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Mazda 3 (2011) manuale d’uso

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Le regole impongono al rivenditore l'obbligo di fornire all'acquirente, insieme alle merci, il manuale d’uso Mazda 3 (2011). La mancanza del manuale d’uso o le informazioni errate fornite al consumatore sono la base di una denuncia in caso di inosservanza del dispositivo con il contratto. Secondo la legge, l’inclusione del manuale d’uso in una forma diversa da quella cartacea è permessa, che viene spesso utilizzato recentemente, includendo una forma grafica o elettronica Mazda 3 (2011) o video didattici per gli utenti. La condizione è il suo carattere leggibile e comprensibile.

Che cosa è il manuale d’uso?

La parola deriva dal latino "instructio", cioè organizzare. Così, il manuale d’uso Mazda 3 (2011) descrive le fasi del procedimento. Lo scopo del manuale d’uso è istruire, facilitare lo avviamento, l'uso di attrezzature o l’esecuzione di determinate azioni. Il manuale è una raccolta di informazioni sull'oggetto/servizio, un suggerimento.

Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.

Quindi cosa dovrebbe contenere il manuale perfetto?

Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Mazda 3 (2011) dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Mazda 3 (2011)
- nome del fabbricante e anno di fabbricazione Mazda 3 (2011)
- istruzioni per l'uso, la regolazione e la manutenzione delle attrezzature Mazda 3 (2011)
- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti

Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?

Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Mazda 3 (2011) non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Mazda 3 (2011) e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Mazda in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Mazda 3 (2011), come nel caso della versione cartacea.

Perché leggere il manuale d’uso?

Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Mazda 3 (2011), l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.

Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Mazda 3 (2011). Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.

Sommario del manuale d’uso

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    Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page1 Monday , June 7 2010 2:31 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page2 Monday , June 7 2010 2:31 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    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 enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenan ce or service is ne[...]

  • Pagina 5

    Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most drivi ng pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owne r'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. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, importan t safety infor m[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page5 Monday , June 7 2010 2:31 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F 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, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Knowi[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page6 Monday , June 7 2010 2:31 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ................................................................ ....... ... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ................................... ................. 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) .......................[...]

  • Pagina 9

    Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob ..................................................................... ..... ........................ page 3-34 Power door lock switch ......................................... ............... ............................. page 3-34 DSC OFF switch ..........................................[...]

  • Pagina 10

    Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio contr ol switches ........................... ........................................................... page 6-56 SRS air bags .......................................................... ............................................ page 2-43 Multi informat ion display ........ ..................[...]

  • Pagina 11

    Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (View C) Seat belts ................................................................ ............................................ page 2-14 SRS air bag ............... ............................................................ ............................. page 2-43 Remote fuel-filler lid release ............[...]

  • Pagina 12

    Black plate (11,1) Front (4 Door) Hood ........................................ ................................................................. ......... page 3-49 W indshield wiper blades ........................................................................... ......... page 8-27 Moonroof .............................. ... ...................[...]

  • Pagina 13

    Black plate (12,1) Rear (4 Door) T runk lid .............................. ...................................................... ........................ page 3-41 Outside mirror ............................................................... .................................. ... page 3-64 T ires ......................................... ........[...]

  • Pagina 14

    Black plate (13,1) Front (5 Door) Hood ........................................ ................................................................. ......... page 3-49 W indshield wiper blades ........................................................................... ......... page 8-27 Moonroof .............................. ... ...................[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Rear (5 Door) Rear wipe r blade ..................................... ........................................................... page 8-29 Liftgate .................................... ................................................................. ......... page 3-38 Antenna .................................................. [...]

  • Pagina 16

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

  • Pagina 17

    Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replac e the front seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats conta in air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage th e sup[...]

  • Pagina 18

    Black plate (17,1) Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belt[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returni ng a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand while operating the lever. If the sea tback is not supp orted, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) T o adjust the seat height, move the le[...]

  • Pagina 20

    Black plate (19,1) WARNING Do not modify or replac e the front seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats conta in air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage th e supplemental restraint system and result [...]

  • Pagina 21

    Black plate (20,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer seriou s inte rnal injur ies. For maximum prote[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo hi gher than the seatbacks or place ar ticles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compar tment cove r: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and placing article s on the rear pack age tray or on the lugga ge compa rtment cover is dangerou s. During sudden braking or[...]

  • Pagina 23

    Black plate (22,1) Always le ave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children: Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who find their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seatbac k or an ope n trunk can become accidentally locked in the trunk. This could result in death or brain da[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) WARNING Always ma ke sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback after the seatback is returned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudd en stop, the seat belt cannot provide ad equate protection. When returnin g the seatback to the upright posit ion, [...]

  • Pagina 25

    Black plate (24,1) Head Restraints Y our vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats. The head restraints are intended to help prote ct you and the passengers from neck injury . WARNING Always driv e with the head restr aints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restr[...]

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    Black plate (25,1) Folding down/ up (5 Door) The rear seats are equipp ed with foldable head restraint s. T o fold the head restraint, pull the stra p and fold the head rest raint downward. T o return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward. WARNING Always driv e with the head restr aints in their upright positions when the rea r[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) NOTE l The active head restraints operate in a r ear-end collision. The head r estraints r eturn to their original position after the collision. l The method for adjusting the active head r estraints is the same as non-active head r estraint. Seat W armer í The driver and front passen ger seats can be warmed by rotating the appl[...]

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    Black plate (27,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too ho t for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperatur e burn. Ø Infants, small babie s, elderly people, and physical ly challenged people Ø People with delicat e skin Ø People who are excessively fatigued Ø People w[...]

  • Pagina 29

    Black plate (28,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt [...]

  • Pagina 30

    Black plate (29,1) WARNING Always wea r your seat belt and make sure all occupants are pro perly restrai ned: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collis ion, occupa nts not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the veh icle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In [...]

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    Black plate (30,1) CAUTION Belt retract ion may become difficult if the belt s and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean . For more details abou t cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleani ng the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-67). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat [...]

  • Pagina 32

    Black plate (31,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-res traint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o e nable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the chil d-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-[...]

  • Pagina 33

    Black plate (32,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Seat belt tongue Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buck le until you hear a click sound. Seat belt buckle Seat belt tongue WARNING Positioning the Shoul der Por tion of the Seat Belt: Impr[...]

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    Black plate (33,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting pr operly , have it[...]

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    Black plate (34,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passen ger seat belts are equipp ed with prete nsioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly y ou must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In modera te or severe frontal or near- frontal accide[...]

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    Black plate (35,1) Do not modify the compo nents or wiring, or use electronic testing devic es on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating in a[...]

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    Black plate (36,1) A system malfunct ion is indicated if the warning ligh t constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the igni tion is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The syst em may not work in an accident. WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretens[...]

  • Pagina 38

    Black plate (37,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough , even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authori zed Mazda Dealer . This extend er will be only for you and for the particula r vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical mo[...]

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    Black plate (38,1) Do not leave a seat belt extender connected to the buckle: Leaving a seat belt extender connected to the buckle without using the seat belt is danger ous. When the seat belt extender is connected to the driver's seat belt buckle (or front passenger) seat, th e SRS driver 's (or front passenger 's) air bag system wi[...]

  • Pagina 40

    Black plate (39,1) Driver seated/ Front passenger not seated *1 The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, the warning ligh t/beep operat es to give you further remi nders accordi ng to the chart below . *1 The belt minder operates ac[...]

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    Black plate (40,1) 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.S. and Canada. Check yo ur local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children riding[...]

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    Black plate (41,1) WARNING Use the correct size child -restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system dep ending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident . Follow the manufacturer &ap[...]

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    Black plate (42,1) Do not install a front -facing child -restraint system on the front pass enger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the fo rce of a deployin g air bag could cause serious injur y or death to the child. If installing a front-fa cing child-res traint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passe [...]

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    Black plate (43,1) Do not allow a chil d or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehic le with side and cur tain air bags: It is dangerous to allo w anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passen ger seat, the front and rear window pillars and th e roof edge along both sides from which the side and curta[...]

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    Black plate (44,1) Child-Restraint System Installation Position In this owner's manual, explanation of child-restraint systems is provided for the following three types of popular chil d- restraint systems: infan t seat, child seat, booster seat. NOTE l Installation position is determined by the type of child-restraint system. Always read the [...]

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    Black plate (45,1) 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 und er 12, and wi th rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. NOTE Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger [...]

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    Black plate (46,1) 2. (4 Door) Raise the head restraint to the top locked position (except center seat position). Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-10. NOTE (5 Door) The r ear outboard head restraints are non- adjustable. 3. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on[...]

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    Black plate (47,1) Anchor bracke t location (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap position (4 Door) Anchor bracket Tether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Forward T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) [...]

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    Black plate (48,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether ancho r only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether ancho r to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result in injury. Always ro ute the tether strap betw een the head restraint and the seatback [...]

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    Black plate (49,1) WARNING Always mo ve the front passenger seat as far back as poss ible if installing a front-facing child-restraint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so if your vehicle has side air bags , a front-facing child- restraint system shou ld be put on the front passen ger seat only when it is un[...]

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    Black plate (50,1) 3. Place the child-restraint system on the seat without putting your weight on the seat and fasten the seat belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 4. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoul der belt portion of the seat belt until t[...]

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    Black plate (51,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate (With Dr iver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System): While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on th e rear seat, it is imperative[...]

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    Black plate (52,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipp ed with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anc hors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjunct[...]

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    Black plate (53,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatb ack is securely latched by pushing it bac k 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 . NOTE The markings above the LATCH low[...]

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    Black plate (54,1) Anchor bracke t location (5 Door) T ether strap position (5 Door) Forward T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether ancho r only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether ancho r to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result[...]

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    Black plate (55,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat) The LA TCH lower anchors at the cen ter of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of LA TCH lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating posit ions. Child- restraint syst ems with rigid LA TCH attachmen ts cannot be ins[...]

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    Black plate (56,1) 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LA TCH lower anchors, following the child-restrai nt syst em manufacturer's instructions. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged. 4. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is very importan t to properly secure the teth[...]

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    Black plate (57,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side suppl emental rest raint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped o n your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are install ed. The air bags are in[...]

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    Black plate (58,1) If your vehicle is also equipped with a dr iver and front passenger occupant classification system, refer to the Driver and Front Passeng er Occupant Classification System (page 2-56) for details. If your vehicle is eq uipped with a driver and front passenger occupant classification system, the front passenger air bag deactivatio[...]

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    Black plate (59,1) Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system in the front seat with an air bag that could deploy : Rear-facing child-restraint systems on the front seat are particularly dangerous even though you may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the fact that the front passen ger air bag deactivation indi[...]

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    Black plate (60,1) Do not attach objects on or around the area where a si de air bag deplo ys: Attaching objects to the front seat in such a wa y as to cov er the outboard side of the seat in any way is dangerous. In an accide nt the object could inter fere with the side air bag, which inflates from the outb oard side of the front seats, impeding t[...]

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    Black plate (61,1) Do not modify the suspe nsion: Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle 's heigh t or the suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collis ion resulting in incor rect or unexpected air bag dep loyment and the possibility of serious injuries. Do not modify the supplem ental[...]

  • Pagina 63

    Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-20) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors í Air bag/f ront seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-51) Side and curtain[...]

