1:18 PM Black plate (406,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance l l l Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-9) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page407 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (407,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page408 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clearance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibration Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper height Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System Ø Limited-Slip Differential System Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Ø When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page409 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (409,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive Front Lighting System Halogen bulb Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Side turn signal lights (LED type) Side turn signal light (LED type) Front turn signal lights/Front sidemarker lights/ 2 Parking lights Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Head lights (Low/High beam) Fog lights Parking lights/ 2 Daytime ru
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page410 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (410,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page411 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (411,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page412 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (412,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Halogen bulb High-beam bulbs/Daytime running lights (Canada) 4.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page413 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (413,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Installation 4.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page414 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (414,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. Fog lights í 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight back out of the socket. 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page415 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (415,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it. With Non-LED bulb (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. Removal 3. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear. Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page416 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (416,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. Left side Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. Right side Removal Installation 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page417 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (417,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. Left side Reverse lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. Removal Installation Right side 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page418 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (418,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. Removal Installation 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page419 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (419,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance With Non-LED bulb 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate lights 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page420 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (420,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Overhead light (Rear) Edge 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Vanity mirror lights qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map light (Front), Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror lights 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page421 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (421,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page422 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (422,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page423 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (423,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire. 8-53 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page424 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (424,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8-54 FAN 2 ENG MAIN BTN 1 A/C MAG H/L HI FOG H/L WASH SUNROOF F.DEF RH F.DEF LH FAN 1 ROOM TCM DSC BTN 2 AT PUMP HEATER FUSE RATING 40 A 40 A 50 A 7.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page425 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (425,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance INJ R.DEF IGKEY 2 IGKEY 1 HORN STOP FUSE RATING 30 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 15 A 15 A 10A Engine control system FUEL PUMP ABS SEAT WARM EHPAS ― ABS IG ― H/L LO RH H/L LO LH ILLUM TAIL ENG INJ ENG BAR ENG BAR 2 ETV 25 A 40 A 20 A 80 A ― 7.5 A ― 15 A 15 A 7.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page426 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (426,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Passenger's side) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8-56 BOSE P SEAT P.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page427 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (427,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 AUDIO M.DEF AFS ― ENG ― ― ― ― ― P.WIND ― F WIPER ― ― FUSE RATING 7.5 A 7.5 A 7.5 A ― 20 A ― ― ― ― ― 25 A ― 25 A ― ― PROTECTED COMPONENT Audio system Mirror defroster í Adaptive Front-Lighting System í ― Engine control system ― ― ― ― ― Power window ― Windshield wiper and washer ― ― í Some models. Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page428 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (428,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page429 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (429,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page430 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (430,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. qMaintaining the Finish Washing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page431 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (431,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page432 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (432,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qRepairing Damage to the Finish qUnderbody Maintenance Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page433 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (433,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qAluminum Wheel Maintenance í A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page434 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (434,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily, and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resistance.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page435 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM 9 Black plate (435,1) Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 9-10 Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 9-11 Reporting Safety Defects ....................... 9-42 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) ....
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page436 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (436,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page437 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (437,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page438 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (438,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org. Being truly committed to customer satisfaction is more than a phrase with Mazda.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page439 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (439,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance 6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or remedies conferred by California Civil Code Section 1793.22. You are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page440 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (440,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance 10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If you reject the decision, you will be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissible in a court action. 11.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page441 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (441,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page442 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (442,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. qMediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazda's Customer Satisfaction Program.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page443 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (443,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Yorkland Boulevard, suite 300 North York, Ontario M2J 4Y8 http://camvap.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page444 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (444,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page445 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (445,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page446 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (446,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4. Purchase date and current mileage 5.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page447 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (447,1) Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page448 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page449 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (449,1) Customer Information Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l l l l l New Vehicle Limited Warranty Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty Anti-perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page450 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (450,1) Customer Information Warranty Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page451 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (451,1) Customer Information Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page452 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (452,1) Customer Information Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, satisfactory service may be difficult or even impossible in another country.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page453 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (453,1) Customer Information Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page454 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (454,1) Customer Information Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page455 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (455,1) Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page456 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (456,1) Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) 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 cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page457 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (457,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page458 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (458,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page459 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (459,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page460 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (460,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page461 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (461,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qInformation 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 and load index rating.