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Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page1 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page2 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoya ble and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations.
Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda.
Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page5 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems.
Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page6 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ........................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ....................................
Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. Power window lock switch ................................................... ............................. page 3-18 Power window switches .
Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch ....................... ........................................................... page 5-48 Dashboard illumination ........................................................ ............................. page 5-32 Lighting control/Turn signals .
Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page10 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.
Black plate (11,1) T runk lid .............................. ...................................................... ........................ page 3-12 Antenna .................................................. .........................................
Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page12 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.
Black plate (13,1) Liftgate ..................................... ................................................................. .......... page 3-9 Rear window defroster ..... ................................................................. .....
Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page14 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (15,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. Seats .......................................................... ....................................
Black plate (16,1) Front Seats W ARNING Modification of the Fr ont Seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system.
Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined posit ion while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Duri ng sudden braking or a collision , you can slide under the lap belt and su ffer serious internal injuries.
Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatbac k to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not suppor ted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury .
Black plate (19,1) q Seat W armer í The front seats are electrica lly heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on.
Black plate (20,1) W ARNING Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an importa nt role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passeng ers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury.
Black plate (21,1) 4. Push the rear seatb ack knob down. T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Position the outboard seat belts to the side. 2. Lift the seatb acks upright. 3. Make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks.
Black plate (22,1) q Rear Seatback Lock (4 Door) T o lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever . NOTE The seatback locks are part of the trunk security system (page 3-14). q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.
Black plate (23,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retr actors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
Black plate (24,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injur ed or even killed.
Black plate (25,1) q Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision.
Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt , refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-16). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull o ut the lap/shoulder belt.
Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , ha ve it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (28,1) 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. In moderate or greater frontal or near- frontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously .
Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Pretensioner System Disposal: Improper disposal of the prete nsioner system or a vehicle with non- deactivated pretensioner s is dangerous.
Black plate (30,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt prete nsioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute.
Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dan gerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A ) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection.
Black plate (32,1) NOTE T o encourage rear seat passen gers to wear their seat belt s, we suggest leavi ng the center-rear lap position of the belt fastened at all times ex cept when folding the rear seat forward. q Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and inser t it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click.
Black plate (33,1) W ARNING Using an Extender That is T oo Long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protectio n and you could be seriously injured.
Black plate (34,1) q Belt Minder The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittentl y sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster .
Black plate (35,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of chil d-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.
Black plate (36,1) W ARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a c hild must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident.
Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Seating Children in a Child-Res traint System on the Front Pas senger Seat: If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, the vehicl e is also equipped with an air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-30).
Black plate (38,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injur ed or even killed.
Black plate (39,1) 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 wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe du e to air bags.
Black plate (40,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions.
Black plate (41,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap position (4 Door ) Anchor bracket T ether strap Anchor bracket locat ion (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap posi.
Black plate (42,1) W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tether anchor and result in injur y . Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint syst em.
Black plate (43,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboa rd shoulder of the front seats .
Black plate (44,1) W ARNING Children and Seating Posit ion with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, front and rear.
Black plate (45,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
Black plate (46,1) W ARNING Seating a Child in a Child-Restrai nt System on the Front Pas senger Seat W ith the Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Not Illuminated: Seating a child in.
Black plate (47,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachmen t of specially desig ned LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger .
Black plate (48,1) q Child-Restraint System Insta llation 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 LA TCH lower anchors.
Black plate (49,1) T ether strap position (5 Door ) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tether anchor and result in injur y .
Black plate (50,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system.
Black plate (51,1) T ether strap position (5 Door ) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tethe r or tether anchor and result in injur y .
Black plate (52,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicator mark s).
Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accide nt is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate.
Black plate (54,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Cur tain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modul es or placing hands on them is extre mely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit.
Black plate (55,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are dangerous . Immediately after inflation , the inflators in the steering wheel, dashboar d, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge are very hot.
Black plate (56,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) have two basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags.
Black plate (57,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-45) (2) Front seats (3) Front dual stage inflators and .
Black plate (58,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í 4 Door 5 Door (4) (1) (1) (3) (2) (3) (4) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagnostic modul e (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor 2-44 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models.
Black plate (59,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a frontal imp act of greater than moder ate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the inflation, the front air bags quickly deflate.
Black plate (60,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-30). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails.
Black plate (61,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air b.
Black plate (62,1) W ARNING Increasing the T otal Seated W eight on the Fron t Passenger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increa sing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weigh t of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous .
Black plate (63,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt prete nsioner system on or off.
Black plate (64,1) W ARNING Damaged Side and Cur tain Air Bag Wiring under the Seats: Placing luggage or other object s under the front seats is dan gerous. The side and curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the e vent of a side collision , the side and curtain air bags may not deploy, which could result in death or seri ous injury.
Black plate (65,1) l Driving into a big hole or hitting the far side of a hole. Limitations to front air bag activ ation Depending on the severi ty of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have enough stopping force to activate the air bag.
Black plate (66,1) Side and curtain air bag activation í Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags on that side to inflate, but it wi ll not normally deploy the front air bags.