  • Pagina 64

    Black plate (63,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipp ed with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce inju ries during an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide furt her protectio n for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure t[...]

  • Pagina 65

    Black plate (64,1) (With Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seate d weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification system (page 2-56). q Side Air Bags í The side [...]

  • Pagina 66

    Black plate (65,1) q Curtain Air Bags í The curta in air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of great er than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce inju ry mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head c[...]

  • Pagina 67

    Black plate (66,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensio ner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dea ler per form all ser vicing and repairs: Self-ser vicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could accidentall y activa te or become disabled causing serious injury or death. q Air Bag/Front Seat Bel[...]

  • Pagina 68

    Black plate (67,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipm ent that will deploy dependi ng on the type of collisio n. (The illust rations are the representative cases of collisi ons.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision Front seat b[...]

  • Pagina 69

    Black plate (68,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipm ent will deploy . However , in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy dependi ng on the type of collision and its severity . Limitations to front/near front collis[...]

  • Pagina 70

    Black plate (69,1) Roll-over Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-55 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page69 Monday , June 7 2010 2:31 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 71

    Black plate (70,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System í First, pleas e read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-43) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is locat[...]

  • Pagina 72

    Black plate (71,1) Front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretension er will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal, the indicator light illuminate s when the ignition is switched ON.[...]

  • Pagina 73

    Black plate (72,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the tota l seated weig ht on the front passe nger seat requi red for air ba g deploym ent is dangerous. The front passenger sea t weight sensors will det ect the reduced total seat[...]

  • Pagina 74

    Black plate (73,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on th e front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weig ht on the front passe nger seat is dangerous. The front pa ssenger seat weight sensors will detect the increased total seated weight , which could result in the une[...]

  • Pagina 75

    Black plate (74,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempera[...]

  • Pagina 76

    Black plate (75,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The foll owing components of the air bag systems are moni tored by a diagno stic syst em: l Crash sensor s, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Air bag/Fr ont seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat be[...]

  • Pagina 77

    Black plate (76,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensio ner system components: Expended or damag ed air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see tha[...]

  • Pagina 78

    Black plate (77,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyl ess Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Functio[...]

  • Pagina 79

    Black plate (78,1) Advanced Keys í The adva nced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enable the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key . l Starting the engine witho[...]

  • Pagina 80

    Black plate (79,1) Lock button Operation indicator light Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Unlock button T runk button (4 door) Panic b utton A code number is stamped on the plate attac hed to the key set; detach this plat e and store it in a safe place (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacemen t key . Also write down the cod[...]

  • Pagina 81

    Black plate (80,1) CAUTION Ø Because the adva nced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditi ons: Ø The adva nced key is carried with comm unicatio n dev ices such as cellular phones. Ø The adva nced key contacts or is covered by a meta l object. Ø The adva nced key is near electron ic devices[...]

  • Pagina 82

    Black plate (81,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When repla cing th e battery, be careful no t to bend th e electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in th e transmitter as[...]

  • Pagina 83

    Black plate (82,1) 3. Insert the flathead screw driver into the gap between the cover and the transmitter, and then rotate the screwdriver to detach the cover . 4. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery . 5. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the battery wi th the battery cap. 6. Close the cover . 7. Rein[...]

  • Pagina 84

    Black plate (83,1) CAUTION Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damag ed. Ø If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery. Rubber ring q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless funct ions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your advanced key is lost or stol [...]

  • Pagina 85

    Black plate (84,1) 5 door (Locking) Operational range Exterior transmitter 5 door (Unlocking) Operational range Exterior transmitter NOTE The system may not operate if you are too close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate. Opening the liftgate/ trunk lid The operat ional range for opening the liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (31 i[...]

  • Pagina 86

    Black plate (85,1) NOTE l The luggage compartment/trunk is out of the operational range, however , starting the engine may be possible. l The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following ar eas: l Ar ound the dashboard l In the storage compartments such as the glove box l On the rear parcel shelf(4 door) l Starting the engine[...]

  • Pagina 87

    Black plate (86,1) T o unlock Driver's door request switch T o unlock the driver's door, press the request swi tch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice. T o unlock all do ors and the liftgate, press the reques t switch again within 5 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard. Front passenge[...]

  • Pagina 88

    Black plate (87,1) q Opening the Liftgate/T runk Lid A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be opened while the advanced key is being carried. 5 Door Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgat e, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. Electric liftgate opener NOTE When the liftgate is unlocked[...]

  • Pagina 89

    Black plate (88,1) q Starting the Engine Locking the steering wheel If the electronic steering lock war ning light is flashing and the beep sound is heard, this indicates that the steer ing wheel is not unlocked. T o unlock the steering whee l, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side while pressing the push button star t. Ignition po sitions Ea[...]

  • Pagina 90

    Black plate (89,1) WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without switching the ignition off, setting the parking brake, and shifting the shift lever to P [...]

  • Pagina 91

    Black plate (90,1) 5. (Manual transaxle) Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has compl etely started. (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shif t into neutral (N). NOTE (Manual transaxle) The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed[...]

  • Pagina 92

    Black plate (91,1) NOTE l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes to inform the driver that the push button start will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas wher e it is difficult for the [...]

  • Pagina 93

    Black plate (92,1) 3. Depre ss the clutch (man ual transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic transaxle) until the ring around the key slot starts flashing. 4. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot while it is flashing, but DO NOT TURN THE AUXILIARY KEY IN THE SLOT . CAUTION After ins erting the auxiliary key, do not attemp t to turn it in the key slot [...]

  • Pagina 94

    Black plate (93,1) Continuously pressing the push button start while the engine is runni ng and the vehicle is stopped, or quickl y press ing it any numbe r of times wi ll turn the engine off immediately . Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditi onal keyless en try buttons to remotely lock and[...]

  • Pagina 95

    Black plate (94,1) T ransmitter Lock button Unlock button T runk button (4 door) Operation indicator light Panic b utton The operat ion indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors and the liftgat e, press the lock button. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o conf[...]

  • Pagina 96

    Black plate (95,1) NOTE l A beep sound can be hear d for confirmation when the doors are unlocked using the advanced keyless transmitter . If you pr efer , the beep sound can be turned off. The volume of the beep sound can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-12. l The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single[...]

  • Pagina 97

    Black plate (96,1) Declaration of Conf ormity Ke yless entry system 3-20 Knowing Y our Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page96 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 98

    Black plate (97,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key . Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked /unlock ed using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking wi[...]

  • Pagina 99

    Black plate (98,1) W arning Lights and Beep Sounds q System Malfunctio n W arning Light If any malfunction occurs in the advanced keyless funct ion, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrument cluster illuminates continuously . CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated, do not continu e to drive the vehicle with the advanced keyl[...]

  • Pagina 100

    Black plate (99,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the following conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard six times to indicate that the front doors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The push button start has not been switched [...]

  • Pagina 101

    Black plate (100,1) q Advanced Key Left-in-vehicle W arning Beep If an advanced key is left in the vehicle cabin and all the doors are locked using a separate a dvanced key , a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver that the advanced key has been left in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the doors lock but the functions of [...]

  • Pagina 102

    Black plate (101,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator ligh t in the instrum ent clust er illuminates to notify the driver of improper ope ration of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-22). W arning How to check When a door is open, a contin[...]

  • Pagina 103

    Black plate (102,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with child ren and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. Child ren may find these new kinds of keys to be an interesting [...]

  • Pagina 104

    Black plate (103,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the relea se button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while press ing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgat e, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for [...]

  • Pagina 105

    Black plate (104,1) q T ransmitter 5 door Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton Operation indicator light 4 door Lock button Unlock button T runk button Panic b utton Operation indicator light The operat ion indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed. Lock button T o lock the doors and the liftgat e, press the lock button. T o confirm t[...]

  • Pagina 106

    Black plate (105,1) NOTE (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked. (W ith theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights flash when the theft deterr ent system is turned off. The hazar d warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has[...]

  • Pagina 107

    Black plate (106,1) Declaration of Conf ormity Ke yless entry system 3-30 Knowing Y our Mazda Doors and Locks Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page106 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 108

    Black plate (107,1) q T ransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the batte ry with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is no[...]

  • Pagina 109

    Black plate (108,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key until a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert the key into the tran smitter securely until a cl[...]

  • Pagina 110

    Black plate (109,1) Door Locks WARNING Always tak e all children and pet s with you or leave a resp onsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damag e or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with chi[...]

  • Pagina 111

    Black plate (1 10,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter (with Retract able T ype Key) The doors can be locked /unlock ed by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-27). q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it outward[...]

  • Pagina 112

    Black plate (11 1,1) (Without advanced key) The vehicl e lock-out prevention feature prevents y ou from locking yourself out of the vehicle. With the key in the igni tion switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open. Locking, unlocking with key All door[...]

  • Pagina 113

    Black plate (1 12,1) Auto lock/un lock function WARNING Do not pull the inner handle on a front door: Pulling an inner handle on a front door while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if a front door accidentally opens, which could result in death or serious injury. l When the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h (12[...]

  • Pagina 114

    Black plate (1 13,1) 4. Referri ng to the auto lock/unlock function sett ing table, determine the function numbe r for the desired setting and press the unlock side of the drive r's door-lock switch only in the amount of the selected function number (Ex. If you selec t function 2, press the unlock side of the switch only 2 times). NOTE Ther e [...]

  • Pagina 115

    Black plate (1 14,1) Liftgate (5 Door) WARNING Never allo w a person to ride in the luggage compar tment : Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is danger ous. The perso n in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust ga s in the cabi[...]

  • Pagina 116

    Black plate (1 15,1) Opening the liftgate Grasp the lower end of the liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgat e, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. Electric liftgate opener While the ignition is switch ed ON, the liftgate can be opened only when the vehicle is stopped with the parki ng brake applied (man ual tra[...]

  • Pagina 117

    Black plate (1 16,1) Closing the liftgate Use both hands to push the liftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgat e to make sure it is securely latc hed. q Luggage Compartment WARNING Do not place anything on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is dangerou s. Du[...]

  • Pagina 118

    Black plate (1 17,1) T runk Lid (4 Door) WARNING Never allo w a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is danger ous. In addition, the person in the trunk could be seriou sly injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Keep the trunk closed when driving : Exhaust ga s entering the cabin of a vehicle through [...]

  • Pagina 119

    Black plate (1 18,1) Opening the trunk lid with the key í Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Open Opening the trunk lid with the electric trunk lid opener (with advanced key) The trunk lid can be opened by operating the reques t switch on the trunk lid while carrying the advanced key outside the vehicle, refer to Operations Using [...]

  • Pagina 120

    Black plate (1 19,1) Inside T runk Release Lever 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. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking thei r cars, parents should be aware that chil dren may be tempted to play[...]

  • Pagina 121

    Black plate (120,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The insi de trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows Th[...]

  • Pagina 122

    Black plate (121,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual open ing/closing T o open the window to the desir ed position, lightly hold down the switch . T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Close Driv er's window Owner master control s witches Open Auto-opening/closing T o fully open the wi[...]

  • Pagina 123

    Black plate (122,1) Engine-off power windo w operati on The power window can be operated for about 45 seconds after the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power wi ndow will be inoperable. NOTE For engine-off operation of the power window , the switch must be held up firmly throughout window[...]

