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  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 1

    Black plate (1,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page1 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 2

    Black plate (2,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page2 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 3

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

  • Mazda 2006 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 reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety informati ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 5

    Black plate (5,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page5 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and child-restraint systems. 2 Kno ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 6

    Black plate (6,1) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page6 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 7

    Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Dashboard and Interior Overv iew ........................................... ... 1-2 Exterior Overview ............... ................................................ ....... ... 1-4 1-1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page7 T uesday , May 3 ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 8

    Black plate (8,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. *Refer to Navigation System at the end of the manual. Power window lock switch ................................................... ............................. page 3-18 Power window switches ........................................ ......................................... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 9

    Black plate (9,1) Headlight leveling switch ..................................................... ............................. page 5-48 Dashboard illumination ........... ............................................. ............................. page 5-32 Lighting control/Turn signals .. .................................................. ....... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 10

    Black plate (10,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 4 Door 1-4 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page10 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 11

    Black plate (1 1,1) T runk lid ................................................. .................................................. ......... page 3-12 Antenna ..................................................................................... ........................ page 6-16 Rear window defros ter .............................................. ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 12

    Black plate (12,1) The equipment and installation position varies by grade. 5 Door 1-6 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page12 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 13

    Black plate (13,1) Liftgate ....................................................................................... ......................... page 3-9 Rear window defros ter .................................................. .................................. ... page 5-54 W indshield wiper blades .......... ........................................ ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 14

    Black plate (14,1) 1-8 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page14 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 15

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 16

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 17

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 18

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 19

    Black plate (19,1) q Seat W armer í The front seats are electrica lly heated. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn the seat warmer on or off. When the switch is in the ON position, the indicator light will come on. NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a therm ostat. Other than turning it on or ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 20

    Black plate (20,1) W ARNING Unlocked Seatback: The seatback plays an importa nt role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allo w passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After returning the seatback at any tim ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 21

    Black plate (21,1) 4. Push the rear seatback knob down. T o return the seatbacks to the upright position 1. Position the outboard seat belts to the side. 2. Lift the seatbacks upright. 3. Make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the seatbacks. 4. Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure they are locked. ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 22

    Black plate (22,1) q Rear Seatback Lock (4 Door) T o lock or unlock a seatback, move the lever . NOTE The seatback locks are part of the trunk security system (page 3-14). q Head Restraint W ARNING Head Restraints Adjustment: Driving with the head restraint s adjusted too low or removed is dangerous. With no support behind your head, your neck coul ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 23

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 24

    Black plate (24,1) W ARNING One Belt, One Passenger: Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used in this way can't spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always op ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 25

    Black plate (25,1) q Emergency Locking Mode In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfo rtable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a co llision. When the seat belt is retr acted, it will always be in the emergency locki ng mode until it is switch ed to automatic locking mode by pulling it all the way out to its ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 26

    Black plate (26,1) Seat Belt (Except Center - Rear Position) NOTE When using the cen ter-rear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-16). q Fastening the Seat Belts 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue W ARNI ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 27

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 28

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 29

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 30

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 31

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 32

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 33

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 34

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 35

    Black plate (35,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restrai nt systems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are requi red by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada. Check your local and state or provinc ial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 36

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 37

    Black plate (37,1) W ARNING Seating Children in a Chi ld-Restraint System on the Fron t Passenger Seat: If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, the vehicl e is also equipped with an air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-30). Even with the front passenger seat weight sensors, if you must use the front passeng er ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 38

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 39

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 40

    Black plate (40,1) 1. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it bac k until it is fully locked. 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the automatic locking ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 41

    Black plate (41,1) Anchor bracket locat ion (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap position (4 Door) Anchor bracket T ether strap Anchor bracket locat ion (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap position (5 Door outboard position) T ether strap Anchor bracke t location (5 Door center position) T ether strap position (5 Door center position) T ether ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 42

