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  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 1

    Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page1 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 2

    Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page2 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 3

    Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoya ble and trouble-free operation of y our Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommenda tions. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 4

    Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most drivi ng pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover , can do that in many ways. Illustrations compleme nt the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By readi ng your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety inform ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 5

    Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page5 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F 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 Know ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 6

    Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page6 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 7

    Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overview ...... ..................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overv iew ................................................ ...................... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page7 Monday , May 19 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 8

    Black plate (8,1) *Refer to Navigation System at the separate manual (if equipped). Power window lock switch ..................... .................................................. ......... page 3-20 Power window switches ............................................................ ........................ page 3-19 Power door lock switch ....... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 9

    Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch .......................................................... ........................ page 5-53 Dashboard illumi nation switch ............................................. ............................. page 5-36 Lighting control/Turn signa l ................................................. ............... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 10

    Black plate (10,1) 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page10 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 11

    Black plate (1 1,1) T runk lid ............... ................................................. ............................................ page 3-14 Antenna .............................. .................................................. ............................. page 6-16 Rear wind ow defroster .................... ........................ ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 12

    Black plate (12,1) 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exterior Overview Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page12 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 13

    Black plate (13,1) Liftgate ............ ................................................................. .................................. page 3-11 Rear wind ow defroster .................... .................................................. .............. ... page 5-60 Rear wipe r blade ...................... ................................. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 14

    Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page14 Monday , May 19 2008 9:55 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 15

    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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 16

    Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace 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 ess ential to the supplement al restraint sys tem. Such modifications could damage th e s ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 17

    Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclin ed position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get th e full protection from seat belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer seriou s internal injur ies. For maximum prot ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 18

    Black plate (18,1) CAUTION When returni ng a rear-reclined seatback to its upright pos ition, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other han d while operating the lever. If the sea tback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down , ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 19

    Black plate (19,1) CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is ope rated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustme nt when the engine is stoppe d. The ad juster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Do not use the switch to ma ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 20

    Black plate (20,1) Change the seatb ack angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch . Release the switch at the desired position. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjus ted by moving the switch up or down. q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) Move the lever forwards to adjust the lumba ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 21

    Black plate (21,1) Rear Seat WARNING Do not stack car go higher than the seatbacks or pla ce ar ticles on the rear package tray or on the luggage compar tment cover: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatb acks, and placing article s on the rear package tray or on the lugga ge compartment cover is dangerou s. During sudd en braking or ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 22

    Black plate (22,1) Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from child ren: Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who find their way into the trunk through an unlocked rear seatback or an ope n trunk can become accide ntally locked in the trunk. This could result in death or brain da ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 23

    Black plate (23,1) T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Position the outboard seat belts to the side. 2. Lift the seatbacks upright. 3. Make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks. 4. Pull on the top of the seatb acks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. 5. Fasten the center-rear lap/shoul ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 24

    Black plate (24,1) q Rear Seatback Lock (4 Door) T o lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever . NOTE The seatback locks ar e part of the trunk security system (page 3-16). q Armrest The rear armr est in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Armrest Head Restraints í Head restraints are int ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 25

    Black plate (25,1) Rear seat Removal/Installat ion T o remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch. T o install the head restraint, press the uprights into the holes while pressing the stop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints set up when seats are being used and make sure they are properly set up: Driving wi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 26

    Black plate (26,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as ind icated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn. Ø Infants, small babie s, elderly people, and physically challenged people Ø People with delicate skin Ø People who are exces sively fatigued Ø People who ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 27

    Black plate (27,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibil ity of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belt s. All of the seat belt retractors are desig ned to keep the lap/shoul der belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat b ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 28

    Black plate (28,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collis ion, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or th ings inside the veh icle or even be thrown out of the vehicle . They could be seriously injured or even killed . In t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 29

    Black plate (29,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become diffic ult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-64). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 30

    Black plate (30,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. T o enable seat belt automatic locki ng mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restrai nt system. It will retract down to the child-res ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 31

    Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the center-r ear seat belt, r efer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-21). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle unti l you hear ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 32

    Black plate (32,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat b elt buckle. If the belt does not full y retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twist s. Then make sure it remains untwis ted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , ha ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 33

    Black plate (33,1) Front Seat Belt Pr etensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipp ed with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accidents ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 34

    Black plate (34,1) Do not modify the compo nents or wiring, or use elect ronic testing devic es on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electro nic testing devices is dangerous. You could ac cidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating i ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 35

    Black plate (35,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt 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 preten sioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 36

    Black plate (36,1) WARNING Fastening the Center-Rear Seat Bel t with Only One Buckle: Fastening the cente r-rear seat belt with only one buckle is danger ous. If only one pai r of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protecti on. In a ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 37

    Black plate (37,1) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before folding th e left-rear seatback. Leav ing the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. NOTE T o encourage r ear seat passengers to wear their seat belts, we suggest leaving the center- r ear lap position of the belt fasten ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 38

    Black plate (38,1) 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 Authorized Mazda Dealer . This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 39

    Black plate (39,1) NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and stor e it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not r etract with the r est of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning ligh ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 40

    Black plate (40,1) Driver seated/ Front passenger not seated 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 switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further remind ers according to the chart below . Condition V ehi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 41

    Black plate (41,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restrai nt 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 your local and state or provinc ial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children riding ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 42

    Black plate (42,1) WARNING Use the correct size child -restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrain ed using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer &ap ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 43

    Black plate (43,1) Seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front pass enger seat is dangerous: Vehicles equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors are also equipped with a front passenger air bag deactivat ion indicator light (page 2-35). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passenger seat f ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 44

    Black plate (44,1) Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passenger s could be crushed together and seriously inju red or even killed. Never use one belt for more than on e person ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 45

    Black plate (45,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statist ics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clear ly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clear ly unsafe du e to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and th ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 46

    Black plate (46,1) 3. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be hear ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 47

    Black plate (47,1) Anchor bracke t location (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Forw ard T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onl y for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 48

    Black plate (48,1) q If Y ou Must Use the Front Seat for Children If you cannot pu t all children in the rear seat, at least put the smalles t children in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder . NEVER put a rear-facing chil d-restraint system on the front passen ger seat, even with a seat wei ght s ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 49

    Black plate (49,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bags: It is danger ous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pilla rs and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curt ain ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 50

    Black plate (50,1) With seat warmer Without seat warmer WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicat or light does not illuminate: While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on th e rear seat, it is impera tive that a chi ld- restraint s ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 51

    Black plate (51,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anc hors must b e 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 52

    Black plate (52,1) q Child-Restraint Syst em Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly 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 LA TCH lower anch ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 53

    Black plate (53,1) T ether strap position (5 Door ) Forw ard T ether strap WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onl y for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restrain t system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result in injury. Always route the tet ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 54

    Black plate (54,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onl y for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restrain t system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and result in injury. Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attach ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 55

    Black plate (55,1) Anchor bracke t location (5 Door) T ether strap position (5 Door ) T ether strap Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2-41 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page55 Monday , May 19 2008 9:56 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 56

    Black plate (56,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) incl ude up to 6 air bags. Y ou can locate the various air bags by the use of “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indica tors. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags are installed in t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 57

    Black plate (57,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags fo r protection during an accident is danger ous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first collisi on with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at lea ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 58

