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  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 1

    Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page1 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:4 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 2

    Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page2 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:4 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 3

    Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfact ion in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manua l carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 4

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 5

    Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page5 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:4 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 6

    Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page6 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:4 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 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. Interior Overv iew .................................. ..................................... ... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ................................... ................. 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) ............... ...... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 8

    Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (V iew A) Door-lock knob ........................ .................................................. ........................ page 3-31 Power door lock switch .......................... .................................................. ......... page 3-32 DSC OFF switch .................................... .... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 9

    Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switches ............ .............................. ............................................ page 6-56 SRS air bags ............................ ............................................. ............................. page 2-44 Multi information display ........ .................. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 10

    Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) Seat belts .............................. .................................. ................................... ......... page 2-16 SRS air bag .............................. .............................. ................................... ......... page 2-44 Remote fuel-filler lid release ........ ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 11

    Black plate (1 1,1) Front (4 Door) Hood ............... ........................................ ................................... ........................ page 3-46 W indshield wiper blades ........................................................................... ......... page 8-26 Moonroof ................................. .................. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 12

    Black plate (12,1) Rear (4 Door) T runk lid .............................. ................................................. ............................. page 3-37 Rear window antenn a ............................. ................................... ........................ page 6-17 Outside mirror ............... ................................ ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 13

    Black plate (13,1) Front (5 Door) Hood ............... ........................................ ................................... ........................ page 3-46 W indshield wiper blades ........................................................................... ......... page 8-26 Moonroof ................................. ................... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 14

    Black plate (14,1) Rear (5 Door) Rear wipe r blade ............... ..................................... ................................... ......... page 8-28 Liftgate ...................................................................................... ........................ page 3-34 Antenna ............... .................................. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 15

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 16

    Black plate (16,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or repla cing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats conta in air bag components ess ential to the supplemental restraint system. Su ch modifications could damage the sup ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 17

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 18

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 19

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 20

    Black plate (20,1) q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjus ted by moving the switch up or down. q Seat Position Memory One-touch seat position programming and activation is avail able on the drive r's seat. CAUTION When activating the seat position, do not place your han ds or fingers around the seat bottom. The s ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 21

    Black plate (21,1) Operation using the seat-side buttons Programming Park the vehicle in a safe location before performing the seat posit ion programming. (V ehicle must be stopped) 1. Adjust the seat to the desir ed position. For each seat position adjustm ent method refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-5) Heigh ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 22

    Black plate (22,1) With retractable type key Lock button Unlock button Operation indicator light Programming One seat position can be progra mmed into each advanced key/retrac table type key . After the following condit ions have been met, operate the seat and the advanced key/retractabl e type key to program the seat positions. l The ignition swit ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 23

    Black plate (23,1) NOTE Memory will also be erased if any of the following operations ar e performed: l The advanced key/retractable type key code has been changed. Refer to Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) on page 3-49. Refer to Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) on page 3-52. l The vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintena ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 24

    Black plate (24,1) Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerou s. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particu larly dangerou s. In a sudden stop or even a minor collision, a ch ild not in a pr oper ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 25

    Black plate (25,1) q Split-Folding Rear Seatback T o fold the seatbacks CAUTION When operatin g the rear seatback knob, make sure you supp ort the seatback with your hand. If the seatback is not supported with you r hand, it will flip forw ard suddenly and could cause injury to the finger that pushes the rear seatback knob down. 1. Position the out ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 26

    Black plate (26,1) q Armrest The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. Head Restraints Head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury . WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seat s are being used and make sure they ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 27

    Black plate (27,1) Rear seat Removal/Installat ion T o remo ve the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch. T o install the head restraint, press the uprights into the holes while pressing the stop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints set up when seats are being used and make sure they are properly set up: Driving w ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 28

    Black plate (28,1) NOTE l The active head restraints operate in a r ear-end collision. The head r estraints r eturn to their original position after the collision. l The method for adjusting the active head r estraints is the same as a normal head r estraint. Seat W armer í The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by rotating the applica ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 29

    Black plate (29,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too hot for some people, as ind icated belo w, and could cause a low-temperature burn. Ø Infants, small babie s, elderly people, and physically challenged people Ø People with delicate skin Ø People who are exces sively fatigued Ø People wh ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 30

    Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during acciden ts and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use. The driver's seat belt ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 31

    Black plate (31,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and ma ke sure all occu pants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collis ion, occupa nts not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things ins ide the veh icle or even be thrown out of the vehicle . They could be seriously injured or even killed . I ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 32

    Black plate (32,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become diffic ult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-60). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 33

    Black plate (33,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o enable seat belt automatic locki ng mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restrai nt system. It will retract down to the child-re ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 34

    Black plate (34,1) Seat Belt q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Seat belt tongue Lap/shoulder belt 3. Insert the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle unti l you hear a click sound. Seat belt buckle Seat belt tongue WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Por tion of the Seat Belt: Impr ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 35

    Black plate (35,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat b elt buckle. If the belt does not fully retr act, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwis ted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , hav ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 36

    Black plate (36,1) Front Seat Belt Pr etensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipp ed with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these syst ems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: In moderate or severe frontal or near- frontal accident ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 37

    Black plate (37,1) Do not modify the components or wiring, or use elect ronic testing devic es on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could ac cidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating in ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 38

    Black plate (38,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute. The air bag and seat belt preten sioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for a ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 39

    Black plate (39,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The sea t belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is required to fast ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 40

    Black plate (40,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/ Beep The seat belt war ning light ill uminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switch ed ON. Conditions of operat ion Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON. The warning light illumin ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 41

    Black plate (41,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt war ning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminat ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 42

    Black plate (42,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children smal l enough to use them. Y ou are requi red by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children ridin ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 43

    Black plate (43,1) WARNING Use the correct size child -restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrain ed using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident . Follow the manufacturer &apo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 44

    Black plate (44,1) Do not install a front -facing child -restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, th e force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passe nger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 45

    Black plate (45,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side windo w, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain a ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 46

    Black plate (46,1) Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statist ics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's seat is clear ly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing child- restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and ther ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 47

    Black plate (47,1) 4. 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 . 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be heard ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 48

    Black plate (48,1) Anchor bracke t location (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) Forw ard T ether strap Anchor bracke t locat ion (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether strap 7. Install the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12. 2-34 Essential Safety E ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 49

    Black plate (49,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restrain t system is dangerou s. Th is could weaken or damage the tether or tether ancho r and resu lt in injury. Always route the tether strap betw een the head restraint and the seatback ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 50

    Black plate (50,1) WARNING Always move the front passenger seat as far back as poss ible if installin g a front-facing child-res traint system on it is unavoidable: As your vehicle has front air bags and doubly so beca use your vehicle has side air bags , a front-fa cing child-restraint system should be put on the front passe nger seat only when it ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 51

    Black plate (51,1) 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 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 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 52

    Black plate (52,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicat or light does not illuminate: While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is impera tive that a child- restraint sys tem ONLY be used on the front passen ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 53

    Black plate (53,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for attachmen t of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must b e used, other wise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjun ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 54

    Black plate (54,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Outboard Seats) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked. 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 55

    Black plate (55,1) Anchor bracke t location (5 Door) T ether strap position (5 Door) Forw ard T ether strap 6. Install the head restraint. Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12. WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restrain t system is dangerou ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 56

    Black plate (56,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat) The LA TCH lower anchors at the center of the rear seat are much furt her apart than the sets of LA TCH lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating positions. Child- restraint systems with rigid LA TCH attachmen ts cannot be insta ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 57

    Black plate (57,1) 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LA TCH lower anchors, following the chil d-restraint syst em manufacturer's instruct ions. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged. 4. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether , that means it is very important to properly secure the tet ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 58

    Black plate (58,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) incl ude 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBA G ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are install ed. The air bags are ins ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 59

    Black plate (59,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags fo r protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropria te air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side collisions that are at ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 60

    Black plate (60,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or pla cing hands on them, or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is ext remely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 61

    Black plate (61,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immedia tely after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehic ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 62

    Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflator s and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-22) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner syst em warning light (page 2-51) Side an ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 63

    Black plate (63,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipped with the follow ing types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to wor k together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accide nt. The SRS air bags are designed to provide furt her protectio n for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 64

    Black plate (64,1) q Front Passenger Air Bag The front passen ger air bag is mount ed in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mecha nism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passen ger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated wei gh ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 65

    Black plate (65,1) q Curtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, an d the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 66

    Black plate (66,1) WARNING Never tamper with the air bag/pretensio ner systems and always have an Auth orized Mazda Dealer per form all servicing and repairs: Self-ser vicing or tam pering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/preten sioner could accidentally activa te or become disab led causing serious injur y or death. q Air Bag/Front Seat B ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 67

    Black plate (67,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the appli cable SRS equipm ent that will deploy dependi ng on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision Front seat bel ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 68

    Black plate (68,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those descri bed previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deploym ent Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy . However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severi ty . Limitations to front/near front collis ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 69

    Black plate (69,1) Roll-over Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 2-55 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page69 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:5 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 70

    Black plate (70,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-44) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 71

    Black plate (71,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illumina tes to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will no t deploy during a collision. If the front passenger wei ght sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turne ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 72

    Black plate (72,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dang erous. The front passenger ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 73

    Black plate (73,1) Do not increase the total seated weig ht on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerou s. The front passenger seat weight sensors will detect the in ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 74

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 75

    Black plate (75,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following compo nents of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l Crash sensors, and diagnosti c module (SAS unit) l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt prete nsioner system warning light l Front seat belt pre ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 76

