Owner's Manual
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...bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is indicated if the warning light constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. An air bag/ pretensioner could result in death ... will continue to the ON position or after a specified period of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The warning light turns off after the engine is cranked. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will not deploy and ...
...bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is indicated if the warning light constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to the ON position. An air bag/ pretensioner could result in death ... will continue to the ON position or after a specified period of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The warning light turns off after the engine is cranked. The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will not deploy and ...
Owner's Manual
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... monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l l l l SAS unit Front air bag sensor Air...belt buckle switches l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough side force to the ON position or after the engine is being driven. Collision from the front, but it may deploy the front air bags. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning...
... monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and continues while the vehicle is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l l l l SAS unit Front air bag sensor Air...belt buckle switches l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough side force to the ON position or after the engine is being driven. Collision from the front, but it may deploy the front air bags. qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is dangerous. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page95 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black... plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door WARNING When removing ...
... filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may also cause the check engine light in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is dangerous. Additionally, use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page95 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black... plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door WARNING When removing ...
Owner's Manual
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...handle to unlock the hood. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as possible. 2. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it could result... in a serious accident. If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may illuminate when the cap isn't...
...handle to unlock the hood. The check engine light may indicate a different problem. Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as possible. 2. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as it could result... in a serious accident. If the light remains on (even after you have tightened the cap securely, driven, and restarted the engine several times), it may illuminate when the cap isn't...
Owner's Manual
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.... Operation is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device...May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the device. If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you shut off the engine. Operation is turned to start . If it and try starting...
.... Operation is flashing, remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more tries, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you are driving, don't shut off the engine while the light is turned to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device...May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the device. If the security indicator light flashes continuously while you shut off the engine. Operation is turned to start . If it and try starting...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 In l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8V66-EA-06F l Always be inspected.
... 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 In l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside mirrors adjusted? Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is in your Mazda. 4-6 Form No.8V66-EA-06F l Always be inspected.
Owner's Manual
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...10:53 AM Black plate (119,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. Interior materials could be damaged. 4-11 Form ...Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could result in the cabin and the engine could get moldy, and many electronic devices in a serious accident. Increased stopping distance ...
...10:53 AM Black plate (119,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. CAUTION Make sure water does not enter the vehicle interior or the engine area. Interior materials could be damaged. 4-11 Form ...Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to one side when braking could result in the cabin and the engine could get moldy, and many electronic devices in a serious accident. Increased stopping distance ...
Owner's Manual
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...Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control í ...5-19 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-22 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-23 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-25 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-32 Meters and Gauges ...5-32 Warning/Indicator Lights and ...; Some models. 5-1 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page123 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (123,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
...Starting the Engine ...5-3 Brake System ...5-4 Manual Transaxle Operation ...5-9 Automatic Transaxle Controls ...5-11 Power Steering ...5-18 Cruise Control í ...5-19 Traction Control System (TCS) í ...5-22 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í ...5-23 Tire Pressure Monitoring System í ...5-25 Instrument Cluster and Indicators ...5-32 Meters and Gauges ...5-32 Warning/Indicator Lights and ...; Some models. 5-1 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page123 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (123,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls.
Owner's Manual
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.... This does not indicate an abnormality. Occupants should be inspected before the engine is on. 3. NOTE Engine-starting is started in park (P). The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is moving, shift into neutral. 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 ...
.... This does not indicate an abnormality. Occupants should be inspected before the engine is on. 3. NOTE Engine-starting is started in park (P). The brake warning light can be checked after the engine is moving, shift into neutral. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... is no longer illuminated. In either case, it towed to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible even if the brake light is harder to push or that it may not work at any time. After adding fluid, check...properly, do not drive the vehicle. 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 press down on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. Don't pump the brakes, continue to add brake fluid...
... is no longer illuminated. In either case, it towed to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible even if the brake light is harder to push or that it may not work at any time. After adding fluid, check...properly, do not drive the vehicle. 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 press down on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. Don't pump the brakes, continue to add brake fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle had no ABS. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page129 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (129,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on at the same time. NOTE WARNING Do not rely on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for unsafe and reckless... and road contact because of surface layer when the wheels skid. Recharge the battery. NOTE When the engine is likely to be longer on ABS as possible. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for example) which usually...