    Black plate (58,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too clos e to the side air bag modules or pla cing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly ou t of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front doo r on the side the car is hit. Serious ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 59

    Black plate (59,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immedia tely after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehic ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 60

    Black plate (60,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflator s and air bags. l The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l The steering wheel hub l The front passen ger da ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 61

    Black plate (61,1) Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-48) Driver seat slide position sensor Front seats Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-47 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page61 Monday , May 19 2008 9:56 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 62

    Black plate (62,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensors detect a front al impact of great er than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the infl ation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will function ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 63

    Black plate (63,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors Y our vehicle is equipped with a front passen ger seat weight sensor s as a part of the supplemental restraint syst em. (page 2-35). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensors determine the total seate d weight on the front passenger seat. The SAS unit ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 64

    Black plate (64,1) If the front passenger weight sensors are working proper ly , the indica tor light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. After a specified period of time it goes out. The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 65

    Black plate (65,1) 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 total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weig ht of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) requ ired for air bag deployment is dangerous. The front passenger ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 66

    Black plate (66,1) Do not increase the total seated weig ht on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the fron t passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weig ht of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous. The front passenger seat weight senso rs will detect the ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 67

    Black plate (67,1) NOTE l The system r equir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the fr ont passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner 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 tem ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 68

    Black plate (68,1) q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation NOTE If the fr ont passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the fr ont passenger seat is less than appr oximately 42 kg (93 lb), the fr ont passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner may not deploy (page 2-48), but the curtain air bags may deploy . Front a ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 69

    Black plate (69,1) l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping force necessary for air bag deployment. l Rear-ending or running under a truck 's tail gate may not provide the stopp ing force necessary for air bag deployment . Non-activation of front air bags Front air bags will not normally infl ate in the following cas ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 70

    Black plate (70,1) l Side impacts involving trees or poles can cause severe cosmetic damage but may not hav e enough impact force to activate the side and curta in air bags. l V ehicl e roll-over may not provi de enough side force to deploy the side and curtain air bags. l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enoug h force to depl ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 71

    Black plate (71,1) The diagnostic modul e continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posit ion and continues while the vehicle is being driven. 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 wa ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 72

    Black plate (72,1) l The air bag system warning beep sound will b e heard. l The air bags have deploy ed. l Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or does not illuminate as indicated in the chart. For more details about this indicator light and this chart, refer ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 73

    Black plate (73,1) NOTE If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary r estraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accor dance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer , r efer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety E ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 74

    Black plate (74,1) 2-60 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page74 Monday , May 19 2008 9:56 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 75

    Black plate (75,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks .............................. ........................................... .. 3-2 Keys ...................................... .................................................. .. 3-2 Keyless Entry ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 76

    Black plate (76,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. Child ren may find these new kinds of keys to be an interesting to ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 77

    Black plate (77,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for atte ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 78

    Black plate (78,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) fr om the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgate can be locked by pr essing the lock button while any other door or the liftgate ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 79

    Black plate (79,1) NOTE l Pr essing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any door is open does not sound the horn. l (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate ar e locked. l (W ith theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights only flash when the thef ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 80

    Black plate (80,1) q T ransmitter Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the batte ry is installed with the corre ct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When repla cing the battery, be careful not to bend the elec trical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in th e transmitter as i ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 81

    Black plate (81,1) 4. Press the portion of the batt ery indicated by A and remove the battery . A NOTE If it is difficult to remove the battery by pr essing with a finger , use a small flathead scr ewdriver to pr ess out the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and bac ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 82

    Black plate (82,1) 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B porti on of the battery to set the batt ery . B Back cov er Front cove r Front of holder 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. q Service If you have a problem with t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 83

    Black plate (83,1) Always close all the windows and the moonroof, lock the doors and take the key with you when leaving your vehicle unattended: (Except 4 Door ) Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle, which could result in death . Also, a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy target for thieve ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 84

    Black plate (84,1) T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob (Lock position) NOTE When locking the doors this way , be car eful not to leave the key inside the vehicle. q Power Door Locks í V ehicle lock-o ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 85

    Black plate (85,1) Locking, unlocki ng with door -lock switch All doors and the lif tgate lock automatically when LOCK is pressed. They all unlock when the unmarked part of the door-lock switch is press ed. Unlock Lock q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accide ntally opening the rear doors. Use the ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 86

    Black plate (86,1) The liftgate can be locked /unlocked by inserting the key into the driver's door key slot, refer to Po wer Door Locks (page 3-10). q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitt er The liftgate can be locked /unlocked by operating the keyles s entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). q Locking, Unlocking wit ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 87

    Black plate (87,1) q Luggage Compartment WARNING Do not place anyt hing on top of the cover: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage comp artment cover is dangerou s. During sudd en braking or a collision, the ca rgo could become a project ile that could hit and injur e someone. The vehicle has a light weig ht luggage compartmen t cove ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 88

    Black plate (88,1) CAUTION To prevent cargo from shifting whi le driving or during sudden deceleration, be careful of the following: Ø Do not open the luggage compartmen t cover while the vehicle is moving. Ø Do not overload the luggage compartmen t so that the cov er cannot be closed . Ø Do not allow cargo to inter fere with the luggage compart ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 89

    Black plate (89,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk Lid WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leav ing children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 90

    Black plate (90,1) q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release lever . Give your key only to someone you trus t. T o secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-10), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk . T o cancel the security feature, inser t th ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 91

    Black plate (91,1) Inside T runk Release Lever (4 Door) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their c ars, parents should be aware that chil dren may be tempted ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 92

    Black plate (92,1) 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 inside trunk relea se lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows í ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 93

    Black plate (93,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch. Open Close Dri ver's windo w Auto-opening T o fully open the window autom atically , press the switch com ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 94

    Black plate (94,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position (button not depres sed), all power windows on each door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position (button depressed), only the driver's side power window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position WARNING Unless a passeng e ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 95

    Black plate (95,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release 5 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Open Close CAUTI ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 96

    Black plate (96,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked : A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a seriou s accident. q Opening the Hood 1. W ith the vehicle parked, pull the release handle t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 97

    Black plate (97,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area indicated by the arrow . Clip Support rod Pad 4. Secure the support rod in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Without turbochar ger With turbochar ger q Closing the Hood WARNING Do not leave items in the engine compar tment: After you have finished checkin g or ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 98

    Black plate (98,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position . T ilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passen gers stand up or extend par t of their body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of th e body through th ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 99

    Black plate (99,1) T o close to the desired position, press the front of the tilt or slide switch. Close Close Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedur e If the battery is disco nnected, the moonroof may not operat e correctly . The moonroof will not operate correct ly until it is re-set.Carry out the following procedure to re-set the moonroof and res ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 100

    Black plate (100,1) Immobilizer System The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only wi th a key the system recognizes. If someone atte mpts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer syst em or the key , consult ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 101

    Black plate (101,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence r eceived, including interfer ence that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 102

    Black plate (102,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start. l Signals fr om a TV or radio station, or fr om a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfer e with your immobilizer system. If you ar e using the proper key and your engine fai ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 103

    Black plate (103,1) NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theft- deterr ent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or r eplaced. q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Make sure the hood is closed . Close and lock all doors and the liftgate/t run ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 104

    Black plate (104,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust 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 abrup tly turn to the lef t or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 105