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 77

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 78

    Black plate (78,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless funct ions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key . l Starting the engine with ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 79

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 80

    Black plate (80,1) CAUTION Ø Because the adva nced key uses low-inte nsity radio waves, it may not funct ion correctly under the following conditions: Ø The advanced key is carried with comm unication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electron ic devices such ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 81

    Black plate (81,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the batte ry is installed with the corre ct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it c ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 82

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 83

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 84

    Black plate (84,1) 5 door (Locking) Operational range Exterior transmitter 5 door (Unlocking) Operational range Exterior transmitter NOTE The system may not operate if you ar e too close to the windows, door handles, or liftgate. Opening the liftgate/ trunk lid The operational range for opening the liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (2.6 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 85

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

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 86

    Black plate (86,1) T o unlock Driver's door request switch T o unlock the driver's door , press the request switch. A beep sound will be heard twice and the hazard war ning lights will flash twice. T o unlock all doors and the liftgat e, press the request switch again within 5 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard. Front passenge ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 87

    Black plate (87,1) q Opening the Liftgate/T runk Lid A locked liftgat e/trunk lid can also be opened while the advanced key is being carried. Raise the liftgate/t runk lid by press ing the electric liftgat e/trunk lid opener while carrying the advanced key . 5 Door Electric liftgate opener 4 Door Electric trunk lid opener While the ignition is swit ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 88

    Black plate (88,1) Ignition positions Each time the push button start is pressed, the ignition swi tches in the order of off, ACC, and ON. Pressi ng the push butt on start again from ON switches the ignition off. Indicator light Indicator light (A CC) Indicator light (ON) NOTE l The or der in which the ignition is switched can be changed. Refer to ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 89

    Black plate (89,1) ON This is the norm al running position after the engine is started. The indicator light (ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON) illuminates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not running.) The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (page 5-39). NOTE (W ith headlight auto ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 90

    Black plate (90,1) CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) illuminates, and the push button start indicator light (red) illuminates , this could indicate a problem with the engine start ing system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possib le ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 91

    Black plate (91,1) NOTE l After starting the engine, the push button start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn off and the ignition is in the ON position. l After pr essing the push button start and befor e the engine starts, the operation sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be hear d, however , this does not indicate a malfunct ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 92

    Black plate (92,1) 2. (Manual transaxle) Shift into neutral. (Automatic transaxle) Shift the shift lever to the P position. 3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. CAUTION When leaving the vehicle, make su re the push butto n start is press ed to off . NOTE l When the push button start is pr essed to off fr om ON, the KEY indicator l ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 93

    Black plate (93,1) T ransmitter Lock button Unlock button T runk b utton (4 door) Operation indicator light Panic b utton NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence r ec ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 94

    Black plate (94,1) NOTE l All doors and the liftgate cannot be locked when any door or the liftgate is open. l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click. Unlock button T o unlock the driver's door , press the unlock button. A beep will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will fla ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 95

    Black plate (95,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxil iary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter batte ry or mal function. Removing the au xiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key . Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlock ed using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 96

    Black plate (96,1) W arning Lights and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Light If any malfunct ion occurs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent clust er illuminates continuously . CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle with the advanced key ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 97

    Black plate (97,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep If the request switch for a front door is pressed under the follo wing condition s while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard six times to indicate that the front do ors cannot be locked. l A door is open (door ajar included). l The push button start has not been switch ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 98

    Black plate (98,1) q Advanced Key Left-in-vehicle W arning Beep If an advanced key is left in the vehicle cabin and all the doors are locked using a separate advanced key , a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver that the advanced key has been left in the vehicle cabin. If this happens, the doors lock but the functions of th ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 99

    Black plate (99,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper ope ration of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-20). W arning How to check When a door is open, a continuous ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 100

    Black plate (100,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. Children may find these new kinds of keys to be an interesting to ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 101

    Black plate (101,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retr act the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. It can also help you signal for at ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 102

    Black plate (102,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) fr om the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgate can be locked by pr essing the lock button while any other door is open. Howeve ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 103

    Black plate (103,1) T o confi rm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds . If they are close d and locked, the horn wi ll sound. The system can be set not to sound the horn. Refer to Personalization Features on page 10-9. NOTE l Pr essing the transmitter lock button to lock the doors while any ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 104

    Black plate (104,1) NOTE T o open the trunk when the ignition is switched to a position other than off, use the r emote r elease lever inside the vehicle (page 3-38). Panic button If you witnes s from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 105

    Black plate (105,1) 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remo ve the key from the transmitter . Ta b 3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter . 4. Remove the battery . 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 106

    Black plate (106,1) q Service If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . If your transmitte r is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacemen t and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoper ative. CAUTION Radio equipment like t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 107

    Black plate (107,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked /unlocked with the key . T urn the key toward the front to lock, toward the back to unlock. Lock Unlock NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a fr ont passenger door key cylinder , the door can be locked/unlocked with the key . q Locking, Unlocking with Request S ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 108

    Black plate (108,1) T o lock the front passenger door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob NOTE l (W ith advanced key) The driver's door cannot be locked using the door-lock knob fr om the outside. l (W ithout advan ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 109

    Black plate (109,1) Locking, unlocking with door -lock switch All doors and the lif tgate lock automatically when lock side is pressed. They all unlock when unlock side is pressed. Unlock Lock Locking, unlocki ng with request switch (with advanced key) All doors and the lif tgate can be locked / unlocked by operat ing the reques t switch on the fro ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 110

    Black plate (1 10,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accide ntally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before c losing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened onl ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 111

    Black plate (1 1 1,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitter (with Advanced Key) The liftgate can be locked /unlocked by operating the keyles s entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-16). q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitt er (with Retractable T ype Key) The liftgate can be locked /unlocked by operating the keyles s entry ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) When the lif tgate cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlock ed, perform the following procedu re as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Fold down the rear seatbacks. Refer to Split-Folding Rear Seatback on page 2-1 1. 2. Remove the cap ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 113

    Black plate (1 13,1) Luggage compartment cover strap The luggage compartment can be accessed by openin g the liftgate when the straps are atta ched to the sides of the liftgate. Strap Luggage compartment cover This cover can be removed for more room. T o do this, just unfasten the straps; then lift and pull it out. T runk Lid (4 Door) WARNING Never ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 114

    Black plate (1 14,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk Lid WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or d ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 115

    Black plate (1 15,1) Opening the trunk lid with the remote release lever Pull up the release lever next to the driver's seat. Release le ver Closing the trunk lid Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secure. q T runk Light The trunk light is on when the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving 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. Always keep ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) Power Windows The ignition must be ON for the power windows to operat e. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windows are dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and result in serious injur y or even death. This warning ap plies especia lly to c ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) NOTE If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the window will not fully open and close automatically . Carry out the following procedur e to r esume operation: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) T o open the window to the desir ed position, hold down the switch . T o close the window to the desired position, press the upper part of the switch. Open Close q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed position (button not depres sed), all power windows on each door can be operated. W ith the lock swit ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 120

    Black plate (120,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fue l-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is removed too qu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 121

    Black plate (121,1) q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remo ve the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Open Close CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly installed. If the warning ligh t illuminates , park yo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 122

    Black plate (122,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. q Opening the Hood 1. W ith the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 123

    Black plate (123,1) Moonroof The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON. Slide switch T ilt switch WARNING Do not let passen gers stand up or extend par t of their body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of th e body through the moonroof is dan ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 124

    Black plate (124,1) T o close to the desired position , press the front of the slide switch or pull the tilt switch. Close T ilt do wn (Close) Open q Power Moonroof Re-set Procedur e If the battery is disco nnected, the moonroof may not operat e correctly . The moonroof will not operate correct ly until it is re-set.Carry out the following procedur ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 125

    Black plate (125,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advance d key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key , the engine will not start, there by helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the im ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 126

    Black plate (126,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence r eceived, including interfer ence that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 127

    Black plate (127,1) NOTE l The engine may not start and the security indicator light may illuminate or flash if the advanced key is placed in an ar ea wher e it is difficult for the system to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the glove box. Move the advanced key to another place, switch the ignition off, and then r estart the engin ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 128

    Black plate (128,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only wi th a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer syst e ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 129

    Black plate (129,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence r eceived, including interfer ence that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies wi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 130

    Black plate (130,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on or flashes when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start. l Signals fr om a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfer e with your immobilizer system. If you ar e using the proper key and your ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 131

    Black plate (131,1) l (Without advanced key) Switching the ignition ON wi thout the key . (With advanced key) Switching the ignition ON wi thout using the push butt on start. l Opening the trunk lid by operating the trunk lid relea se lever . If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until a door or the liftgate is unlock ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 132

    Black plate (132,1) NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock knob will not arm the system. 3. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed. NOTE l Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter or the r equest switch, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within ab ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 133

    Black plate (133,1) l (With advanced key) l Press a reques t switch on the doors. l Press the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener . l Press the unlock button or press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter . l The engine is started with the push button start. NOTE If you have any pr oblem with the theft- deterr ent system, consult an Authorize ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 134

    Black plate (134,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause th e driver to abrup tly turn to th e left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o chang e t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 135

    Black plate (135,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Selector switch Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror , lock the control by placing the selector switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outside mirrors to the dri ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 136

    Black plate (136,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headli ghts Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from ca rs at the rear . Night Day Day/Night le ver Auto-dimming mirror T ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 137

    Black plate (137,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or ar ound the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in r everse (R). Knowing Y ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 138

    Black plate (138,1) 3-62 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page138 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:5 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 139