  • Pagina 124

    Black plate (123,1) WARNING Unless a passenger needs to operat e a power windo w, keep the power window lock switc h in the locked position: Unintentional power window operation is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injury. Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When remov ing the fuel-fille[...]

  • Pagina 125

    Black plate (124,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. 5 door Remote fuel-filler lid release 4 door Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more clicks are heard. Open Close CAUTION If th[...]

  • Pagina 126

    Black plate (125,1) NOTE The r emoved cap can be attached to the inner side of the lid during r efueling to prevent fuel on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle. Hood WARNING Always chec k that the hood is closed and secur ely locked : A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and [...]

  • Pagina 127

    Black plate (126,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Support rod Clip Pad q Closing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the engine compar tment: After you have finished checking or doing ser vicing in the engine compartment, do not forget and leave items such[...]

  • Pagina 128

    Black plate (127,1) NOTE Before washing your Mazda, make sure the moonr oof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin ar ea. After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause rust and water damage to your headliner . q Tilt Operation Th[...]

  • Pagina 129

    Black plate (128,1) q Sunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunsh ade does not tilt. To avoid damag ing the sunshad e, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade whi le the moonr oof is opening. T rying to forc[...]

  • Pagina 130

    Black plate (129,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immo bilizer syst em allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recogni zes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicl e. If you have a problem with the [...]

  • Pagina 131

    Black plate (130,1) NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this r eason, and to assure your safety , obtaining a r eplacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requir es some waiting time. They ar e only available thr ough an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Always keep a spare advanced key in case on[...]

  • Pagina 132

    Black plate (131,1) Declaration of Conf ormity Immobilizer system Knowing Y our Mazda Security System 3-55 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page131 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 133

    Black plate (132,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF . The security indi cator ligh t in the instrument cluster flas hes every 2 seconds unti l the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition is swi tched ON with the registere d advanced key . The securi ty indicat[...]

  • Pagina 134

    Black plate (133,1) q Modification and Add-On Equipment Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operat ion if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipm ent has been install ed. CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle, do not modify the system or ins tall any add-on equipm ent to the immobilizer system or the vehicle. Immobil[...]

  • Pagina 135

    Black plate (134,1) CAUTION When starti ng the engine do no t allow the following, as the engine may no t start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. Ø Spare key s or keys for other vehicles equi pped[...]

  • Pagina 136

    Black plate (135,1) Declaration of Conf ormity Immobilizer system Knowing Y our Mazda Security System 3-59 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page135 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 137

    Black plate (136,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF . The securi ty indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every two seconds until the system is disar med. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition is swi tched ON with the correct ignition key . The securi ty indicator l[...]

  • Pagina 138

    Black plate (137,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicl e or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flas hing the hazard warning ligh ts. Refer to Operation on page 3-61. NOTE l T[...]

  • Pagina 139

    Black plate (138,1) 3. Make sure all window s, the moonroof í , the hood and the trunk lid are closed . Close and lock all doors and the liftgate from the outside using the key . If you have the keyless entry system, press the lock button on the transmitter . The hazard warning lights will flash once. The foll owing method will also arm the theft-[...]

  • Pagina 140

    Black plate (139,1) l The method for setting the theft-deterrent system can be changed. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-12. q T o T urn Off an Armed System An armed system can be turned off by any one of the following meth ods: l Unlock a door with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmi tter . l The ign[...]

  • Pagina 141

    Black plate (140,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjus t the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is da ngerous. Moving it can very easily ca use the driver to abruptly turn to th e left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change t[...]

  • Pagina 142

    Black plate (141,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Mirror switch After adjus ting the mirror, lock the control by placin g the selector switch in the center position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush wi th the vehicle. WARNING Always retur n the outside mirrors to the[...]

  • Pagina 143

    Black plate (142,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headli ghts Manual day/ni ght mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pu ll it back to reduce glare of headlights from ca rs at the rear . Night Day Day/Night lev er Auto-dimming mirror[...]

  • Pagina 144

    Black plate (143,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R). Knowing Y o[...]

  • Pagina 145

    Black plate (144,1) 3-68 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page144 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 146

    Black plate (145,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Require ments .................................................................... 4-2 Emission Con trol System .......................................................[...]

  • Pagina 147

    Black plate (146,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which wi ll reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. 2.3-liter turbocharged engine Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleaded [...]

  • Pagina 148

    Black plate (147,1) V ehicle damage and d rivability probl ems resul ting from the use of the foll owing may not be covered by the Mazda warranty . l Gasohol contai ning more than 10 % ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol c ontaining methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 4-3 Mazda3_8BM6-[...]

  • Pagina 149

    Black plate (148,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this syst em) that enables your vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never par k over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is[...]

  • Pagina 150

    Black plate (149,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you sme ll exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exha ust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside y[...]

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    Black plate (150,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, ou tside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect infl ation press ures and condition of tires. l Look und er the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks . l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, [...]

  • Pagina 152

    Black plate (151,1) 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 Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or h[...]

  • Pagina 153

    Black plate (152,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extre mely carefu l if it is necessar y to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery sur faces is dangerous. The sudden chang e in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as[...]

  • Pagina 154

    Black plate (153,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinnin g tire could overheat and explod e. This could cause seriou s injur ies. CAUTION Too m[...]

  • Pagina 155

    Black plate (154,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheel s Do not go fast er than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tir es 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommende d on the tir e pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tir e pressure show n on the tires. Y our [...]

  • Pagina 156

    Black plate (155,1) 2. Secure the chains on the front tir es as tightly as possible. Always follow the chain manufactur er's instruct ions. 3. Retighten the chains after drivin g 1/2 ― 1 km (1/4 ― 1/2 mile). Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by drivin g ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formanc e ret[...]

  • Pagina 157

    Black plate (156,1) Overloading WARNING Be car eful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceed ing these ratings ca n cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. You ca n estimate the we[...]

  • Pagina 158

    Black plate (157,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle' s suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps . Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpe rs or muffler(s) when drivi[...]

  • Pagina 159

    Black plate (158,1) T urbocharger Information í The turbocharger greatly enh ances engine power . Its advanced desig n provides improved operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. T o get maximum performance from you r turbocharged engine, take note of the follow ing tips: l The turbocharged engine is desig ned for optimal operation wi[...]

  • Pagina 160

    Black plate (159,1) T railer T owing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing 4-15 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page159 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

  • Pagina 161

    Black plate (160,1) 4-16 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page160 Monday , June 7 2010 2:32 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (161,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ............... .................................................... .. 5-2 Ignition Switch ......................................................... ................. 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. .......................[...]

  • Pagina 163

    Black plate (162,1) Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-12) ” for informat ion on how to use the ignition switch. q Ignition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key) The engraved mark (LOCK) indicated in the illustrati on may differ from that indicated on the actual vehicle (it may read OFF). OFF/LOCK The pow[...]

  • Pagina 164

    Black plate (163,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked (with steering lock mechanism): Removing the key from the igni tion switch wh ile the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose stee ring contr ol and a serious accident could occ ur. Before leaving the driver's s[...]

  • Pagina 165

    Black plate (164,1) Starting the Engine With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-12) ” for informat ion on how to start the engine. NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interfer ence- Causing Equipment Standard requir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field str e[...]

  • Pagina 166

    Black plate (165,1) T urning Off the Engine 1. Stop the vehicle compl etely . 2. (Manual transaxle) Shift into neutral. (Automatic transaxle) Shift the shift lever to the P position . 3. (Without Advanced Keyless Ent ry & Push Button Start System) Switch the ignition from ON to OFF/ LOCK. (With Advanced Keyless Entry & Push Button Start Sys[...]

  • Pagina 167

    Black plate (166,1) WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find a saf e place to stop: Coasting with the engine stalled or turned off is dangerous. Braking will require more effo rt, and the brake's power-assist could be depleted if you pump the brake. This will cause longer stoppin g dist ances or even an accident. Shift [...]

  • Pagina 168

    Black plate (167,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without switching the ignition off, setting the parking brake, and shifting the [...]

  • Pagina 169

    Black plate (168,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Brake system warni ng í Illuminates when there is a malfunct ion in the brake switch. Parking brake warnin g The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to ST AR T or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully r[...]

  • Pagina 170

    Black plate (169,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving : The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplanin g (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface ). You can still hav[...]

  • Pagina 171

    Black plate (170,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warn ing light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning ligh t and ABS warning light are illum inated simulta neously is dangerous. When both lights are i[...]

  • Pagina 172

    Black plate (171,1) Manual T ransaxle Operation q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle 6-speed transaxle Neutral position Neutral position The vehicl e is equipped with eithe r a 5- speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The shift patte rn for each is shown above. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shiftin g; then release it s[...]

  • Pagina 173

    Black plate (172,1) CAUTION Ø Keep you r foot off the clutch pedal except wh en shifting gears . Also, do not use the clutc h to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. Ø Do not apply any exces sive late ral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to th e ac[...]

  • Pagina 174

    Black plate (173,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle giving the driver [...]

  • Pagina 175

    Black plate (174,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front whee ls from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setti ng the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dang[...]

  • Pagina 176

    Black plate (175,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adap tive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the trans axle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input . This optimizes engine performance and imp roves driving comfort. When corner ing the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the gear the vehicle was in before ent[...]

  • Pagina 177

    Black plate (176,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual trans axle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. T o change to manua l shift mode, shift the lever from D to M. NOTE Changing to manua[...]

  • Pagina 178

    Black plate (177,1) Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5) T o shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slowly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically . Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the[...]

  • Pagina 179

    Black plate (178,1) Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped or driven at about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or for[...]

  • Pagina 180

    Black plate (179,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceler ation when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade , down shifting helps maintain safe speed and prolo ngs brake life. q Driving Tips WARNING Do not allow the vehicle to move i[...]

  • Pagina 181

    Black plate (180,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is o ff or if the power steering system is inoper able, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Never hold the ste[...]

  • Pagina 182

    Black plate (181,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 32 km/h (20 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerou s and could result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrai n ?[...]

  • Pagina 183

    Black plate (182,1) WARNING Always tur n off the cruise control system when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system in an activa tion-ready state while the cruise contr ol is not in use is dangerous as the cruise control could unexpectedly activate if th e activation button is accidentally pressed, and result in loss of vehicle control [...]

  • Pagina 184

    Black plate (183,1) NOTE l Release the SET or SET - switch at the desir ed speed, otherwise the speed will continue incr easing while the SET switch is pressed and held, and continue decr easing while the SET - switch is pr essed and held (except when the accelerator pedal is depressed). l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down whi[...]

  • Pagina 185

    Black plate (184,1) T o increase speed using accele rator pedal T ype A Depress the acceler ator pedal to ac celerate to the desired speed. Press down or press up on the cruis e control SET /SET - switch and release it immedi ately . Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on. Gr eater sp[...]

  • Pagina 186

    Black plate (185,1) T ype B Press the SET - switch and hold it. The vehicle wi ll gradual ly slow . Release the switch at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your curren t speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET - switch . Multiple taps will decrease your vehicle speed 1[...]

  • Pagina 187

    Black plate (186,1) (T ype A) (T ype B) The system turns off when the ignition is off. NOTE Cruise contr ol will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade). T raction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque [...]

  • Pagina 188

    Black plate (187,1) q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flash es. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l In [...]

