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  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 1

    Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page1 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 2

    Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page2 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 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 2005 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 reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informat ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 5

    Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page5 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. 2 Kn ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 6

    Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page6 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 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 Overv iew ...... ..................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... ................................................ ....... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page7 Thursday , June ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 8

    Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 1-2 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Dashboard and Interior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page8 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 9

    Black plate (9,1) Rear seat .............................. .................................................. .............................. page 2-5 Front seats .............................. ..................................................... ......................... page 2-2 Seat belt .............................. ........................... ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 10

    Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page10 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 11

    Black plate (1 1,1) Doors and keys ........................................ .................................................. .......... page 3-2 Child safety locks .................................... .................................................. .......... page 3-9 Power windows ...................................... ....................... ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 12

    Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies according to model and grade. 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page12 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 13

    Black plate (13,1) Doors and keys ........................................ .................................................. .......... page 3-2 Child safety locks .................................... .................................................. .......... page 3-9 Power windows ...................................... ........................ ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 14

    Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page14 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 15

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

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 16

    Black plate (16,1) Front Seats W ARNING Modification of the Front Seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the up holstery or loosening any bolts is d angerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications cou ld damage the supplemental restraint system and res ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 17

    Black plate (17,1) q Seat Recline W ARNING Reclining: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is movin g is dangerou s because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. Duri ng sudden braking or a collision , you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and uprig ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 18

    Black plate (18,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted. Down Up q Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat) í T o adjust the lumbar support, pull the lever forward. q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraint s adjuste ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 19

    Black plate (19,1) Rear Seat W ARNING Stacking Cargo: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks, and p lacing articles on the rear pac kage tray or on the luggage compartment cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that may hit and injure passenge rs. Don't stack c ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 20

    Black plate (20,1) NOTE When returning a rear seat to its original position, also replace the seat belt to its normal position. V erify that the seat belt pulls and retracts. q Split-Folding Rear Seatback T o fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operating the rear seatb ack knob, make sure you support the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 21

    Black plate (21,1) W ARNING Seat Belts Caught Under Seatbacks: A seat belt caugh t under a seatback after the seatback is retur ned to its upright position is dangerous. In a collision or sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide adequate protectio n. Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks. Returning Rear Se a ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 22

    Black plate (22,1) Height adjustmen t T o rais e a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. T o low er the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is parallel with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passen ger's neck. Removal T o remove t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 23

    Black plate (23,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibil ity of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belt s. All of the seat belt retr actors are desig ned to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat b ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 24

    Black plate (24,1) W ARNING Not W earing Seat Belts: Not wearing a seat belt is extremel y dangerous. During a coll ision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit some one or things inside the vehicle or even be throw n out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same collisi on, occupants wearing seat belts would ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 25

    Black plate (25,1) q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn SNUGL Y AND AS LOW AS POSSIBL E OVER THE HIPS. The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly , but never across the stomach area. Persons ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 26

    Black plate (26,1) 3-Point T ype Seat Belt NOTE When using the rear center seat belt, refer to “ Rear Center Po sition Seat Belt ” (page 2-16). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the buckle and tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARNING Posi ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 27

    Black plate (27,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belts Depress the button on the buckle. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly , have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Shoulder Belt Adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 28

    Black plate (28,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. In moderate or greater frontal or near- frontal accidents, the front air bag and pretensioner systems deploy simultaneously . The pretension ers take up ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 29

    Black plate (29,1) W ARNING Pretensioner System Disposa l: Improper disposal of the pretensioner system or a vehicle with no n- deactivated prete nsioners is dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injur y could result. Ask an Authori zed Mazda Dealer how to safel y dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner-equ ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 30

    Black plate (30,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt prete nsioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt preten sioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 31

    Black plate (31,1) W ARNING Fastening the Rear-Cen ter Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the rear-cen ter seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair o f seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and anchor buckle (D), is fastened, the seat belt cannot provide full protection. In a ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 32

    Black plate (32,1) NOTE T o enc ourage rear seat passen gers to wear their seat belts, we sugges t leaving the rear center lap position of the belt fastened at all times except when folding the rear seat forw ard. q Fastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Grasp tongue (A) and insert it into the anchor buckle (B) until you hear a click. It is now ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 33

    Black plate (33,1) W ARNING Using an Extender That is T oo Long: Using an extender that is too long is dangerous. The seat belt will not fit properly . In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protectio n and you could be seriously injured. Don't use the extender or choose one shorter in lengt h if the distance between the exten ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 34

    Black plate (34,1) q Belt Minder The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. This feature provi des additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittentl y sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster . Condition Result The d ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 35

    Black plate (35,1) 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 requirements regarding the safety of children riding ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 36

    Black plate (36,1) W ARNING Proper Size of Child-Restraint System: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a c hild must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restrai nt system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injur ed or even killed in an accident. Follow the Manufacturer's In ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 37

    Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Seating Children in a Chi ld-Restraint System on the Fron t Passenger Seat: If your vehicle is equippe d with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passeng er air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-29). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passeng er s ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 38

    Black plate (38,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time. CAUTION A se ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 39

    Black plate (39,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statist ics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passen ger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clear ly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 40

    Black plate (40,1) 3. T o get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 4. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicki ng from the retractor will be heard during ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 41