    Black plate (139,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2 Emission Con trol System .......................... ............................. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 140

    Black plate (140,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicl es with catal ytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADE D FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perfor m best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] o ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 141

    Black plate (141,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipp ed with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dry grass, ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 142

    Black plate (142,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you sme ll exhaust gas in side the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exha ust gas inside you ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 143

    Black plate (143,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and o ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 144

    Black plate (144,1) Break-In Period No special break- in is necess ary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may a dd to the perfor mance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 145

    Black plate (145,1) Hazardous Driving WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessa r y to downshift on slipp er y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery sur faces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not rely on ABS as ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 146

    Black plate (146,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mp h), and do not allow anyone to stand behin d a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinni ng the wheels at high spe ed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explod e. This could cause seriou s injuries. CAUTION Too ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 147

    Black plate (147,1) q Snow Tires Use snow tires on all four wheels Do not go fast er than 120 km/ h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kP a (0.3 kgf/cm 2 , 4.3 psi) more than recommende d on the tire pressure label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tir e pressure shown on the tires. Y our ve ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 148

    Black plate (148,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dr y wet brakes by drivin g ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formanc e returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stoppin g distance or the vehicle pullin g to one side when braking could result in a serious accide nt. Light brak ing will indica ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 149

    Black plate (149,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle' s suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbo dy , bumpers or muffler(s) when drivin ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 150

    Black plate (150,1) T railer T owing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3 . 4-12 Before Driving Y our Mazda T owing Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page150 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:5 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 151

    Black plate (151,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driv ing ............... ..................................... ................. 5-2 Ignition Switch ............... .......................................... ................. 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 152

    Black plate (152,1) Ignition Switch With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-11) ” for information on how to use the ignition switch. q Ignition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft . Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle T o turn the key from the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 153

    Black plate (153,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering contr ol and a serious accident could occ ur. Before leaving the drive r's seat, always switch the ignition of ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 154

    Black plate (154,1) Starting the Engine With advanced key Refer to “ Starting the engine (page 3-11) ” for information on how to start the engine . NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field stre ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 155

    Black plate (155,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automati cally through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be great er than usual. WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 156

    Black plate (156,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the drive r's seat, always switch the ignition off, set the parking brake, and make sure the shift lever is in P (automatic transax le) or in 1st gear or R (manual tr ansaxle): Leaving the driver's seat without switching off the igni tion, setting the parking brake, and sh ifting ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 157

    Black plate (157,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illu minates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to ST AR T or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the ligh t stays on after the parking b rake i ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 158

    Black plate (158,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS canno t compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (followi ng another vehicle too clos ely), driving on ice and snow, and hy droplaning (re duced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road sur face ). You can still ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 159

    Black plate (159,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning ligh t and ABS warning light are illuminated simulta neously is dangerous. When both lights are ill ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 160

    Black plate (160,1) (6-speed transaxle) V ehicl es with 6-spee d transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mis take. Push the shift lever downwar d and shift to R. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or wh ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 161

    Black plate (161,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upg rade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the c hance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Driving Y our Mazda St ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 162

    Black plate (162,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: NOTE The Sport A T has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle giving the driver t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 163

    Black plate (163,1) q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the star ter . P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the park ing brake to hold the vehicle is dang ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 164

    Black plate (164,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS ) automatically contr ols the transaxle shif t points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance an d improves driving comfort. When corner ing the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the gear the vehicle was in before ent ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 165

    Black plate (165,1) q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to contr ol engine rpm and torqu e to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. T o change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M. NOTE Changing to manua ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 166

    Black plate (166,1) Shifting Manually Shiftin g up (M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5) T o shif t up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. NOTE l When driving slowly , the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically . Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 167

    Black plate (167,1) Second gear fixed mod e When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped or driven at about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or fo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 168

    Black plate (168,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upg rade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This gives better acceler ation when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing anoth ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 169

    Black plate (169,1) If the light stays illuminated after the engine is started or illuminates while driving, turn off the engine after parking in a safe place, and then start the engine again. If the light does not illuminate after restarting the engine , this indicates that the power steering is restored and normal steering is possible. If the lig ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 170

    Black plate (170,1) q Activation/Deactivation T o acti vate the system, press the ON switch. T o deacti vate the syst em, press the OFF switch. (T ype A) (T ype B) WARNING Always turn off the cruise control system when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system in an activation-ready state while the cruise contr ol is not in use is dangero ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 171

    Black plate (171,1) NOTE l Release the cruise contr ol switch at the desir ed speed, otherwise the speed will continue incr easing while the switch is pr essed up, and continue decr easing while it is pressed down (except when the accelerator pedal is depr essed). l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down while ascending, or speed u ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 172

    Black plate (172,1) Y our vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to incre ase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the cruise control SET switch. Multipl e taps will increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/ h (1 mph) for each tap. T ype B Press the SET switch and hold it. Y our vehicle will accelerate. Release ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 173

    Black plate (173,1) NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed. T ake your foot off the accelerator to r eturn to the set speed. q T o Decrease Cruising Speed T ype A Press down the cruise control SET - switch and hold it. The vehicl e will gradu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 174

    Black plate (174,1) (T ype A) (T ype B) q T o Cancel T o cancel the system, use one of these methods: l Press the OFF switch . l Slightly depress the brake pedal. l Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle only). l Press the CANCEL switch. (T ype A) (T ype B) The system turns off when the ignitio n is off. NOTE Cruise contr ol will cancel at abou ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 175

    Black plate (175,1) T raction Control System (TCS) í The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braki ng. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. This means that on a slick surfa ce, the engine adjusts automatical ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 176

    Black plate (176,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically contr ols braking and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces, or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safet y . Refer to ABS (page 5-7) and T ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 177

    Black plate (177,1) q DSC OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion is switched ON. It also illumi nates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is switched off (page 5-27). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . The dynamic st ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 178

    Black plate (178,1) Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tire pressure sensor s installed on each whee l ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 179

    Black plate (179,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, inclu ding the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked mon thly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressu re recommended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressu re label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard o ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 180

    Black plate (180,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the igni tion is switched ON. Thereafter, the warning light illumi nates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If the tire pressure mo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 181

    Black plate (181,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tir es ar e cold. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 182

    Black plate (182,1) If the warning ligh t illuminates again even after the tire press ures are ad justed, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tir e pr essur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 183

    Black plate (183,1) 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered autom atically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tir es, the tir e pressur e monitoring system warning light will flash because the s ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 184

    Black plate (184,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ................................... ................................... ............................. ... page 5-35 Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Select or ............................................... .. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 185

    Black plate (185,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between tri p meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selec tor while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. T rip meter T rip meter selector Odometer Trip m ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 186

    Black plate (186,1) For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel tank is filled. When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within one second will change to trip meter B mode. When trip met er A is selec ted, TRIP A will be displayed. When t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 187

    Black plate (187,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approxi mately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. If the gauge indicates that the fuel level is near E, refuel as soon as possible. NOTE l After r efueling, it may requir e some time for the indicat ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 188

    Black plate (188,1) T o cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illumination knob. NOTE l This symbol ( ) indicates the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination. l If the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or posi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 189

    Black plate (189,1) 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 5-41 Charging System W arning Light 5-43 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-43 Check Engine Light 5-43 High Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light 5-44 ABS W arni ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 190

    Black plate (190,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-45 Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-45 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-45 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-46 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-46 Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light 5-47 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-47 KEY W arning Light (Red)/ ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 191

    Black plate (191,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Lights-On Indicator Light 5-53 Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 5-53 T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-53 q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illu minates when the parking brake is applied with the ig ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 192

    Black plate (192,1) q ABS W arning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion is switched ON. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunct ion. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function norm ally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consul ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 193

    Black plate (193,1) q Charging System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates when the ignition is switch ed ON and turns off when the engine is started. If the warning ligh t 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 right-of-way . Consul ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 194

    Black plate (194,1) The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty . l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission contr ol system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missin g or not tightened securely . If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 195

    Black plate (195,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light This warning light signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty . Refuel as soon as possible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the igni tion is switched ON. If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may not b ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 196

    Black plate (196,1) Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period has passed. Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt war ning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart belo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 197

    Black plate (197,1) q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion is switched ON. The light illu minates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION If the automatic transax le warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical prob lem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 198

    Black plate (198,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-8). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tir es ar e cold. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 199

    Black plate (199,1) If the warning ligh t illuminates again even after the tire press ures are ad justed, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-9). NOTE A tir e pr essur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 200

    Black plate (200,1) l Under the follow ing condition s, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the push button start has not been pressed off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed. The KEY warning light (red) will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle: l The push button start has not ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 201

    Black plate (201,1) The light stops flashing when the ignition is switched ON with the correct ignition key . At this time, the immobi lizer syst em is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off. If the engine does not start with the correct ignition key , and the securi ty indicator light keeps illuminating or flashi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 202

    Black plate (202,1) If the light stays on, the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly . T ake your vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q DSC OFF Indicator Light í This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion is switched ON. It also illumi nates when the DSC OFF switch is pressed and TCS/DSC ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 203

    Black plate (203,1) Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator ligh t illuminates amber when the ON switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Ind icator Light (Green) The indicator ligh t illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set. q Lights-On Indicator Light (Black-out meter) This indicator light ill ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 204

    Black plate (204,1) When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signal indicator lights flash (page 5-68). NOTE If an indicator light r emains illuminated (does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally , one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. Beep Sounds q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep If a malfunction is ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 205