  • Pagina 189

    Black plate (188,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may not ope rate correctly unless the following are obser ved: Ø Use tire s of the cor rect size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels . Ø Use tire s of the sa me manufacturer, brand and tre ad pattern on all four wheels . Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC may not ope rate correctly when tire chains[...]

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    Black plate (189,1) NOTE l When DSC is on and you attempt to fr ee the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of fr eshly fallen snow , the TCS (part of the DSC system) will activate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power and fr eeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC. l If the TCS/DSC is o[...]

  • Pagina 191

    Black plate (190,1) Tir e Pressure Monitoring System í The tir e pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will infor m the driver via the warning ligh t in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tir e pressure sensors installed on each wheel[...]

  • Pagina 192

    Black plate (191,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, inclu ding the spare (if provid ed), shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tire s of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or[...]

  • Pagina 193

    Black plate (192,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switch ed ON. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If the tire pressure mo [...]

  • Pagina 194

    Black plate (193,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-11). CAUTION When repla cing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pressur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold. T[...]

  • Pagina 195

    Black plate (194,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are ad justed, there may be a tire punctu re. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tir e pressur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar e [...]

  • Pagina 196

    Black plate (195,1) 3. After about 15 minutes , drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 min utes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tires, the tire pressur e monitoring system warning light will flash because the se[...]

  • Pagina 197

    Black plate (196,1) Meters and Gauges Speedometer ................................... ................................................................... page 5-37 Odometer, T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector .................. ............................. ... page 5-37 T achometer ...................... .........................................[...]

  • Pagina 198

    Black plate (197,1) q Speedometer The speedom eter indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The displ ay mode can be changed between tri p meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. T rip meter T rip meter selector Odometer Trip [...]

  • Pagina 199

    Black plate (198,1) For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode. When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A will be displayed. When tri[...]

  • Pagina 200

    Black plate (199,1) If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is near E, refuel as soon as possible. NOTE l After r efueling, it may r equir e some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank. l The dir ection of the arr ow ( ) indicates that the fue[...]

  • Pagina 201

    Black plate (200,1) q Dashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjus t the brightness of the instrum ent clust er and other illuminations in the dashboard. NOTE l The brightness of dashboard illuminations can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in the or position. l When the dashboard illumination brightness cannot be adjusted any mor e, a be[...]

  • Pagina 202

    Black plate (201,1) 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 5-43 Charging System W arning Light 5-45 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-45 Check Engine Light 5-46 High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light (Red) 5-46 ABS [...]

  • Pagina 203

    Black plate (202,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-47 Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-47 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-47 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-49 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-49 Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light 5-49 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-50 KEY W arning Light (Red)/[...]

  • Pagina 204

    Black plate (203,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Lights-On Indicator Light 5-56 Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-56 T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-56 q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following funct ions: Brake system warni ng í Illuminates when there is a malfunct ion in the brake switch. Pa[...]

  • Pagina 205

    Black plate (204,1) WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illumina ted. Cont act an Authorized Mazda Dea ler to have the brakes in spected as soon as poss ible: Driving with the brake system warning ligh t illuminated is dangerous. It indica tes that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. [...]

  • Pagina 206

    Black plate (205,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warn ing light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning ligh t and ABS warning light are illum inated simulta neously is dangerous. When both lights are i[...]

  • Pagina 207

    Black plate (206,1) q Check Engine Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is started. If this light illuminates while driving, the vehicle may have a probl em. It is important to note the driving condit ions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The check en[...]

  • Pagina 208

    Black plate (207,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illumi nates when the ignition is switched ON or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a speci fied period of time. A system malfunct ion is indicated i[...]

  • Pagina 209

    Black plate (208,1) Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. The warning light illuminates for about 1 minute and a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. The driver's seat belt is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. The warning [...]

  • Pagina 210

    Black plate (209,1) Driver seated/ Front passenger seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illumina[...]

  • Pagina 211

    Black plate (210,1) CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illum inates, th e transaxle has an electric al problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dea ler as soon as possib le. q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) W arning Light í This warning light [...]

  • Pagina 212

    Black plate (211,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-11). CAUTION When repla cing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pressur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold. T[...]

  • Pagina 213

    Black plate (212,1) If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are ad justed, there may be a tire punctu re. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tir e pressur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar e [...]

  • Pagina 214

    Black plate (213,1) l Under the following conditions, the KEY war ning light (red) will flash continuously when the push button start has not been pressed off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been remo ved. The KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle: l The push button start has not [...]

  • Pagina 215

    Black plate (214,1) q Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to- pass position . q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position. Gear position indicator In manua l mode, the “ M ” of[...]

  • Pagina 216

    Black plate (215,1) NOTE l In addition to the indicator light flashing, a slight lugging sound will come fr om the engine. This indicates that the TCS is operating pr operly. l On slippery surfaces, such as fr esh snow , it will be impossible to achieve high rpm when the TCS is on. q DSC OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a fe[...]

  • Pagina 217

    Black plate (216,1) q Lights-On Indicator Light (Black-out meter) This indicator light illuminates when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on. q Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when the ignition is switched ON, and turns off when the engine is started. If the light remains illuminated afte[...]

  • Pagina 218

    Black plate (217,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system war ning beep sound will continue to [...]

  • Pagina 219

    Black plate (218,1) q Tir e Inflation Pressure W arning Beep í The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tir e inflation pressures (page 5-30). q Advanced Keyless W arning í W arning indicators for the advanced key , such as “ the advanced key removed from vehicle war ning ” , use a beep sound a[...]

  • Pagina 220

    Black plate (219,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T urn the headlight switch to turn the headli ghts, other exter ior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. NOTE T o prevent discharging the battery , do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety r equir es them. Without AUTO position Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T [...]

  • Pagina 221

    Black plate (220,1) Switch Position Headlights Off Auto Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On AUTO (Auto-light control) When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turn[...]

  • Pagina 222

    Black plate (221,1) NOTE l The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboar d illumination may not turn off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or[...]

  • Pagina 223

    Black plate (222,1) 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 d oor is opened. NOTE l When the advanced keyless function is used and the push button start is pressed to ACC, the “ Push Button Start Not in OFF W arning Beep ” (page 3-22) ove[...]

  • Pagina 224

    Black plate (223,1) Select the proper setting from the following chart. (2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine models) Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ××× ― 1 ××× × 2 × ―― ×3 ×: Y es ― :N o (2.3-liter turbocharged engine model) Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passe[...]

  • Pagina 225

    Black plate (224,1) Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns on the AFS. q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. For that reason, the daytime runni ng lights automatically turn on when the igni tion is switched ON. NOTE The Daytime[...]

  • Pagina 226

    Black plate (225,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as wel l as to be seen. T o turn the fog lights on, rotat e the fog light switch to the position. The head light switch must be in the position before turning on the fog lights. Fog light switch T o turn them off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF[...]

  • Pagina 227

    Black plate (226,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is pr otected from motor br eakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit breaker . This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way[...]

  • Pagina 228

    Black plate (227,1) V ariable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to the intermitte nt position and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount o f rainfall on the windshi eld and turns the wipers on or off automati cally (off[...]

  • Pagina 229

    Black plate (228,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO pos ition and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched or wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other obje ct from either outside or inside the vehicle. Keep han [...]

  • Pagina 230

    Black plate (229,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. W asher OFF 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 r eleased. If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's normal, co[...]

  • Pagina 231

    Black plate (230,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost , fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition must be swi tched ON. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster. The rear window defroster operates for about 15 min utes and turns off autom atically . The indicator light illuminates during operation[...]

  • Pagina 232

    Black plate (231,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazar[...]

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    Black plate (232,1) 5-72 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page232 Monday , June 7 2010 2:33 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (233,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating T ips .................................... 6-2 V ent Operation .................................... 6-3 T ypes of the Climate Control System ..................[...]

  • Pagina 235

    Black plate (234,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the fan contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all ob[...]

  • Pagina 236

    Black plate (235,1) V ent Operation q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflo w Side V ents T o adjust the direc tion of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right. Push Center V ents T o adjust the direc tion of airflow , move the adjustm ent knob. Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperatur e conditions, the[...]

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    Black plate (236,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page236 Monday , June 7 2010 2:33 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (237,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check yo ur vehicle's climate control type and read the appropr iate pa ges. Manual T ype ................................. .................................................. ............... ........[...]

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    Black plate (238,1) Manual T ype í T emperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C switch Some models. Rear window defroster switch q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counte rclockwise for cold. NOTE (U.S.A.) When the mode is set [...]

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    Black plate (239,1) This dial allows variable fan speeds . 0 ― Fan off 1 ― Low speed 2 ― Medium low speed 3 ― Medium high speed 4 ― High speed Mode selec tor dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to an [...]

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    Black plate (240,1) WARNING Do not use the recircula ted air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculat ed air mode in cold or rainy weather is da ngerous as it will cause the windo ws to fog up. Your vision will be hamper ed, which could lead to a serious accide nt. q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the tempe[...]

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    Black plate (241,1) q V entilation 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature co ntrol dial to the desired po sition. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the tem[...]

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    Black plate (242,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control infor mation is displayed on the information display . Information displa y A/C T emperature setting display (driv er) T emperature setting display (passenger) Mode selector display DU AL AU T O Air intake display Airflow display A/C switch A UTO switch Driv er temperature control dial W [...]

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    Black plate (243,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO swi tch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordan ce with the selec ted set temperat ure: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air condit ioner operat ion NOTE AUTO switch indicat[...]

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    Black plate (244,1) Mode selec tor switch The desir ed airflow mode can be selected (page 6-4). NOTE l W ith the airflow mode set to the position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is dir ected to the feet and a comparably lower air temperatur e will flow thr ough the central, left and right vents. l T o set th[...]

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    Black plate (245,1) WARNING Do not use the pos ition in cold or rainy weat her: Using the position in cold or rainy wea ther is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious ac cident. DUAL switch Use the DUAL switch to change the mode between the individual operation (driver and passe[...]

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    Black plate (246,1) 2. Use the temp erature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passen ger tem perature contr ol dial to control the set temperat ure individually for the driver and front passenger . T o turn off the system, press the OFF switch. NOTE l Setting the temperature to the maximum high or[...]

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    Black plate (247,1) q Sunlight/T emperature Sensor The full y automatic air conditioner function meas ures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight . It then sets temperatures inside the passen ger compartment accordingly . CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the auto matic air conditioner will no t operate properly. Sunlight sens[...]

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    Black plate (248,1) Antenna q Antenna (4 Door) AM/FM Radio Ante nna The antenna is printed onto the window glass. CAUTION When washin g the inside of the window wh ich has an antenna, use a soft cloth dampene d in lukewarm water, gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage th e antenn a. Satellite Radio Ante nna í [...]

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    Black plate (249,1) NOTE When leaving your vehicle unattended, we r ecommend that you remove the antenna and stor e it inside the vehicle. Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerou s as it could distract your attention from th[...]

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    Black plate (250,1) q Radio Reception AM character istics AM signa ls bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM charact[...]

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    Black plate (251,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoyi ng noise. W eak signal noise In suburb an areas, broadcast sign[...]

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    Black plate (252,1) 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 o r optical compo nents (prism and lens) in the CD player /In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the uni[...]