    Black plate (41,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a chi ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 42

    Black plate (42,1) 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 smallest chil dren in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder . Do not put rear-facing chil d-restraint systems on the front passenger's seat. This seat is also no ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 43

    Black plate (43,1) W ARNING Children and Seati ng Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the front door , the area of the front seat, front and rear wi ndow pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side a nd curtain air bags deploy, even though using a child-restraint syst em, is dangerous. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 44

    Black plate (44,1) 5. Make sure the front passen ger air bag deactivation indicator light illumin ates after installing a child-res traint system on the front passenger seat. W ARNING Seating a Child in a Child-Restrai nt System on the Fr ont Passenger Seat W ith the Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Not Illuminated: Seating a ch ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 45

    Black plate (45,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear outboard seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Some LA TCH child- restraint systems must also be used in ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 46

    Black plate (46,1) q Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r ancho ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 47

    Black plate (47,1) T ether strap position (5 Door) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Use the tether and tethe r anchor only for a child-restraint syst em. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 48

    Black plate (48,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LA TCH lower an ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 49

    Black plate (49,1) T ether strap position (5 Door) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Use the tether and tethe r anchor only for a child-restraint syst em. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 50

    Black plate (50,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indi cator marks). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passen ger dashboard (fron t passenger air bag) l The outboard sides o ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 51

    Black plate (51,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerou s. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expect ed to inflate only in collision s with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. V eh icle occupants ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 52

    Black plate (52,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious injur ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 53

    Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are d angerous. Immediately after inflation, the infl ators in the steering wheel, d ashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear win dow pillars and along the roof edge are very hot. Y ou could get burned. Don't touch the internal compon ents of the air bag modules after t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 54

    Black plate (54,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic modul e. The air bags are mounted in the following locations : l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger d ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 55

    Black plate (55,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (4) (8) (7) (5) (8) (2) (9) (3) (1) (6) (1) Front dua l stage inflator s and air bags (2) Crash sensors and diagno stic module (SAS unit) (3) Front air bag sensor (4) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-43) (5) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-43) (6) Front seats (7) Driver and f ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 56

    Black plate (56,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í Put children in the rear seats, they do not have side air bag systems. 4 Door 5 Door (2) (1) (1) (3) (4) (3) (2) (1) (1) (4) (1) Inflators and air bags (2) Side crash sensor (3) Crash sensors and diagno stic module (SAS unit) (4) Front seats 2-42 Essential Safety Equipment í Some m ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 57

    Black plate (57,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of great er than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. 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 functi ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 58

    Black plate (58,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-29). These sensors are locat ed under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensor s determine the total seated weight on the front passe ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 59

    Black plate (59,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF OFF Less than ap ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 60

    Black plate (60,1) W ARNING Increasing the T otal Seated W eight on the Fron t Passenger Seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passeng er seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passeng er seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weigh t sensors will detec ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 61

    Black plate (61,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turni ng the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt prete nsioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indica tor light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the tempe ra ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 62

    Black plate (62,1) CAUTION T o prevent damage to the side and curta in air bag wiring, don't place luggag e or other objects under the front seats. q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation CAUTION If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front passenger seat of less than approximat ely 42 kg (93 lb), the front pa ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 63

    Black plate (63,1) Limitations to front air bag activ ation Depending on the severi ty of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have enough impact to activate the air bag. l Frontal offset impact to the vehicle may not provide the stopping forc ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 64

    Black plate (64,1) Side and curtain air bag activ ation í Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags to inflate, but it wi ll not normally deploy the front air bags. Limitations to side and curtain air bag activation í Depending on the severi ty of impact, the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 65

    Black plate (65,1) q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensor í l Front seat belt pretension ers l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passenger seat weight sensors l Driver and front pass ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 66

    Black plate (66,1) W ARNING Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep: Driving the vehicle with the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury. Do not drive t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 67

    Black plate (67,1) NOTE If it becomes necess ary to have the components or wi ring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a certifie d physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Deal er , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 68

    Black plate (68,1) 2-54 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page68 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:17 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 69

    Black plate (69,1) 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 Sy ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 70

    Black plate (70,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where yo u ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 71

    Black plate (71,1) Keyless Entry System í This system locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attention in an emergency . Press the button slowly and accurately . CAUTION T o avoid damage to the transmi tter , do not: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Disassemble it. l Expose it to heat or sunlight. NOTE l The keyles ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 72

    Black plate (72,1) q T ransmitter Panic b utton Lock button Unlock button 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 no t cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause und ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 73

    Black plate (73,1) Panic button Y ou can use the panic button to turn on the alarm, which allo ws you to signal for attention in a n emergency . NOTE The alarm will work whether any door or the liftgate is open or closed. T urning on the alarm Pressing the panic button once wi ll trigger the alarm for about 2 min utes and 30 seconds, and the follow ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 74

    Black plate (74,1) Replacing the tran smitter battery 1. Insert a small screwdri ver into the slot and gently p ry open the trans mitter . Back cov er Slot 2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery . A 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) faci ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 75

    Black plate (75,1) Door Locks W ARNING Unattended Children an d Pets: Leaving a child or an animal unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather , temperatures inside a vehicl e can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Always take all children and animals with you or leave a responsible person with them. Keys and Ch ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 76