    Black plate (205,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched ON, a beep sound will b e heard for about 6 seconds. If the driver or the front passenger's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be heard agai ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 206

    Black plate (206,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illuminati on on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE T o prevent dischar ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 207

    Black plate (207,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwis e the light sensor will not operate correctly . Light sensor Ø The light senso r also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO positi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 208

    Black plate (208,1) NOTE If the headlights flicker , or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a r eplacement is necessary . Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Lights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch , a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. NOTE ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 209

    Black plate (209,1) Select the proper setting from the following chart. Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ×× × ― 1 ×× × × 2 × ―― ×3 ×: Y es ― :N o q Adaptable Front Lighting System (AFS) í The adaptable front lighting syst em (AFS) automatically adjus ts the headli ght beams ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 210

    Black plate (210,1) Pressing the AFS OFF switch again turns off the AFS OFF indicator light and turns on the AFS. q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven wi th the headlights on during dayti me operation. For that reason, the daytime running lights automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON. NOTE The Daytime ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 211

    Black plate (21 1,1) NOTE l If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally , one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out. l A personalized function is available to change the number of flashes.Refer to Personalization Featur es on page 10-9. l A personalized function is available to change the turn indicator sound vo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 212

    Black plate (212,1) Windshield W ipers and W asher The ignition must be swi tched ON. WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antif reeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Only use windsh ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 213

    Black plate (213,1) V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers í Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring T ype B (With AUTO position) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. AUTO ― Auto control LO ― Low speed HI ― High speed For a single wip ing cycle, press the lever up to MIST . MIST ― Mist AUT ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 214

    Black plate (214,1) CAUTION Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwis e the rain sensor will not operate correctly . Rain sensor Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 215

    Black plate (215,1) NOTE l Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving at a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher (or after driving the vehicle) activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate accor ding to the rainfall amount. l The auto-wiper contr ol may not operate when the rain sensor tempe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 216

    Black plate (216,1) Rear Window W iper and W asher (5 Door) The ignition switch must be in the ON position. q Rear Window W iper T urn the wiper o n by turni ng the rear wiper/washer switch. ON ― Normal INT ― Intermittent q Rear Window W asher T o spray washer flui d, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to the position. Aft er the switch is rele ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 217

    Black plate (217,1) Manual T ype Air -Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the ins ide of the rear window sur face. They may damage the defroster grid insi de the window. NOTE This defr oster is not designed for melting snow . If ther e is an accumulation of snow on the rear wi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 218

    Black plate (218,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 219

    Black plate (219,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating T ips .................................... 6-2 V ent Operation .................................... 6-3 T ypes of the Climate Control System .................. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 220

    Black plate (220,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition in ON when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet Clear all obstruct ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 221

    Black plate (221,1) V ent Operation 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 and right . Push Center V ents T o adjus t the direction of airflow , move the adjustment kno b. Knob NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperatur e conditions, the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 222

    Black plate (222,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboar d V ents Dashboar d and Floor V ents Floor V ents Defr oster and Floor V ents Defr oster V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page222 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:6 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 223

    Black plate (223,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automati c type climate control systems are explained separately . Check your vehicl e's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual T ype ................................. .................................................. ......................... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 224

    Black plate (224,1) Manual T ype í T emperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Cold Hot This dial controls temperature. T urn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows varia ble fan speeds . 0 ― F ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 225

    Black plate (225,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to a intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount. l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 226

    Black plate (226,1) Recirculated air mode (indi cator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air withi n the vehicle is recirculated. This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road o r in similar cond itions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior . WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Us ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 227

    Black plate (227,1) CAUTION If the air conditioner is used while driving up lon g hills or in he avy traffic, monitor the engine coolant temperature warning light to see if it is illuminated or flashing (page 5-44). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the warning light is illuminated or flashing, tu rn the air conditioning of f (pa ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 228

    Black plate (228,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) í Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan c ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 229

    Black plate (229,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Inf ormation display A/C T emperature setting display (dri ver) T emperature setting display (passenger) Mode selector display DU AL AU T O Air intake display Airflo w display A/C switch A UTO switch Dri ver temperature control dial W ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 230

    Black plate (230,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO swi tch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordan ce with the selec ted set temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airf low mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air conditioner operat ion NOTE AUTO switch indicato ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 231

    Black plate (231,1) Mode selector switch The desired airflow mode can be selec ted (page 6-4). NOTE l W ith the airflow mode set to the position and the temperatur e contr ol dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is dir ected to the feet and a comparably lower air temperatur e will flow thr ough the central, left and right vents. l T o set t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 232

    Black plate (232,1) WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a seriou s accident. DUAL switch Use the DUAL switch to change the mode between the individua l operation (dri ver and passen ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 233

    Black plate (233,1) 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desir ed temperature. Press the DU AL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger . T o turn off the system, press the OFF switch. NOTE l Setting the temperatur e to the maximum high or l ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 234

    Black plate (234,1) q Sunlight/T emperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passen ger compartment accordingly . CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the auto matic air conditioner will not operate properly . Sunlight sensor ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 235

    Black plate (235,1) Antenna q Antenna (4 Door) AM/FM Radio Antenna The AM/FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals. The AM/FM radio antenn a is in the rear window . CAUTION When washin g the inside rear window, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water , gently wipin g the antenna lines. Use of gla ss cleaning products could damage the an ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 236

    Black plate (236,1) NOTE When leaving your vehicle unattended, we r ecommend that you r emove the antenna and stor e it inside the vehicle. Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio wh ile driving the vehicle is dangerou s as it could distract your attention from ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 237

    Black plate (237,1) 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 freque ncy at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM charact ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 238

    Black plate (238,1) 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 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 239

    Black plate (239,1) 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/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 240

    Black plate (240,1) l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addit ion, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance b y using a ball-poin t pen or pe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 241

    Black plate (241,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the same time, the system may not operate proper ly . l The CD player/In-dash CD changer ejects the CD if the CD is inserted upside down. Also dirt y and/or defective CDs may be ejected. l An 8 cm (3 in) CD can be played in the CD player . When playing an 8 cm (3 in) CD wit ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 242

    Black plate (242,1) l This unit handles MP3 files conforming to the MP3 format containing both header frames and data frames. l This unit can play multi-session recorded discs that have up to 40 sessions. l This unit can play MP3s with samplin g frequencies of 16/22.05/24/ 32/44.1/48 kHz. l This unit can play MP3 files that h ave been recorded in b ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 243

    Black plate (243,1) l A single disc wi th up to 512 files can be played and a single folder with up to 255 files can be played. l When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after the file name. l The maximum number of characters that can be used for file names is as follows. However, this unit will only display up to 32 ch ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 244

    Black plate (244,1) Bit rate Refers to the volum e of data per second, expressed in bps (bits per second). Generally , the larger the number of the transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3 file, the more information regard ing musical reproduction it carries, and therefore the better the sound quality . Packet writing A general term for the method ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 245

    Black plate (245,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display . CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/V olume/Sound Con trols ................... ................................... ........................ page 6-28 Operating the Radio ....................................................................... .................. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 246

    Black plate (246,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Po wer/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Switch the ignitio n to ACC or ON. Press the power/volum e dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volum e dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being dischar ged, do not leave the audio system on fo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 247

    Black plate (247,1) Standard audio-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial to ad just the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Ind ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 248

    Black plate (248,1) Bose ® Sound System-equipped model Indication T urn Left T urn Right OFF ON OFF ON Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Select mode NOTE About 5 seconds after selecting an ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 249

    Black plate (249,1) * AudioPilot ® 2 (Bose ® Sound System- equipped model) AudioPilot ® 2 automaticall y adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioP ilot ® 2 is turned on, the system automati cally calculates the condition s for optimum hearing of sound wh ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 250

    Black plate (250,1) q Operating the Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Press a band selector button ( , )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Choose AM by pressing the AM butt on ( ) and FM by pressing the FM button ( ). The select ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 251

    Black plate (251,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan butt on ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this inte rval. Preset channel ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 252

    Black plate (252,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio Channel preset buttons Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial Category button Band selector buttons Scan button Channel preset buttons T ext/Electronic Serial number b utton Satellite button Instant replay button Display button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displ ay ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 253

    Black plate (253,1) NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide r easonable pr otection against harmful interfer ence in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency e ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 254

    Black plate (254,1) How to subscribe to satellit e radio Once the system is installed you must first subscribe to the SIRIU S Radio service to activate the system. The SIRIUS Rad io service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and if needed, is also used to report any problems should there be any ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 255

    Black plate (255,1) Every time the satelli te button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below . SR2 SR1 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: six stations can be stor ed in each bank for convenient access to your favorite stations. Operation in the initial state It may take some time to start up the equipment when it is in the initial state, when ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 256

    Black plate (256,1) Preset channel programming (Programming with “ channel number ” display) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: [SR (bank number) (channel number)] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.5 seconds or more. The programming proces s is complete after the channel num ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 257

    Black plate (257,1) Channel selection within a category If category is not in “ ALL ” and the channel numbe r is displayed, turning the manual tuning dial moves the channel number up/down in the present category . l T urn the manual tuning dial clockwise: Channel Up l T urn the manual tuning dial counterclockwise: Channel Down NOTE The channel ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 258

    Black plate (258,1) l The long name is displ ayed first, and three seconds late r the short name is displayed. If there is no short name, the long name is displayed. l T o display the rest of the characters of the category name, press the text button (TEXT). The display scrolls the next eight characters. Press the text button (TEXT) again after the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 259