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page462 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (462,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 70 “70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 16 “16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support. M “M” is the speed rating.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page463 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (463,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page464 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (464,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page465 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (465,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qGlossary 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 manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page466 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (466,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page467 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (467,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page468 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (468,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page469 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (469,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 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 to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page470 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (470,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard 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 equipment.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page471 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (471,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 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.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page472 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (472,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page473 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (473,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page474 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (474,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 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 risking damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page475 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (475,1) Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 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 passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page476 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (476,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page477 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (477,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page478 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (478,1) Customer Information Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page479 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (479,1) Customer Information Service Publications qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. 9-45 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page480 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM 9-46 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page481 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM 10 Black plate (481,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications .........................................................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page482 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (482,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page483 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (483,1) Identification Numbers qEngine Number 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine Forward 2.3-liter turbocharged engine Forward 10-3 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page484 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (484,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Specification 2.3-liter turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine engine DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder 87.5 × 83.1 mm 87.5 × 94.0 mm 89.0 × 100 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) (3.44 × 3.70 in) (3.50 × 3.94 in) 1,999 ml 2,261 ml 2,488 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) (2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) 10.0 9.5 9.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page485 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (485,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Engine oil With oil filter replacement 2.0-liter engine Without oil filter replacement With oil filter 2.3-liter turbocharged replacement engine Without oil filter replacement With oil filter replacement 2.5-liter engine Without oil filter replacement Coolant Manual transaxle oil 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page486 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (486,1) Specifications 5 Door Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engine Overall length Item STANDARD TYPE (Canada) SPORTY TYPE Overall width Overall height 16 inch 17 inch 16 inch 17 inch Front tread Rear tread Wheelbase Vehicle specification 4,500 mm (177.2 in) 4,505 mm (177.4 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,470 mm (57.9 in) 1,535 mm (60.4 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,520 mm (59.8 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page487 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (487,1) Specifications 5 Door 2.0-liter engine (Canada) Weight Item GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front Rear Manual transaxle 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 931 kg (2,052 lbs) 833 kg (1,836 lbs) Automatic transaxle 1,788 kg (3,942 lbs) 964 kg (2,125 lbs) 824 kg (1,817 lbs) 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page488 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (488,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Low beam Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam Daytime running lights (Canada) í Halogen/Xenon fusion bulb Front turn signal (With daytime running lights) lights/Front Front turn signal side-marker Xenon fusion bulb lights/Front side-marker lights/Parking (Without daytime lights lights running lights) Parking lights Except 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page489 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (489,1) Specifications qTires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-34. Standard tire (Except 2.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page490 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (490,1) Personalization Features Personalization Features The following Personalization Features are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Setting Available customization The headlight illumination on/off timing based Auto headlight on/off on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be changed. Turn indicator The beep volume level can be changed.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page491 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (491,1) Personalization Features Setting Power door locks Keyless entry Available customization The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function can be deactivated. Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in conjunction with the selector lever position.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page492 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (492,1) Personalization Features Setting Advanced keyless entry Theft-deterrent system Multi information display Available customization The function to automatically lock doors when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can be activated. The advanced key's remaining battery level warning light in the instrument cluster can be deactivated.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page493 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM 11 Black plate (493,1) Index 11-1 Form No.
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page494 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (494,1) Index A B Accessory Socket ............................ 6-112 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ................................................ 5-60 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-19 Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-21 Auxiliary key ...
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page495 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (495,1) Index B D Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39 Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18 Break-in period ............................ 4-7 Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11 Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13 Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8 Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7 Rocking the vehicle ...............
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page496 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (496,1) Index F H Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-69 Headlights .................................. 5-57 Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-9 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4 Owner maintenance ................... 8-15 Fog Lights .....................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page497 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (497,1) Index I M Interior Lights ................................... 6-93 Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65 Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66 Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7 Moonroof .......................................... 3-51 Multi Information Display ................ 6-97 Audio Display .......................... 6-100 Clock ..........................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page498 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (498,1) Index P S Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21 Security System Immobilizer system (with advanced key) ................... 3-54 Immobilizer system (without advanced key) .............. 3-58 Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-62 Service Publications .......................... 9-44 Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-111 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3 Specifications ....
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page499 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM Black plate (499,1) Index T W Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3 Inflation pressure ........................ 8-34 Replacement ............................... 8-36 Rotation ...................................... 8-35 Snow tires .................................. 4-10 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Specifications ............................. 10-9 Tire chains ..................................
Mazda3_8AR3-EA-09E_Edition2 Page500 Monday, June 1 2009 1:19 PM 11-8 Form No.