    Black plate (76,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock , pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. Unlock Lock 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 operat ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 77

    Black plate (77,1) Locking, unlocking with door -lock switch All doors and the lif tgate lock automatically when LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when the unmarke d part of the door-lock switch is pu shed. Unlock Lock q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them b ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 78

    Black plate (78,1) q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull the handle and lift up the liftgate. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate can not be unlocked, perform the follow ing manual procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the inter ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 79

    Black plate (79,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Placing Cargo on the Cov er: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartm ent cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight luggage compartment cover to keep the content ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 80

    Black plate (80,1) CAUTION T o prevent cargo from shifting while driving or during sudden deceleration, be careful of the following: l Do not open the luggag e compartment cover while the vehicle is moving. l Do not overload the luggage compartment so that the cover cannot be closed. l Do not allow cargo to interfere with the luggage compartment co ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 81

    Black plate (81,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk W ARNING Open T runk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open or leavi ng children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do not all ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 82

    Black plate (82,1) 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 trust. T o secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-7), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk. T o cancel the security feature, inser t the k ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 83

    Black plate (83,1) Inside T runk Release Slide Lever (4 Door) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release slide lever that provi des a means of escape for children and adult s in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that chil dren ma ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 84

    Black plate (84,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the illuminated inside trunk relea se slide 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 ex posure to ambient light. The inside trunk release slide lever is located on the inside of the tru ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 85

    Black plate (85,1) 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. Close Left front window Open Auto-opening T o full y open the window autom atically , press the switch compl e ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 86

    Black plate (86,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlocked position, all powe r windows on ea ch door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position, only the drive r's side power window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position W ARNING Unintentional Window Operation: Unintentional window opera ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 87

    Black plate (87,1) 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 remo ve the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap i ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 88

    Black plate (88,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Lock ed Hood: A hood that is no t closed and securel y locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicle is movin g and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. Alw ays check that the hood is close d and securely locked. q Opening the Hood 1. W ith the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 89

    Black plate (89,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support rod in its clip while holding up the hood. V erif y that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood. 3. Close the hood so ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 90

    Black plate (90,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which cou ld cause rust an d water damage to your headliner . q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o full y tilt automatically , push the rear of the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 91

    Black plate (91,1) Immobilizer System The optional immobiliz er system allows the engine to star t only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION l Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 92

    Black plate (92,1) 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 no t cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 93

    Black plate (93,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light comes on and stays on when the ignitio n switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobi le telephone, could inte rfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the proper key and your engine fails to ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 94

    Black plate (94,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The optional theft-deterren t system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stol en when all the doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftgate are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flas hes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system ope ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 95

    Black plate (95,1) q T o Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the trunk lid with the key . l Press the unlock butt on on the keyless entry system transmitter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Theft-Deterrent ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 96

    Black plate (96,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steeri ng Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerou s. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel whi le the vehicle is moving. q Steering ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 97

    Black plate (97,1) T o adjus t: 1. Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror . 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. Folding the mirror Fold ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 98

    Black plate (98,1) W ARNING Blocked V iew: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror , which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Don't stack things higher than the seatbacks. 3-30 Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page98 Thurs ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 99

    Black plate (99,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........ ................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .............................. ...................................... 4-2 Emission Control System ........................................................ ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 100

    Black plate (100,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or a ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 101

    Black plate (101,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catal ytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. W ARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects : Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dry grass, is dangerou ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 102

    Black plate (102,1) NOTE After driving some distance and turnin g off the engine, the sound of a valve openin g and closing can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality . Y our vehicle has a self-checking device and it operates after turning off the engine . 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazda ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 103

    Black plate (103,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorl ess, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all window s fully open and contact an A ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 104

    Black plate (104,1) 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 a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolan t, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 105

    Black plate (105,1) Break-In Period No special break- in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period o f time. l Don't drive const antly at full- ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 106

    Black plate (106,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide nt. If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very care ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 107

    Black plate (107,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, 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 . l Inspect the batt ery and its cables. Cold reduces b ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 108

    Black plate (108,1) q Tir e Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may scrat ch or chip aluminum wheels. Inst all tire chains on steel wheels only . l Chains may affect handling. l Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufactur er's recommended limit, whichever is lower . l Drive carefully ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 109

    Black plate (109,1) Driving In Flooded Area W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowl y and applying th ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 110

    Black plate (1 10,1) T railer T owing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page1 10 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 111

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

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. 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 but ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 113

    Black plate (1 13,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (pag ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 114

    Black plate (1 14,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to star t, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the batt ery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below – 18°C (0? ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 115

    Black plate (1 15,1) W ARNING Driving with W et Brakes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowl y and applying the brakes lightly until ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parki ng brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng/ Electronic brake force distributi on s ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) q Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit conti nuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically relea sing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chatterin g noise from the brake system ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the battery , uneven rpm occurs and the ABS warning light comes on. This is due to a weak battery , not a malfunction. Recharge the battery . q Brake Assist í During emergency braking situations when it is necess ary to depres s the brake pedal with greater force, the brake assis ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) CAUTION l Keep your foot o ff the clutch pedal except when shiftin g gears. Also, don't use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cau se needless clutch wear and damage. l Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shifting to R while the vehicle is still moving may ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 120