    Black plate (42,1) W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tethe r anchor and result in injury. Use the tether and tethe r anchor only for a child-restraint syst em. Incorrect Attachment of the T ether Strap (E ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 43

    Black plate (43,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Every Mazda side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboa rd shoulder of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curta in air bags: Every Mazda curta in air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the front and rear window pillars along the r ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 44

    Black plate (44,1) W ARNING Children and Seati ng Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Allowing anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint syst em is used, is dang ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 45

    Black plate (45,1) NOTE l Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. Y ou should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode. When you remo ve the child-restraint syste m, be sure the belt fully retracts to retur n the system to emergency locking mode before ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 46

    Black plate (46,1) W ARNING Seating a Child in a Child-Restrai nt System on the Fr ont Passenger Seat W ith the Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light Not Illuminated: Seating a child in a child-restrai nt system installed on the front passenger seat with the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is dan ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 47

    Black plate (47,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of specially designed LA TCH child-res traint systems in the rear seat. Both anc hors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger . Most LA TCH child-res traint systems must also be used in conjunct ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 48

    Black plate (48,1) q Child-Restraint Syst em 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 r anc ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 49

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 50

    Black plate (50,1) 2. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LA TCH lower anchors. NOTE The markings above the LA TCH lowe r anchors indicate the locations of LA TCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-res traint system. 3. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LA TCH lower an ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 51

    Black plate (51,1) T ether strap position (5 Door) T ether strap W ARNING Child-Restraint T ether Usage: Using the tethe r or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-rest raint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tethe r anchor and result in injury. Use the tether and tethe r anchor only for a child-restraint syst em ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 52

    Black plate (52,1) Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indi cator marks). They are located in: l The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) l The front passen ger dashboard (fron t passenger air bag) l The outboard sides o ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 53

    Black plate (53,1) W ARNING Air Bags without Seat Belts: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerou s. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injur ies. The appropriate air bags can be expect ed to inflate only in the first coll ision with frontal, near frontal or side forces that are at least moderate. V ehicle o ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 54

    Black plate (54,1) W ARNING Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is hit. Serious injur ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 55

    Black plate (55,1) W ARNING Hot Air Bag Inflators: Hot air bag inflators are d angerous. Immediately after inflation, the infl ators in the steering wheel, d ashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear win dow pillars and along the roof edge are very hot. Y ou could get burned. Don't touch the internal components of the air bag modules after th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 56

    Black plate (56,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components The supplement al restraint systems (SRS) have tw o basic subsys tems: l The air bag system with inflators and air bags. l The electrical syste m with crash sensors and diagnostic modul e. The air bags are mounted in the following locations : l The steering wheel hub l The front passenger ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 57

    Black plate (57,1) q Front Air Bag System Components (1) (6) (10) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (2) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-45) (2) Front seats (3) Front dua l stage inflator s and air bags (4) Front air bag sensor (5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-45) (6) Front seat belt pretension er and load lim ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 58

    Black plate (58,1) q Side and Curtain Air Bag System Components í 4 Door 5 Door (4) (1) (1) (3) (2) (3) (4) (1) (1) (2) (1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (2) Front seats (3) Crash sensors and diagno stic module (SAS unit) (4) Side crash sensor 2-44 Essential Safety Equipment í Some models. SRS Air Bags Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page58 ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 59

    Black plate (59,1) How the Air Bags W ork q How the Front Air Bags W ork When air bag crash sensor s detect a front al impact of great er than moderate force, an electrical curren t is sent to the infl ators. Gases are produced to inflate the front air bags and after the infl ation, the front air bags quickly deflate. The front air bags will functi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 60

    Black plate (60,1) Front passenger seat weight sensors If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat weight sensors, a front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light is also equipped (page 2-30). These sensors are located under both of the front passenger seat rails. These sensor s determine the total seated weight on the front passen ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 61