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    Black plate (253,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perim eters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possi ble and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addit ion, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advan ce by using a ball-point pen or [...]

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    Black plate (254,1) l Do not use record sprays , antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemi cals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surfa ce of the CD and must not be u sed. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the [...]

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    Black plate (255,1) l This unit can play MP3s with sampling frequencies of 16/22.05/24/ 32/44.1/48 kHz. l This unit can play MP3 files that h ave been record ed in bit rates of 8 kbps to 320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure enjoyment of music with consistent sound quality , it is recom mended to use discs that have been recorded at a bit rate of 128 kb[...]

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    Black plate (256,1) l The maxi mum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However , this unit will only display up to 32 charact ers, including the file extension (.mp3). Maximum number of characters in a file name (including a separator “ . ” and the three letters of the file extension) ISO9660 level 1 12 * ISO9660[...]

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    Black plate (257,1) Bit rate Refers to the volume of data per second, expressed in bps (bits per second) . Generally , the larger the number of the transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3 file, the more information regarding musical reproduction it carries, and therefore the better the sound quality . Packet wri ting A general term for the method[...]

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    Black plate (258,1) MEMO 6-26 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page258 Monday , June 7 2010 2:33 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (259,1) Audio Set Audio infor mation is displayed on the information display . CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/V olume/Sound Controls ................................................. ............................. page 6-28 Operating the Radio ................................................... .......................................[...]

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    Black plate (260,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/O FF Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volum e dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volum e dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for [...]

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    Black plate (261,1) Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the aud io control dial to ad just the selected funct ions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model In[...]

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    Black plate (262,1) Bose ® Sound System-eq uipped model Indication T urn Left T urn Right off on off on Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right off on off on off on Select mode NOTE l Depending on the type of audio [...]

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    Black plate (263,1) * AudioPilot ® 2 (Bose ® Sound System - equipped model) AudioPilot ® 2 automaticall y adjusts audio volume a nd sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot ® 2 is turned on, the system automatically calculates the condition s for optimum hearing of sound wh[...]

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    Black plate (264,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM button ( ) and FM by pressing the FM butt on ( ). The selec [...]

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    Black plate (265,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tun ing Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this inte rval. Preset channel [...]

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    Black plate (266,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Category button Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons T ext/Electronic Serial number b utton Satellite button Instant replay button Display button Information display All operat ions of the satellite radio are display[...]

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    Black plate (267,1) NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar e designed to pr ovide r easonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency en[...]

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    Black plate (268,1) SIRIUS service uses an ID code to identify your radio . This code is needed to activate SIRIUS servi ce, and report any problems. T o activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS custo mer servi ce specialis t at 1- 888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIU S online at www.sirius.co m. Please have the following information ready: l [...]

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    Black plate (269,1) NOTE Do not perform the following operation while “ UPDA TING ” is displayed. Otherwise, the updating pr ocedure will be cancelled. l T urning off the audio power l Switching to other modes l Switching the ignition off When the SIRIUS mode is switch ed to another mode, or when the power is turned off, the presen t channel wh[...]

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    Black plate (270,1) NOTE Six stations can be stored in each bank, SR1, SR2, and SR3 for convenient access to your favorite stations. Preset channel call-up Press and release the channel preset button, [SR (bank numbe r) CH (preset number) (channel numbe r)] appears. When the preset button is pressed during text mode, its channel number is displayed[...]

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    Black plate (271,1) Channel number , channel name, category , artist, song titles and info display Each time the display butt on is pressed during SIRIUS reception, the display of the text data is changed over in the order shown be low . Channel number Channel name Category name Artist name I nfo Song title NOTE l Eight characters are displayed on [...]

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    Black plate (272,1) l Three seconds after scrolling the long name, the display automatically returns to display the first p art of the long name. Three more seconds and the short name appears. l If there is no catego ry name, “ NO CA TEGOR Y ” is displayed. (Artist name display) l When the display button is press ed while in category name displ[...]

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    Black plate (273,1) When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed for 1.5 seconds or longer, the program is fast-forw arded while the button is being pressed. When press ing and holdi ng the button until the end of the program, the instan t replay mode is cancelled. When the instant replay button is pressed again, playba ck is paused, or playba ck st[...]

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    Black plate (274,1) NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or re- initialize the ID code in the event that the code is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID code is not known. The initialization pr ocess r esets the ID code to [0000]. The master code can potentially defeat the intent of the security of the parental lock if i[...]

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    Black plate (275,1) 8. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears , and it is ready for input of the new ID code. (New ID code input) 9. Input the new ID code using channel preset butt ons 1-4. Example: If “ 1234 ” is input as the new code, “ SR1 1234 ” is displayed. (New ID code input determination) 10. Determine the new ID code which has been input by p[...]

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    Black plate (276,1) NOTE l If an ID code is not input for ten seconds, “ Err ” is displayed and it r eturns to the former display . l Channel pr eset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and the auto memory button or scan button are used for input of the ID code. Buttons 5 and 6 cannot be used. Lock cancellati on Setting condit ion: SA T mode NOTE The scan butto[...]

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    Black plate (277,1) MEMO 6-45 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page277 Monday , June 7 2010 2:33 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (278,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player T rack down/Re verse button T rack up/Fast- forward b utton CD eject button CD slot CD play button Display button Folder down b utton Folder up button Random button Repeat button T ext b utton Load button Scan button Play/Pause b utton T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD player l Music d[...]

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    Black plate (279,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast -forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( )or turn the file dial clockwise once to skip forward to the beginn ing of the next track. Press the[...]

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    Black plate (280,1) During MP3/WMA CD playback (Folder rand om) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) durin g playback to play the track s in the folder randomly . “ FOL DER RDM ” is displayed. 2. T o cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds. (CD random) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) durin g playback, and then press the bu[...]

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    Black plate (281,1) NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.mp3/.wma), exceeds 32 characters, it may not be fully displayed. Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunct ion. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then prop[...]

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    Black plate (282,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer T rack up/Fast-forward b utton CD eject button Display button Load button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons T rack down/Re verse button T ext b utton Disc down b utton Folder down button Folder up button Disc up button Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button Scan button P[...]

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    Black plate (283,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the number is alr eady occupied. Multiple insert ion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds unti l a beep[...]

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    Black plate (284,1) Pause T o stop playback, press the Play/Pause button ( ). Press the button again to resum e playback. Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast -forward button ( ) to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button [...]

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    Black plate (285,1) During music CD playback 1. Press the random butt on ( ) durin g playback to play the track s in the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. During MP3/WMA CD playback (Folder rand om) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) durin g playback to play the track s in the folder rando[...]

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    Black plate (286,1) NOTE l The information viewable in the display is only CD information (such as artist name, song title) which has been r ecorded to the CD. l The system can only display one-byte alphabetic characters. If two-byte or other types of characters have been r ecorded to the CD, they may not display correctly . Display scroll Only 12 [...]

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    Black plate (287,1) 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 ACQUIRING Depending on the surrounding conditions (such as large trees, build- ings, or tunnels) and special weather[...]

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    Black plate (288,1) Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering whee l is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition is switched off. l When the power button on the audio unit is pr[...]

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    Black plate (289,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio → FM2 radio → AM radio → CD player or CD changer → SIRIUS1 → SIRIUS2 → SIRIUS3 → AUX → BT audio → cyclical). Without Bluetooth Hands-Free With Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE CD, CD changer , SIRIUS digital satellite radio, and BT a[...]

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    Black plate (290,1) With Bluetooth Hands-Free When lis tening to the ra dio or SIRIUS digital satel lite radio Press the seek switch up or down. The radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored (1 ― 6). (Radio) Press and hold the seek switch in the up or down position to seek all usable stations at a higher o[...]

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    Black plate (291,1) AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) Y ou can connect portable audio units, such as an MP3 player or similar products on the market, to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers. Auxiliary jack WARNING Do not adjust the por table audio unit or a similar product while driv ing the vehicle: Adjusting th[...]

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    Black plate (292,1) 2. Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the auxiliary jack. Plug WARNING Do not allow the conne ction plu g cord to get tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever : Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the parking brake or the shift lever is dangerous as it coul[...]

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    Black plate (293,1) 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. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified ser vice perso nnel. If s[...]

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    Black plate (294,1) Bluetooth Audio í q What is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio outline By programm ing portable audio devices equipped with the Bluetooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio record ed on these audio device s from the vehicle's speakers. Bluetooth audio device s do not[...]

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    Black plate (295,1) Bluetooth is the registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth audio device if it is placed anywhere transmission is compromised, such as inside a metal container or the trunk. Move the Bluetooth audio device to a location wher e transmission is possible. l Battery consumption of B[...]

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    Black plate (296,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model * * * * * * Depending o n the mode selec ted, the indication changes. 2. Turn the aud io control dial and select a desired mode. Display Mode Function P AIR DEVICE Pairing program mode Bluetooth audio device programming LINK CHANGE Link change mode Changing link to Bluetooth audio device P AIR DE[...]

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    Black plate (297,1) NOTE l Always perform Bluetooth audio device pr ogramming while the vehicle is stopped. l If a Bluetooth device has alr eady been pr ogrammed to the vehicle as a hands-free mobile phone, it does not need to be pr ogrammed again when using the device as a Bluetooth audio device. Conversely , it does not need to be pr ogrammed aga[...]

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    Black plate (298,1) NOTE l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed. l If the programming failed, “ Err ” flashes for thr ee seconds. l Pr ogramming cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform pr ogramming while the vehicle is moving, “ P AIR DISABLE ” i[...]

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    Black plate (299,1) 2. Press the audio contr ol dial to determine the mode. 3. The name of the currently linked Bluetooth audio device is displayed. If no Bluetooth audio device is currently linked, the name of the first device among the programmed devices is displayed. 4. Turn the aud io control dial to selec t the name of the device you would lik[...]

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    Black plate (300,1) Deleting the link to a Bluetoot h audio device 1. Using the audio control dial, select the pairing delet e mode “ P AIR DELETE ” in the “ BT SETUP ” mode. (Refer to “ Bluetooth audio device set-up ” for details.) 2. Press the audio contr ol dial to determine the mode. 3. The name of the first d evice among the progra[...]

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    Black plate (301,1) 3. The name of the Bluetooth unit device is displayed. 4. Rotate the audio contr ol dial to select the informat ion for the Bluetooth unit which you would like to view . Device name BT address NOTE When “ GO BACK ” is selected and the audio contr ol dial is pressed, the display r eturns to “ DEVICE INFO ” . q How to Use [...]

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    Black plate (302,1) 2. T o stop playba ck, press the Play/Pause button ( ). 3. Press the button again to resume playback. Selecting a file (track) Short-press the track down button ( )o r turn the file dial counte rclockwise: Selects the beginn ing of the curren t file (track). Short-press the track up button ( )o r turn the file dial clockwi se: S[...]

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    Black plate (303,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By conne cting a Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands- free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving call s are possible using the talk button, pick- up button and hang-up button located on the steering wheel, and sayi[...]

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    Black plate (304,1) l OPP (Object Push Profile) V er . 1.1 Bluetooth is the registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l The Bluetooth Hands-Free system is operable several seconds after the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (r equires less than 15 seconds). l If the ignition is switched off during a hands-fr ee call, the line is transferr ed[...]