    Black plate (120,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lock outs: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the trans ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 121

    Black plate (121,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incl ine unless the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle c ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 122

    Black plate (122,1) 2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Autho rized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual transaxle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wh ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 123

    Black plate (123,1) Shifting Manually Shifting up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4) T o shif t up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slow ly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shif t mode, gears do not shift up autom atically . Don't run the engine with the tachom eter needle in t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 124

    Black plate (124,1) NOTE l When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shif t down depending on vehicle speed. l During deceleration, the gear may automatically shif t down depending on vehicle speed. l When depressing the acceler ator fully , the transaxle will shift to a lower gear , depending on vehicle speed. Shifting specificat ion (2.0-lite ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 125

    Black plate (125,1) NOTE If the vehicle is drive n at a low speed from a standing start while in M2, the gear may not shif t down to M1 automatically . If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower , the gears shif t down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M4 → M3 135 km/h (83 mph) M3 → M2 64 km/h (39 mph) Recommendations for s ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 126

    Black plate (126,1) 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 rigid during normal driving, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the steer ing wheel ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 127

    Black plate (127,1) Cruise Control í W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 3 0 km/h (19 mph). W ARNING Cruise Control Use: Using cruise contro l in the follow ing conditions could cause you to lose control of the vehicl e: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 128

    Black plate (128,1) W ARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OF F switch on when not using the cruise control is dangerous as it may be switched on accidentally. This could resul t in loss of vehicle control. Keep the ON/OF F switch off when cruise contro l is not in use. q T o Set Speed 1. Activate the cruise control system. 2. Accelerate to th ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 129

    Black plate (129,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your curren t speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the RES/ACCEL button. Multiple taps will incre ase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. l Accelerate to the desir ed speed. Press the SET/ COAST button a nd release it immedi at ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 130

    Black plate (130,1) q T o Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 30 km/h (19 mph) If some other method besides the ON/ OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES/ACCEL butt on is pressed. If vehicle speed is b elow 30 km/h (19 mph), increase the vehicl ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 131

    Black plate (131,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure moni toring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tir es, the system wi ll inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensor s installed ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 132

    Black plate (132,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates when tire pressure is too low or too high in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system mal function. W ARNING V ehicle H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 133

    Black plate (133,1) NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used. W arning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q System Error Activation When the warnin ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 134

    Black plate (134,1) 2. W ait for about 15 minutes . 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 20 km/h (12 mph) for several minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered autom atically . NOTE If the vehicle is drive n within about 15 minutes of changing tires, the tire pressure monitor ing system wa ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 135

    Black plate (135,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................... .................................................. ............................. ... page 5-26 Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector .................. .................. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 136

    Black plate (136,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and tri p meter B by pressing the selec tor while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 137

    Black plate (137,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the driver's door is opened. l (Black-o ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 138

    Black plate (138,1) q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revol utions per minute (rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the eng ine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE . This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge The engine coolant temperat ure gauge shows the temperat ure of the engin ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 139

    Black plate (139,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjus t the brightness of the dashboard lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument clust er dimmer is canceled, the instrume nt cluster illumination intensit y will not change by rotating the thumb-w heel. q Instrument Cluster Di ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 140

    Black plate (140,1) 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 5-32 Charging System W arning Light 5-33 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-33 Check Engine Light 5-33 ABS W arning Light 5-34 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 141

    Black plate (141,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-35 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-36 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-36 Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light 5-36 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-37 Security Indicator Light 5-38 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-38 Shift Position Ind ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 142

    Black plate (142,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parki ng brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position . It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng/ Electronic brake force distributi on sy ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 143

    Black plate (143,1) q Charging System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the r ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 144

    Black plate (144,1) l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely . If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q ABS W arning Light í The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON po ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 145

    Black plate (145,1) A system malfunct ion is indicated when the warning light illuminate s or doesn't illuminate at all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON po sition. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident. W ARNING Self-Servicing the Air Bag/ Pretensioner ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 146

    Black plate (146,1) Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the vehicle speed reaches 8 km/h (5 mph) and about 1 minute has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the ON position. The warning light flashes and the beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds every 30 seconds, for a period of about 5 minutes. The d ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 147

    Black plate (147,1) CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the trans axle has an electrical probl em. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light í This warning light illumi nat ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 148

    Black plate (148,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure at an Authori zed Mazda Dealer or the nearest service station. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-7). CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensor s may be damag ed. If the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 149

    Black plate (149,1) q Shift Position Indicator Light (Automatic T ransaxle) This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear position indicator Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear illuminates. q Cruise Main Indicator Light í This li ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 150

    Black plate (150,1) q Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light This indicator light illumina tes when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started. The light illu minates to indicate that the power steering is inoperable. If the light illuminates, turn off the engine and restart it. If the light does n ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 151

    Black plate (151,1) Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt prete nsioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt preten sioner system warning beep sound will continue to ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 152

    Black plate (152,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Off On On NOTE T o prevent discharging the battery , don't leave the lights o ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 153

    Black plate (153,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the light sensor will not operat e correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto- wiper control. When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 154

    Black plate (154,1) q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull it back for low . High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flas h the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch need not be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released. q Headlight Leveling í The number o ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 155