    Black plate (105,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror , lock the control by moving the selector switch to the middle position. Manual control mirror T o adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door . Control le ver Folding the mirr ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 106

    Black plate (106,1) T ype A T ype B Reducing glare from headli ghts Adjust the mir ror with the day/nig ht lever in the day position. Push the lever forw ard for day driving . Pull it back to reduce g lare from headlights. Night Day Day/Night le ver WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatb ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 107

    Black plate (107,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .............................. ...................................... 4-2 Emission Con trol System .......................... ............................ ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 108

    Black plate (108,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicl es with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL , which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. 2.3-liter turboc harger engine Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Premium unleade ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 109

    Black plate (109,1) V ehicl e damage an d drivability probl ems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty . l Gasohol contai ning more than 10% ethanol. l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol. Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 4-3 Mazda3_8Z87-EA- ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 110

    Black plate (1 10,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 111

    Black plate (1 1 1,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exha ust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside yo ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under 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, and o ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 113

    Black plate (1 13,1) Break-In Period No special break- in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may a dd to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period o f time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle o ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 114

    Black plate (1 14,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessar y to downshift on slipp ery sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery sur faces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the ti res to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 115

    Black plate (1 15,1) Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is no t secured is dangerous as it will inter fere with the accelerator and br ake pedal operation, which could result in an accident. Do not install two floor ma ts, one on ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear , including tire chains, window scrape r , flares, a small shovel, jumper cables , and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions : l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator . Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21. l Inspect ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) q Tir e Chains Check local regula tions before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect han dling. Ø Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manu facturer's recommended limit, whichever is lower. Ø Drive carefu lly and avoid bump s, holes, and sharp turns. Ø Avoid locked-wheel braki ng. Ø Do not use ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross ax le weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rati ng (GV WR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dard Label on the driver's doo r frame. Exceeding these ratings ca n cause an accide nt or vehicle damage. You can estimate the ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle's suspension and underbo dy 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 vehicl e's underbody , bumpers or muffler(s) when dri ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 120

    Black plate (120,1) T urbocharger Information í The turbo charger greatly enh ances en gine power . Its advanced design provides improved operation and requi res minimum addit ional maintenance. T o get maxi mum performance from your turbo charged engine, take note of the follow ing tips: l The turbocharged engine is desig ned for optimal operatio ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 121

    Black plate (121,1) 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_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page121 Monday , May 19 2008 9:56 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 122

    Black plate (122,1) 4-16 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page122 Monday , May 19 2008 9:56 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 123

    Black plate (123,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driv ing .............................. ....................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch ............... ......................................................... .. 5-2 Starting the Engine ................................................... . ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 124

    Black plate (124,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft . Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position . Button Push the butt ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 125

    Black plate (125,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is movin g is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering contr ol and a serious accident could occ ur. Before leaving the drive r's seat, always put the key to LOCK p ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 126

    Black plate (126,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depre ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 127

    Black plate (127,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automati cally through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be great er than usual. WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 128

    Black plate (128,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the drive r's seat, always put the key to LOCK position, set the parking bra ke and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: It is importa nt to place th e key in th e LOCK position even if you are not removing th e key from th ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 129

    Black plate (129,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illu minates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the ligh t stays on after the parki ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 130

    Black plate (130,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS canno t compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (followi ng another vehicle too clos ely), driving on ice and snow, and hy droplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road sur face). You can still h ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 131

    Black plate (131,1) 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 illuminated simulta neously is dangerous. When both lights are il ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 132

    Black plate (132,1) (6-speed transaxle) V ehicl es with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mis take. Push the shift lever downwar d and shift to R. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or whi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 133

    Black plate (133,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upg rade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the c hance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade , downshiftin g helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Driving Y our Mazda S ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 134

    Black plate (134,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift le ver can be shifted freely into an y position. V arious Lock outs: NOTE The Sport A T has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle - giving th ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 135

    Black plate (135,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the star ter . P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the park ing brake to hold the vehicle is dang ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 136

    Black plate (136,1) q Shift-Lock System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. T o shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Move the shift lever . NOTE l When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted fr om P . l T o be sur e ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 137

    Black plate (137,1) NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. l If you shift up once when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is at M1, the gear will shift to M2. M2 is helpful for starting on slippery surfaces. l (2.3-liter engine model) If you change to manual shift mode without depr essing ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 138

    Black plate (138,1) 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 . Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will be stoppe ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 139

    Black plate (139,1) 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 forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled. Shifting specificat ion (2.0-lite r engine model) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specifie ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 140

    Black plate (140,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower , the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M5 → M4 182 km/h (1 13 mph) M4 → M3 133 km/h (82 mph) M3 → M2 48 km/h (30 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceler ation and cruising, we recommend these shift points. (2.0-liter e ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 141

    Black plate (141,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the stee ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 142

    Black plate (142,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically mai ntain any speed of more than about 3 0 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could resu lt in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 143

    Black plate (143,1) 3. Press the SET/COA ST switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator simult aneously . Do not continue to hold in the switch. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you conti nue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desir ed speed. NOTE l The SET function cannot be activated until ab ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 144

    Black plate (144,1) T o increase speed using accele rator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to ac celerate to the desired speed. Press the SET/ COAST switch and release it immediatel y . NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed. T ake your f ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 145

    Black plate (145,1) l Press the CANCEL switch. 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) or below 25 km/h (16 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and sa ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 146

    Black plate (146,1) NOTE T o turn off the TCS, pr ess the DSC OFF switch (page 5-25). q TCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turne d to the ON posit ion. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flas hes. If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 147

    Black plate (147,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are obser ved: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacture r, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix wor n tires. Ø The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are us ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 148

    Black plate (148,1) 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 incr ease engine power and fr eeing the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC. l If the TCS/DSC is ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 149

    Black plate (149,1) Tir e Pr essure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensor s installed on each wheel s ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 150

    Black plate (150,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, inclu ding the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked mon thly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressu re recommended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressu re label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard o ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 151

    Black plate (151,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turne d to the ON position. Thereafter , the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING I ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 152

    Black plate (152,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring 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 pr essur e adjustment when the tir es ar e cold. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 153

    Black plate (153,1) If the warning ligh t illuminates again even after the tire press ures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tir e pr essur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 154

    Black plate (154,1) When changing tires yourself If you or some one else changes tires, you or someone else can also undertake the steps for the TPMS to complete the ID signal code regis tration. 1. After tires have been changed, turn the ignition switch to the ON position , then turn it back to the ACC o r LOCK position. 2. W ait for about 15 minu ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 155

    Black plate (155,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ............... .................................................. .................................. ... page 5-34 Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Select or .................. ................. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 156

    Black plate (156,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between tri p meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selec tor while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 157

    Black plate (157,1) Odometer The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. T rip meter The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is record ed in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B. For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 158

    Black plate (158,1) CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-14). q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approxi mately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. W e recom mend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the need ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 159

    Black plate (159,1) Adjusting the instr ument cluster illumination intensity (With exterior lights off) When the exterior lights are off, the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted to one of five levels by successively press ing the instrument cluster dimmer select button. Canceling the instrument cluster illumination dimmer (With exterior ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 160

    Black plate (160,1) 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 5-40 Charging System W arning Light 5-41 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-42 ABS W arning Light 5-40 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 161