Black plate (67,1) q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors.
Black plate (68,1) W ARNING Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Bee p: Driving the vehicle with the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous . In a collision, the air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury.
Black plate (69,1) NOTE If it becomes necess ary to have the components or wi ring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical condition s in accordance with a certifie d physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Deal er , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.
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Black plate (71,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks ........................................... ................................ 3-2 Keys .............
Black plate (72,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with pow er windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move.
Black plate (73,1) Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attentio n. Press the button slowly and carefully . CAUTION T o avoid damage to the transmi tter , do not: l Drop it.
Black plate (74,1) T o confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn wi ll sound. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights wi ll flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked.
Black plate (75,1) T urning off the alarm Press any button on the transmitter. q T ransmitter Maintenance CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Battery leakage could occur if it is not install ed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them.
Black plate (76,1) 3. Install a new batt ery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B portion of the battery to set the battery . B Back cov er Front cove r Front of holder 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut.
Black plate (77,1) W ARNING V ehicles Lef t Unlocked: (Except 4 Door) Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle, whic h could result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy targe t for thieves and intruders.
Black plate (78,1) T o lock any 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. Door-lock knob (Lock position) NOTE When locking the doors this way , be careful not to leave the key insi de the vehicle.
Black plate (79,1) Locking, unlocking with door-lock switch All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is pushed. Unlock Lock q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors.
Black plate (80,1) q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull the handle and lift up the liftgate. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the elect rical system and the liftgate can not be unlocked, perform the follow ing procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1.
Black plate (81,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Placing Cargo on the Cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartm ent cover is dangerous. During sudden braki ng or a collision, the cargo co uld become a projectile that could hit and injure someone.
Black plate (82,1) CAUTION T o prevent cargo from shifting while driving or during sudden deceleration, be careful of the foll owing: l Do not open the luggage compartment cover while the vehicle is moving. l Do not overload the luggage compartment so that the cover cannot be closed.
Black plate (83,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk W ARNING Open T runk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from heat exposure.
Black plate (84,1) q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid relea se lever . Give your key only to someone you trust. T o secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-8), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk.
Black plate (85,1) Inside T runk Release Lever (4 Door) Y our 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.
Black plate (86,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk relea se 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.
Black plate (87,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desir ed position, lightly hold down the switch.
Black plate (88,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position, all powe r windows on each door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position, only the driver's side power window can be operated.
Black plate (89,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release 5 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks.
Black plate (90,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Locked Hood: A hood that is no t closed and securely locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicl e is moving and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident.
Black plate (91,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check un der the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support rod in its clip whi le holding up the hood.
Black plate (92,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which cou ld cause rust and water damage to your headliner. q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation.
Black plate (93,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
Black plate (94,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not ca use harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Black plate (95,1) NOTE l Since the electronic codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (96,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its conten ts from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate are locked . If forcible entry is attempt ed, the system sounds the horn and flashes the hazard warning lights.
Black plate (97,1) l Press the unlock button on the keyles s entry system transmitter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicati ng that your vehicl e is equipped with a Theft-Det errent System is in the glove box.
Black plate (98,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steering Wheel : Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g 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.
Black plate (99,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selec tor switch to the middle position. Manual control mirror T o adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door .
Black plate (100,1) q Rearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustment Before driving, adjust the rearvi ew mirror to center on the scene through the rear window . Reducing glare from headlights Do this with the day/ni ght lever in the day position. Push the lever forw ard for day driving.
Black plate (101,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ....................... ................. 4-2 Fuel Requirements ................................................... ..
Black plate (102,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL , which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Black plate (103,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements.
Black plate (104,1) NOTE While the engine is off, the sound of a valve op ening and closing can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormali ty . Y our vehicle has a self-checkin g device and it operates while the engine is off.
Black plate (105,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (C O), which is colorless, odorless, and po isonous. When inhaled , it can cause loss of con sciousness and death.
Black plate (106,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way .
Black plate (107,1) Break-In Period 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 Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast , for a long perio d of time.
Black plate (108,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting 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 accide nt.
Black plate (109,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small ba g of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of anti freeze in the radiator .
Black plate (1 10,1) q Tire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may scrat ch or chip aluminum wheels. Inst all tire chains on steel wheels only . l Chains may affect handling. l Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufactur er's recommended limit, whi chever is lower .
Black plate (11 1,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
Black plate (1 12,1) T railer T owing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page1 12 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.
Black plate (1 13,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ................................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ............
Black plate (1 14,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the butt on when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position .
Black plate (1 15,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will op erate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started.
Black plate (1 16,1) CAUTION Don't 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 batt ery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
Black plate (1 17,1) W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
Black plate (1 18,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released.
Black plate (1 19,1) W ARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excess ive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), drivi ng on ice and snow , and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surfac e).
Black plate (120,1) W ARNING ABS W arning Light and Brake W arning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake syst em warning light and ABS warning light are on at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances.