    Black plate (155,1) NOTE The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the parking brake is applied. T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn, man ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 156

    Black plate (156,1) Fog Lights í The 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. OFF Fog light switch T o turn the front fog lights off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position or turn the h ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 157

    Black plate (157,1) q Windshield W ipers T ype A (With INT position) 1 2 T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed T ype B (With AUTO position, CANADA) í T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 158

    Black plate (158,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the rain sensor will not operat e correctly . Rain sensor l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automati cally in the following cases: l If the windshi ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 159

    Black plate (159,1) 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 released. If the washer doesn't work, inspec t the fluid level (page 8-21). If it's OK, co ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 160

    Black plate (160,1) 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 operates for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off automatically . The indicator ligh t illumin ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 161

    Black plate (161,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steer ing wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warn ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 162

    Black plate (162,1) 5-52 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page162 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 163

    Black plate (163,1) 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 Operation .................... ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 164

    Black plate (164,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow and ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 165

    Black plate (165,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjus t the direction of airflow , open the vents and rotate them left an d right. push Center V ents T o adjus t the direction of airflow , move the adjustment kno b. Knob NOTE When using the air condition er, mist may come out from ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 166

    Black plate (166,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page166 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:18 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 167

    Black plate (167,1) Control Panel Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C Switch Rear window defroster switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows vari ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 168

    Black plate (168,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE If you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . A/C switch í Push the switch to turn the air condition er on. The indicator ligh t on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 169

    Black plate (169,1) W ARNING The Recirculated Air Posit ion: Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather . Rear window defroster switch When using the rear window defroster switch, refer to Rear W ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 170

    Black plate (170,1) CAUTION When using the air condit ioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-28). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off. NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature control dial ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 171

    Black plate (171,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selec tor to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dia ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 172

    Black plate (172,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remove the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o inst all the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a ca r wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance. NOTE When ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 173

    Black plate (173,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefor e, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characte ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 174

    Black plate (174,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and becom e weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sig ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 175

    Black plate (175,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player . Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleane r cassette tape to r ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 176

    Black plate (176,1) q Operating Tips for Mini Disc (MD) Player The following precaut ions should be observed. l Do not spill any liqu id on the audio system. l Do not insert any objects, other than MDs, into the slot . l The MD player has been desig ned to play MDs bearing the ident ification logo as shown. No other MDs can be played. l The MD play ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 177

    Black plate (177,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/changer may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit. A clouded ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 178

    Black plate (178,1) l When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may jump. l The CD player/chang er has been designed to play CDs bearing the identification logo as shown. No other discs can be played. l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handli ng the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 179

    Black plate (179,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Mini Disc (MD) Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display . Power/V olume/Sound Controls .... .................................................. ........................ page 6-18 Operating the Radi ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 180

    Black plate (180,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/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 from being discharged, do not leave the aud ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 181

    Black plate (181,1) * Depending on the mode selec ted, the indication changes. 2. T urn the aud io control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease mid-range Increase mid-range Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 182

    Black plate (182,1) q Operating the Radio Scan button Band selector buttons Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. For information on use, read the manual accompan ying the SIRIUS unit. Subscription ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 183

    Black plate (183,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automati cally . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at e ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 184

    Black plate (184,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape slot Program button Dolby NR button Repeat button Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button Rewind button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cass ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 185

    Black plate (185,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be eject ed when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward o ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 186

    Black plate (186,1) q Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player í Repeat button MD play button Scan button MD slot MD eject button Random button Fast-forward button Rev erse button T rack up button T rack do wn button Display button/ Display feed dial Inserting the MD Insert the MD, label -side up with the arrow pointed to the slot. The auto- loading me ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 187

    Black plate (187,1) Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume wher e scan was selected. Repeat play This feature makes it possible to listen to a selection repeatedly . Press t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 188

    Black plate (188,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse b utton Fast-forward b utton Random button T rack up button T rack do wn button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loadin g mechanism will set the CD and begin play ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 189

    Black plate (189,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume wher e scan w ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 190

    Black plate (190,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse b utton Fast-forward b utton Random button Display button T rack up button Disc up button Disc down button T rack do wn button Inserting the CD The CD must be label-side up when inserting. The auto-loading ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 191

    Black plate (191,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. 2. W ait 3 seconds or press the load button ( ) again within 3 seconds after the beep is heard. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. 4. When “ IN ” is displayed again, insert the next CD. NOTE The first-inserted CD ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 192

    Black plate (192,1) 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 ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track . Press the track down button ( )o n c et ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 193

    Black plate (193,1) 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 MD MD is inserted upside down Insert the MD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult an ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 194

    Black plate (194,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í NOTE Mazda installed this system to help you avoid being too distracted using audio controls on the dashboa rd. Always make safe driving your first priority . q Adjusting the V olume T o incre ase the volume, press volume button ( ). T o decreas e the volume, press volume button ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 195

    Black plate (195,1) q Seek Switch When listening to the radio Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio switches to the next/p revious stored station in the order that it was stored (1 ― 6). Press the seek switch ( , ) for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard to seek a higher or lower frequency automatically . When playing a cassette tape Press the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 196

    Black plate (196,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety perfor mance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjusted or repai red by anyone except qualified service personnel. If ser ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 197