    Black plate (161,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-43 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-44 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-44 Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light 5-45 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-45 Security Indicator Light 5-47 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-47 Shift Position Ind ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 162

    Black plate (162,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illu minates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the ligh t stays on after the parki ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 163

    Black plate (163,1) NOTE When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the r esult of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction. Rechar ge the battery . q Electronic Brake For ce Distribution System W arning í If the electronic brake force d ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 164

    Black plate (164,1) If the light illumi nates while drivi ng: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-wa y on level ground. 2. T urn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 8-20). If it's low , add the appropr iate amount of engine oil while being ca ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 165

    Black plate (165,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner syste ms and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repairs: Self-ser vicing or tam pering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/ pretensioner could accide ntally activate or become disabled causing serious injur y or death. q Low Fuel W arning Li ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 166

    Black plate (166,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continue s sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fast ened or the beep sound period has passed. Driver seated/ Front passenger seated The seat belt war ning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart be ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 167

    Black plate (167,1) q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays o n for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turne d to the ON position. The light illu minates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transax le warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical prob lem. Continuing to drive your M ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 168

    Black plate (168,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring 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 pr essur e adjustment when the tir es ar e cold. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 169

    Black plate (169,1) If the warning ligh t illuminates again even after the tire press ures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tir e pr essur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 170

    Black plate (170,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. q TCS/DSC Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turne d to the ON posit ion. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the indicator light flas hes. If the light stay ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 171

    Black plate (171,1) q Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light í This indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. If the light stays illuminated after the engine is started or illuminates whi le driving, turn off the engine after parking in a safe place, and then sta ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 172

    Black plate (172,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arni ng Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt prete nsioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will b e heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes . Have your vehicle inspec ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 173

    Black plate (173,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illuminati on on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent dischar ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 174

    Black plate (174,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwis e the light sensor will not operate correctly . Light sensor Ø The light senso r also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the ignition switch is in the ON posi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 175

    Black plate (175,1) NOTE If the headlights flicker , or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a r eplacement is necessary . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch , a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. q He ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 176

    Black plate (176,1) Without turbocharger Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ×× × ― 1 ×× × × 2 × ―― ×3 ×: Y es ― :N o With turbocharger Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ×× × ― 1 ×× × × 1 × ―― ×2 ×: Y es ― ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 177

    Black plate (177,1) Fog Lights í The front fog lights help you to see as well as to be seen. The headlights must be turned on to turn on the front fog lights. T o turn the front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. Fog light switch T o turn the front fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 178

    Black plate (178,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is pr otected from motor br eakdown, overheating and possible fir e by a cir cuit br eaker . 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- ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 179

    Black plate (179,1) AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainf all on the windshi eld and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off ― intermittent ― low speed ― high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever . F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 180

    Black plate (180,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ign ition switch is in the ON pos ition, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases : Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshie ld is struck with a hand or other ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 181

    Black plate (181,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher 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 8-27). If it's norm al, c ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 182

    Black plate (182,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clear s frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operat es for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off automatically . The indicator ligh t illumi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 183

    Black plate (183,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Haz ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 184

    Black plate (184,1) 5-62 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page184 Monday , May 19 2008 9:57 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 185

    Black plate (185,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............... ................................................ 6-2 Operating Tips ......................................................................... .. 6-2 V ent Operati on .................. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 186

    Black plate (186,1) 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 dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ON position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inle ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 187

    Black plate (187,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left and right. Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airflow , move the adjustment kno b. Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient tempera ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 188

    Black plate (188,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Floor V ents Dashboar d and Floor V ents Dashboar d V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents Defr oster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page188 Monday , May 19 2008 9:57 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 189

    Black plate (189,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System í Manual type and fully automati c type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check your vehicl e's climate control type and read the appropriate pa ges. Manual T ype ................................................ .................................................. ...... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 190

    Black plate (190,1) Manual T ype í Air intake selector A/C switch Mode selector dial Temperature control dial Fan control dial Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial contr ols temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows varia ble fan speeds. 0 ― Fan ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 191

    Black plate (191,1) Mode selector 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 a intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount. l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 192

    Black plate (192,1) Recirculated air mode (indi cator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road o r in similar cond itions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recircula ted air mode in cold or rainy weather: Us ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 193

    Black plate (193,1) CAUTION When using the air cond itioner while driving up lon g hills or in he avy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-35) . The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-14). NOTE l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperatur ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 194

    Black plate (194,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature co ntrol dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan cont ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 195

    Black plate (195,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Temperature control dial Mode selector switch OFF switch Auto switch A/C switch Air intake selector q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO swi t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 196

    Black plate (196,1) OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls tem perature.T urn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial Slow Fast The fan has seven speeds. The selec ted speed will be displayed. Mode selector switch The desired airflow ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 197

    Black plate (197,1) Air intake selector Outside or recirculat ed air positions can be selected. Press the switch to selec t outside/recir culated air positions. Recirculated air posit ion (indicator light illuminated ) Use this position when going through tunnels, drivi ng in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) , high ambient humidity con ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 198

    Black plate (198,1) q Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled. 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desir ed temperature. Cold Hot T o turn off the syst em, press the OFF switch. NOTE l Setting the temperatu ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 199

    Black plate (199,1) q Sunlight/T emperatur e Sensor The fully automatic air condition er function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passen ger compartment accordin gly . CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the auto matic air conditioner will not operate pr operly. Sunlight sens ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 200

    Black plate (200,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenn a is securely installed. Remov e Install T ype A T ype B Install Remov e CAUTION Ø To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before enteri ng a car wash facility or passing beneath a l ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 201

    Black plate (201,1) Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio wh ile driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stoppe d. Even ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 202

    Black plate (202,1) Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of ligh t because they do not bend around corner s, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefor e, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possi ble with AM reception. AM wa ve FM wa ve FM wa ve 100—200 km (60— ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 203

    Black plate (203,1) Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower . The broadca st signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver . Station drift noise When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadca sting at simil ar frequencies, the original station may be temporaril ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 204

    Black plate (204,1) l The CD revolves at high speed withi n the unit. Defective (cracke d or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventi onal discs such as heart-shaped, octago nal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucen t, do not use the disc. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 205

    Black plate (205,1) l Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-co pied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate proper ly . l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handli ng the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l Do not stick pap er or tape ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 206

    Black plate (206,1) l This unit may not be able to play certain discs made using a computer due to the application (writing software) setting used. (For details, consult the store where the application was purchased.) l It is possible that certain text data, such as titles, recorded on a CD-R/ CD-R W may not be displ ayed when musical data (CD-DA) ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 207

    Black plate (207,1) About folder s and files l The order of hiera rchy for MP3 files and folders durin g playback or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playing order of a recorded disc contai ning MP3 files is as follows: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy f ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 208

    Black plate (208,1) CAUTION This unit can only play MP3 files that have an MP3 file extension (.mp 3) attached. Do not attach an MP3 file extension to any other type file as it could cause noise to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit. About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 209

    Black plate (209,1) VBR Abbreviation for V ariable Bit Rate. While CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally used, VBR varie s the bit rate for audio compression accordi ng to compressio n conditions and this allo ws for compression with prefer ence given to sound quality . Interior Comfort Audio System 6-25 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page209 Monday , ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 210

    Black plate (210,1) MEMO 6-26 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page210 Monday , May 19 2008 9:57 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 211