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    Black plate (305,1) Information display When avail able, the information display shows tele phone numbe rs, Bluetooth Hands-Free messages, and operation status. Bluetooth phone connected Microphone The microphone is used for speaki ng voice commands or exchanging conversation. Microphone Audio unit The audio unit is used for adjusting the volume. q[...]

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    Black plate (306,1) NOTE If the voice recognition performance is not satisfactory , refer to “ V oice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) ” (page 6-90). Please be aware that the voice recognition may still make an error despite following the above points. q Function Restrictions While Using Bluetooth Hands-Free Some funct ions ar[...]

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    Black plate (307,1) Cancel The Blue tooth Hands-Free system transitions to stand by status if the following operation is performed while the system is activating. Press the hang-up button, or the talk button wi th a long press . Returning to previous operation This command is for returning to the previous operation while in the voice recognition mo[...]

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    Black plate (308,1) NOTE Other language settings can also be made while in the current setting by saying the name of the language in the native pr onunciation. 7. Prompt: “ French (De sired langua ge) selected. Is this correct? ” 8. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 9. Prompt: “ French (De sired langua ge) selected, retur ning to main menu ” (Spoken[...]

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    Black plate (309,1) Device programming (Pairing) T o use Bluetooth Hands-Free, the device equipped with Blueto oth has to be programmed to the hands-free unit using the follow ing procedure. A maximum of seven device s including hands-free mobile phones and Bluetooth audio device s can be progra mmed to one vehicle. NOTE l A device can be programme[...]

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    Black plate (310,1) 14. Prompt: “ XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “ Stan's device ” ) (Device tag). Is this correct? ” 15. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 16. Prompt: “ Pairing complete ” After a device is regis tered, the system automatically identifies the d evice. By activating Bluetooth Hand s-Free again, or by activati ng Bluetooth Hands-Free firs[...]

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    Black plate (311,1) q Receiving an Incoming Call 1. Prompt: “ Incoming call, press the pickup button to answer ” . 2. T o accept the call, press the pick-up button. T o reject the call , press the hang-up button. T alk button Pick-up button T alk button Hang-up button Pick-up button q Hanging Up a Call Press the hang-up button during the call. [...]

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    Black plate (312,1) Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System q Phonebook Usage Phonebook registration Phone numbe rs can be registere d to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the pick-up butt on or talk bu[...]

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    Black plate (313,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: New entry , edit, list names , delete, erase all or import contact. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Import contact ” 5. Prompt: “ Ready to receive a contact from the phone. ” 6. Device (Mobile phone) operation: Select one entry from the phonebo ok and send it using Blueto oth. 7. Prompt:[...]

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    Black plate (314,1) 4. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 5. Prompt: “ Dialing ” q Refusing an Incoming Call For incom ing call refusal, refer to “ Receiving an incoming call ” (page 6-79). q Mute The microphone can be muted durin g a call. 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone muted ” Ca[...]

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    Black plate (315,1) Method 1 1. Press the pick-up butt on. 2. Prompt: “ Swapping calls. ” Method 2 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Swap calls ” 3. Prompt: “ Swapping calls ” Three-way call function 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Join calls ” 3. Prompt: “ Joining calls ?[...]

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    Black plate (316,1) q Phonebook Settings Editing phon ebook The data registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be edited. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. 1. Press the pick-up butt on or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] ?[...]

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    Black plate (317,1) 6. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” ) ” (Say the registered voice tag to be deleted from the phonebook. ) 7. Prompt: “ Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” ) (Registered voice tag) Home (R egistered location) . Is this correct? ” 8. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 9. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. ?[...]

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    Black plate (318,1) 6. Prompt: “ End of list, would you like to start from the beginn ing? ” 7. Say: [Beep] “ No ” 8. Prompt: “ Returning to main menu. ” q DTMF (Dual T one Multi- Frequency Signal) T ransmission This funct ion is used when transmitting DTMF via the user's voice. The receiver of a DTMF transmission is generally a ho[...]

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    Black plate (319,1) Press the talk button with a short press during the read-out at the desir ed device, and then say one of the following voice commands to execute it. l “ Select phone ” : Selects device (Mobile phone) when the talk button is short- pressed. l “ Select music player ” : Selects device (Music player ) when the talk butt on i[...]

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    Black plate (320,1) 6. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. Device B) ” 7. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. Devi ce B). Is this correct? ” 8. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” or “ No ” 9. If “ Ye s ” , go to Step 10. If “ No ” , the procedure returns to Step 5. 10. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. Device B) selected. ” NOTE Device (Music player) selection can[...]

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    Black plate (321,1) 10. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. device C) ” (Speak a “ device tag ” ,a n arbitrary name for the device.) 11 . Prompt: “ XXX XX... (Ex. device C) (Device tag), is this correct? ” 12. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 13. Prompt: “ New name saved, retur ning to main menu. ” q Security Setting If a passcode is set, the syste[...]

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    Black plate (322,1) 7. Prompt: “ Passcode is disab led, returning to main menu. ” Confirmation Prompts The confirmation prom pt confirms the command content to the user before advancing to the operation requested by the user . When this function is turned on, the system reads out the voice input command previously received and confirms whether [...]

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    Black plate (323,1) 5. The voice guidance reads out the voice input comm and number (refer to the voice input command list for voice recognition learning). (Ex. “ Please read phrase 1 ” ) 6. Say: [Beep] “ 0123456789 ” (Say the voice input command for voice recognition learning (1 to 8) according to the voice guidance.) 7. Prompt: “ Speake[...]

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    Black plate (324,1) NOTE l The applicable phrase appears in the display . l After user voice registration is completed, voice guidance “ Speaker enr ollment is complete, r eturning to main menu ” is announced. V oice recognition learning on/off 1. Press the pick-up butt on or talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ V oice trai ning ?[...]

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    Black plate (325,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC 07 IC:279B- MBLUEC07 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper ation is subject to the following two condition s: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter[...]

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    Black plate (326,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvi sor, 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 . If your vehicle is eq uipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated [...]

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    Black plate (327,1) q Overhead Lights Front Rear Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on q Map Lights The map lights are switch ed on or off by pressing the switches. q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) Switch Position Luggage Compartment Li[...]

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    Black plate (328,1) Information Display Clock Audio display Audio display Ambient temperature display Climate control display Climate control display Hands-free display Without multi information display With multi information display Clock adjustment buttons q Information Display Functions The infor mation display has the follow ing functions: l Cl[...]

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    Black plate (329,1) q Clock í When the ignition is switch ed to ACC or ON, the time is displ ayed. Time setting 1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance while the time setting button ( ) is pressed. The minutes advance while the time setting button ( ) is pressed. Time resettin[...]

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    Black plate (330,1) Multi Information Display í Steering switch Without navigation system With navigation system Clock adjustment buttons Steering Switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch B A CK switch INFO switch Enter (up/down) switch 6-98 Interior Comfort í Some models. Interior Equipment Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page330 Monday , June 7 [...]

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    Black plate (331,1) Switch Function Enter (up/down) switch Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter . Right switch/Left switch Used to select digits when setting numbers. Navi switch (With navigation sys- tem) Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen. BACK switch Press during SETTINGS to return t[...]

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    Black plate (332,1) q Clock The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. Time setting Refer to Clock on page 6-97. Time resetting Refer to Clock on page 6-97. With navigation system Time zone switching 1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed. 2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/d own) switch [...]

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    Black plate (333,1) q Audio Display Press the INFO switch until the AUDIO screen is displayed. The audio operation status is displayed. T o operate the audio system, refer to “ Audio Sy stem ” (page 6-16). q T rip Computer The tri p computer can display the following: l The average fuel economy . l The average vehicle speed. l The curren t fuel[...]

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    Black plate (334,1) The average vehicle speed will be calculated every 10 seconds. T o erase the displayed data, Refer to Settings on page 6-107. After erasing, the calculated average vehicle speed in - - - km/h (- - - mph) is displayed after 1 minute has elapsed. Current fuel economy This mode displays the c urrent fuel economy by calculati ng the[...]

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    Black plate (335,1) q Maintenance Monitor The periodic inspectio n and tire rotation period notification can be displayed by turning the Maintenance Monitor on. NOTE l This function is inoperable while the vehicle is being driven. l (W ith navigation system) If the battery cables are disconnected and then r econnected, the SERVICE DUE item in the M[...]

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    Black plate (336,1) 7. Select a digit using the Right switch/ Left switch , and press the Enter (up/ down) swi tch up or down to change the value of the digit. If there is no need to change a digit, leave it as it is and press the Enter (up/down) switch. NOTE The initial setting values are displayed corr esponding to the maintenance schedule (excep[...]

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    Black plate (337,1) Display period Item Start of message display End of message display TIRE ROT A TION When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile) Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining distance of 0 km SER VICE DUE When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (which ever comes fi[...]

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    Black plate (338,1) 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) swi tch. NOTE If the SERVICE DUE item has been set, both the days and distance can be selected. Because the tir e rotation item can only be set according to distance, the screen for setting distance is displayed when SET is selected. 6. The DIST ANCE or DA YS screen is displayed, and [...]

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    Black plate (339,1) 3. Select the item you want to turn off (TIRE ROT A TION or SER VICE DUE) by press ing the Enter (up/d own) switch up or down, and then press the Ent er (up/down) switch. 4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/ down) swi tch. q W arning Indicator The foll owing warning indicators are displayed accordi ng to necessity . W arnin g [...]

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    Black plate (340,1) 4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/ down) swi tch. NOTE The buzzer volume for both the ignition key r eminder and the lights-on reminder is changed simultaneously . If you prefer separate buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If sep[...]

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    Black plate (341,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle ho lders are on the inside of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Interior Co mfort Interior Equipment 6-109 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 [...]

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    Black plate (342,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storag e boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is danger ous. To reduce the possibility of injur y in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the stora ge boxes clos ed when driving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeg lasses in the stora ge boxes while parked under the sun[...]

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    Black plate (343,1) Storage tray í The storage tray can be installed to the left/right side of the center console . Storage tray Using the armrest í CAUTION Ø When sliding the armrest , be careful no t to hit a drink cup placed in a cup holder and spill its contents. Remove cups or other drink conta iners from the cup holders before pullin g out[...]

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    Black plate (344,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them . q Shopping Bag Hook (5 Door) The shopping bag hook can be used for hanging shoppi ng bags. CAUTION Do not hang excessive weig[...]

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    Black plate (345,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equiva lent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front The ignition must be swi tched to ACC or ON. T o use, press the cover and open it. With Seat W armer Without Seat W armer Rear The access ory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on[...]

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    Black plate (346,1) CAUTION Ø To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure , pay attention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Ø Do not use accessories that are not genui ne Mazda accessories or the equivalent. Ø Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to prevent f[...]

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    Black plate (347,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency .................................... ...................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................... ............................. ... 7-2 Flat Tire ..................................... .......................[...]

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    Black plate (348,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all th[...]

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    Black plate (349,1) Spare Tir e and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack Jack handle T iedown e yelet Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire 4 Door In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page349 Monday , June 7 2010 2:34 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (350,1) Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench T iedown e yelet Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench T iedown e yelet Bolt for flat tire Bolt for flat tire 5 Door (T ype A) (T ype B) 7-4 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page350 Monday , June 7 2010 2:34 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (351,1) q Jack T o remove the jack (4 Door) 1. Remove the cover . 2. Turn the wi ng bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw (5 Door) 1. Turn the kno b and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wi ng bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack screw In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-5 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 [...]