Black plate (121,1) Manual T ransaxle Operat ion q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the trans axle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then relea se it slowly . A safety feature prevent s accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse).
Black plate (122,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , down shift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stal ling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Black plate (123,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter .
Black plate (124,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freel y even on the slightest incline unles s the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the en gine is running faster than idle.
Black plate (125,1) 2. Insert a screw driver and push it down . 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the syst em checked.
Black plate (126,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds , the gear position indicator will flas h twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down.
Black plate (127,1) W ARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous . The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
Black plate (128,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M4 → M3 170 km/h (105 mph) M3 → M2 72 km/h (44 mph) Shifting specificat ion (2.
Black plate (129,1) q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbi ng steep grades , depress the accelerator fully . The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicl e speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop T o climb a steep grade from a stopp ed position: 1.
Black plate (130,1) The light illuminates to indicate that the power steering is inoperable. If the light illuminates, turn off the engine and restart it. If the light does not illuminate after restarting the engine, this indicates that the power steering is restored and normal steering is possible.
Black plate (131,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruis ing speed is set. q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator ligh t illuminates. T o deactivate the syst em, press the switch again.
Black plate (132,1) NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down. q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures.
Black plate (133,1) q T o Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COA ST button and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow . Release the button at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.
Black plate (134,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). Tir e Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire.
Black plate (135,1) TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condit ion of all four tires before you drive each day . CAUTION l Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should .
Black plate (136,1) W ARNING V ehicle Handling When Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light Illuminates/Flashes: When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire press ure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneu vering or braking.
Black plate (137,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air press ures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light rema ins illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then v erify that it goes out.
Black plate (138,1) NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signa l code must be registered with the TPMS before it can work. The easiest way to do it is to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and complete ID signal code registration.
Black plate (139,1) l A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new wheel. NOTE l The tire pressure sensor ID signa l code must be registered when a new tire pressure sensor is purchased. For purchase of a tire pressure sensor and registration of the tire pressure sensor ID signal code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (140,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ................................... ..................................................................
Black plate (141,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and tri p meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed.
Black plate (142,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turne d to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position.
Black plate (143,1) q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE .
Black plate (144,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjus t the brightness of the dashboard lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument clust er dimmer is canceled, the instrume nt cluster illumination intensit y will not change by rotating the thumb-wheel.
Black plate (145,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-35 Charging Syst.
Black plate (146,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-38 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-39 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-40 Automatic Transaxle W arning Ligh.
Black plate (147,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is full y released.
Black plate (148,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS contr ol unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Black plate (149,1) CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started.
Black plate (150,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked.
Black plate (151,1) Belt minder The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittentl y sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster .
Black plate (152,1) q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-20). q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Black plate (153,1) W ARNING Ignoring the W arning Light: Ignoring the warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the probl em taken care of as soon as possi ble before it develops into a more serious situ ation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
Black plate (154,1) NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash conti nuously while the temporary spare tire is being used. W arning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction.
Black plate (155,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. q Cruise Main Indicator Light í This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated.
Black plate (156,1) q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal light is operating (page 5-49). When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signa l indicator lights flash (page 5-55).
Black plate (157,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
Black plate (158,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO po sition) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
Black plate (159,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the ligh t sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the light sensor will not operat e correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.
Black plate (160,1) q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch , a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to original posit ion for low beam.
Black plate (161,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self -cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manually retur n the lever to its original position .
Black plate (162,1) Windshield Wipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Substitute W asher Fluid: Using radiator an tifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirt y the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident.
Black plate (163,1) For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to . V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring T ype B (With AUTO posit ion) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down.
Black plate (164,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the rain sensor will not operat e correctly .
Black plate (165,1) NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/AUTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-20). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (166,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defros ter clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off automatically .
Black plate (167,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steering whee l. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it.
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Black plate (169,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .............................................. ................. 6-2 Operating Tips .................
Black plate (170,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not runni ng.
Black plate (171,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right . Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment knob.
Black plate (172,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page172 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.
Black plate (173,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Climate control information is displayed on the information display .
Black plate (174,1) Manual T ype Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C Switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold.
Black plate (175,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position.
Black plate (176,1) W ARNING The Recirculated Air Posit ion: Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather .
Black plate (177,1) CAUTION When using the air conditioner whi le driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the tem perature gauge (page 5-31). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air condition er off (page 7-12).
Black plate (178,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position.
Black plate (179,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector A/.
Black plate (180,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indicates AUTO operation, and the syst em will function automatically . l When off, indicates the operation of other switches such as the mode selector switch, fan contr ol dial, A/C switch and windshield de froster switch.
Black plate (181,1) A/C switch W ith the AUTO or fan contr ol dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehum idifying functions) on or off.
Black plate (182,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperat ure may vary from the actual ambient temperature depending on the surrounding area and veh icle conditions. l Press the AMB button again to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperature set for the air conditioner .
Black plate (183,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defros ter switch. In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turne d on. The air conditioner will direc t dehumidified air to the front windshield and side windows (page 6-4).
