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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches*, see Switches
2. Door locks*, see Locks3. Mirror controls*, see Switches4. Xenon headlight leveling
switch*, see Getting Started5. Air vents6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever, see Getting Started
7. Fog light switch*,see Getting Started
8. Audio control switches*,see Getting Started
9. Horn/Air bagTo beep: Press
10. Cruise control*, see Getting Started
11. Wiper/washer control lever, see Getting Started
12. Hazard warning switchPush to activate/ deactivate
13. NAVI display*Locates street addresses, points of interest or cross streets: See your Owner’s Manual for additional operating information
14. Information displaysee Owner’s Manual
15. Audio system,see Audio Systems
16. Passenger air bag17. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles with caps, cups mayspill when door is closed
18. Passenger junction box19. NAVI DVD*20. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls21. Cigarette lighter22. Ashtray23. NAVI remote control*24. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
Driver’sView
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To release: Pull up slightly, while depressing button at front of lever, lower parking brake lever
25. Center console26. Cup holder27. Gearshift lever, see Transaxle28. Passenger air bag off
indicator, see Getting Started29. Tilt/telescopic steering
wheel lever, see Getting Started
30. Hood release handlePull to open partially
31. Instrument clusterlighting, see Getting Started
32. Storage33. Fuel-filler lid release
To open: Pull lever up34. Remote trunk-lid
release* (4-Door only)To open: Pull lever up
*If equipped
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting StartedMAZDA3 Quick Tips® aredesigned to quickly familiarizeyou with some important features of your MAZDA3
The Driver’s View tab is yourindex to the Quick Tips®, locatethe item you would like tolearn more about and thenturn to the listed tab
This Getting Started sectioncontains important operatingtips about your MAZDA3
Items identified with this symbol call out important information
Remote entry system*Functions only with ignition in ACC or LOCKTo lock doors: Press
LOCK (1); pressing again within 5seconds causes doors/liftgate to re-lock, horn to beep once and hazard warning lights to flashonce if doors/liftgate properly closedTo unlock: Press UNLOCK (2) for driver’s door, hazard warninglights will flash twice, press againwithin 5 seconds for all other doorsPanic alarm: Press (3); horn sounds,parking lights flash and illuminatedentry system turns on; press anybutton on transmitter to stopAfter unlocking with the transmitter,all doors or the liftgate will auto-matically lock if a door or the liftgateis not opened within about 30 seconds
Instrument panel lightingWith headlights on: To brighten/dim turn thumbwheelup/down
Headlights/parkinglights ON, ignition keymust be ON:Illumination changesbrightness when dimmerswitch** (4) is pressed
With headlights OFF†, key ON:Press instrument cluster dimmerselect button (4) to select between 5 brightness settings for instrument cluster
Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel leverPull lever (5) down to unlock column, position tilt angle andlength of steering column positionTip: Telescopic function allowssteering wheel to be adjustedcloser or farther according todriver’s reachWARNING: Do not adjust steering-wheel while driving
Passenger air bag deactivation indicator lightFront air bag deactivation indicatorlight provides current status offront passenger air bag and pretensioner systemIf total seated weight on frontpassenger seat is less than approximately 66 lb., front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, air bag/pretensioner will notdeploy/activate in an accidentIf the total seated weight is greater than approximately 66 lb., light does not illuminate,and the air bag/pretensioner willdeploy/activate in an appropriateaccident, see Owner’s Manual for additional information on thisfeature and the air bag system
GettingStarted
GettingStarted
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LOCK
UNLOCK
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* If equipped ** If equipped with black-out meter
† See Owner’s Manual
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System* Warning light illuminates for afew seconds after ignition is onIf tire pressure is too high or toolow, or tire temperature is toohigh warning light will illuminateand beeper will sound
HID headlightsleveling switchAdjusts headlightangle to compensatefor weight of passengers and cargo,see Owner’s ManualFuel filler doorLocated on passenger side
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Turn signal/lighting control leverOFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and dashboard lights on: Rotate knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboardand headlights on: Rotate knob (1) to second notchHigh beams on/off: Push forward/pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull backslightly and releaseTurn signals right/left: move lever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate (2);functions only with headlight low beams onTip: Headlights switch off,parking lights remain on, iflights are left on and switch isin lock position or key removed