    Black plate (21 1,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the infor mation display . Illustration is of a representati ve audio unit. In-dash CD Changer CD Player Power/V olume/Sound Con trols .................................. ............................................ page 6-28 Operating the Radio ..................... .................. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 212

    Black plate (212,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/Volume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 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 dischar ged, do not leave the au ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 213

    Black plate (213,1) 2. T urn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode 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 12Hr (Flashing) 24 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 214

    Black plate (214,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button Scan button Band selector buttons Seek tuning buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively press ing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follows: FM1 → FM2 → AM. The selecte ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 215

    Black plate (215,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan butt on ( )t o automatically samp le 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 216

    Black plate (216,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Seek tuning/Category buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button/Electronic serial number b utton Scan button Band selector buttons Satellite button Instant replay button Display feed dial Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the In ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 217

    Black plate (217,1) 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 are designed to pr ovide r easonable pr otection against harmful interfer ence in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency e ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 218

    Black plate (218,1) Selecting SIRIUS radio mode (Satellite button) When the satellite button is pressed, it will play the last selected SIRIUS channel . Every time the satellite button is press ed, the bank is changed over in the order shown below . SR2 SR1 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: six stations can be stor ed in each bank for convenient access to ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 219

    Black plate (219,1) Channel number , channel, category , artist, and song title display (Display button, display feed dial) Each time the display button is briefly pressed during SIRIUS recept ion, the display of the text data changes in the order shown below . Channel number Channel name Category name Artist name I nfo Song title NOTE l Eight char ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 220

    Black plate (220,1) l V alid credit card informat ion (type, number , expiration date) When you are ready to receive the on-air activation signa ls you will be instructed (for activation via phone) to turn on your tuner , have the antenna pointed skyw ard, and to set the channel to channe l 184. Once the signal is sent from the national studio it m ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 221

    Black plate (221,1) When the SIRIU S mode is switched to another mode, or when the power is turned off, the present channel which is being received is stored as the last channel. Channel selection T urning the manual tuning dial allo ws you to select the desired receiving channel. l T urn the knob clockwise: Chan nel Up l T urn the knob countercloc ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 222

    Black plate (222,1) 4. Three seconds late r , it returns to normal display . [SR + (bank number) + (text (e.g. channel name))] 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 number) + CH + (preset number) ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 223

    Black plate (223,1) NOTE l Eight characters ar e displayed on 1 scr een. l By turning the display feed dial counter clockwise, it is possible to display the r emaining part of the title one character at a time each time the display feed dial is r otated one incr ement counter clockwise. (Channel number display) l When the display butt on is briefly ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 224

    Black plate (224,1) l If there is no artist's na me, “ No AR TIST ” is displayed. (Song title display) l When the display butt on is briefly pressed while in artist name display mode, it changes to the song title display mode. l If there are more than 8 characters in the song title, it is possible to display the remaining part of the song ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 225

    Black plate (225,1) (How to cancel the insta nt replay) l T urn off the ACC o r POWER. l Press any one of the following buttons: FM/AM, CD, MEDI A, SA T , SEEK/ CA T/TRACK, or a channel preset button. l Insert or play a CD. Displaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN) When the ESN button is pressed for 1.5 seconds or longer, a 12-digit Electronic Serial Number ( ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 226

    Black plate (226,1) NOTE Master code: The Master Code is used to initialize or r e- 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 process r esets the ID code to [0000]. The master code can potentially defeat the intent of the security of the par ental lock if ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 227

    Black plate (227,1) (New ID cod e input) 9. Input the new ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Example: If “ 1234 ” is input as the new code, “ SR1 1234 ” is displayed. Press the scan butt on after the code is input. (New ID cod e input determin ation) 10. Determine the new ID code which has been input by press ing the scan button brie ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 228

    Black plate (228,1) (How to clear the message) l Press any of the foll owing FM/AM, SA T , CD, MEDIA, CA T , ESN/DISP , Instant replay , POWER buttons. l T urn the ACC off or inser t a CD. l Change a ch annel. NOTE l If an ID code is not input for 10 seconds, “ Err ” is displayed and it r eturns to the former display . l Channel pr eset buttons ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 229

    Black plate (229,1) Error signs (1) Depending on the surrounding conditions (such as large trees, buildings, or tunnels) and special weather conditions, the reception of SIRIUS radio wave s may be decreased or tem porarily interrupt ed. “ ACQUIRING SIGNA L ” may appear . (2) In case of an antenna malfunction, “ ANTENNA F AIL ” is displayed. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 230

    Black plate (230,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button Random button Folder up button Folder do wn button Display button Fast- forward/T rack up button Re verse/T rack do wn button Display feed dial T ype Playable data Music/MP3 CD player · Music data (CD-DA) · MP3 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 231

    Black plate (231,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast -forward button ( ) to advance throu gh 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 ( ) once to skip forward to the b eginning of the next track . Press the track down button ( )o n c e ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 232

    Black plate (232,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly . “ RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. Switching the displ ay For files with a file name or other name that have bee n input, the displa ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 233

    Black plate (233,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-49 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page233 Monda ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 234

    Black plate (234,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Disc up/Folder up button Disc do wn/Folder do wn button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Display button Random button Channel preset buttons Fast-forw ard/T rack up button Re verse/T rack do wn button Display feed dial T ype Playable data Music/MP3 CD ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 235

    Black plate (235,1) 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 desir ed tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insert ion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 236

    Black plate (236,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast -forward button ( ) to advance throu gh 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 ( ) once to skip forward to the b eginning of the next track . Press the track down button ( )o n c e ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 237

    Black plate (237,1) During MP3 CD playback (Folder random) 1. Press the random butt on ( ) during playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly . “ 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 ( ) during playback, and then press the button again with ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 238

    Black plate (238,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack Y ou can connect portable audio units or simil ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 239

    Black plate (239,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult an ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 240

    Black plate (240,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) 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 switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 241

    Black plate (241,1) NOTE CD, CD changer and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · CD, CD changer , or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. Connect a portable audio unit or similar pr oduct on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to mu ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 242

    Black plate (242,1) AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) Y ou can connect portable audio units or similar product s 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 driving the vehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit or ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 243

    Black plate (243,1) 3. Using a coin, turn the cap counterclockwise (about 45° from the closed position ) and remove it. NOTE Do NOT discar d the cap. 4. Open the tray by pulling the lower release catch. 5. Pass the connection plug cord through the hole of the tray and insert the plug in the auxiliary jack. Plug WARNING Do not allow the connection ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 244

    Black plate (244,1) 7. Pass the connection plug cord through the slit in the tray mat and then set the tray mat in place. T o operate the portabl e audio unit 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the MEDIA button ( )o f the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 245

    Black plate (245,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safet y standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified ser vice personnel. If se ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 246

    Black plate (246,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors í T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . If your vehicle is equipped with a vanit y mirror light, it wi ll illuminate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illumi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 247

    Black plate (247,1) q Overhead Lights í Front Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l (With illuminated entry system) Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off Light is on when any door is open (With illuminated entry system) Light is ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 248

    Black plate (248,1) Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-64 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page248 Monday , May 19 2008 9:58 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 249