Black plate (184,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before enter ing a car wash facility or passing bene ath a low overhead clearance.
Black plate (185,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s 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.
Black plate (186,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmi tter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise.
Black plate (187,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch roll ers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player .
Black plate (188,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism a nd lens) in the CD player/changer may becom e clouded with condensation.
Black plate (189,1) l When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may jump. l The CD player/chang er has been designed to play CDs bearing the identification logo as shown. No other discs can be played. l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handling the CDs.
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Black plate (191,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display . Power/V olume/Sound Controls .... ...........................
Black plate (192,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial ag ain to turn the audio system off.
Black plate (193,1) * * * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. BOSE Sound System-equipped model 2. Turn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as foll ows: Stand.
Black plate (194,1) The following four modes are avail able. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select the ALC OFF , ALC LEVEL1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated.
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Black plate (196,1) q Operating the Radio Scan button Band selector buttons Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit.
Black plate (197,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuni ng button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations .
Black plate (198,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape slot Program button Dolby NR button Repeat button Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button Re.
Black plate (199,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be ejected when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again.
Black plate (200,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button T rack up button T rack down button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
Black plate (201,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play .
Black plate (202,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button Display button T rack up button Disc up button Disc down button T rack down button Inserting the CD The CD must be label-side up when inserting.
Black plate (203,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the load button ( ) again while “ W AIT ” is displayed. NOTE If the button is not operat ed while “ W AIT ” is displayed, the display changes to “ IN ” and the CD can be inserted.
Black plate (204,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number . l All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject.
Black plate (205,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly .
Black plate (206,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turne d 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.
Black plate (207,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player > SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cycli cal).
Black plate (208,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resum e audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turne d to the LOCK position with the aud io muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted.
Black plate (209,1) 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. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repai red by anyone except qualified service personnel.
Black plate (210,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor .
Black plate (211,1) q Overhead Lights í Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illuminated entry system) Light .
Black plate (212,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) ON OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-44 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page212 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.
Black plate (213,1) Information Display With trip computer Without trip computer T rip computer/Clock Audio display Climate control display/Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions .
Black plate (214,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displ ayed. Time setting NOTE For trip computer-equipped vehicles, press the INFO button instead of the SET button when setting the time.
Black plate (215,1) With fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, press the AM B button (page 6-1 1) on the air conditioner control panel to display the ambient temperature. Press the AMB button again to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperature set for the air condit ioner .
Black plate (216,1) U.S.A. CANADA When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), —— L/100 km ( —— mpg) will be displayed. A verage fuel economy mode This mode displays the a verage fuel economy by calculating the fuel consumption and the distance trave led since connecting the battery or resettin g the data.
Black plate (217,1) U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-t o-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining mileage before refueling is required, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel war ning light illuminates.
Black plate (218,1) Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Press the lighter in and release it. When ready for use, it automati cally pops out. CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat.
Black plate (219,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is movin g.
Black plate (220,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments W ARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous.
Black plate (221,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release catch.
Black plate (222,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-co mpartment, remove or lift the trunk board. T runk board Cargo sub- compartment q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door) í The luggage compartment can be separated vertically and/or horizon tally , using the trunk board and the trunk board loops.
Black plate (223,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facilitate insertio n of the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk board into the groove of the luggage sub- compartment.
Black plate (224,1) 3. Insert the other trunk board loop into slit B until a clic k sound is heard. Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed secure ly . CAUTION Do not place or remo ve luggage via the rear passenger seat area while the vehicle is moving.
Black plate (225,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Em ergency ................................................... ....... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ....................................
Black plate (226,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it.
Black plate (227,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedown e yelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door 5 Door Ja.
Black plate (228,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise. T o secure the jack Perform the removal p rocedure in reverse.
Black plate (229,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The war ning light will flash conti nuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-23). T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1.
Black plate (230,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibra te excessively .
Black plate (231,1) 6. Block the wheel diagon ally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1.
Black plate (232,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tir e being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Incorrect Jacking Pos ition: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous.
Black plate (233,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires an d you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench and is stored with the spare tire.
Black plate (234,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cau se the tire to come off, resulting in an accident.
Black plate (235,1) W ARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tighten ed lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off. This c ould result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Alway s securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts.
Black plate (236,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indi cates overheating, the vehicle loses power , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON posit ion is dangerous.
Black plate (237,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: 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 8-14).
Black plate (238,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. Depre ss the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds.
Black plate (239,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
Black plate (240,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injur ies.
Black plate (241,1) Discharged battery Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Booster battery 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded.
Black plate (242,1) NOTE V erify that the covers a re securely installed. Push-Starting W ARNING T owing a V ehicle to Start It: T owing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide.
Black plate (243,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
Black plate (244,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down , as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper . Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tied own hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONL Y for tyin g down the vehicle when it's being transport ed.
Black plate (245,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tyin g rope to the tiedown eyelet.
Black plate (246,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
Black plate (247,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction ................................................................. ................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .......