REAR
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ACCEL
CANCEL SETCOAST
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Wiper/washer control leverSingle wipe: Push lever (1) upWasher: Pull back, also operates wipers Intermittent wiper: One click downNormal wiper speed: Two clicks downHigh-speed wiper: Three clicks down
Rear window wiper/washer(5-Door only)To activate rear interval wiper:Rotate knob (2) up to INTTo activate rear normal speedwiper: Rotate knob (2) up to ONTo activate rear washer: Rotateknob (1) to and release
Cruise control*Operates above 19 mph Press MAIN (1) to turn systemon/offTo set speed: Accelerate to desiredspeed and press SET/COAST (3)To accelerate: Press and holdRESUME/ACCEL (2); release button at desired speed
GettingStarted
GettingStarted
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To decelerate: Press and hold SET/COAST (3); release button at desired speedIncremental acceleration: Press andrelease (2); each tap = plus 1 mphIncremental deceleration: Press andrelease (3); each tap = minus 1 mphTo cancel: Press CANCEL (4) orMAIN (1); tap brake pedal ordepress clutch pedal*
2. Engine coolant temperature gaugeStop car if above normal range,turn off engine, let vehicle cool;check coolant level when safe
• Lights on• Charging system
warning light Charging system malfunction;dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat beltpretensioner systemIf light flashes or stays on, the airbags/front seat belt pretensionersmay not operate in an accident;dealer inspection required
• Door-ajar
• Power steering malfunctionDealer inspection required if lightremains on
• Check engineDealer inspection required
• O Low fuel
3. Speedometer4. Tachometer5. Odometer/Trip meter6. Odometer/Trip meter
selectorPress to view odometer; pressagain to reset trip odometerA/B settings
• Anti-lock BrakeSystem (ABS)*ABS malfunction, normal brakesonly; dealer inspection requiredWhen brake pedal is pressed,ABS automatically reduceshydraulic pressure to any wheelon the verge of locking upYou may feel a slight pulsing of the brake pedal and hear aclicking noise; this tells you theABS is functioning properly;increase pressure on pedal for maximum brakingTips: Maintain constant pressure on the brake pedalDo not pump the brakes
7. Instrument cluster dimmer select button*,see Getting Started
8. Manual mode gear indicator* (A/T only),Displays current gear position
*If equipped
CRUISEMAIN
CRUISE
L O C K S
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Power windows*Ignition must be onAll windows controlled from thedriver’s armrest; passenger doorshave separate switches1. Driver’s window: One-touch-
down; push down firmly andrelease, window goes down all the way; pull switch backbriefly to stop; press lightly andhold for normal operation
2. Passenger window switches: Push down and hold to open, pull back and hold to close
3. Power window lockout switch:Press down until click, only driver’s window switches operate; press again and passenger window switchesfunction again
Locks
Switches
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AUTO
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Dual power mirrors*Ignition must be in ACC or ONTo adjust left/right mirror: Press control switch (1) left/right,press switch (2) in direction ofdesired mirror movementTip: To lock mirrors in place, move control switch to center position
Manual mirrorsTo adjust: Move knob (3) on door
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KeyOperates ignition and all locksTip: Use key number plate to purchase a new key; store in safe place separate from vehicle
Remote entry system*,see Getting Started
Illuminated entry systemActivates interior lights when domelight switch set to DOOR position;lights off after driver’s door islocked or ignition in ON position
Power doorlocks*Master front door locks switches
To lock/unlock all doors: Press bottom/top of switch (1) To lock doors without key: With door open, press bottom of door lock switch, exit car, close doorsTo unlock: Use key to unlock driver’s front door, rotate key tocounterclockwise position formore than one second to unlockother doorsManual door locksLock buttonTo lock: Press front of button (2) toward door handleTo unlock: Pull front of buttonaway from door handle
Childproof locksLocated at the edge of rear doorsTo activate: Rotate switch (3) outward using key tip; door opens from outside onlyTo cancel: Rotate switch (3)upward using key tip
Tip: Doors can be locked withkey in ignition (chime soundsto alert you to key in ignition)
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AutomaticTransaxle*Gearshift must be in Park or Neutral to start engine; it must be in Park to remove ignition key
P = ParkTo move gearshift from Park: Press firmly on brake pedal thenmove the shift lever out of PR = ReverseN = Neutral No gear engagedD = Drive For normal driving: Shifts throughfour forward gears automatically
InteriorLights
Transaxle
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*If equipped
1. Map/reading light switchPress on/off
2. Interior light switchDOOR = light on when door openON = light always onOFF = light always off
3. Front interior light4. Rear interior light