    Black plate (249,1) Information Display With trip computer Without trip computer T rip computer/Clock Audio display Climate control display/Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions The information display has the follow ing functions: l Clock l Ambient T emperature Di splay (Outside T emperature Display) í l Climate Control Disp ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 250

    Black plate (250,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is displayed, pr ess the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep sounds and the displayed time flashes. 2. Press the H button to set the hour . 3. Press t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 251

    Black plate (251,1) Without fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ambient temperature is displayed. NOTE l Under the following conditions, the ambient temperatur e display may differ fr om the actual ambient temperature depending on the surr oundings and vehicle conditions: l Significantly cold or ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 252

    Black plate (252,1) U.S.A. CANADA When you've slow ed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), —— L/100 km ( —— mpg) will be displayed. A verage fuel economy mode This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculati ng the fuel consumption and the distance trave led since connecting the battery or resettin g the data. A verage fuel economy will be ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 253

    Black plate (253,1) U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of r emaining mileage befor e r efueling is r equir ed, r efuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel warning light illuminates. l The display won't change unless you add mor e than appr oximately 2 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 254

    Black plate (254,1) Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position Press the ligh ter in and relea se it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out. CAUTION Ø Don't touch the metal part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. Ø Don't hold the lighter in because it will overheat. Ø Don't use the lighter socket for ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 255

    Black plate (255,1) Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cup hol der to hold hot liquids while the vehic le is moving: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cup holders : Putting objects other than cups or drink can ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 256

    Black plate (256,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill wh en the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To r ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 257

    Black plate (257,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release latch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release latc h. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driv ing: Not securing cargo while driv ing is dangerous as it could move or b ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 258

    Black plate (258,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-compartment, remove or lif t the trunk board. Cargo sub- compartment T runk board q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door) í The luggage compartment can be separated vertically and/or horizon tally , using the trunk board and the trunk board loops. CAUTION Make sure the trunk board is f ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 259

    Black plate (259,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facilitate insertion of the trunk boar d loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk boar d into the gr oove of the luggage sub-compartment. Groov e Cargo sub- compartment 3. Rock the trunk board to make sure t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 260

    Black plate (260,1) 3. Insert the other trunk board loop into slit B until a click sound is heard. Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed securely . CAUTION Do not place or remove luggage via the rear passenger seat area while the vehicle is moving. The trunk board or luggage could move and cause injury. Accessory Socket ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 261

    Black plate (261,1) When placing an electrical device (e.g. cellular phone) in the tray which is connected to the accessory socket , pass the connection plug cord through the slot in the cap. Cap slot, closed Cap slot, opened 1. Open the lid by pulling the upp er release catch. 2. Remove the tray mat. 3. Using a coin, turn the cap counterclockwise ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 262

    Black plate (262,1) 7. Pass the connection plug cord through the slit in the tray mat and then set the tray mat in place. 6-78 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page262 Monday , May 19 2008 9:58 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 263

    Black plate (263,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ............... ........................................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Em ergency ....................................................... ... 7-2 Flat Tire .................................................... ........ ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 264

    Black plate (264,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals wi ll ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 265

    Black plate (265,1) Spare T ir e and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stor ed in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedo wn e yelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page265 Monday , May 19 2008 9:58 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 266

    Black plate (266,1) Jack Jack handle Spare tire Lug wrench 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench T iedo wn e yelet (T ype A) (T ype B) T iedo wn e yelet 7-4 In Case of an Emergenc y Flat Tir e Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page266 Monday , May 19 2008 9:58 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 267

    Black plate (267,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. T urn the knob and remove the cover . 2. T urn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack scre w T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwi se to temporarily tighten it. 2. T urn the jack screw in the d ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 268

    Black plate (268,1) WARNING Do not install the tempo rar y spare tire on the front wheels (driving wheels) when driving on ice or snow: Driving with a spare tire on the front (driving) wheels on ice or snow is dangerous. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of th e vehicle and have an accident. Put th e spare tire on the rear axle and ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 269

    Black plate (269,1) T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. T urn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. (5 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and cargo sub-compartment. (T ype A) (T ype B) 2. T urn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. In Case of an Emerg ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 270

    Black plate (270,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to 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 the road and out of the way of traffic to change ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 271

    Black plate (271,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is eq uipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE For ce the end of the lug wrench firmly between wheel and cover , or removal will be difficult. CAUTION There is a valve-s tem mark inside the wheel cover. When ins talling the wheel cov ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 272

    Black plate (272,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jackin g positions recommen ded in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recomm ended in thi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 273

    Black plate (273,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tir es and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrenc h and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove box ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 274

    Black plate (274,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled 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 beyond the recom mended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerou s. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 275

    Black plate (275,1) 7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pres sure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is danger ous. Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an ac cident. When you check the regu lar tires' air pressure, c ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 276

    Black plate (276,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e loses power , or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fa n is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooli ng fan when it is r ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 277

    Black plate (277,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: Stop the engine and call an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . Without turbochar ger With turbochar ger 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 overhea t or ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 278

    Black plate (278,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedu re: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the firs t try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 279

    Black plate (279,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incor rectly . So follow the procedu re carefully . If you feel unsure about jum p-starting, we strongly recom mend that you have a compe tent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefull y: To ensure safe and correct handlin g of the battery, read the ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 280

    Black plate (280,1) Keep all flames, including cigarett es, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and spar ks near open batte ry cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the batte ry to explode. An exploding batte ry can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a fr ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 281

    Black plate (281,1) 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allow both vehicl es to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster b attery and all unnecessary electrica ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 282

    Black plate (282,1) 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 when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occ upants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual tran saxl ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 283

    Black plate (283,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck servi ce. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. I ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 284

    Black plate (284,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down, as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper. Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using it for towing will ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 285

    Black plate (285,1) 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is no t securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper. Recreationa ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 286

    Black plate (286,1) 7-24 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page286 Monday , May 19 2008 9:58 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 287

    Black plate (287,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction .............................. ............................................... .. 8-2 Scheduled Maint enance ................................ .......... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 288

    Black plate (288,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manua l for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it d escribes, we strongly urge you to have a reli able and qualified service shop perfor m the work, preferab ly an Autho rized ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 289

    Black plate (289,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where non e of the following condition s apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in du sty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Dr ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 290

    Black plate (290,1) 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 (tension) I Engin ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 291

    Black plate (291,1) 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 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 292

    Black plate (292,1) 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 293

    Black plate (293,1) 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 and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes III ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 294

    Black plate (294,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where non e of the following condition s apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in du sty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or mudd ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 295

    Black plate (295,1) 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 1 10 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filte ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 296

    Black plate (296,1) 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 1 10 120 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: Lubric ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 297

    Black plate (297,1) 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 (tension) I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRR ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 298

    Black plate (298,1) 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 L: Lubricate C: ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 299

    Black plate (299,1) (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 (tension) I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter R ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 300

    Black plate (300,1) 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 L: Lu ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 301

    Black plate (301,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician shoul d make these vehicle inspectio ns at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or qualified servi ce technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and c ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 302

    Black plate (302,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may result in probl ems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perfor m. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), severa l procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce duri ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 303

    Black plate (303,1) Engine Compartment Overview Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-le vel dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Po wer steering fluid reservoir W indshield w asher fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Battery Fuse block Without turbochar ger Main fuse Brak ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 304

    Black plate (304,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil (Without turbocharger). Oil container labels provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine f ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 305

    Black plate (305,1) The quality d esignation SM, or IL SAC 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 (With turbocharger). Oil container labels provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 306

    Black plate (306,1) The quality d esignation SM, or IL SAC 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 en gine to normal operating temperature. 3. T urn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 307

    Black plate (307,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment . DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been run ning, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engin e coolant in ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 308

    Black plate (308,1) 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 contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and mu ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 309

    Black plate (309,1) 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 dist ance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is exce ssive ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 310

    Black plate (310,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for lon g 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 311

    Black plate (31 1,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) í q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic trans axle fluid level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . 5A T CAUTION Ø Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level accordin g to the following procedure. If the procedure is not done correctly , ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 312

    Black plate (312,1) 4A T The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without drivin g at normal operating temperature. CAUTION Ø Low fluid level causes transax le slippage. Over filling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfun ction. Ø Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nonspecified fl ...