    Black plate (197,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position ) turns on for: l About 30 ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 198

    Black plate (198,1) q Overhead Lights í Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illuminated entry system) Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illumi ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 199

    Black plate (199,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) ON OFF Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off Light on when the liftgate is open Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-37 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page199 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:19 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 200

    Black plate (200,1) Information Display Clock Audio display q Information Display Functions The information display has the follow ing functions: l Clock l Audio Display 6-38 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page200 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:19 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 201

    Black plate (201,1) q Clock When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep sounds, and “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” will be displayed. 2. Press the SET button to switch between “ 12Hr ” and “ 24Hr ” displays. The selected display will flash. T o select the d ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 202

    Black plate (202,1) Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Press the lighter in and release it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out. CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the ligh ter in because it will overheat. l Don't use the ligh ter socket for ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 203

    Black plate (203,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is movin g. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder: Putting objects other th ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 204

    Black plate (204,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments W ARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possibility ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 205

    Black plate (205,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release catch. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) W ARNING Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden b ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 206

    Black plate (206,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-co mpartment, remove or lift the trunk board. T runk board Cargo sub- compartment q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door) í The luggage compartment can be separated vertically and/or horizon tally , using the trunk board and the trunk board loops. CAUTION Make sure the trunk board is f ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 207

    Black plate (207,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facil itate insertio n of the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk board into the groove of the luggage sub- compartment. Groov e Cargo sub- compartment 3. Rock the trunk board to make sure t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 208

    Black plate (208,1) 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 secure ly . CAUTION Do not place or remo ve luggage via the rear passenger seat area while the vehicle is moving. The trunk board or luggage could move and cause injury . 6-46 Interior ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 209

    Black plate (209,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Em ergency .................................... ...................... ... 7-2 Parking in an Em ergency ............... ........................................ ... 7-2 Flat Tire ......................................................... . ...

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    Black plate (210,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals wi ll flash. NOTE l T ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 211

    Black plate (21 1,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedo wn eyelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench Tiedo wn eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page21 1 Thursday , June 24 2 ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 212

    Black plate (212,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. T urn the knob and remove the cover . 2. T urn the wi ng bolt countercloc kwise. T o secure the jack Perform the remo val procedure in revers e. q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tir e is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for e ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 213

    Black plate (213,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-22). T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. T urn the tir e hold-down bolt counter ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 214

    Black plate (214,1) 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 direction . If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 215

    Black plate (215,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocki ng a wheel, place a block bo th in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped wi th a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 216

    Black plate (216,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Incorrect Jacking Pos ition: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 217

    Black plate (217,1) 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 wrench a nd is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 218

    Black plate (218,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the bevele d edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts cou ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 219

    Black plate (219,1) W ARNING Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the whee l studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have metric thread s, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would damage the stud, which could cause the wheel to slip off and cause an accident. Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you remove ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 220

    Black plate (220,1) 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. W ARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. The cooling fan could turn on unexpectedly ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 221

    Black plate (221,1) 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 . If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-16). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 222

    Black plate (222,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. T urn the igni tion switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and ac ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 223

    Black plate (223,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recom mend that you have a compe tent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precauti ons Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the battery, read th ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 224

    Black plate (224,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batt ery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 225

    Black plate (225,1) Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in rev erse order . Jumper cables Discharged battery Booster battery 1. For vehicle equipped wi th the engine cover , remove the engine cover . 2. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal i ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 226

    Black plate (226,1) 5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration. l Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1). l Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the boost er battery (2). l Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery (3). l C ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 227

    Black plate (227,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damag ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 228

    Black plate (228,1) 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 u nder the rear for towing. It is designed ONL Y for tyin g down the vehicle when it's being transport ed. Using it for towing ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 229

    Black plate (229,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage f ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 230

    Black plate (230,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 whee ls. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owi ng Description ” (page 7-19) and “ T iedown Hook ” (page 7-20) and carefully follow the instruc ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 231

    Black plate (231,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maint enance ............................................ ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 232

    Black plate (232,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to yo ur vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedu re it d escribes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reli able and qualified servi ce shop perfor m the work, preferab ly an Autho ri ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 233

    Black plate (233,1) Scheduled Maintenance (North America) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none o f the following condition s apply . If any do apply , follow Sche dule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of b ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 234

    Black plate (234,1) 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 Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engin ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 235

    Black plate (235,1) 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 Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 236

    Black plate (236,1) 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 I I I I I I I IIII I Disc br ...

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    Black plate (237,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America) NOTE l After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. l As the result of visual examination or funct ional measurement of a system's operat ion (performance), correct , clean, o r replace as required. (Inspect, and if neces ...

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    Black plate (238,1) q Schedule Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100 Engine valve clearance ...