    Black plate (61,1) The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates or is off under the following conditions: T otal seated weight on the front passenger seat Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Front passenger fro nt and side air bags Front passenger seat belt pretensioner system Empty (Not occupied) * OFF OFF ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 62

    Black plate (62,1) W ARNING Increasing the T otal Seated W eight on the Fron t Passenger Se at: When an infant or small child sits on the front passeng er seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passeng er seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous . The front passenger seat weigh t sensors will dete ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 63

    Black plate (63,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turni ng the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt prete nsioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indica tor light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the tempe ra ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 64

    Black plate (64,1) W ARNING Damaged Side and Cur tain Air Bag Wiring under the Seats: Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The side and curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the side and curtain air bags may not deploy, which could result in dea th or serious injury . T o prev ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 65

    Black plate (65,1) l Driving into a big hole or hitting the far side of a hole. Limitations to front air bag activ ation Depending on the severi ty of impact, the front air bags may not inflate in the following cases: l Impacts involving trees or poles cause severe cosmetic damag e but may not have enough stopping force to activate the air bag. l F ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 66

    Black plate (66,1) Side and curtain air bag activ ation í Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle (driver or passenger side areas) will cause the side and curtain air bags on that side to inflate, but it will not normally deploy the front air bags. Limitations to side and curtain air bag activation í Depending on the severi ty of ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 67

    Black plate (67,1) q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors í l Front seat belt pretension ers l Related wiring l Driver seat slide position sensor l Front passenger seat weight sensors l Driver and front pas ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 68

    Black plate (68,1) W ARNING Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Beep: Driving the vehicle with the air bag/ front seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the air bags and the front seat belt pretensioner system will not deploy and this could result in death or serious injury. Do not drive t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 69

    Black plate (69,1) NOTE If it becomes necess ary to have the components or wi ring system for the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a certifie d physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Deal er , refer to “ Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ” (page 9-2). Essential Safety ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 70

    Black plate (70,1) 2-56 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page70 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 71

    Black plate (71,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Doors and Locks .......................................................... ................. 3-2 Keys ..................................................... ..................................... 3-2 Keyless Entry Sy ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 72

    Black plate (72,1) Keys W ARNING Keys and Children: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. They could play with power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where yo u ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 73

    Black plate (73,1) Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the button slowly and carefully . CAUTION T o avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: l Drop it. l Get it wet. l Disassemble it. l Expose it to heat or sunlight. NOTE l The keyless entry sys ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 74

    Black plate (74,1) T o confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds . If they are closed and locked, the horn wi ll sound. NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (With theft-deterrent system) l T ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 75

    Black plate (75,1) T urning off the alarm Press any button on the transmi tter . q T ransmitter Maintenance CAUTION l Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Battery leakag e could occur if it is not installed correctly . l When replacing the battery , be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be car ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 76

    Black plate (76,1) 3. Install a new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) into the front portion of the holder with the positive pole ( ) facing up. Press on the B portion of the battery to set the batt ery . B Back cov er Front cove r Front of holder 4. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. q Service If you have a problem with th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 77

    Black plate (77,1) W ARNING V ehicles Lef t Unlocked: (Except 4 Door) Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle, which could result in death. Also, a vehicle left unlocked becomes an easy target for thieves and intruders. Always close all the windows, lock the doors and take the key wi th you when ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 78

    Black plate (78,1) T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not operate the other door locks. Door-lock knob (Lock position) NOTE When locking the doors this way , be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle. q Power Door Locks V ehicle lock-out pr ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 79

    Black plate (79,1) Locking, unlocking with door -lock switch All doors and the lif tgate lock automatically when LOCK is pushed. They all unlock when the unmarke d part of the door-lock switch is pu shed. Unlock Lock q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them b ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 80

    Black plate (80,1) q Opening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull the handle and lift up the liftgate. NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate can not be unlocked, perform the follow ing procedure a s an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior su ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 81