    Black plate (259,1) When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playba ck starts from the beginning of the current program. When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed twice, playback starts from the beginning of the previous program. When the seek tuning butt on ( )i s pressed for about 1.5 seconds or longer, the program is re ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 260

    Black plate (260,1) (Master code input determination) 5. Determ ine the mast er code which has been input b y pressing the auto memory button (scan button). 6. “ PIN CLEARED ” appears whi ch indicates that the master code input has been completed. 7. The ID code is set to the defaul t [0000] and the initializat ion process is completed. NOTE Ma ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 261

    Black plate (261,1) (V erification with the registered ID code) 5. Determ ine the input code by pressing the auto memory button (scan button). 6. If it does not match with the previously registered code, “ SR1 Err ” is displ ayed and then it retur ns to “ SR1 - - - - ” . 7. If it matches with the previously registered code, “ ENTE R PIN ? ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 262

    Black plate (262,1) 8. If it matches the registered code, “ SR1 LOCK ” appears for three seconds which indicates that the code input has been completed. 9. “ SR1 LOCK 100 ” appears whi ch indicates that the parental lock is activated. At this time, mute is on and no sound is heard. NOTE l If an ID code is not input for ten seconds, “ Err ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 263

    Black plate (263,1) Error signs (1) Depending on the surro unding conditions (such as large trees, buildings, or tunnels) and special weather conditions, the reception of SIRIUS radio wave s may be decreased or tem porarily interrupt ed. “ ACQUIRING ” may appear . (2) In case o f an antenna malfunction, “ ANTENNA F AIL ” is displayed. Check ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 264

    Black plate (264,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player T rack do wn/Re v erse button T rack up/F ast- forward b utton CD eject button CD slot CD play button Display button Folder do wn button Folder up button Random button Repeat button T ext b utton Load button Scan button Play/Pause b utton T ype Playable data Music/MP3/WMA CD player · Mus ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 265

    Black plate (265,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast -forward button ( ) to advance throu gh a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press th ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 266

    Black plate (266,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. Switching the displ ay For files with a file name or other name that have bee n input, the di ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 267

    Black plate (267,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-49 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page267 Thursd ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 268

    Black plate (268,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer T rack up/F ast-forward b utton CD eject button Display button Load button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons T rack do wn/Re v erse button T ext b utton Disc do wn button Folder do wn button Folder up button Disc up button Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button Scan butt ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 269

    Black plate (269,1) Multiple insert ion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed again, insert the next CD. NOTE The first-inserted CD will be played automatically when: l No other CD is inserted within 15 seconds after “ ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 270

    Black plate (270,1) Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial countercloc kwise once to skip back to the beginning of the cu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 271

    Black plate (271,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. Switching the displ ay For files with a file name or other name that have bee n input, the di ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 272

    Black plate (272,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack Y ou can connect portable audio units or simil ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 273

    Black plate (273,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear , consult an ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 274

    Black plate (274,1) Audio Control Switch Operation í When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition is turned off (LOCK). l When the power button on the audio unit i ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 275

    Black plate (275,1) Without Bluetooth Hands- Free and navigation system With Bluetooth Hands- Free only/ Bluetooth Hands- Free and navigation system q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio > FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIR IUS3> AUX> BT audio&g ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 276

    Black plate (276,1) NOTE CD, CD changer , SIRIUS digital satellite radio, and BT audio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or BT audio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. The AUX mode is locked out unless you connect a commer cially available portable audio unit ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 277

    Black plate (277,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume a udio output. NOTE If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Ther efor e, when the engine is r estarted, the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, pr ess the mute switch ( ). Without Blueto ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 278

    Black plate (278,1) NOTE l Befor e using the auxiliary jack, read the manufactur er's instructions for the product being connected. l Use a commer cially-available, non- impedance (3.5 ) ster eo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack. Befor e using the auxiliary jack, r ead the manufactur e's instructions f ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 279

    Black plate (279,1) 3. Press the AUX button ( ) of the audio unit or the mode switch ( ) of the audio control switches on the steering wheel to change to the AUX mode. A udio Unit A udio Contr ol Switches NOTE l Set the volume of the portable audio unit to the maximum within the range that the sound does not become distorted, then adjust the volume ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 280

    Black plate (280,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safet y standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety perfor mance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repair ed by anyone excep t qualified ser vice personnel. If ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 281

    Black plate (281,1) Bluetooth Audio í q What is Bluetooth Audio? Bluetooth audio ou tline By programming porta ble audio device s equipped with the Blu etooth communication function to the vehicle's Bluetooth unit, you can listen to music or audio recorded on these audio devices from the vehicle's speakers. Blueto oth audio devices are n ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 282

    Black plate (282,1) NOTE l It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth audio device if it is placed anywher e transmission is compr omised, such as inside a metal container or the trunk. Move the Bluetooth audio device to a location wher e transmission is possible. l Battery consumption of Bluetooth audio devices is higher while Bluetooth- connected ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 283

    Black plate (283,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial and select a desired mode. Display Mode Function P AIR DEVICE Pairing program mode Bluetooth audio device programming LINK CH ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 284

    Black plate (284,1) NOTE l Always perform Bluetooth audio device pr ogramming while the vehicle is stopped. l If a Bluetooth device has alr eady been pr ogrammed to the vehicle as a hands-free mobile phone, it does not need to be pr ogrammed again when using the device as a Bluetooth audio device. Conversely , it does not need to be pr ogrammed aga ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 285

    Black plate (285,1) NOTE l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed. l If the pr ogramming failed, “ Err ” flashes for thr ee seconds then it r eturns to “ P AIR DEVICE ” . l Pr ogramming cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform pr ogramming while the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 286

    Black plate (286,1) Changing the link to a Bluetooth audio device If several devices have been programmed, the Bluetooth unit links the device last programmed. If you would like to link a different programmed de vice, it is necessary to change the link. The order of device priority after the link has been changed is maintained even when the ignitio ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 287

    Black plate (287,1) NOTE l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of time before the “ ” symbol is displayed. l If a hands-fr ee type mobile phone has been the most r ecently pr ogrammed device, the Bluetooth unit links this device. If you would like to use a Bluetooth audio type device which has been pr eviously pr ogrammed to the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 288

    Black plate (288,1) 7. Press the audio control dial to d elete the selected device. NOTE Select “ GO BACK ” and pr ess the audio contr ol dial to r eturn to the “ P AIR DELETE ” display . 8. “ P AIR DELETED ” is displayed for 3 seconds after the deletion is completed, and then it retur ns to the normal display . NOTE If an err or occurs ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 289

    Black plate (289,1) 2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's power . Make sure that the “ ” symbol is displayed in the information display . The symbol is not displayed if an unprogrammed Bluetooth audio device is being used or the vehicle's Bluetooth unit has a malfunction. NOTE Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of ti ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 290

    Black plate (290,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands- Free Outline By connecting a Blueto oth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, maki ng and receiving calls are possible using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button located on the steer ing wheel, and sayi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 291

    Black plate (291,1) l OPP (Object Push Profile) V er . 1.1 Bluetooth is the registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) during a hands-fr ee call, the line is transferr ed to the device (Mobile phone) automatically . l If the device (Mobile phone) is in a location wher e radio r eception is difficult such ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 292

    Black plate (292,1) Information display When available, the informat ion display shows telephone numbe rs, Bluetooth Hands-Free messages, and operation status. Microphone The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or exchanging conversation. Microphone Audio unit The audio unit is used for adjusting the volume. q V oice T o prevent the dete ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 293

    Black plate (293,1) Please be aware that the voice recognition may error despite following the above points. q Function Restrictions While Using Bluetooth Hands-Free Some functions are limited while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. They include: l Beep sound and voice guidance related to the audio unit are not heard. l Beep sound relat ed to the ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 294

    Black plate (294,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Pr eparation Language setting The available languages are English, Spanish, and Canadian French. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected language. NOTE l If the language setting is changed, device ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 295

    Black plate (295,1) A maximum of seven devices including hands-free mobile phones and Bluetooth audio devices can be programm ed to one vehicle. NOTE l A device can be pr ogrammed only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle starts to move, the pairing procedur e will end. Pr ogramming is danger ous while driving - pair up your device befor e yo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 296

    Black plate (296,1) 18. Say : [Beep] “ XXXX - - - ” (Speak a “ device tag ” , an arbitrary name for the device.) Example: “ Stan's device. ” NOTE Speak a pr ogrammed “ device tag ” within 10 seconds. If mor e than two devices ar e to be pr ogrammed, they cannot be programmed with the same or similar “ device tag ” . 19. Pro ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 297

    Black plate (297,1) q Receiving an Incoming Call 1. Prompt : “ Incoming call, press the pickup button to answer ” . 2. T o accept the call, press the pick-up button. T o rejec t the call , press the hang-up button. q Hanging Up a Call Press the hang-up butt on during the call . A beep sound will confi rm that call is ended. q V olume Adjustment ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 298

    Black plate (298,1) Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System q Phonebook Usage Phonebook registration Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phoneboo k. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many err ors to be effective. 1. Press the pick- up button or talk bu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 299

    Black plate (299,1) 7. Prompt : “ X (Number of locations which include data) numbers have been imported. What name would you like to use for these numbers? ” 8. Say : [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ Mary's phone ” ) ” (Say a voice tag for the name registered.) 9. Prompt : “ Adding XXXXX... (Ex . “ Mary's phone ” ) (V oice tag). ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 300

    Black plate (300,1) q Refusing an Incoming Call For incoming call refusal, refer to “ Receiving an incoming call ” (page 6-79). q Mute The microphone can be muted during a call. 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] “ Mute ” 3. Prompt: “ Microphone muted ” Canceling mute 1. Press the talk button with a short press. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 301