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    Black plate (313,1) Fully insert the dipst ick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate r eading. W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo i ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 314

    Black plate (314,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thumb over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it stra ight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . Us ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 315

    Black plate (315,1) Wiper Blades CAUTION Ø Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows. Ø To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint th inner, or other solvents on or near them. Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ign ition ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 316

    Black plate (316,1) 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support Ta b 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. 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 &apo ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 317

    Black plate (317,1) CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other compon ents, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and rotat e the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade. CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap dow n on the ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 318

    Black plate (318,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compou nds, chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the batter y or inspec ting ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 319

    Black plate (319,1) Keep all flames, including cigarett es, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and spar ks near open batte ry cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the batte ry to explode. An exploding batte ry can cause serious burns and injuries. Maintenance and Care Ow ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 320

    Black plate (320,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover befor e performing battery maintenance. Battery cover q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it secure ly mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connect ions clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled ele ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 321

    Black plate (321,1) Tire s For reasons of p roper performance , safety , and better fuel econom y , always maintain recommended tir e inflation pressures and stay within the recommend ed load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Differen t Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with different types of tire s is dangerous. It could cause poor ha ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 322

    Black plate (322,1) NOTE l Always check tir e pr essure when tir es ar e cold. l W arm tires normally exceed r ecommended pr essur es. Don't r elease air fr om warm tir es to adjust the pr essur e. l Underinflation can cause r educed fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear , and poor sealing of the tir e bead, which will deform the whe ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 323

    Black plate (323,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tir es with steel wire r einforcement in the sidewalls ar e used, the system may not function corr ectly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Err or Activation on page 5-31. l Be sur e to install the tire pr essur e sensors whenever tir es or wheels ar e r eplaced. Refer ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 324

    Black plate (324,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the r oad. It is r ecommended that tir es generally be replaced when they ar e 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should r eplace the spar e tire when you r eplace the other ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 325

    Black plate (325,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Lo w beam) Fog lights Brake lights/T aillights Re verse lights High-mount brake light T runk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Lo w beam) Side turn si ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 326

    Black plate (326,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bul bs yourself: Replacing the xeno n fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could rec eive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the repla cement is necessary. Never touch the g ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 327

    Black plate (327,1) 3. Perform the following procedure when replacing the left headlight bulb. Remove the clip, grasp the attached area of the slide mount and lift it upward, and then slide the slide mount to a position where it does not interfere with the frame. Clip Slide mount Frame Attached area 4. Remove the strap and rais e the air filter . S ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 328

    Black plate (328,1) 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol befor e being used. l Use the pr otective cover and carton for the r eplacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb pr omp ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 329

    Black plate (329,1) Replacing a fog light bulbs í 1. T urn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back the mudguard. 2. Disconnect the electrica l connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector wi th your finger and pulling the connector downwar d. 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefull ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 330

    Black plate (330,1) Brake lights/T aillight s (4 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE LED bulb r eplacement is not possible. The r ear combination component must be replaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 331

    Black plate (331,1) With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Rear turn signal lights (4 Door ) 1. P ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 332

    Black plate (332,1) 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Rear turn signal lights (5 Door ) 1. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 333

    Black plate (333,1) Reverse lights 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remo ve the retainers, and then remove the trunk rear tri m. Remov al Installation 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOT ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 334

    Black plate (334,1) 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 5 Door With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should b ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 335

    Black plate (335,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pull ing it out. Edge 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Overhead light (Rear) 1. W rap a small ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 336

    Black plate (336,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pull ing it out. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 337

    Black plate (337,1) 3. T urn the knobs counterclockwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspected fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover . 5. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . 6. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 338

    Black plate (338,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blo wn WARNING Do not replace the ma in fuse by yourself. Have an Aut horized Mazda Dealer per form the replacem ent: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a hi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 339

    Black plate (339,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Without turbocharge r DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 40A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80A Power steering 3 BTN 40A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40A Hea ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 340

    Black plate (340,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 AUDIO 30A Audio system (BOSE ® Sound System-equipped model) 19 ABS IG 10A ABS í , DSC í 20 FOG 15A Front fog lights í 21 HORN 15A Horn 22 DRL 10A DRL í 23 H/CLEAN ―― 24 F/PUMP 15A Fuel pump 25 P/ST IG 10A Power steering 26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner í 27 AL T/TCM 15A TCM ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 341

    Black plate (341,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 19 ABS IG 10A ABS 20 FOG 15A Front fog lights 21 HORN 15A Horn 22 DRL 10A DRL í 23 H/CLEAN ―― 24 ETC 10A Elec. throttle valve 25 ―― ― 26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner 27 ―― ― 28 ―― ― 29 P.OUTLET 15A Power outlet 30 ENG +B 10A PCM 31 ROOM 15A Interior lights 32 ― ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 342

    Black plate (342,1) Fuse block (Passenge r's side) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 37 D/LOCK 2 15A Double locking system í 38 STOP LAMP/HORN 10A Stop Lamp, Horn 39 HEAD HIGH L 10A H ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 343

    Black plate (343,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 56 P/WIND L ―― 57 ALARM ―― 58 M/DEF 7.5A Mirror Defroster í 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beam (RH), Headlight leveling 61 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beam (LH) 62 ―― ― 63 ―― ― 64 ―― ― 65 SAS 10A Supplemen tal restraint system 66 METER 10A I ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 344

    Black plate (344,1) How to Min imize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards , however , can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examp les of possible damage, with tips on ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 345

    Black plate (345,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the min erals will concent rate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 346

    Black plate (346,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemi cal 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 igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automat ically in the fo llowing cases: Ø If ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 347

    Black plate (347,1) CAUTION Ø Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highl y alkaline or caustic agents on chro me-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coating; also, clean ers and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. Ø To prevent damaging the antenn a, remove it bef ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 348

    Black plate (348,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired prom ptly . Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced , make sure th e body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and n ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 349

    Black plate (349,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum whee ls. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner , polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutral deter gent and always ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 350

    Black plate (350,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resis tance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wi ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 351

    Black plate (351,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-5 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-8 Customer Assis ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 352

    Black plate (352,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 353

    Black plate (353,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Cen ter 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 follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 354

    Black plate (354,1) The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbit ration decision is not bindi ng on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibi lity standards, please call 1-800- 955-5100 or visit the BBB website at ww w.lemonlaw.bbb.org. Being truly committed to cust ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 355

