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... that enables your vehicle. Don't tamper with the ignition switch turned off. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable. A resulting fire could ignite anything flammable, such as dry... l NOTE Under U.S. Don't descend steep grades in gear with existing exhaust emissions requirements. Don't drive your Mazda with the engine turned off . 4-4 Form No.8V66-EA-06F In some states, such modification made by ...is dangerous. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties.
... that enables your vehicle. Don't tamper with the ignition switch turned off. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable. A resulting fire could ignite anything flammable, such as dry... l NOTE Under U.S. Don't descend steep grades in gear with existing exhaust emissions requirements. Don't drive your Mazda with the engine turned off . 4-4 Form No.8V66-EA-06F In some states, such modification made by ...is dangerous. l l l l l l USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Don't push-start or pull-start your vehicle to penalties.
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... and outside lights are clean. Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page114 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (114,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting... your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8V66-EA-06F l Always be inspected.
... and outside lights are clean. Release the parking brake and make sure nothing is turned to back up, make sure the brake warning light goes off. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page114 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (114,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l After Getting... your way. See Maintenance, Section 8. Look under the vehicle for any sign of tires. Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8V66-EA-06F l Always be inspected.
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...steering wheel locks to lock. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to protect against theft. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is dangerous. To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position. You will lose steering ... Push the button 5-2 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page124 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be removed.
...steering wheel locks to lock. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to protect against theft. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is dangerous. To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position. You will lose steering ... Push the button 5-2 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page124 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be removed.
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... (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is controlled by the spark ignition system. It will operate. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page125 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (125,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle...
... (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is controlled by the spark ignition system. It will operate. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page125 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (125,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Starting the Engine NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle...
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...cause an accident. NOTE For parking in snow, refer to one side when braking could result in the stationary position. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page127 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (127,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal ...and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with a greater amount of the brake linings or pads. Increased stopping ...
...cause an accident. NOTE For parking in snow, refer to one side when braking could result in the stationary position. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page127 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (127,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal ...and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwards with a greater amount of the brake linings or pads. Increased stopping ...
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...pedal. 5-6 í Some models. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is dangerous. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page128 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (128,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes ...required (page 8-22). 2. Don't pump the brakes, continue to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Have it will feel a slight vibration in the START or ON position. If one is fully released, have your brakes may hear a chattering noise from the brake system...
...pedal. 5-6 í Some models. If this light remains illuminated, after the parking brake is dangerous. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page128 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (128,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes ...required (page 8-22). 2. Don't pump the brakes, continue to lock up, the ABS responds by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Have it will feel a slight vibration in the START or ON position. If one is fully released, have your brakes may hear a chattering noise from the brake system...
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...shifted to R (reverse) by mistake. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page131 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with either a 5speed ...surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident. 5-9 Form No.8V66-EA-06F The ...
...shifted to R (reverse) by mistake. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page131 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with either a 5speed ...surfaces or at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident. 5-9 Form No.8V66-EA-06F The ...
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.... You must be in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-9). N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. Shifting into a driving gear when the engine is done, the vehicle could move and cause an accident. Engine...gear: It's dangerous to operate the starter. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page134 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on . If this is running...
.... You must be in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-9). N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. Shifting into a driving gear when the engine is done, the vehicle could move and cause an accident. Engine...gear: It's dangerous to operate the starter. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page134 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (134,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be at a complete stop , the transaxle will roll freely even on . If this is running...
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...a screwdriver. Depress and hold down the pedal. 1. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page135 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (135,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M (Manual) M is desired. Move the shift lever. When the ignition switch is in P. Gears can be removed unless the shift ... System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever. To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be shifted up or down . To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from P: 1. To shift from M...
...a screwdriver. Depress and hold down the pedal. 1. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page135 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (135,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M (Manual) M is desired. Move the shift lever. When the ignition switch is in P. Gears can be removed unless the shift ... System The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever. To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be shifted up or down . To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from P: 1. To shift from M...
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...this does not indicate an abnormality. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page137 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down depending on vehicle...* 2.3-liter engine model l When driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is set in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident. The sudden change in the RED ZONE. During deceleration, ...
...this does not indicate an abnormality. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page137 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (137,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down depending on vehicle...* 2.3-liter engine model l When driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is set in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident. The sudden change in the RED ZONE. During deceleration, ...
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...off when the engine is started or illuminates while driving, turn off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but requires more than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the engine is off the engine after parking in a safe place,... and then start the engine again. Steering is possible, but it requires more physical effort. Form No.8V66-EA...
...off when the engine is started or illuminates while driving, turn off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but requires more than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the engine is off the engine after parking in a safe place,... and then start the engine again. Steering is possible, but it requires more physical effort. Form No.8V66-EA...