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    Black plate (352,1) T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. W ing bolt Jack screw 3. Turn the wi ng bolt completely to secure the jack. NOTE If the jack is not completely secur ed[...]

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    Black plate (353,1) CAUTION Ø When using the temporary spare tire, driving stabilit y may decrease compared to when using only the conventional tire. Driv e carefully. Ø To avoid damage to the tempor ary spare tire or to the vehicle, obser ve the follow ing precau tions: Ø Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Ø Avoid dr iving over obstacles. Also, d[...]

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    Black plate (354,1) 2. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, uncouple the connector . Connector NOTE Extra str ength may be r equir ed to uncouple the connector . Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly. 3. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the woofer and spare tir e. For vehicl es not equipped with a sub-[...]

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    Black plate (355,1) With sub-woofer Sub-woofer T ire hold-down bolt 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 vibrate excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one dir ection. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off [...]

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    Black plate (356,1) NOTE l Make sur e the jack is well lubricated before using it. (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l Be sur e to r egister the tir e pressur e sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels ar e changed (page 5-34). 1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake. 2. Put a vehicle with an a[...]

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    Black plate (357,1) 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turni ng them counterclockwise one turn each, but do not remove any lug nuts until the tir e has been raised off the ground. 3. Place the jack under the jacking position close st to the tir e being changed. Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommended in this manual[...]

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    Black plate (358,1) 6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove the wheel. q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and y ou must use a special key to unlock them. This key is atta ched to the lug wrench a nd is stored wi th the spare tire. Regist er [...]

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    Black plate (359,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyo nd the recommended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerou s. The lug nuts could loosen whil e driving and cause the tire [...]

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    Black plate (360,1) (With sub-woofer) Sub-woofer Bolt for flat tire 6. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools, jack, and damaged tire. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Ref er to the specificat ion chart s on page 10-11. 8. Have the flat tir e repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air p[...]

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    Black plate (361,1) Overheating If the High engine coolan t temperat ure warning ligh t illumi nates, the vehicle loses powe r , or you hear a loud knocki ng or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switc h and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the c[...]

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    Black plate (362,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling syste[...]

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    Black plate (363,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedure: (Without Advanced Keyless Entry & Push Button Start System) 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try , switch the ignition off, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depre[...]

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    Black plate (364,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incor rectly . So follow the procedu re carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefull y: To ensure safe and correct handlin g of the battery, read the f[...]

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    Black plate (365,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and spar ks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a frozen [...]

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    Black plate (366,1) 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er CAUTION Ø Do not use a tool which applies excessive force su ch as a screwdriver or plier s. If excessive force is applied to the clips, th ey could be damaged. To prevent damagin g the battery cover, remove/in stall the battery cover using the following procedure.[...]

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    Black plate (367,1) 3 Pull out the battery cover being careful no t to allow it to contact the cowl grille. Battery cov er Cowl grille Installing batter y cover 1 Being careful not to contact th e cowl grille, insert the tabs on the one end of the battery cover into the holes of the battery tray and engage the tabs. Cowl grille T abs Holes 2 Attach[...]

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    Black plate (368,1) 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order descri bed in the illustrati on. NOTE V erify that the covers ar e securely installed. Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to star t it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward[...]

  • Pagina 370

    Black plate (369,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper liftin g and towing are necess ary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If[...]

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    Black plate (370,1) Tiedown Hook CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyele ts fo r towing the vehicle. They have been designed only for securing the vehi cle to a tran sport vessel during shipping . Using the eyelets for any other purpose could resu lt in the vehicle being damaged. q Tiedown Hook-Front T ype A 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet[...]

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    Black plate (371,1) T ype B 1. Remove the tiedown eyelet from the trunk (page 7-3). 2. Remove the cover . NOTE Remove the front bumper cover completely and stor e it so as not to lose it. 3. Securel y install the tied own eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tyin g rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION Ø If the tiedown eyelet is no t [...]

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    Black plate (372,1) q Tiedown Hook-Rear T iedown hook CAUTION The rear tiedown hook is des igned only for lashing the vehicle durin g overseas transport. Do not use the rear tiedo wn hook for any other use such as transporting the vehicle on trucks or railway. Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle beh[...]

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    Black plate (373,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .............................. .................................................... 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

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    Black plate (374,1) Introduction Be extre mely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to yo ur vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it descri bes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and quali fied service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda[...]

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    Black plate (375,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Driv[...]

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    Black plate (376,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts I Engine oil RRRR[...]

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    Black plate (377,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary [...]

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    Black plate (378,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri[...]

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    Black plate (379,1) 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 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

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    Black plate (380,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedul e 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or muddy [...]

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    Black plate (381,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRR[...]

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    Black plate (382,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubrica[...]

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    Black plate (383,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLIN[...]

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    Black plate (384,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean L: Lubr[...]

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    Black plate (385,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRR[...]

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    Black plate (386,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Cl[...]

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    Black plate (387,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or quali fied servi ce technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and cl[...]

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    Black plate (388,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explai ned in the Intr oduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service techni cian with special tools. Improper owne r maintenan ce duri[...]

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    Black plate (389,1) Engine Compartment Overview Power steering fluid reserv oir Power steering fluid reserv oir W indshield washer fluid reservoir W indshield washer fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reserv oir Brake/Clutch [...]

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    Black plate (390,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil (2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine). 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 overcome [...]

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    Black plate (391,1) The quali ty designatio n SM, 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 Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil (2.3-liter turbocharged engine). Oil container label s provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fue[...]

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    Black plate (392,1) The quali ty designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating tem perature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n t[...]

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    Black plate (393,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine comp artment . DO NOT ADD COOLANT W HEN T HE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is danger ous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine comp artment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engin e coolant [...]

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    Black plate (394,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized ) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engin e has aluminum parts and [...]

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    Black plate (395,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is exce ssively[...]

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    Black plate (396,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with [...]

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    Black plate (397,1) 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the A TF level. If there is no A TF adhering 5 mm from the end of the dipstick, add A TF . CAUTION If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise,[...]

  • Pagina 399

    Black plate (398,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antif reeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accide nt. Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-f[...]

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    Black plate (399,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricate d each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood's seconda ry latc h keeps the hood from openin g when the primary latc h is released. Wiper Blades [...]

  • Pagina 401

    Black plate (400,1) q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them . CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compon ents, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the p lastic locki ng cli[...]

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    Black plate (401,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stif fener. You need to use th em again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wipin g efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffener on the passenger's side, or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffener in t[...]

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    Black plate (402,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and sli de it out of the blade holder . 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stif feners. You need to use th em again. 5. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then inst all the blade assem bly in the rever[...]

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    Black plate (403,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery pos ts, ter minals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer and reproduct ive har m. Read the following precautions carefully before using the batter y or inspec ting[...]

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    Black plate (404,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and spar ks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. 8-32 Maintenance and Care Ow[...]

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    Black plate (405,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing battery maintenance. Battery cov er CAUTION Ø Do not use a tool which applies excessive force su ch as a screwdriver or plier s. If excessive force is applied to the clips, th ey could be damaged. To prevent damagin g the battery cover, remove/in stall the battery cover using the [...]

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    Black plate (406,1) 3 Pull out the battery cover being careful no t to allow it to contact the cowl grille. Battery cov er Cowl grille Installing batter y cover 1 Being careful not to contact th e cowl grille, insert the tabs on the one end of the battery cover into the holes of the battery tray and engage the tabs. Cowl grille T abs Holes 2 Attach[...]

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    Black plate (407,1) q Inspecting Electrolyte Level A low level of electroly te fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickl y . Upper lev el Lower le vel Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it's low , remove the caps and add enough distil led water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration). Don&[...]

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    Black plate (408,1) q Tir e Inflation Pressure WARNING Always in flate the tires to the correct pressure: Overinflation or und erinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexp ected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Refer to specification charts on page 10-11. Use only a Mazda-genuine tire val ve cap: Use of a non-genuine[...]

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    Black plate (409,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressur e when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed r ecommended pr essur es. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressur e. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear , and poor sealing of the tir e bead, which will deform the wheel and c[...]

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    Black plate (410,1) CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the des ignated size Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time Ø Tires not suffic iently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, the rotat ion of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a cons[...]

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    Black plate (411,1) 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 tire is easie r to handle because of its construction which is lighter and smaller than a[...]

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    Black plate (412,1) CAUTION Ø A wrong-s ized wh eel may adversely affect: Ø Tire fit Ø Wheel and bearing life Ø Ground clea rance Ø Snow-chain clearance Ø Speedometer calibration Ø Headlight aim Ø Bumper he ight Ø Tire Pres sure Monito ring System Ø Limited-Slip Differential System Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Ø When repla c[...]

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    Black plate (413,1) MEMO 8-41 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page413 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (414,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light (Rear) Front turn signal lights/Front side- marker lights/ Parking lights Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive Fr ont Lighting System Fog lights Parking lights/ Adaptiv e Front Lighting System (AFS) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Front turn signal lights[...]

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    Black plate (415,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xeno n fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handle d incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dea ler when the replacement is necessa ry. Never touch the[...]

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    Black plate (416,1) 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab o n the connect or with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pu lling it straight backward out of the socket. 4. Install the n[...]

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    Black plate (417,1) 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. Halogen bulb High-beam bulbs/Daytime running lights (Ca nada) 1. Make sure the igni tion is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab o n th[...]

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    Black plate (418,1) 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pu lling it straight backward out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. Front turn signal light s/Front side- marker light s/Parking lights 1. Make sure the igni[...]

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    Black plate (419,1) 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. Fog light s í 1. Make sure the igni tion is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Turn the screw counte rclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back the mudgu ard. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab[...]

  • Pagina 421

    Black plate (420,1) Bulb typ e (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retainers and the trunk end trim. Installation Remov al 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. (5 Door) 1. Make sure the [...]

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    Black plate (421,1) Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the igni tion is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retainers and the trunk end trim. Installation Remov al 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the s[...]

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    Black plate (422,1) Reverse light s (4 Door) 1. Make sure the igni tion is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retainers and the trunk end trim. Installation Remov al 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. [...]

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    Black plate (423,1) 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remo ve the retainers and the trunk end trim. Installation Remov al 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. (5 Door) LED type Due to the complexity and di[...]

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    Black plate (424,1) 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. License plate lights 1. Make sure the igni tion is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Wrap a flat head screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the[...]

  • Pagina 426

    Black plate (425,1) Overhead light (Rear) Edge V anity mirror lights í 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. T runk light (4 Door) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of remova l. Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 1. Wrap a s[...]

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    Black plate (426,1) Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspe ct the appropriate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that syst em and consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soon[...]

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    Black plate (427,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrica l components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If[...]

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    Black plate (428,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 5 4 1 2 3 678 13 12 14 15 16 22 11 10 9 21 20 19 23 24 25 29 30 31 27 28 26 17 18 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 2 40 A Cooling fan í 2 ENG MAIN 40 A Engine control system 3 BTN 1 50 A For protection of various circuits 4 A/C M[...]