Black plate (248,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damag e to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenance.
Black plate (249,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the following condition s apply . If any do apply , follow Sche dule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedule 2).
Black plate (250,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.
Black plate (251,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.
Black plate (252,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 9.
Black plate (253,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 mile.
Black plate (254,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
Black plate (255,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Intr oduction (page 8-2), severa l procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools.
Black plate (256,1) Engine Compartment Overview Fuse block Air filter Battery Engine oil-filler cap Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid.
Black plate (257,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction.
Black plate (258,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the en gine to normal operating temperature.
Black plate (259,1) Changing engine oil W ARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dange rous. If the engine has been running, the engine oil becomes very hot. Y ou could be seriously burned. Don' t check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot.
Black plate (260,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do not open it.
Black plate (261,1) q Changing Coolant Change coolant accordi ng to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (dem ineralized) water in the coolant mix ture. W a ter that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness.
Black plate (262,1) T o change coolant W ARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap : Removing the cooling system cap while the engine is runn ing or hot is dangerous. This mig ht lead to cooling system and engine damage and cou ld result in seriou s injury from escaping hot coolant or steam .
Black plate (263,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous. If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention.
Black plate (264,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle flui d level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . 2.3-liter engine CAUTION l Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level accordi ng to the following procedure.
Black plate (265,1) 9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the A TF level while the engine is idling, and make sure that the A TF level is within the proper level. If the A TF level is not within the proper level, add A TF . The proper fluid level is mark ed on the dipstick as follows.
Black plate (266,1) Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside tempe rature is about 20°C (70°F), the fluid level shoul d be close to, but not above, the bott om notch on the dipstick. CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as a reference.
Black plate (267,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up.
Black plate (268,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter . This could result in excess ive engine wear . This air filter may be cleane d with compressed air and reused , or replaced, depending on its condition. Unl ess it is very dirty , simply shake it to remove foreign particles.
Black plate (269,1) 5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or repla ce the filter . 7. Install in the reverse order of remo val.
Black plate (270,1) If the blades are not wiping properly , clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent; then rins e thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if necessary . q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.
Black plate (271,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffeners on the passen ger's side, or vice versa.
Black plate (272,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. 4. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assem bly in the reverse order of removal.
Black plate (273,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lead Material s: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductiv e harm. W ash hands after handling.
Black plate (274,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks ne ar open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite an d cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injur ies.
Black plate (275,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery mai ntenance. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Black plate (276,1) Tire s For reasons of proper perfor mance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tir e inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous.
Black plate (277,1) NOTE l Always check tire press ure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from war m tires to adjust the pressure.
Black plate (278,1) q Replacing a Tire W ARNING W orn Tires: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could resul t in an accident.
Black plate (279,1) q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tir e is easier to handle because of its constructi on.
Black plate (280,1) CAUTION l A wrong-sized wheel may advers ely affect: l T ire fit l Wheel and bearing life l Ground clearance l Snow-chain clearance l Speedometer calibration l Headlight aim l Bump.
Black plate (281,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse.
Black plate (282,1) W ARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs requir e high voltage, you could receive an elect ric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself.
Black plate (283,1) High-beam bulb 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket.
Black plate (284,1) 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
Black plate (285,1) 2. Detach the electrical connect or from the unit by pulling it to the rear . 3. Install the ne w side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Black plate (286,1) Brake lights/T aillight s (5 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacemen t is not possible. The rear combination compo nent must be replaced.
Black plate (287,1) Right side 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (288,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the cover . 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer .
Black plate (289,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the liftgate upper tri m. 2. Disconnect the electrical connect or from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Black plate (290,1) 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Black plate (291,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector .
Black plate (292,1) 3. Turn the knobs counterclockwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspected fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover . 5. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover .
Black plate (293,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown NOTE T o replace the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-47 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page293 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.
Black plate (294,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING .
Black plate (295,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 AUDIO 30 A Audio system (BOSE Sound System-equipped model) 19 ABS IG 10A ABS í 20 FOG 15 A Fog lights í 21 HORN 15 A Horn 22 ―.
Black plate (296,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 8.
Black plate (297,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 56 P/WIND L 30 A ― 57 ALARM 7.5 A ― 58 M/DEF 7.5 A Mirror Defroster 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15 A Headlight low beams (RH), Head.
Black plate (298,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver , can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken.
Black plate (299,1) q W ater 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 vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings.
Black plate (300,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When th.
Black plate (301,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodiz ed aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coati ng; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint.
Black plate (302,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly . Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs.
Black plate (303,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provi ded over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels.
Black plate (304,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleane rs and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resist ance.
Black plate (305,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) .
Black plate (306,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Black plate (307,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 follow ing information: 1.
Black plate (308,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of prima ry concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Black plate (309,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results.
Black plate (310,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 .
Black plate (311,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Black plate (312,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
Black plate (313,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 follow ing information: 1.
Black plate (314,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc.
Black plate (315,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc.
Black plate (316,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.
Black plate (317,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies.