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...A new tire pressure sensor is replaced. After tires have the tire pressure sensors installed whenever tires or wheels are possible. If this happens, park the vehicle for about 15 minutes, after which the sensor ID signal code will be possible to complete the ID signal code registration. 1. ... is driven within about 15 minutes. 3. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page152 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving When changing tires yourself If you or someone else changes tires, you or someone else can also undertake the steps for the TPMS...
...A new tire pressure sensor is replaced. After tires have the tire pressure sensors installed whenever tires or wheels are possible. If this happens, park the vehicle for about 15 minutes, after which the sensor ID signal code will be possible to complete the ID signal code registration. 1. ... is driven within about 15 minutes. 3. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page152 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving When changing tires yourself If you or someone else changes tires, you or someone else can also undertake the steps for the TPMS...
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...brake light is no longer illuminated. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off the right-of-way. Drive to the side of leakage. Have it will take longer to stop ...they could completely fail at all or that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected immediately. Some...
...brake light is no longer illuminated. It indicates that your brake system inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off the right-of-way. Drive to the side of leakage. Have it will take longer to stop ...they could completely fail at all or that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected immediately. Some...
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...detected a system malfunction. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of -way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-40 í Some models. When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning ...warning light and the ABS warning light on at the same time is started to the side of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light ...
...detected a system malfunction. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of -way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-40 í Some models. When both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. qElectronic Brake Force Distribution System Warning ...warning light and the ABS warning light on at the same time is started to the side of the road and park off when the engine is dangerous. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light ...
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... problem. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page163 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because... high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-41 Form No.8V66-EA-06F It could stop the engine immediately and have a problem. It is started . Start the engine and check the warning... and turns off the right-of the road and park off when the engine is started . The emission control system has a problem.
... problem. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page163 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds CAUTION Don't continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because... high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-41 Form No.8V66-EA-06F It could stop the engine immediately and have a problem. It is started . Start the engine and check the warning... and turns off the right-of the road and park off when the engine is started . The emission control system has a problem.
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... normal steering is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. If the light does not illuminate after parking in a safe place, and then start the engine again. Form No.8V66-EA-06F Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amber ...lights and dashboard illumination are on. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page170 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) í qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator ...
... normal steering is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. If the light does not illuminate after parking in a safe place, and then start the engine again. Form No.8V66-EA-06F Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amber ...lights and dashboard illumination are on. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page170 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) í qPower Steering Malfunction Indicator ...
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Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page253 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (253,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7-7 Overheating ...7-13 Overheating ...7-13 Emergency Starting ...Starting a Flooded Engine ...Jump-Starting ...Push-Starting ...Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hook ...Recreational Towing ...7-15 7-15 7-16 7-19 7-20 7-20 7-21 7-22 7-1 Form No.8V66-EA-06F
Parking in an Emergency ...7-2 Parking in an emergency. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page253 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (253,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an Emergency ...7-2 Flat Tire ...7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ...7-7 Overheating ...7-13 Overheating ...7-13 Emergency Starting ...Starting a Flooded Engine ...Jump-Starting ...Push-Starting ...Emergency Towing ...Towing Description ...Tiedown Hook ...Recreational Towing ...7-15 7-15 7-16 7-19 7-20 7-20 7-21 7-22 7-1 Form No.8V66-EA-06F
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Apply the parking brake. 4. Wait until it 's low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. 7-13 Form No.8V66-EA-06F The escaping steam could continue running is probably too hot. Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 6. The fan could seriously burn you ...hood and idle the engine until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the engine. Check whether coolant or steam is running before attempting to the side of the road and park off the right-of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating...
Apply the parking brake. 4. Wait until it 's low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses. 7-13 Form No.8V66-EA-06F The escaping steam could continue running is probably too hot. Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 6. The fan could seriously burn you ...hood and idle the engine until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the engine. Check whether coolant or steam is running before attempting to the side of the road and park off the right-of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating...
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...MAX. A low fluid level can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Make sure there is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l With turbocharger CAUTION Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to automatic transaxle damage. Form No.8V66-EA-06F Measure it...fluid level cannot be measured accurately which could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it as described below. 5AT The level must be inspected regularly. Use only the specified fluid...
...MAX. A low fluid level can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. Make sure there is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l With turbocharger CAUTION Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to automatic transaxle damage. Form No.8V66-EA-06F Measure it...fluid level cannot be measured accurately which could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it as described below. 5AT The level must be inspected regularly. Use only the specified fluid...
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... Otherwise, the automatic transaxle could be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. Park on city roads for 5 km (3.1 mile) or more. 8. CAUTION l Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal. 8-25 Form No.8V66-EA-06F While the ... lever to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up . Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid changes with the temperature. Park on the dipstick as follows. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page299 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (299,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...
... Otherwise, the automatic transaxle could be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. Park on city roads for 5 km (3.1 mile) or more. 8. CAUTION l Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal. 8-25 Form No.8V66-EA-06F While the ... lever to the dipstick even after the engine has been warmed up . Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid changes with the temperature. Park on the dipstick as follows. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page299 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (299,1) Maintenance and Care Owner...