    Black plate (301,1) Three-way call function 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say : [Beep] “ Join call ” 3. Prompt : “ Joining calls ” Making a call using a telephon e number 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 2. Say : [Beep] “ Dial ” 3. Prompt : “ Number please ” 4. Say : [Beep] “ XXXXXXXXX XX (Ex. “ 555 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 302

    Black plate (302,1) 8. Say: [Beep] “ Home ” (Say the registered location to be edited: “ Home ” , “ W ork ” , “ Mobile ” ,o r “ Other ” ). 9. Prompt: “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ Mary's phone ” ) (Registered voice tag) XXXX (Ex. “ home ” ) (Registered locat ion). Is this correct? ” 10. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 11 . Prompt: ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 303

    Black plate (303,1) 5. Prompt: “ Are you sure you want to erase everything from your Hands Free system phonebook? ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 7. Prompt: “ Y ou are about to delete everything from your Hands Free system phonebook. Do you want to continue? ” 8. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 9. Prompt: “ Please wait, erasi ng the Hands Free sys ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 304

    Black plate (304,1) Hands-Free Setting q Device Device registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped device to Bluetooth Hands-Free, refer to “ Blueto oth Hands-Free preparation ” (page 6-76). Registered device read-out Bluetooth Hands-Free can read-out the devices registere d to its system. NOTE Do this function only when parked. I ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 305

    Black plate (305,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: Pairing options, confirmat ion prom pts, language, passcode, select phone or select music player . ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Select phone ” 5. Prompt: “ Please say 1 for XXXXX... (Ex. device A), 2 for XXX XX... (Ex. device B...) ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ X ” (Say the number for the mo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 306

    Black plate (306,1) NOTE Say “ All ” to delete all devices (Mobile phone). 9. Prompt: “ Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Regis tered device tag). Is this correct? ” 10. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 11 . Prompt: “ Deleted ” Registered device editing 1. Press the pick- up button or talk button with a short press. 2. Say : [Beep] “ Setup ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 307

    Black plate (307,1) 2. Prompt: “ Hands-Free system is locked. State the passcode to continue. ” 3. Say: [Beep] “ XXXX ” (Say the set passcode “ PCode ” .) 4. If the correct passcode is input, voice guidance “ XXXXXX... (Ex. “ Mary's device) (Device tag) is connect ed ” is announced. If the passcode is incorrect, voice guidanc ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 308

    Black plate (308,1) q V oice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) The voice recognition learn ing function enables voice recognition appropriate to the characteristics of the user's voice. If the recognition of the voice input commands to the system is not adequate, this function can largely improve the system's voice recogn ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 309

    Black plate (309,1) 7. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the voice input comm and list for voice recognition learn ing). (Ex. “ Please read phrase 1 ” ) 8. Say: [Beep] “ 01234567 89 ” (Say the voice input comm and for voice recognition learning (1 to 8) according to the voice guidan ce.) 9. Prompt: “ Sp ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 310

    Black plate (310,1) When Bluetooth Hands- Free Cannot be Used Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used under the following conditions: l The device is outside of the communication area. l The device has a malfunct ion. l The device is not connec ted to the hands-free unit equipp ed on the vehicle. l The device's batt ery is weak. l The device is tu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 311

    Black plate (31 1,1) Mazda Bluetooth Hands- Free Customer Service For toll-free Blueto oth Hands-Free customer servi ce call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA .com/bluetooth for assistance. Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 6-93 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page31 1 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:6 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 312

    Black plate (312,1) 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 . If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it wi ll illuminate when you open the cover . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminate d ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 313

    Black plate (313,1) q Overhead Lights Front Rear Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off l Light is on when any door is open l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on q Map Lights The map lights are switch ed on or off by pressing the switch es. q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) Switch Position Luggage Compartment L ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 314

    Black plate (314,1) Information Display Clock Audio display Audio display Ambient temperature display Climate control display Climate control display Hands-free display Without multi information display With multi information display Clock adjustment buttons q Information Display Functions The information display has the following funct ions: l Clo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 315

    Black plate (315,1) q Clock í The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. Time setting 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons ( , ). The hours advance whi le the time setting button ( ) is press ed. The minutes advance while the time setting button ( ) is press ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 316

    Black plate (316,1) Multi Information Display í Steering switch Without navigation system With navigation system Clock adjustment buttons Steering Switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch B A CK switch INFO switch Enter (up/do wn) switch 6-98 Interior Comfort í Some models. Interior Equipment Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page316 Thursday , Octo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 317

    Black plate (317,1) Switch Function Enter (up/down) switch Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter . Right switch/Left switch Used to select digits when setting numbers. Navi switch (W ith navigation sys- tem) Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen. BACK switch Press during SETTINGS to return ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 318

    Black plate (318,1) q Clock The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. Time setting Refer to Clock on page 6-97. Time resetting Refer to Clock on page 6-97. With navigation system Time zone switching 1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed. 2. Select PREFER ENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 319

    Black plate (319,1) q T rip Computer The trip computer can display the following: l The average fuel econom y . l The average vehicle speed. l The current fuel econo my . l The approximat e distance you can travel on the available fuel. 1. Switch the ignition ON. 2. Press the INFO switch until the trip computer screen is displayed. If you have any ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 320

    Black plate (320,1) The current fuel econo my will be calculated every 2 seconds. When you've slow ed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), - - -L/100 km (- - -mpg) will be displayed. Distance-to-em pty This mode displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on the fuel economy . The distance-to-em pty will be calculated ever ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 321

    Black plate (321,1) 3. Select the item you want to turn on (TIRE ROT A TI ON or SER VICE DUE) by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch. 4. Press the Enter (up/down) switch. 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE l For the service due notification, either the number of days or di ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 322

    Black plate (322,1) Message display When the remaining days or the distance approaches 0, a message is displayed for 5 seconds each time the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. NOTE l If the Enter (up/down) switch is pressed while a message is displayed, it will no longer be displayed the next time the engine is started. l After the vehicle is servi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 323

    Black plate (323,1) Display period Item Start of message display End of message display TIRE ROT A TION When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile) Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from remaining distance of 0 km SER VICE DUE When remaining distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (which ever comes fi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 324

    Black plate (324,1) 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE If the SERVICE DUE item has been set, both the days and distance can be selected. Because the tir e r otation item can only be set according to distance, the screen for setting distance is displayed when SET is selected. 6. The DIST ANCE or DA YS screen is displayed, and ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 325

    Black plate (325,1) 3. Select the item you want to turn off (TIRE ROT A TI ON or SER VICE DUE) by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/down) switch. 4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/ down) switch. q W arning Indicator The following warning indicators are displayed according to necessity . W arning indica ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 326

    Black plate (326,1) 4. Select the desired setting by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down, and then press the Enter (up/ down) switch. NOTE The buzzer volume for both the ignition key r eminder and the lights-on r eminder is changed simultaneously . If you pr efer separate buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If se ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 327

    Black plate (327,1) q Rear The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest. Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill wh en the door is opened or closed. Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-109 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 P ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 328

    Black plate (328,1) Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when dr iving. CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes wh ile parked und er the sun. A ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 329

    Black plate (329,1) Storage tray í The storage tray can be installed to the left/right side of the center console. Storage tray Using the armrest í CAUTION When sliding the armrest, be careful not to hit a dr ink cup placed in a cup holder and spill its contents. Remove cups or other drink containers from the cup holders before pulling out the ar ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 330

    Black plate (330,1) q Shopping Bag Hook The shopping bag hook can be used for hanging shopping bags. CAUTION Do not hang excessive weight on the shopping bag hook as it could be damaged. Shopping bag hook (tensile strength: 3 kg (6.6 lb)) q Rear Coat Hooks WARNING Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the assist grips and coat hooks: Hanging heavy o ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 331

    Black plate (331,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requi ring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. T o use, press the co ver and ope n it. With Seat W armer Without Seat W armer Rear The accessory sockets can be used regardless of the position of ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 332

    Black plate (332,1) CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Ø Do not use accessories that requ ire more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Ø Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda acces sories or the equivalent. Ø Close the cover when the accessory socket is no t in use to prevent for ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 333

    Black plate (333,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency . Parking in an Emergency ................................................... ....... ... 7-2 Parking in an Em ergency ......................................... .............. ... 7-2 Flat Tire .................................................... ....... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 334

    Black plate (334,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 335

    Black plate (335,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stor ed in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire Jack Jack handle T iedo wn e yelet Lug wrench 4 Door Bolt for flat tire In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page335 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:7 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 336

    Black plate (336,1) Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench T iedo wn e yelet Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench T iedo wn e yelet 5 Door (T ype A) (T ype B) Bolt for flat tire Bolt for flat tire 7-4 In Case of an Emergenc y Flat Tir e Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page336 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:7 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 337

    Black plate (337,1) q Jack T o remove the jack (4 Door) 1. Remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack scre w (5 Door) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover . 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. W ing bolt Jack scre w In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-5 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 338

    Black plate (338,1) T o secure the jack 1. Inser t the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing up and turn the wing bolt clockwi se to tem porarily tighten it. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. W ing bolt Jack scre w 3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack. NOTE If the jack is not completely secur ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 339

    Black plate (339,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) A tir e pr essur e sensor is not installed to the temporary spar e tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spar e tir e is being used (page 5-30). T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat . 2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwis ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 340