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    Black plate (239,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100 Body condition (for rust, corrosio ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 240

    Black plate (240,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspectio ns at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servi ce technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 241

    Black plate (241,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may result in probl ems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedu res can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 242

    Black plate (242,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine oil dipstick Fuse block Air filter Battery Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine coolant reservoir W indshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick (only for automatic transaxle) 8-12 Maintenance and Care O ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 243

    Black plate (243,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. Oil container label s 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 friction. U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSA C) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the Am ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 244

    Black plate (244,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. T urn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 245

    Black plate (245,1) Changing engine oil W ARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dange rous. If the engine has been run ning, the engine oil becomes very hot. Y ou could be seriously burned. Don' t check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot. 1. W arm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil- ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 246

    Black plate (246,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous . If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 247

    Black plate (247,1) q Changing Coolant Change coolant according to Sc heduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (demineralized) wat er in the coolan t mixture. W ater that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. l Don't add only water . Always add a proper coolant mixture. l The engine has a luminum p ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 248

    Black plate (248,1) 4. Drain the system completely . Insert and tighten the plug. Add as much ethylene-glycol-based coolant mixture and water as necess ary to provide freezing and corrosion protection. 5. In extremely cold climates, add the mixture percentage recommend ed in the coolant mix ture percentage table. 6. Run the engine at idle with the ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 249

    Black plate (249,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous . If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 250

    Black plate (250,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic trans axle fluid level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. CAUTION l Low fluid ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 251

    Black plate (251,1) CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as a reference. l If outside tem perature is lower than about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and inspect the flui d level after the engine reaches operat ing temperature. l If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weat her , inspect the leve ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 252

    Black plate (252,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspe ct the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . U ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 253

    Black plate (253,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter . This could result in excessive engine wear . This air filter may be cleane d with compressed air and reused , or replaced, depending on its condition. Unl ess it is very dirty , simply shake it to remo ve foreign particles. Eac h time you inspect it, wipe inside the air ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 254

    Black plate (254,1) 5. W ipe insi de the air cleaner housi ng with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or replace the filter . 7. Install in the reverse order of removal. Replace the filter according to the Scheduled Maintenanc e (page 8-3). Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to c ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 255

    Black plate (255,1) q Replacing Windshield W iper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably wor n or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION T o prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components , don't move the wipers by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the b lade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip. Slide t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 256

    Black plate (256,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver's side met al stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reins tall the metal stiffeners in th ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 257

    Black plate (257,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them a gain. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-27 Mazda3_8T66- ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 258

    Black plate (258,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lea d Materials: Battery posts, terminal s and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reprod uctive harm. W ash hands after handlin g. Follow These Precauti ons Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct hand ling of the bat ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 259

    Black plate (259,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batt ery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injuries. Keep a ll flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 260

    Black plate (260,1) l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately wi th a solution of water and baking soda. l If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables. q Inspecting Electrolyte Level A low level of electroly te fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly . Upper lev el Lower le vel Inspect the elect r ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 261

    Black plate (261,1) q Tir e Inflation Pressure W ARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or underinflation of tir es is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accide nt. Always infl ate the tires to the correct pressure (page 10-7). The T ire Pressure Moni toring System í does not alleviate the need ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 262

    Black plate (262,1) Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the foll owing: l Incorrect tire pressure l Improper wheel alignment l Out-of-balance wheel l Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-7) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. CAU ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 263

    Black plate (263,1) Y ou shoul d replace it before the band is across the entire tread. q T emporary Spare Ti re Inspect the tem porary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. The temporary spare tire is easie r to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and sho ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 264

    Black plate (264,1) NOTE Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to T ires and Wheel s on page 5-23. When replacing a whee l, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and he lps reduce t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 265

    Black plate (265,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Front turn signal lights/ Side-marker lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse light High-mount brake light T runk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Ove ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 266

    Black plate (266,1) Y our Mazda's headlights and fog lights have replaceable halogen bulbs . W ARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Rep lacement: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs by yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xeno ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 267

    Black plate (267,1) High-beam bulb 1. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the elect rical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finge r and pull ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 268

    Black plate (268,1) NOTE l T o repla ce the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacemen t bulb to dispose of the old bulb prom ptly and out of the reach of c hildren. l When reinstalling the sealing cove r , make sure faces up. Replacing a fog light bulb í 1. T urn the screw counterclockwise ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 269

    Black plate (269,1) 2. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear . 3. Install the new side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Bulb replacemen t is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. Brake lights/T aillight s, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 270

    Black plate (270,1) Brake lights/T aillight s, 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 from the socket . Brake lights/T aillights Rear turn signal lights 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o r ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 271

    Black plate (271,1) 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o repla ce the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 5 Door 1. Remove the cover . 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 re ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 272

    Black plate (272,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the liftgate up per trim. 2. Disconnect the electrica l connector from the socket. 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 repla ce the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 273

    Black plate (273,1) 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. Overhead light (Rear) 1. W rap a smal l flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by careful ly prying on the edge ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 274

    Black plate (274,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling 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 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 275

    Black plate (275,1) 3. T urn the knobs countercloc kwise 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 wi th the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . 6. Inspect it and replace if it's blown. Normal ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 276

    Black plate (276,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown NOTE T o repla ce the MAIN fuse, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . 8-46 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page276 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 277

    Black plate (277,1) 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 DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 40A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80A EHP AS 3 BTN 40A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40A Headlights 5 PTC 80A ― 6 G ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 278

    Black plate (278,1) DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 29 ―― ― 30 ENG +B 10A PCM 31 ROOM 15A Interior lights 32 ENG BAR 4 10A O2 heater 33 ENG BAR 3 10A O2 heater 34 EGI INJ 10A Injector 35 ENG BAR 1 10A Air flow sensor 36 ENG BAR 2 10A EGR control valve 8-48 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Pa ...