... vehicle had no ABS. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page129 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (129,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on at the same time. NOTE WARNING Do not rely on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for unsafe and reckless... and road contact because of surface layer when the wheels skid. Recharge the battery. NOTE When the engine is likely to be longer on ABS as possible. If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for example) which usually...
Owner's Manual
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..., May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. If the light stays illuminated after the engine is started or illuminates while driving, turn off or if the power...
..., May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is inoperable when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. If the light stays illuminated after the engine is started or illuminates while driving, turn off or if the power...
Owner's Manual
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...Some models. 5-23 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page145 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-24). Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic...to help control side slip when driving on . On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire ...
...Some models. 5-23 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page145 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (145,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF switch (page 5-24). Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) í The Dynamic...to help control side slip when driving on . On slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it will come from the engine. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced tire ...
Owner's Manual
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...EA-06F_Edition2 Page147 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Press the switch again to turn off , it out of freshly fallen...is turned off the TCS/ DSC. The tire pressure sensors installed on . If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is too low in one or more frequently. l l Tire pressure sensors NOTE When the ambient temperature is recommended. í...switch is turned on will provide the best stability. The DSC OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. Leaving the TCS/DSC on .
...EA-06F_Edition2 Page147 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (147,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Press the switch again to turn off , it out of freshly fallen...is turned off the TCS/ DSC. The tire pressure sensors installed on . If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is too low in one or more frequently. l l Tire pressure sensors NOTE When the ambient temperature is recommended. í...switch is turned on will provide the best stability. The DSC OFF indicator light will not increase engine power and freeing the vehicle may be difficult. Leaving the TCS/DSC on .
Owner's Manual
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...-EA-06F_Edition2 Page157 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in the RED ZONE. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is on the right side of the arrow ( ) shown next... to the low fuel warning light indicates that the fuel-filler lid is near H, it indicates overheating. 5-35 Form No.8V66-EA-06F This may cause severe engine damage. CAUTION Driving with the tachometer needle in thousands of the...
...-EA-06F_Edition2 Page157 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (157,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in the RED ZONE. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is on the right side of the arrow ( ) shown next... to the low fuel warning light indicates that the fuel-filler lid is near H, it indicates overheating. 5-35 Form No.8V66-EA-06F This may cause severe engine damage. CAUTION Driving with the tachometer needle in thousands of the...
Owner's Manual
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Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page159 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-39 Charging System Warning Light 5-40 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-41 ABS Warning Light 5-39 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-42 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-42 5-37 Form No.8V66-EA-06F
Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page159 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (159,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Brake System Warning Light Page 5-39 Charging System Warning Light 5-40 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-41 Check Engine Light 5-41 ABS Warning Light 5-39 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 5-42 Low Fuel Warning Light 5-42 5-37 Form No.8V66-EA-06F
Owner's Manual
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... the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on , or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í WARNING Do not drive ...Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page161 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. In either case, it towed to add brake fluid is applied with the brake system ...
... the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on , or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. í WARNING Do not drive ...Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page161 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. In either case, it towed to add brake fluid is applied with the brake system ...
Owner's Manual
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... 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the ABS warning light stays on . If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. When the engine is jump-started . Form No.8V66-EA-06F This is... dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-40 í Some models. NOTE WARNING Do not drive with both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an ...
... 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the ABS warning light stays on . If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. When the engine is jump-started . Form No.8V66-EA-06F This is... dangerous. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 5-40 í Some models. NOTE WARNING Do not drive with both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an ...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Light qCheck Engine Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is started . Start the engine and check the warning light. The engine's electrical system has a problem. Turn off when the engine is turned to the ON position and turns off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This warning light indicates low engine...
... Warning Light qCheck Engine Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is started . Start the engine and check the warning light. The engine's electrical system has a problem. Turn off when the engine is turned to the ON position and turns off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This warning light indicates low engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The warning light turns off after the engine is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. Refuel as soon as possible. The driver...
... Never tamper with the air bag/ pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The warning light turns off after the engine is fastened while the warning light and the beep sound are activated. Refuel as soon as possible. The driver...