    Black plate (340,1) For vehicles not equipped with a sub- woofer , loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the spare tire. T o secure the spare tire Perform the remo val procedure in revers e. Secure the spare tire using the hold-down bolt and tire clamp in the correct position as illustrated. NOTE (5 Door) When storing a conventional tir e in a vehic ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 341

    Black plate (341,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one dir ection. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 342

    Black plate (342,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the lug wrench. NOTE For ce the end of the lug wrench firmly between wheel and cover , or r emoval will be difficult. CAUTION There is a valve-s tem mark inside the wheel cover. When ins talling the wheel cov ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 343

    Black plate (343,1) WARNING Use only the front and rear jacking positions recommen ded in this manual: Attempting to jack the vehicle in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the front and rear jacking positions recomm ended in this ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 344

    Black plate (344,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tir es and y ou must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrenc h and is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove bo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 345

    Black plate (345,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand . WARNING Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts and do not tighten the lug nuts beyond the recom mended tightening torque: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerou s. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and ca use the tire t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 346

    Black plate (346,1) (With sub-woofer) Sub-woofer Bolt for flat tire 6. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools, jack, and damaged tire. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Ref er to the specificat ion charts on page 10-8. 8. Have the flat tire repaired or repla ced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pre ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 347

    Black plate (347,1) Overheating If the High engine coolan t temperat ure warning light illumi nates, the vehicle loses power , or you hear a loud knocki ng or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooli ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 348

    Black plate (348,1) 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 8-20). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 349

    Black plate (349,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedu re: (Without Advanced Keyless Ent ry & Push Button Start System) 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the firs t try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait ten seconds and try aga ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 350

    Black plate (350,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jum p-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefull y: To ensure safe and correct handlin g of the battery, read the fo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 351

    Black plate (351,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells : Flames and spar ks near open batte ry cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the batte ry to explode. An exploding batte ry can cause ser ious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 352

    Black plate (352,1) 1. Remove the battery cover from its front side. Battery cov er 2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 3. If the boost er battery is in another vehicle, don't allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrica ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 353

    Black plate (353,1) Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to star t it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occ upants could be injured. CAUTION Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual tran saxl ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 354

    Black plate (354,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck servi ce. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 355

    Black plate (355,1) CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the rear bumper for towing and tying down, as they cannot hold the load and it will damage the bumper. Hooks Tiedown Hook CAUTION Don't use the tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using it for towing will ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 356

    Black plate (356,1) T ype B CAUTION The cap cannot be complet ely removed. Do no t use exces sive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bump er sur face. 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION Ø If the tiedown eyelet is not sec urely tightened, ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 357

    Black plate (357,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. 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 7-22) and “ T iedown Hook ” (page 7-23) and carefully follow the instruct ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 358

    Black plate (358,1) 7-26 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page358 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:7 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 359

    Black plate (359,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction .............................. ................................ ................. 8-2 Scheduled Maint enance ................................ .......... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 360

    Black plate (360,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damag e to your vehicl e when using this manua l for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedu re it d escribes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Autho rized ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 361

    Black plate (361,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are used l Drivi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 362

    Black plate (362,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts I Engine oil RRRR ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 363

    Black plate (363,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 364

    Black plate (364,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 365

    Black plate (365,1) 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 366

    Black plate (366,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are used l Driving on rough or muddy r ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 367

    Black plate (367,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 368

    Black plate (368,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace L: Lubri ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 369

    Black plate (369,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLIN ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 370

    Black plate (370,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean L: Lubr ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 371

    Black plate (371,1) (Cont.) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy , adjust Drive belts I I Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRR ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 372

    Black plate (372,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 1 10 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Cl ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 373

    Black plate (373,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Aut horized Mazda Dealer or quali fied service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 374

    Black plate (374,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete servi ce may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce duri ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 375

    Black plate (375,1) Engine Compartment Overview Po wer steering fluid reservoir W indshield w asher fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Fuse block Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake/Clutch fluid reserv oir Battery Automatic transaxle fluid-le vel dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-17 M ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 376

    Black plate (376,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CANA ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 377

    Black plate (377,1) The quality d esignation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to norm al operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 378

    Black plate (378,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment . DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If th e engine has been run ning, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant i ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 379

    Black plate (379,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized ) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and mu ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 380

    Black plate (380,1) Brake/Clutch Fluid q Inspecting Brake/Clutc h Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir . Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly . It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated dist ance, a condition associated with wear of brake and clut ch linings. If it is exce ssiv ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 381

    Black plate (381,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for lon g periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 382

    Black plate (382,1) 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back. 5. Check the A TF level. If there is no A TF adhering 5 mm from the end of the dipstick, add A TF . CAUTION If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwis e ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 383

    Black plate (383,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antif reeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident. Using Washer Fl uid Without Ant i- ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 384

    Black plate (384,1) Body Lubrication All moving point s of the body , such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather . Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from openin g when the primary latch is released. Wiper Blades CAU ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 385

    Black plate (385,1) q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably wor n or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compon ents, don't try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 386

    Black plate (386,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stif fener. You need to use th em again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffener on the passe nger's side, or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffener in t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 387

    Black plate (387,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stif feners. You need to use th em again. 5. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 388

    Black plate (388,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compou nds, chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer and reproduct ive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefull y before using the batter y or inspecting ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 389

    Black plate (389,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells : Flames and spar ks near open batte ry cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batte ry operation, could ignite and cause the batte ry to explode. An exploding batte ry can cause ser ious burns and injuries. Maintenance and Care ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 390

    Black plate (390,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover befor e performing battery maintenance. Battery cov er q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a batte ry: l Keep it secure ly mounted. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connect ions clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled e ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 391

    Black plate (391,1) Tire s For reasons of p roper performance , safety , and better fuel econom y , always maintain recommended tir e inflation pressures and stay within the recommend ed load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Differen t Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with differe nt types of tire s is danger ous. It could cause poor ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 392

    Black plate (392,1) NOTE l Always check tir e pr essur e when tires ar e cold. l W arm tires normally exceed r ecommended pr essur es. Don't r elease air fr om warm tir es to adjust the pr essur e. l Underinflation can cause r educed fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear , and poor sealing of the tir e bead, which will deform the whe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 393

    Black plate (393,1) NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tir es with steel wire r einfor cement in the sidewalls ar e used, the system may not function corr ectly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Err or Activation on page 5-32. l Be sur e to install the tire pr essur e sensors whenever tir es or wheels ar e r eplaced. Refe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 394

    Black plate (394,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the r oad. It is r ecommended that tir es generally be replaced when they ar e 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or fr equent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. Y ou should r eplace the spar e tir e when you replace the other ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 395

    Black plate (395,1) Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light (Rear) Front turn signal lights/Front side- marker lights/ P arking lights Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptab le Fr ont Lighting System Fog lights Parking lights/ Daytime running lights Adaptable Front Lighting System (AFS) Overhead light/Map lights (Front ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 396

    Black plate (396,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xeno n fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could rec eive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacemen t is necessary. Never touch the g ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 397

    Black plate (397,1) 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remo ve the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal procedure. Front turn signal light s/Front side- marker lights 1. Make sure the ignition switch is t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 398

    Black plate (398,1) 2. Disconne ct the electrica l connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector wi th your finge r and pulling the connector downwar d. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remo ve the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 4. Install th ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 399

    Black plate (399,1) 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer countercloc kwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard. Installation Remov al 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of the removal proce ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 400

    Black plate (400,1) Side-turn signal lights With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty o f the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE LED bulb r eplacement is not possible. The r ear combination component must be r eplaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn s ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 401

    Black plate (401,1) 2. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off. 2. Pull ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 402

    Black plate (402,1) 2. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Reverse lights (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 403

    Black plate (403,1) 2. Remove the cover . 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. High-mount brake light (4 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plast ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 404

    Black plate (404,1) 5. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. License plate lights 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the e ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 405

    Black plate (405,1) V anity mirror light s 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. T runk light (4 Door) 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the revers e order of removal. Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdri ver wi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 406

    Black plate (406,1) Fuses Y our vehicle' s electrical 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 the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 407

    Black plate (407,1) Replacing the fuses under the hood If the headlights or other electrical components do no t work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 408

    Black plate (408,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 5 4 1 2 3 678 13 12 14 15 16 22 11 10 9 21 20 19 23 24 25 29 30 31 27 28 26 17 18 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 2 ―― 2 ENG MAIN 40 A Engine control system 3 BTN 1 50 A For protection of various circuits 4 A/C MAG 7.5 A Air ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 409

    Black plate (409,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 INJ ―― 19 R.DEF 30 A Rear window defroster 20 IGKEY 2 40 A For protection of various circuits 21 IGKEY 1 40 A For protection of various circuits 22 HORN 15 A Horn 23 STOP 15 A Brake lights 24 ENG+B 10A Engine control system 25 FUEL PUMP 25 A Fuel system 26 ABS 40 A ABS 27 SEA T ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 410

    Black plate (410,1) Fuse block (Passenge r's side) 1 4 7 1 01 31 61 9 5 8 11 14 17 20 6 9 12 15 18 21 28 30 22 24 26 29 31 23 25 27 32 33 34 2 3 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 BOSE 30 A Bose ® Sound System-equipped model í 2 P SEA T 30 A Power seat í 3 P.WIND 30 A Power window 4 D LOCK 25 A Door lock motor 5 ―― ― 6 ― ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 411

    Black plate (41 1,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 20 AUDIO 7.5 A Audio system 21 M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster í 22 AFS 7.5 A Adaptive Front-Lighting System í 23 ―― ― 24 ENG 20 A Engine control system 25 ―― ― 26 ―― ― 27 ―― ― 28 ―― ― 29 ―― ― 30 P.WIND 25 A Power window 31 ―― ― 32 F WIPER 25 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 412

    Black plate (412,1) How to Min imize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards , however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examp les of possible damage, with tips on h ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 413

    Black plate (413,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the min erals will concent rate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 414

    Black plate (414,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemi cal cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automat ically in th e following cases: Ø If ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 415

    Black plate (415,1) Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean. Insects, tar , tree sap, bird droppi ngs, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immedi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 416

    Black plate (416,1) CAUTION Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highl y alkaline or caustic agents on chro me-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coatin g and cause discoloration or paint deterioration. q Underbody Maintenance Road chemicals and salt used for ice a ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 417

    Black plate (417,1) Interior Care q Dashboard Precautions Prevent caustic solution s such as perfume and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard. They'll damag e and discolor it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, wipe them off immediately . CAUTION Do not use glazing agents. Glazing agents contain ingredients which may cause discolo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 418

    Black plate (418,1) q Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt W ebbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recom mended for upholstery or carpets. Follow instructions. Don't bleach or dye the webbing; this may weaken it. After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no remaining moistur e before retracti ng th ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 419

    Black plate (419,1) 9 Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-7 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 9-10 Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 9-1 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 420

    Black plate (420,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and perm anent 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 regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 421

    Black plate (421,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Cen ter Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and mode ...