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    Black plate (279,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 37 D/ LOCK 2 15A Power door lock 38 ―― ― 39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beams (LH) 40 ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 280

    Black plate (280,1) DESCRIP- TION FUSE RA T - ING PROTECTED COMPONENT 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15A Headlight low beams (RH), Headlight leveling í 61 HEAD LOW L 15A Headlight low beams (LH) 62 ―― ― 63 ―― ― 64 ―― ― 65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system 66 METER 10A Instrument cluster , Immobilizer system, Shift lock system 67 ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 281

    Black plate (281,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards , however , can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examp les of possible damage, with tips on ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 282

    Black plate (282,1) 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 concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 283

    Black plate (283,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: l If th ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 284

    Black plate (284,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coati ng; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. l T o prevent damaging the antenn a, remove it befor ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 285

    Black plate (285,1) 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 maj or repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damag ed and needs metal parts repai red or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti- corrosion material s to all parts , both repaired a ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 286

    Black plate (286,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on alum inum wheels. They may damag e the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutr al detergent and alw ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 287

    Black plate (287,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleane rs and procedures. Othe rs may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt W ebbing Clean the w ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 288

    Black plate (288,1) 8-58 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page288 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 289

    Black plate (289,1) 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 (C ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 290

    Black plate (290,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle o ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 291

    Black plate (291,1) 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 following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 292

    Black plate (292,1) 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, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazd ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 293

    Black plate (293,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolve ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 294

    Black plate (294,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contac t the Provincial Adm inistrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Bou ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 295

    Black plate (295,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and perm anent 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 servici ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 296

    Black plate (296,1) 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 C ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 297

    Black plate (297,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Majo r Component Limi ted W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arrant y l Calif ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 298

    Black plate (298,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations 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 vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 299

    Black plate (299,1) Outside Canada Government regul ations in Canada requi re that automobi les meet specific 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 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 300

    Black plate (300,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regul ations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety stand ards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countries. In addit ion to registration problems, sati sfa ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 301

    Black plate (301,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety system; ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 302

    Black plate (302,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phones and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical device s such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the d river while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a number on a cell phon e while driving also ties -up the driver' ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 303

    Black plate (303,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-15 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page303 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 304

    Black plate (304,1) Uniform Tir e Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system develo ped by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for gradi ng tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 305

    Black plate (305,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, underinflation, or excessive loadin g, either separately or in combination, can cau se heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle ti ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 306

    Black plate (306,1) Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receives simil ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 307

    Black plate (307,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of thei r own maintenance and repair . 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 you. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 308

    Black plate (308,1) 9-20 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page308 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 309

    Black plate (309,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ................................................ ............... 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ....................... .............................. 10-2 Specifications ............... ................................................. ....... ...

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    Black plate (310,1) 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 the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen throu gh the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 311

    Black plate (31 1,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page31 1 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 312

    Black plate (312,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 121.9 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0 9.7 q Electrical System Item Classification ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 313

    Black plate (313,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Unit L US qt Imp qt Engine oil W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8 W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 4.1 3.4 Coolant W ith heater 7.5 7.9 6.6 W ithout heater 6.9 7.3 6.1 Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53 Automatic transaxle fluid 7.2 7.6 6.3 Fuel tank 55 14.5 (US gal) 12.1 (Imp ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 314

    Black plate (314,1) 2.3-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 928 kg (2,046 lb) 957 kg (2,110 lb) Rear 804 kg (1,772 lb) 803 kg (1,770 lb) 5 Door Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 315

    Black plate (315,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R T runk light (Sedan) 5 W5W Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í W5W Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― q Tir es NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassi s of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replac ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 316

    Black plate (316,1) 10-8 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page316 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 317

    Black plate (317,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8T66-EA-04H_Edition1 Page317 Thursday , June 24 2004 5:20 PM Form No.8T66-EA-04H ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 318

    Black plate (318,1) A Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-13 Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36 Air Filter ........................ ................. ... 8-23 Antenna ............................................. 6-10 Anti-Lock Brak e System (ABS) ......... 5-7 W arning light ........ ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 319

    Black plate (319,1) D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-29 Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-44 Defroster Rear window ........................... ... 5-50 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ......................................... 3-7 Driving In Flooded Area ................. .. 4-11 Driving ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 320

    Black plate (320,1) I Ignition Keys ................................ ............. 3-2 Switch ............................. ............. 5-2 Illuminated Ent ry System ............... .. 6-35 Immobilizer System ............... ........... 3-23 Indicator Lights ..................... ............ 5-30 Cruise main ..... ........................... 5-3 ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 321

    Black plate (321,1) P Parking Brake ......... ............................ 5-5 Parking in an Em ergency ................. ... 7-2 Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8 Power Steering ...................... ............ 5-16 Fluid ........................................... 8-19 Power steering malfunction indicator light .............. ...

  • Mazda 2005 Mazda3 4-Door - page 322

    Black plate (322,1) T T ires Inflation pressu re ........................ 8-31 Replacement ................... ............ 8-32 Rotation .......................... ............ 8-31 Snow tires ........ ............................ 4-9 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Specifications ............................. 10-7 Flat T ire ........ ...

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