  • Pagina 430

    Black plate (429,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 INJ 30 A Injector í 19 R.DEF 30 A Rear window defroster 20 IGKEY 2 40 A For protection of various circuits 21 IGKEY 1 40 A For protection of various circuits 22 HORN 15 A Horn 23 STOP 15 A Brake lights 24 10A Engine control system 25 FUEL PUMP 25 A Fuel system 26 ABS 40 A ABS 27 S[...]

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    Black plate (430,1) Fuse block (Passenge r's side) 1 4 7 1 01 31 61 9 5 8 11 14 17 20 6 9 12 15 18 21 28 30 22 24 26 29 31 23 25 27 32 33 34 2 3 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 BOSE 30 A Bose ® Sound System-equipped model í 2 P SEA T 30 A Power seat í 3 P.WIND 30 A Power window 4 D LOCK 25 A Door lock motor 5 ―― ― 6 ―[...]

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    Black plate (431,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 20 AUDIO 7.5 A Audio system 21 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster í 22 AFS 7.5 A Adaptive Front-Lighting System í 23 ―― ― 24 ENG 20 A Engine control system 25 ―― ― 26 ―― ― 27 ―― ― 28 ―― ― 29 ―― ― 30 P.WIND 25 A Power window 31 ―― ― 32 F WIPER 25 A[...]

  • Pagina 433

    Black plate (432,1) How to Min imize Environmental Paint Damage The paint work on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on h[...]

  • Pagina 434

    Black plate (433,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain h armful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the min erals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damag e your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessar[...]

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    Black plate (434,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases: Ø If t[...]

  • Pagina 436

    Black plate (435,1) Pay speci al attention to removing salt , dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the unders ide of the fender s, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, a nd similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed imm[...]

  • Pagina 437

    Black plate (436,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly . Exposed metal quickl y rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal pa rts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and ne[...]

  • Pagina 438

    Black plate (437,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance í A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Do not use a wir e brush or any abrasive cleaner , polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral detergent and alway[...]

  • Pagina 439

    Black plate (438,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solution s such as perfume and cosm etic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damag e and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off imm ediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing ag ents conta in ingredients which may cause dis[...]

  • Pagina 440

    Black plate (439,1) q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt W ebbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recom mended for upholstery or carpets. Fo llow instructions . Don't bleach or dye the webbing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no rema ining moisture before retracting t[...]

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    Black plate (440,1) 8-68 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page440 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (441,1) 9 Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 9-10 Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 9-11[...]

  • Pagina 443

    Black plate (442,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

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    Black plate (443,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assist ance Mazda North Ameri can Operations 7755 Irvi ne Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model [...]

  • Pagina 445

    Black plate (444,1) The whol e process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, incl uding current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemon law.bbb.org. Being truly committed to cust[...]

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    Black plate (445,1) 6. Y ou are requi red to use BBB AUTO LINE before asser ting in court any rights or remedies conferred by Calif ornia Civil Code Section 1793.22. Y ou are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeki ng remedies created by Title I of the Magnus on-Moss W arranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you cho[...]

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    Black plate (446,1) 10. Y ou may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator . If you rejec t the decision, you will be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissible in a court ac tion. 1 1. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and w[...]

  • Pagina 448

    Black plate (447,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the know ledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experi ence, any questions, problems, or complaint s regarding the operation of your Mazd[...]

  • Pagina 449

    Black plate (448,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of servi ce problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolve[...]

  • Pagina 450

    Black plate (449,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Moto r V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

  • Pagina 451

    Black plate (450,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle or servicing[...]

  • Pagina 452

    Black plate (451,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the servi ce of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

  • Pagina 453

    Black plate (452,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone numbe r 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner o f the dash)[...]

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    Black plate (453,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda Nort h American Operations 7755 Irvi ne Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-199 0 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Rich mond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5[...]

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    Black plate (454,1) 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. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14 Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page454 Monday , June 7 2010 [...]

  • Pagina 456

    Black plate (455,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent Limi ted W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restra int System Limited W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. on ly) l Emission Def ect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arrant y l Cal[...]

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    Black plate (456,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e t[...]

  • Pagina 458

    Black plate (457,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emi ssion regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicl e to receive satisfactory servic[...]

  • Pagina 459

    Black plate (458,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Registering your vehicl e in a forei gn country may be probl ematic dependi ng on whether it meets the specific emission and safety standards of the countr y in which the ve hicle will be driven. Consequen tly , your vehicle may require modifica ti[...]

  • Pagina 460

    Black plate (459,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems;[...]

  • Pagina 461

    Black plate (460,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comp ly with the legal regulati ons concernin g the use of comm unication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the dr iver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous[...]

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    Black plate (461,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This informat ion relat es to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear g rade is a compa rative rating based on the wear rate of th[...]

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    Black plate (462,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Exc essive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperat ure grade for this tire is [...]

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    Black plate (463,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place stand ardized infor mation on the sidewall of all tir es. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recal l. q Informatio[...]

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    Black plate (464,1) 1 1. Max. load rating 12. T read wear, traction and temperat ure grades 13. Max. permissible inflation pressure 14. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95 H is an ex ample of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index[...]

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    Black plate (465,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating de notes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 118 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

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    Black plate (466,1) 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 controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as[...]

  • Pagina 468

    Black plate (467,1) q Information on T emporary Tire s Please refer to the sample below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index & speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

  • Pagina 469

    Black plate (468,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tir e's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire const ruction symbo l. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates[...]

  • Pagina 470

    Black plate (469,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tire [...]

  • Pagina 471

    Black plate (470,1) WARNING Always chec k the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure on the tire label and in conjun ction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is da ngerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failu res i[...]

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    Black plate (471,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidew all of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

  • Pagina 473

    Black plate (472,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tir es to wear a bnormally . Here are some importan t maintenan ce points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum[...]

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    Black plate (473,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirec tional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire per formance will be weakened if rotat ed from side to side. (With limited-s lip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the des ignated size Ø Tires of[...]

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    Black plate (474,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they ar e not being used on the road. It is r ecommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging pr ocess. Y ou should replace the spar e tire when you r eplace the other ro[...]

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    Black plate (475,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could res ult in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loade[...]

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    Black plate (476,1) Base Curb W eight is the wei ght of the veh icle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard eq uipment. It does not include passenger s, cargo, or optiona l equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight 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 c[...]

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    Black plate (477,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipm ent. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the numbe r of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calcul ated by subtractin g the total weigh t of the vehicle occupant s from the “ combinati on[...]

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    Black plate (478,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs) , and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combinati on weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (8[...]

  • Pagina 480

    Black plate (479,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certifi cation Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injur y as a resu lt of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engin e, transmis sion and/or structur al damag e, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of[...]

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    Black plate (480,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specif[...]

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    Black plate (481,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic[...]

  • Pagina 483

    Black plate (482,1) 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 Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distributor). If NHTSA receives[...]

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    Black plate (483,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian custo mers who wish to report a safety-related defect to T ransport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Can ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K[...]

  • Pagina 485

    Black plate (484,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of their own mai ntenance an d repair . When reques ting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Deal er , refer to the chart below . If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. [...]

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    Black plate (485,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This bookle t contains information regarding the p roper operat ion and use o f the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. Customer Information Service Publications 9-45 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page485 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (486,1) 9-46 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page486 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (487,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers .............................. ................................. 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. ............................................[...]

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    Black plate (488,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicl e identifi cation number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis [...]

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    Black plate (489,1) q Engine Number 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine Forward 2.3-liter turbocharged engine Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page489 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (490,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5-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) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 138.0 [...]

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    Black plate (491,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.0-liter engine 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) 2.3-liter turbocharged engine W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5[...]

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    Black plate (492,1) 5 Door (Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engine) Item V ehicle specification Overall length 4,505 mm (177.4 in) Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in) Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in) Front tread 16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in) 17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in) Rear tread 16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in) 17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in) Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103[...]

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    Black plate (493,1) 5 Door (Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engine) Item V ehicle specification Overall length W ithout license plate holder 4,490 mm (176.8 in) W ith license plate holder 4,505 mm (177.4 in) Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in) Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in) Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in) Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in) Wheelbase 2,640 [...]

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    Black plate (494,1) 5 Door (2.0-liter engine (Canada)) Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 1,788 kg (3,942 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 931 kg (2,052 lbs) 964 kg (2,125 lbs) Rear 833 kg (1,836 lbs) 824 kg (1,817 lbs) (2.3-liter turbocharged engine) Item W eight [...]

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    Black plate (495,1) 5 Door (2.3-liter turbocharged engine) Item W eight GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,922 kg (4,237 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 1,062 kg (2,341 lbs) Rear 860 kg (1,896 lbs) (2.5-liter engine) Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVW (Gross V ehicle W eight) T otal 1,835 kg (4,045 lbs) 1,860 kg [...]

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    Black plate (496,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights Halogen High beam 60 HB3 (#9005) Low beam 55 H1 1 (H1 1) Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam 35 D2S (D2S) Daytime running lights (Canada) í 35 H8 (H8) Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights/Parking lights Halogen/Xenon fusion bulb (With dayt[...]

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    Black plate (497,1) q Tir es NOTE The tir es have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tires, Mazda recommends that you r eplace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to [...]

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    Black plate (498,1) Personalization Features The following “ Personalization Features ” are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting A vailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based on the surrounding lightness/darkness[...]

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    Black plate (499,1) Setting A vailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Power door locks The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in conjunction with the selector lever position. Deactivated 1. Not in Park (P) position: Lock all doors Park (P)[...]

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    Black plate (500,1) Setting A vailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced keyless entry The function to automatically lock doors when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can be activated. Deactivated Activated The advanced key's remaining battery level warning light in the instrument cluster can be deactivated. [...]

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    Black plate (501,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page501 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]

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    Black plate (502,1) A Accessory Socket ............... ............. 6-113 Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) ................................................ 5-63 Add-On Non-Ge nuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-19 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenan ce ......... 3-5 [...]

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    Black plate (503,1) C Capacities .......................................... 10-5 Carbon Monoxi de ............................... 4-5 Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-1 11 Catalytic Converter .......................... ... 4-4 Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20 Center Console ................................ 6-110 [...]

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    Black plate (504,1) F Flasher Hazard war ning .......................... 5-71 Headlights .................................. 5-59 Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .......... ............................ 7-9 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Fluids Classification ... ........................... 10-4 Ow[...]

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    Black plate (505,1) I Inside Trunk Release Lever ............ ... 3-43 Instrument Cluster ............... ........... ... 5-36 Interior Care ...................................... 8-66 Interior Lights ....................... ............ 6-94 J Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18 K Keyless Entry System ............... ........ 3[...]

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    Black plate (506,1) P Power Steering ...................... ............ 5-20 Fluid ............................... ............ 8-24 Power steering malfunct ion indicator light ................. ........................... 5-20 Power Windows ................................ 3-44 Push-Starting ......................... ............ 7-22 R Rear Coa [...]

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    Black plate (507,1) T T ire Information .................... ............ 9-23 T ire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30 System error activa tion .............. 5-34 T ire pressure monitoring system warning ligh t .............................. 5-32 T ires and wheels ............... .......... 5-34 T ires Flat Tire ..............................[...]

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    Black plate (508,1) 1 1-8 Mazda3_8BM6-EC-10F_Edition1 Page508 Monday , June 7 2010 2:35 PM Form No.8BM6-EC-10F[...]