5. Sunroof tilt switch*Press rear of switch to tilt rear of sunroofPress front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch*Press rear of switch to open sunroofPress front of switch to close
Cargo light* (4-Door)Light on with trunk open See Trunk/Cargo AreaDriver/passenger covered visor mirrorsTo access mirror: Lower visor
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Manual shiftmode*Move shift leverfrom D to M; then M to D for automaticmode
M (Manual)Manual gear selection is achieved by moving shifter back and forwardShift and gear position indicator located in the instrument panel, M will be illuminated for manual mode,numeral for gear position will be shown below shift position indicator
Manual transaxleDepress clutchpedal to startengine and change gears
Ignition keyrelease button(M/T only)Press button (1) to remove key from ignition
Tips: Do not shift into 1st above 20 mph or clutchfailure could occurResting your foot on clutchpedal while driving or usingthe clutch to hold your vehicleat a standstill while waiting on a hill may reduce clutch life
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Seat controls1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide seat,release lever
2. Raise/lower seatPull/push lever and release
3. Seat back angleTo adjust: Lift and hold lever,lean forward or backward to tilt seat, release lever
4. Lumbar support adjust-ment* (Driver’s seat only)Pull lever forward
5. Head restraintTo raise/lower: Pull up/holdrelease button (6) and push down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*deploy from outboard side of front seatbacks
WARNINGS: Do not adjustseats while drivingSafety belts must always beworn when vehicle is in motionAir bags are supplemental and do not replace safety belt usageAlways wear your safety beltand properly secure children 12 and under in the rear seatNever place rear-facing infant-safety seat in front of any air bag, an infant is in serious danger of being injured or killedIf you must install a forward-facing child-safety seat in thefront seating position, movevehicle seat as far back as possible
Seats
Seats
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*If equipped
Shoulder beltheight adjustmentTo raise/lower belt: Pull button (7),slide up/down,release buttonWARNING: Make sure adjuster locks in one of its positions
Passenger sensing operationSee Driver’s ViewPAD indicator on dash will illuminate when passenger side air bag is deactivated, child-restraint seat with child 66 lbs. or less will deactivate front passenger side air bag/ pretensionersee Owner’s Manual
Dual locking modelap/shoulder belt retractor(front passenger/rear outboard seat belts only)Emergency locking mode: Beltlocks only on hard braking/cornering or impacts of about 5 mph or higherAutomatic locking mode must be used when installing childrestraint seatTo activate: Pull webbing fully outof retractor; belt will only tighten To disengage: Unbuckle belt and allow webbing to retract fully; for complete details seeOwner’s Manual
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1. Temperature controlRotate knob to blue for cool,red for warm
2. Air Conditioning*Press to activate/deactivateTip: Floor positionand both defrost positions
/ : A/C turns ON, airintake switches to fresh air
3. Fan controlRotate knob right/left toincrease/decrease speed, turnto 0 to shut system off
4. Air Intake ControlPush switch to select
= recirculate inside air;use for maximum heating/cooling or to keep odors out
= fresh airWARNING: Do not useposition in cold weather; windows will fog and hamper vision
5. Rear window defoggerPress to activate/deactivate
Child-safety seatTo install in rear outboard seats: Use dual locking moderetractor seat belts; see Owner’s Manual for proper installation and child seat tether and LATCH system instructionsWARNING: Use age appropriate child restraints,see Owner’s Manual and state or province lawsLATCH anchor locations4-Door (1)5-Door (2)
6. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= defrost, air to windshieldControl positions formaximum defrostFan to maximum, temperature tomaximum hot, air flow selectorknob toTips: When selected, air isdried when temperature isabove 39°FTo prevent moisture buildup, never drive with system offObjects placed under the frontseats may interfere with airflow to the rear
Split fold-down rear seatbacksTo fold: Push release knob (3), push seatback downTo return and lock: Push seatback firmly until latched,make sure seatbelts are returnedto original positionsTip: 4-Door has seatback locksas part of trunk security
Seats
ClimateControls
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6. SEEK/TRACK/APCRadio: Press to automatically seek higher/lower frequencyCD: Press to selectnext/previous trackTape: Press to automatically advance tape tobeginning of next selection/replay selection; to stop this operation, press button again
7. LOAD*To load multiple discs: Press and hold LOAD (7) until beepsound is heard; insert CD when “In” is displayedTo eject disc: Press Eject (13) To eject specific disc: Press andhold Eject (13) until beep soundis heard; within five seconds press the desired tray number 1-6 (14)
