Owner's Manual
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... frontal or side collisions that is necessary to these parts of being thrown into an inflating air bag. They are always important in : l l l l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) The outboard sides of the vehicle. Carefully consider which allows better control of...
... frontal or side collisions that is necessary to these parts of being thrown into an inflating air bag. They are always important in : l l l l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag) The outboard sides of the vehicle. Carefully consider which allows better control of...
Owner's Manual
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... collision with seat belts worn properly. 2-42 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Front seat occupants should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always sit...
... collision with seat belts worn properly. 2-42 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Front seat occupants should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel. Even if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates, always move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and always sit...
Owner's Manual
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The electrical system with inflators and air bags. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l l l l The steering wheel hub The front passenger dashboard The outboard sides of the front seatbacks í The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both ...
The electrical system with inflators and air bags. The air bags are mounted in the following locations: l l l l The steering wheel hub The front passenger dashboard The outboard sides of the front seatbacks í The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both ...
Owner's Manual
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Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components. The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in a frontal or frontal offset impact. The air bag/... equipped with more severe impacts, they deploy with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of which provide data from each sensor to the steering wheel. The sensor is also designed to control the deployment of the driver air bag depending on the driver seat position, front passenger weight and front...
Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace the system components. The front, dual stage air bags control air bag inflation in a frontal or frontal offset impact. The air bag/... equipped with more severe impacts, they deploy with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of which provide data from each sensor to the steering wheel. The sensor is also designed to control the deployment of the driver air bag depending on the driver seat position, front passenger weight and front...
Owner's Manual
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... pretensioners Related wiring Driver seat slide position sensor Front passenger seat weight sensors Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to the ON position or after a specified period of time. í Some models. 2-57 Form No.8V66-EA-06F...
... pretensioners Related wiring Driver seat slide position sensor Front passenger seat weight sensors Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches l Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles may not provide enough force to the ON position or after a specified period of time. í Some models. 2-57 Form No.8V66-EA-06F...
Owner's Manual
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Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will not afford you the necessary protection in the event of any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the ... system modified to accommodate a person with live air bags in any collision which could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or a vehicle with certain medical conditions in serious injury or death. These parts contain...
Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will not afford you the necessary protection in the event of any components such as the front seats, front dashboard, the steering wheel or parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the ... system modified to accommodate a person with live air bags in any collision which could accidentally activate and cause serious injuries. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or a vehicle with certain medical conditions in serious injury or death. These parts contain...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...3-21 Hood ...3-22 Moonroof í ...3-24 Security System ...3-26 Immobilizer System ...3-26 Theft-Deterrent System í ...3-29 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-31 Steering Wheel ...3-31 Mirrors ...3-31 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8V66-EA-06F opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2...
... Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...3-21 Hood ...3-22 Moonroof í ...3-24 Security System ...3-26 Immobilizer System ...3-26 Theft-Deterrent System í ...3-29 Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...3-31 Steering Wheel ...3-31 Mirrors ...3-31 í Some models. 3-1 Form No.8V66-EA-06F opening/closing and adjustment of basic operations and controls; Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2...
Owner's Manual
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...very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to choose the left or right. What you see in the ACC or ON position. qSteering Wheel Adjustment To change the angle or length of control or an accident. You could have a serious accident. Stop the vehicle, pull down to... release lever under the steering column. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page105 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before driving. 3-31 Form No.8V66-EA-06F WARNING Never adjust the steering...
...very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to choose the left or right. What you see in the ACC or ON position. qSteering Wheel Adjustment To change the angle or length of control or an accident. You could have a serious accident. Stop the vehicle, pull down to... release lever under the steering column. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page105 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before driving. 3-31 Form No.8V66-EA-06F WARNING Never adjust the steering...
Owner's Manual
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... push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-60). Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page106 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selector switch to the driving position before you could have an...
... push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-60). Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page106 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by moving the selector switch to the driving position before you could have an...
Owner's Manual
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... the day position. 3-33 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page107 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Type A Push the lever forward for day driving. Reducing glare from headlights.
... the day position. 3-33 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page107 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Type A Push the lever forward for day driving. Reducing glare from headlights.