Black plate (318,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations.
Black plate (319,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countries.
Black plate (320,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles.
Black plate (321,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phone s and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radio s, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous .
Black plate (322,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page322 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.
Black plate (323,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
Black plate (324,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tir e is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, und erinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combinati on, can cause he at buildup and possible tir e failure.
Black plate (325,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall.
Black plate (326,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95H is a n example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explan ation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating.
Black plate (327,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 m.
Black plate (328,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course.
Black plate (329,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T1 15/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
Black plate (330,1) D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagon al ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 9-26 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tir e Information (U.S.A.) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page330 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.
Black plate (331,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
Black plate (332,1) W ARNING T ire Under-Inflation: Driving your vehicle with und er-inflated tires is dan gerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe crackin g, tread separation or “ blow out ” , with unexpecte d loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.
Black plate (333,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recommende d pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious failures an d accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards.
Black plate (334,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold.
Black plate (335,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmet rical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side.
Black plate (336,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are no t being used on the road. It is recommended that tires general ly be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process.
Black plate (337,1) V ehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rati ng capability , with o r without a trailer.
Black plate (338,1) V ehicle Curb W eight is the weigh t of your new vehicl e when you p icked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is de signed to carry .
Black plate (339,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupant s.
Black plate (340,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with.
Black plate (341,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certi fication Label axle wei ght rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury .
Black plate (342,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) is the maximum allowab le weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
Black plate (343,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certificati on label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e.
Black plate (344,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupant s and cargo should nev er exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard.
Black plate (345,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Mo tor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or).
Black plate (346,1) 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 .
Black plate (347,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below .
Black plate (348,1) 9-44 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page348 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (349,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ..................................................
Black plate (350,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification numbe r legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen throu gh the windshield.
Black plate (351,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page351 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (352,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 121.9 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.
Black plate (353,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) Coolant W ith heater 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt) W ithout heater 6.
Black plate (354,1) 2.3-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Fr.
Black plate (355,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R Trunk light (4 Door) 5 W5W Luggage compartment light (5 Door) ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í W5W Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― q Tires NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassi s of your vehicle.
Black plate (356,1) 10-8 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page356 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (357,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page357 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G.
Black plate (358,1) A Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ............ ........................... 9-16 Air Bag Systems .... ........................... 2-38 Air Filter ......................................... ... 8-22 Ambient T emperature Di splay .
Black plate (359,1) C Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-32 Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48 Defroster Rear window ... ........................ ... 5-54 Dimensions ......
Black plate (360,1) H Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-46 Flashing .......................... ............ 5-48 High-low beam .......................... 5-48 Leveling ......................... ............ 5-48 On reminder .
Black plate (361,1) O Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-29 Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28 Overhead Lights ................................ 6-43 Overheating ........................... ............ 7-12 Overloading ..
Black plate (362,1) T T achometer ................................... .. ... 5-31 T emporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-33 Theft-Deterrent System ............... ...... 3-26 T iedown Hook .......................................... 7-20 T ire Information .
NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
2 Before Use Conten ts , Accessories, and Lase r Accessorie s Please c ontact an Author ized Mazda D ealer if you are mis sing any of the following accessor ies. ● Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
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4 Before Use Saf ety Inf or mation ■ Read this o wner’ s manual f or y our Navi gation Syst em carefully bef ore using the sys tem. They contain instruct ions about how to use the system in a saf e and eff ective manner .
5 Before Use Operation i s subject t o the f ollowing two co nditions; (1) this d e vice may not cause interference, and (2) thi s device m ust ac cept a ny interference, includi ng interference that may cause undes ired operation of the device.
6 Before Use Introduction ■ Extremely lo w or high temp eratures ma y interfere with normal operation The insid e of the vehicle can bec ome ver y hot or cold when it is par ked for e xt ended per iods in direc t sunlight or in cold pla ces with th e engine tur ned off.
7 Before Use MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 7 Monday, June 6, 2 005 9:39 AM.
8 Before Use Names and Functions RET k e y Retur ns to the pre vious screen. V OICE key ● Initiates v ocal guidance f or route mane uvers. ● Adju sts sc reen quali ty . ( pag e 13) ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Joystic k ● Sele cts i tems by tilt ing it up , down, right, a nd left.
9 Before Use Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale . ( page 15 ) POS (P osi tion) key Displays your curren t position. ENTER key ● Ex ecute s a selected i tem. ● Displays pop up me nu. MENU key Displ a ys men u. ( page 13 ) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the displa y to da y mode or night mode.
10 Getting st arte d Activ a tion Inser t th e map disc int o the unit to star t the Mob ile Navigation Syst em. Note ● The map disc cann ot be inser ted or ejected w hile the ign ition s witch is in the OFF pos ition.
11 Getting st arte d ● The Curre nt P o sition sc reen appea rs. Note ● Y ou ca n select the la nguage by sele ct and pres s . Y ou can al so change the selected languag e using Lan guage Selection . ( page 45) ● The C A UT ION sc reen re mains on the di splay unless you s elect and press .