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Audio systems1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate to increase/decrease volume
2. RPTPress to replay current CD/tape selection
3. Disc up †
Press to skip forward to beginning of next CD
4. Disc down †
Press to skip back to beginning of previous CD
5. Tune/Auto-Memory displayTune: Rotate counterclockwise/clockwise for lower frequency/higher frequencyRadio: Press and hold until a beepsound is heard; system auto-matically scans and temporarilystores six strong stations in eachband; press again to cancel
11. CDPress to play CD
12. Tape*/MD*Press to play Mini-disc Player/ cassette tape
13. CD eject button14. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press andhold until beep sound is heard
15. Mini Disc slot*16. Eject button*17. Cassette door*18. Text/Audio Control
Audio control: Press to selectALC/BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/BAL/BEEP ON/ILLM ONRotate right/left to adjustselected featureTip: Automatic Level Control(ALC) automatically adjustsaudio volume depending on vehicle speed
8. FM1/2Press to select betweenFM1/FM2 station preset buttons (14)
9. AMPress to select AM frequencyband
10. CD slot
22. ReversePress to reverse through a track
23. Program Random†
Press to enable/cancel 24. Program
Press to change cassette tape-play direction
25. ClockTo set: With ignition in ACC or ON position, press (25) andhold until beep sounds; 12hr/24 hr will be displayed;press SET (26) to select; press(25) again while selection isflashing: Hr ADJUST displays;press SET (26) to select hr;press (25) when done, do the same to set minutes
19. Dolby® Noise Reduction*Reduces tape noise and hiss;press to activate/deactivate
20. ScanPress to briefly sample next listenable selections; functionsin all modes
21. Fast forwardPress to fast forward through a track
AudioSystems
AudioSystems
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*If equipped†For use with cassette tape player,
MD player, or CD changer*
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Trunk/Cargo Area
Trunk/Cargo Area
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Luggage compartment internal safetyreleaseAllows you to escape
should you become locked in trunkSlide illuminated release lever indirection of arrow; lever will glow if it has been exposed to lightLocated on interior trunk lid
MAZDA3 5-Door 1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk; to change flat tire: Followinstructions in Owner’s ManualWARNING: Do not exceed 50 mph with temporary spareTip: Do not use temporaryspare tire for long periodsof time
Tire economy and tipsCheck pressure at least monthlywhen tires are coldTires should be of the same make, kind and dimensionMaintain correct front-end alignment and tire balance; rotate tires at 7,500-mile intervals; see Owner’s Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure Decal on driver’s door provides tire pressure informationTire chains*†
Use only SAE Class “S” chains;install on front tires as tightly as possible and re-tighten periodically; do not use chains on dry roads, aluminum wheels,or with tire pressure monitor system, damage may occur, use on steel wheels only
2. Lug wrench3. Jack4. Jack handle5. Cargo light6. Cargo area cover7. Cargo securing loops8. Front tiedown eyelet
MAZDA3 4-Door 1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk; to change flat tire: Followinstructions in Owner’s ManualWARNING: Do not exceed 50 mph with temporary spareTip: Do not use temporaryspare tire for long periodsof time
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
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Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle parked on a level surface and engine off unless otherwise stated1. Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid
2. Power steering fluidreservoirLevel should be between MIN and MAX lines
Break-in periodFirst 600 miles: Avoid heavy braking and acceleration; drive atvarying road and engine speedsTip: Follow the same procedureswith newly overhauled engineor when brakes are replaced
Tip: For additional service intervals and complete details,see Owner’s Manual
3. Engine oil dipstickFluid should be between F andL on dipstick; do not fill above F
5. Fuse panel Push latch in, lift cover must be between the indicatormarks on the dipstick
Maintenance notes:Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or sooner if neededA. Replace: Engine oil/filterB . Inspect: Cooling system, fuel
lines and hoses, brake lines, hoses and connections, steering operation and linkages, front and rear suspension and ball joints, drive-shaft dust bootsReplace: Air filter
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission systemReplace: Engine coolant
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearanceReplace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakesG . Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoirFill to MAX mark with DOT 3fluid; check with cap onTip: Clutch uses samereservoir as brakes
7. Battery8. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*Check with transaxle in park,engine on and at operatingtemperature
9. Engine coolant reservoirLevel should be between COLDFILL RANGE indicator marksWARNING: Never removecoolant reservoir cap whileengine is running or hot;remove only when safe