    Black plate (355,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions , problems, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazd ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 356

    Black plate (356,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of servi ce problems in most cases requi res the use of your Mazda dealer's servi ce 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 resol ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 357

    Black plate (357,1) CAMV AP is fully implem ented in all provinces and territor ies. Consumers wishin g to obtain further informat ion about the Program should contac t the Provincial Adm inistrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan 235 Y orkland B ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 358

    Black plate (358,1) 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 recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicin ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 359

    Black plate (359,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 360

    Black plate (360,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or locat ed on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 361

    Black plate (361,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Cen ter Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A . P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A . TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 362

    Black plate (362,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0 487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors , Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-12 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed iti ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 363

    Black plate (363,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limi ted W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited W arranty l Anti-perfora tion Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arrant y l Calif ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 364

    Black plate (364,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United State s require that automobiles meet specific emission regula tions and safety standards. Therefor e, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicl ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 365

    Black plate (365,1) Outside Canada Government regul ations in Canada require that automobi les meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. The refore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory serv ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 366

    Black plate (366,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regul ations in your coun try could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety stand ards. V ehicl es built for your country may d iffer from those built for other countries. In addition to registration probl ems, satisfa ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 367

    Black plate (367,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performanc e or safety systems; ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 368

    Black plate (368,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulati ons concerning the use of communication equipment in vehic les in your State or Provinc e: Use of any elec trical devices such as cell phones, computer s, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other dev ices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerou ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 369

    Black plate (369,1) T ype Appr oval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page369 Monday , May 19 2008 9:59 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 370

    Black plate (370,1) Ke yless entry system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page370 Monday , May 19 2008 9:59 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 371

    Black plate (371,1) Uniform Tir e Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system develo ped by the U.S. National Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature perfor mance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 372

    Black plate (372,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle' s tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is est ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 373

    Black plate (373,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requi res tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This infor mation identifi es and describes the fundam ental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety stand ard certification and in case of a recall. q Information ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 374

    Black plate (374,1) 1 1. Tread wear , traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95 H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Her e is an explan ation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be differ ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 375

    Black plate (375,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated . Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 1 12 mph T 1 18 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 376

    Black plate (376,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperat ure 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 governm ent test course. For example, a tir e graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as well on the government cou r ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 377

    Black plate (377,1) q Information on T emporary Tire s Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T empor ary 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 explan ati ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 378

    Black plate (378,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit numbe r indicates the tir e's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire const ruction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the whee l rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This tw o-or three-digit numbe r indicat ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 379

    Black plate (379,1) Location of the Tir e Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the d river's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommended tir ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 380

    Black plate (380,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjun ction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under- inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflat ion is the most common cause of failu res in ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 381

    Black plate (381,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflati on pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numbe r on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 382

    Black plate (382,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle mai ntenance can cause tires to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (includin g the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended p ressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimu ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 383

    Black plate (383,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radia l 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-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the des ignated size Ø Tires of ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 384

    Black plate (384,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safet y . So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void po tholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parkin ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 385

    Black plate (385,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous becaus e it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to k ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 386

    Black plate (386,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the veh icle including a full tank o f fuel and all standard equipment . It does not include passengers, car go, or optional equipment . V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any after market equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the comb ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 387

    Black plate (387,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by su ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 388

    Black plate (388,1) Examples: Bas ed on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combinati on weight of occup ants and cargo shoul d 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 389

    Black plate (389,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Li mits: Exceeding the Safety Certifi cation Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substan dard vehicle handling, per formance, engin e, transmission and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of c ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 390

    Black plate (390,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the full y loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Com bination W e ight Rating) is the maximum allo wable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passen gers - that the vehicle can handle without risk ing damage. ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 391

    Black plate (391,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a seri ous accident, inju ry, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals be ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 392

    Black plate (392,1) 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 393

    Black plate (393,1) 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 raff ic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 394

    Black plate (394,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to T ransport Canada, Defect Investigations a nd Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-051 0, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 395

    Black plate (395,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are avail able for owners who wish to do some of thei r own mai ntenance and repai r . When requesting any of our publications through an Aut horized Mazda Dealer , refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for y ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 396

    Black plate (396,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains informat ion regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manua l. 9-46 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page396 Monday , May 19 2008 9:59 AM For ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 397

    Black plate (397,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ................................. .............................. 10-2 V ehicl e Information Lab els ............... ...................................... 10-2 Specification s ................................................................ ....... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 398

    Black plate (398,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identifi cation number legally identifies your veh icle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl pan el 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 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 399

    Black plate (399,1) q Tir e Pressure Label q Engine Number Without turbocharger Forw ard With turbocharger Forw ard Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page399 Monday , May 19 2008 9:59 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 400

    Black plate (400,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Without turbocharge r With turbocharger 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 401

    Black plate (401,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil W ithout turbochar ger 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) W ith turbochar ger W ith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 U ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 402

    Black plate (402,1) q W eights 4 Door 2.0-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,719 kg (3,790 lbs) 1,733 kg (3,821 lbs) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 919 kg (2,026 lbs) 983 kg (2,068 lbs) Rear 800 kg (1,764 lbs) 795 kg (1,753 lbs) 2.3-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxl ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 403

    Black plate (403,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3) Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7) Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S) Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8 ― (#1 157NA) Fog lights í T ype A 55 H11 (H1 1) T ype B 51 HB4 (HB4) Side turn signal lights *1 5 WY5W ( ― ) High-moun ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 404

    Black plate (404,1) q Tir es NOTE The tir es have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tir es, Mazda r ecommends that you replace tir es 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 press ure. Refer ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 405

    Black plate (405,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page405 Monday , May 19 2008 9:59 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 406

    Black plate (406,1) A Accessory Sock et .............................. 6-76 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-17 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-42 Ambient T emperature Di splay ....... ... 6-66 Antenna ............................................. 6-16 Anti-Lock Brak e System (ABS) ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 407

    Black plate (407,1) C Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-36 Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-54 Defroster Mirror .................................... .. ... 5-60 Rear window ........................... ... 5-60 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 408

    Black plate (408,1) F Fuses ..................................... ............ 8-50 Panel descripti on ........................ 8-53 Replacement .... ........................... 8-50 G Glove Box .............. ........................... 6-72 H Hazard W arning Flasher ............... .. ... 5-61 Hazardous Driv ing .............................. 4-8 ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 409

    Black plate (409,1) M Maintenance Introduction ..................... ............. 8-2 Owner maintenance precautions ..................... ............ 8-16 Owner maintenan ce schedule ..... 8-15 Scheduled ........................ ............. 8-3 Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shiftin g .... 5-10 Map Lights ... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 410

    Black plate (410,1) S Speedometer .................. ................. ... 5-34 SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags W ork ............. 2-48 Supplemental rest raint systems precautions ..................... ............ 2-42 Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4 Steering W heel .................................. 3-30 Horn ............... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 411

    Black plate (41 1,1) W W arnin g Lights ................................. 5-38 ABS ............................................ 5-40 Air bag system ............... ............ 5-42 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45 Brake system ... ........................... 5-40 Charging system ......................... 5-41 Check engine ... ......... ...

  • Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door - page 412

    Black plate (412,1) 1 1-8 Mazda3_8Z87-EA-08F_Ed ition1 Page412 Monday , May 19 2008 9:59 AM Form No.8Z87-EA-08F ...

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