Owner's Manual
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... correct alignment. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the wheels in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Once the engine runs smoothly...
... correct alignment. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing. Keep the wheels in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may cause damage to the drivetrain. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Once the engine runs smoothly...
Owner's Manual
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...an accident. Do not hold the pedal down on slippery surfaces is necessary to loss of water on the front wheels. l l 4-8 Form No.8V66-EA-06F You can still have an accident. Avoid sudden braking and sudden ...vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, do not pump the brakes. Do not spin the front wheels. If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. When driving on ice ... May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (116,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly.
...an accident. Do not hold the pedal down on slippery surfaces is necessary to loss of water on the front wheels. l l 4-8 Form No.8V66-EA-06F You can still have an accident. Avoid sudden braking and sudden ...vehicle is not equipped with ABS, brake with ABS, do not pump the brakes. Do not spin the front wheels. If your vehicle is equipped with the pedal by using a light up-down motion. When driving on ice ... May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (116,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly.
Owner's Manual
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... radiator. l l 4-9 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page117 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (117,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small... as the parking brake may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage. WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Block the rear wheels. If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator slightly ...
... radiator. l l 4-9 Form No.8V66-EA-06F Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page117 Friday, May 26 2006 10:53 AM Black plate (117,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small... as the parking brake may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage. WARNING Do not spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Block the rear wheels. If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator slightly ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the system may not function correctly when using tire chains. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Don't use chains on snow and ice covered roads. NOTE If your vehicle is originally equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system...more than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is dangerous. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. The tires and chains could be damaged. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in size or...
..., the system may not function correctly when using tire chains. Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns. Avoid locked-wheel braking. Don't use chains on snow and ice covered roads. NOTE If your vehicle is originally equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system...more than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended limit, whichever is dangerous. Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. The tires and chains could be damaged. Your vehicle's handling could be greatly affected and result in size or...
Owner's Manual
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...is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Shift lever engaged in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic ... 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 from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when...
...is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Shift lever engaged in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to lock. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic ... 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 from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when...
Owner's Manual
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...Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in this position. The warning lights (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts. 2. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to side. It will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form... 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 the steering wheel from side to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating ...
...Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in this position. The warning lights (except brakes) should fasten their seat belts. 2. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to side. It will crank until the engine starts. 5-3 Form... 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 the steering wheel from side to the ON position, the sound of the fuel pump motor operating ...
Owner's Manual
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With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. Even if the light goes out have your brakes may not work at all or that the parking brake is no longer illuminated.... In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the warning light remains on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible even if the brake light is fully...
With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as possible by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. Even if the light goes out have your brakes may not work at all or that the parking brake is no longer illuminated.... In either case, it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the warning light remains on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible even if the brake light is fully...
Owner's Manual
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... unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up a wedge of water on ice and... snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of surface layer when the wheels skid. A vehicle with a normal braking system may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on for example) which usually...
... unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up a wedge of water on ice and... snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of surface layer when the wheels skid. A vehicle with a normal braking system may turn the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on for example) which usually...
Owner's Manual
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...to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly, a clicking noise from the brake booster may be heard. This is a normal effect of the brake assist ... effect of the vehicle's main braking system. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page130 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (130,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l WARNING Do not drive with greater force, the brake assist system provides braking assistance, thus enhancing braking performance. When...
...to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly, a clicking noise from the brake booster may be heard. This is a normal effect of the brake assist ... effect of the vehicle's main braking system. Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page130 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (130,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l WARNING Do not drive with greater force, the brake assist system provides braking assistance, thus enhancing braking performance. When...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal before shifting 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 in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-9). NOTE Shifting into P, N or R while the...causing an accident or serious injury. Doing so can damage your transaxle. N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are on. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from moving the shift lever from N to an accident or serious injury. WARNING Always set the shift lever...
... pedal before shifting 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 in Rocking the Vehicle (page 4-9). NOTE Shifting into P, N or R while the...causing an accident or serious injury. Doing so can damage your transaxle. N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are on. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from moving the shift lever from N to an accident or serious injury. WARNING Always set the shift lever...