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    Black plate (422,1) The whole process norm ally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibi lity standards, pleas e call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at ww w.lemonlaw.bbb.org. Being truly committed to custo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 423

    Black plate (423,1) 6. Y ou are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in court any rights or remedies conferred by California Civil Code Section 1793.22. Y ou are also required to use BBB AUTO LINE before exerci sing rights or seeking remedies created by T itle I of the Magnuson-Moss W arrant y Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choos ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 424

    Black plate (424,1) 10. Y ou may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator . If you rejec t the decision, you wi ll be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any findings will be admissible in a court action. 1 1. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the de cision, and ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 425

    Black plate (425,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is of prima ry conce rn to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions , problems, or complaints regarding the operation of your Maz ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 426

    Black plate (426,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's servi ce facilities, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 427

    Black plate (427,1) CAMV AP is fully implem ented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishin g to obtain further informat ion about the Program should contact 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 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 428

    Black plate (428,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servicing ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 429

    Black plate (429,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and perm anent 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 regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 430

    Black plate (430,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the follow ing information: 1. Y our name, address, and telephone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 431

    Black plate (431,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Cen ter Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A . P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A . TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 432

    Black plate (432,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors ) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0 487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 q AMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors , Inc. P.O. Box 1 120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14 Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page432 Thursday , Octobe ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 433

    Black plate (433,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited W arranty l Anti-perfora tion Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U. S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Perform ance W arrant y l Califo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 434

    Black plate (434,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United State s require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 435

    Black plate (435,1) Outside Canada Government regul ations in Can ada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. The refore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory serv ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 436

    Black plate (436,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regul ations in your coun try could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety stand ards. V ehicl es built for your country may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addit ion to registration probl ems, satisf ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 437

    Black plate (437,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performanc e or safety system ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 438

    Black plate (438,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehic les in your State or Provinc e: Use of any elec trical devices such as cell phones, computer s, portable radios , vehicle navigation or other dev ices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerou ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 439

    Black plate (439,1) Uniform Tir e Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway T raffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear , traction, and temperature perfor mance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 440

    Black plate (440,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle' s tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloa ded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure . The temperat ure grade for this tire is ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 441

    Black plate (441,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requi res tire manufactur ers to place stand ardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This infor mation identifi es and describes the fundamental characteri stics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Informatio ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 442

    Black plate (442,1) 1 1. Tread wear , traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING P215/65R15 95 H is an ex ample of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differ ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 443

    Black plate (443,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 1 12 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use t ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 444

    Black plate (444,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Fo r example, a tir e graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as well on the government course ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 445

    Black plate (445,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 446

    Black plate (446,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire const ruction symbo l. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches . 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This tw o-or three-digit number indicates ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 447

    Black plate (447,1) Location of the Tir e Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the drive r's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommended tir ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 448

    Black plate (448,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflat ion is the most common cause of failures in an ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 449

    Black plate (449,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflati on pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numbe r on the sidew all of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing plant , tire size, and date of manufactur ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 450

    Black plate (450,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle mai ntenance can cause tires to wear abnormall y . Here are some importan t maintenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended p ressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 451

    Black plate (451,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radia l tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire per formance will be weakened if rotat ed from side to side. (With limited-slip different ial) Don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the des ignated size Ø Tires of ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 452

    Black plate (452,1) q Safety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safet y . So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. l Observe posted speed limits l A void fast starts, stops and turns l A void potholes and objects on the road l Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 453

    Black plate (453,1) V ehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a traile r with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous becaus e it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loade ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 454

    Black plate (454,1) Base Curb W eight is the weight of the vehicle includi ng a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment . It does no t include pa ssengers, cargo, or optional eq uipment. V ehicle Curb W eight is the weigh t of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any after market equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the com ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 455

    Black plate (455,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight incl udes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipm ent. The cargo weight limit decreas es depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weigh t of the vehicle occupants from the “ combination weig ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 456

    Black plate (456,1) Examples: Bas ed on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the “ combinati on weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupant s is 385 kg ( ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 457

    Black plate (457,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Li mits: Exceeding the Safety Certifi cation Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engin e, transmis sion and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of c ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 458

    Black plate (458,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Com bination W e ight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. The GC W must never exceed the GCWR . WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Sp ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 459

    Black plate (459,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehic ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 460

    Black plate (460,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raff ic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 461

    Black plate (461,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to T ransport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: T ranspo rt Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 462

    Black plate (462,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owne rs who wish to do some of thei r own mai ntenance an d 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 yo ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 463

    Black plate (463,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains informat ion regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. Customer Information Service Publications 9-45 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page463 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

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    Black plate (464,1) 9-46 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page464 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

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    Black plate (465,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicl e Informat ion Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............... .................................. ........................ ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 466

    Black plate (466,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identifi cation number legally identifies your veh icle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel locat ed on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard La bel q Chassi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 467

    Black plate (467,1) q Engine Number Forw ard Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page467 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 468

    Black plate (468,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0 9.7 q Electrical System Item Class ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 469

    Black plate (469,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 2.0-liter engine W ith oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) 2.5-liter engine W ith oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 470

    Black plate (470,1) 5 Door Item V ehicle specification Overall length ST ANDARD TYPE (Canada) 4,500 mm (177.2 in) SPOR TY TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in) Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in) Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in) Front tread 16 inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in) 17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in) Rear tread 16 inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in) 17 inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in) Wheel ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 471

    Black plate (471,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights Halogen High beam 65 HB3 (#9005) Low beam 55 H1 1 (H1 1) Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam 35 D2S (D2S) Daytime running lights (Canada) í 35 H8 (H8) Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights/Parking lights Halogen/Xenon fusion bulb (W ith day ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 472

    Black plate (472,1) q Tir es NOTE The tir es have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When r eplacing tir es, Mazda r ecommends that you replace tir es of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation press ure. Refer ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 473

    Black plate (473,1) Personalization Features The following Personalization Features are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting A vailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 474

    Black plate (474,1) Setting A vailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Power door locks The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in conjunction with the selector lever position. Deactivated 1. Not in Park (P) position: Lock all doors Park (P) ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 475

    Black plate (475,1) Setting A vailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced keyless entry The function to automatically lock doors when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can be activated. Deactivated Activated The advanced key's remaining battery level warning light in the instrument cluster can be deactivated. ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 476

    Black plate (476,1) 10-12 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page476 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 477

    Black plate (477,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page477 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 478

    Black plate (478,1) A Accessory Sock et ............................ 6-113 Adaptable Front Lighting Sy stem (AFS) ..................... ........................... 5-59 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ............ ........................... 9-19 Advanced Key ........ .......................... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3- ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 479

    Black plate (479,1) C Capacities ............... ........................... 10-5 Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4 Cargo Securing Loo ps ..................... 6-1 1 1 Catalytic Converter .......................... ... 4-3 Cell Phones ............ ........................... 9-20 Center Console ............... ................. 6- ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 480

    Black plate (480,1) F Flasher Hazard war ning .......................... 5-68 Headlights ....... ........................... 5-56 Flat T ire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ......................... ............. 7-9 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Fluids Classification .................. ............ 10-4 ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 481

    Black plate (481,1) I Interior Lights ................................... 6-94 J Jump-Starting ........................ ............ 7-18 K Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-25 Keys ...................................... ............ 3-24 L Label Information .. ........................... 10-2 Lane-Change Signals ............... ...... ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 482

    Black plate (482,1) P Push-Starting ......................... ............ 7-21 R Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-1 12 Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-34 Rear Seat ................. ............................ 2-9 Rear W indow Defroster ............... .. ... 5-66 Rear W indow W asher .................... ... 5-66 Rear Wi ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 483

    Black plate (483,1) T T ires Flat T ire ........................................ 7-3 Inflation pressu re ........................ 8-33 Replacement .... ........................... 8-34 Rotation ........... ........................... 8-34 Snow tires .................................... 4-9 Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3 Specifications ...

  • Mazda 2010 Mazda3 4-Door - page 484

    Black plate (484,1) 1 1-8 Mazda3_8AD2-EA-08K_Edition1 Page484 Thursday , October 9 2008 1:8 PM Form No.8AD2-EA-08K ...

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