12 Getting st arte d Screen names and functions Screens Before Setting Rou te (1) Map Orientation co ntrol ( page 15) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 47) (3) C lo c k Clock will be displa ye d when you set up Clock on Navigati on Set Up On.
13 Getting st arte d Menu appears when pressing . Displa y Menu screen wil l be shown when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Menu screen will be d isappeare d when they have been unuse d dur ing a fe w second s. ■ Adjusting the screen q uality ● Adjusts t he screen brightnes s Select “ADJ.
14 Getting st arte d Screen change Current pos ition m ap Show s the current position of your v ehicle on the scale s elected. Rout e and fla gs When the r oute h as been set, t he bl ue li ne represent s the route and the f ollowing tw o flags appe ar on the map .
15 Getting st arte d ■ Do not kee p your eyes fixed on the moni tor scre en or opera te the sys tem while driving Do not change the set tings and dest ination locat ions while driving. Minimiz e the time spent vie wing the moni tor screen and listening t o the v oice guidanc e while driving.
16 Routi ng Desti nation Entr y and Rou te Search ● Y ou can set the d est ina ti on usi ng v arious met hod s pr ovi ded by the sys tem . Bef ore Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address M.
17 Routi ng ● F or Chara cter Entry , please ref er to page 23. ● Do not keep y our ey es fixed on t he monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not cha nge th e se ttings and destin ation loca tions w hile d riving . Min imiz e the time spe nt view ing the moni tor scr een an d listen ing to the v oice guidan ce w hile driving.
18 Routi ng Desti nation Entr y and Rou te Search Po i n t o f interest Emergenc y Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When en tering the d estinati on poin t di rect l y When narrowing down to.
19 Routi ng ● F or Chara cter Entry , please ref er to page 23. e n entering d estinatio n t directl y Enter th e desti nati on point a nd select Select the name fro m the list e n o wing down a tego ry e c t Select the categor y name from the list e n o wing down ty name c t : Cancel th e city selection.
20 Routi ng Desti nation Entr y and Rou te Search Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Dest inati on Interse ction Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Phone number Coor dinates Select.
21 Routi ng ● Fo r Characte r Entry , please refe r to page 23. Select the categ ory f or t he desir ed Memor y Poi n t Select t he desi red Mem ory P oint : Displa y up to fiv e previous suggestion s. : Displa y the fiv e previous suggestion s. : The or der of the dis play ed list can be change d.
22 Routi ng Use POI ● Y ou can select one of th e six categor ies on th e menu or List Categor ies an d then select th e POI(s) to be displ a yed on the map.
23 Routi ng Char acter Entr y To e n t e r the street name, ci ty name, an d othe r . To e n t e r the house phon e number , and oth er . Select the firs t several characters on the s creen. Select y our target in th e li st. ● If a desir ed name is not in the list, go back to the step 1, and try fe wer charact ers.
24 Routi ng Direc t Destinat ion Input Direct Destination Inp ut Selecting Route 1 P osition th e cursor on your dest inatio n on the map Scrol l the map an d chan ge the ma p scal e if ne cess ary . 2 Select 3 Select (Destination). Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route will be displ ay ed o n the map .
25 Routi ng POI Icons on Maps / De lete Destination ■ POI (Point of Interest) Icons The f ollo win g are PO I ic ons sho wn on maps . Rest aurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa s t .
26 Routi ng Route Options ● Durin g rout e guidanc e y ou can change t he route op tions, stop or check the rou te. Bef ore Steps select Searc h Cond iti on Rou te Preferences MENU ENTER Open t he [R OUT E OPTION S] M enu Select Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.
27 Routi ng ■ Do not kee p your eyes fixed on th e moni tor s cree n or o perat e th e sys tem wh ile drivi ng Do not cha nge th e se ttings and destin ation loca tions w hile d riving . Min imiz e the time spe nt view ing the moni tor scr een an d listen ing to the v oice guidan ce w hile driving.
28 Routi ng Route Options Bef ore Steps select Ad dit ion of Way p o i n t s Modification of Destination or W ay P oint P ositions Modific ation of t he Visiti ng Or der Dele tion o f Destination or W.
29 Routi ng a y point using e rred method. d estination is set by stination), i t will c urrent des tination a lculation will be o nce aga in. Select When t he req uire d way poin ts have been se tup, ind icate the or de r in whic h they ar e to be visi ted .
30 Routi ng Route Options Bef ore Steps select Display Rout e Rout e Previ ew Setting the cond iti ons fo r sim ulati on run Recalculat es the r oute Stops r out e guidan ce MENU ENTER Open t he [R OU.
31 Routi ng The Entire Rout e screen ap pears. Enter the map scr oll. Use the buttons di splayed on scree n to carry out a simulation run. : Ent er the map scr oll. : Mo ve the start poi nt. : Carr y out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point.
32 Address Book Address Book ● Y ou can, edit, or delete any destinat ions, wa y points, or marked point. Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Mod ifica tion Mem.
33 Address Book e ct th e e gory f r om list . Set a me mory point using your preferred method. Sele ct a memor y point to be modified : Allo ws the display icon to be selected. Page 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also pla yback sounds.
34 Address Book Address Book Bef ore Steps select A voi d Area Stora ge A v oid Area Confirmation and Mod ifica tion Avo i d A r e a Dele tio n All A v oid Are a Dele tio n Category Name Modification MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK ] Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.
35 Address Book Se lect an avoid area u sing your preferred met hod. : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the a void area. Sel ect an avoid area to be modified. Se lect an avoid area to be d eleted. : : Allow s the name to be changed.
36 Address Book Address Book Bef ore Steps select Destination & Wa y Po i n t s z Previou s Destination Deletion All P rev io us Des t inati on D eletio n Preset Destination Storage Pre s et De st.
37 Address Book Select a desti nation to be deleted. : The order of the displayed list can b e changed. : Cancel the deleti on. : Cancel the deleti on. Select a p reset numb er . Set a preset numb er using your preferred met hod Select a pre set number .
38 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up ● Y ou ca n alter the ma p display conditions, the r oute gui dance con ditions an d show the system i nformat ion. ■ St op y our v ehic le be f ore the f ollo win g ope ra ti ons. Do not change t he settings and destinatio n locations while driving.
39 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Use r Se tting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open t he [USER SET TI NGS] screen Select page ■ How to exit ■ MAP Color Select a scre en color from of options .
40 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Use r Se tting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open t he [USER SET TI NGS] screen Select page Select page ■ How to exit ■ Keyboar d lay out The la you t of input k ey s can be select ed as or .
41 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Thi s func tio n all o ws yo u set t he cat ego ries on t he ar ea dis pla yed w hen the (P oint of in tere st) menu is sele cted on the m ap. Quick POI enables you store up to six dif f erent ki nds categor y which you use m ost regular ly .
42 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This func tion allows you to c orrect any err or in the po sition o r direction of your vehicle display . Bef ore Steps select Adjusting Curr ent P os ition and Direction select Open the [P osition calibration] screen Mov e to the corr ect position and selec t .
43 Navigation Set Up select . o u are heading, e nt position that is complete . Set Cloc k The current time is set using this functi on. Sinc e time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite , time-zone adjus tment can be carried out automatically .
44 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Thi s fun cti on repl aces all the set ting s i n th e mo bil e na vi gat ion syst em wi th the i nit ial def ault sett in gs. [Defau lt List] Restore Syst em Def aults Bef ore Steps select select MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [SYSTEM DEF A UL TS] screen Select .
45 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Y ou ca n change the l anguege of the menu and th e voice guidance. Y ou c an a dju st the vo lume co ntro l f or th e v oice gu idan ce . Bef ore Steps select select Bef ore Steps select select Langu age MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A G E] screen Select yo ur preferred language from the list.
46 As n ecessar y Precautions/System P erf or mance V oi ce guidan ce has the following functi ons: ■ Intersection guidance ● The syst em voice announc es the dist ance to an u pcoming t urn and the tur ning direction. This gu idance function i s automa tic.
47 As n ecessar y GPS is a posi tion detecting sys tem utilizin g the signals from GPS satel lites deplo yed b y the U .S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation Syste m uses input from three or more sat ellites and c alculates the vehicle po sition bas ed on t he pr inci pl e of tr ian gula ti on.
48 As n ecessar y Precautions/System P erf or mance In the following situa tions, your vehi cle position m ay not be displayed c orrectly on the map. Bu t, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be autom atically corr ected uti li zin g m ap ma tc hi ng a nd G PS data .
49 As n ecessar y Although you may encoun ter the following pr oblems in a route se arch, there is nothing wrong with the sy stem. The navig ation syst em is just a suppo r t system f or the driver . The driver should alwa ys pay attentio n to t he tr affic situat ion to saf ely mak e decisions .
50 As n ecessar y T roub leshooting Note There m ay be some problems d ue to o perational errors or mistakes. Please read t his manua l again an d verify that there r eally is a problem be f ore callin g an Exper t rep airer , we recom mend an Author ized Mazda Repairer to ask for repair ser vices.
51 As n ecessar y No GPS symbo ls are disp layed ● GPS signa ls may not be received beca use of obst ruc tions. After moving the vehicle awa y from obstr uctio ns, the GPS signals can be received. The vehic le position is not disp layed ● Check if the mode is set to the current position screen.
52 As n ecessar y T roub leshooting Please insert a M A P DV D. ● The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, check i f the instal led disk is cor rect. MAP D VD- Rea d Error ● The disc is w et, dir ty , scratche d, or upside do wn, or the disc cannot be play ed with this unit or the incorrect d isk is installed.
53 As n ecessar y Maintenance ■ Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to w ipe it. ■ Cautions for cleaning Nev er use solvents suc h as benzene and thinner s, they could mar the sur f ace of the u nit. ■ Map disc If you require the latest map di sc, consult an Expe r t repairer, w e recomme nd an Authorized Mazda Repa irer .
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Mazda 2006 3 4-DOOR ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