    Black plate (81,1) q Luggage Compartment W ARNING Placing Cargo on the Cov er: Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartm ent cover is dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo could become a projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight luggage compartment cover to keep the content ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 82

    Black plate (82,1) CAUTION T o prevent ca rgo from shifting while driving or during sudden deceleration, be careful of the following: l Do not open the luggag e compartment cover while the vehicle is moving. l Do not overload the luggage compartment so that the cover cannot be closed. l Do not allow cargo to interfere wi th the luggage compartment ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 83

    Black plate (83,1) q Opening and Closing the T runk W ARNING Open T ru nk Lid and Children: Leaving the trunk lid open or leavi ng children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or de ath from heat exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks and do not a ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 84

    Black plate (84,1) q T runk Security In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release lever . Give your key only to someone you trust. T o secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks (page 2-8), push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk. T o cancel the security featu re, insert the k ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 85

    Black plate (85,1) Inside T runk Release Lever (4 Door) Y our vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parent s should be aware that chil dren may be tempted ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 86

    Black plate (86,1) q Opening the T runk Lid from the Inside Slide the inside trunk release lever in the direction of the arrow . The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The inside trunk release lever is located on the inside of the trunk lid. Power Windows í T ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 87

    Black plate (87,1) q Operating the Driver's Side Power Window Manual opening/closi ng T o open the window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch. Close Left front window Open Auto-opening T o fully open the window automatically , press the switch compl ete ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 88

    Black plate (88,1) q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlocked position, all powe r windows on ea ch door can be operated. W ith the lock switch in the locked position, only the drive r's side power window can be operated. Locked position Unlocked position W ARNING Unintentional Window Operation: Unintentional power window ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 89

    Black plate (89,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 4 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release 5 Door Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the filler cap, turn it clockw ise until it clicks. Open Close CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap i ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 90

    Black plate (90,1) Hood W ARNING Closed and Securely Lock ed Hood: A hood that is no t closed and securel y locked is dangerou s as it could fly open while the vehicle is movin g and block the driver's visi on which could result in a seriou s accident. Alw ays check that the hood is close d and securely locked. q Opening the Hood 1. W ith the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 91

    Black plate (91,1) q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support rod in its clip whi le holding up the hood. V erify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood. 3. Close the hood so ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 92

    Black plate (92,1) NOTE After washing your Mazda or after a rain, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which cou ld cause rust an d water damage to your headliner . q Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o fully tilt autom atically , push the rear of the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 93

    Black plate (93,1) Immobilizer System 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. CAUTION l Radio equipment like this is governed by law s in the United St ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 94

    Black plate (94,1) 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 interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with R ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 95

    Black plate (95,1) NOTE l Since the electroni c codes are reset when repairing the immobilizer system, the keys are needed. Bring all the existing keys to an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer . q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer syst em or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code. Fo ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 96

    Black plate (96,1) Theft-Deterrent System í The theft-deterrent system is designed to prevent your vehicle or its contents from being stolen when all doors, hood, and trunk lid/liftga te are locked. If forcible entry is attempted, the system sounds the horn and flas hes the hazard warning lights. NOTE l The theft-deterrent system operates with the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 97

    Black plate (97,1) l Press the unlock butt on on the keyless entry system transmitter . NOTE If you have any proble m with the theft- deterrent system, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicati ng that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Det errent System is in the glove box. Mazda recom mends that you affix ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 98

    Black plate (98,1) Steering Wheel W ARNING Adjusting the Steeri ng Wheel: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is movin g is dangerou s. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of contro l or an accident. Never adjust the steering wheel whi le the vehicle is moving. q Steerin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 99

    Black plate (99,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Mirror switch Outside mirror Selector switch After adjusting the mirror , lock the control by moving the selector switch to the middle position. Manual control mirror T o adjust, move the mirror's control lever, just inside the door . Control lev er Folding the mirro ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 100

    Black plate (100,1) q Rearview Mirror Rearview mirror adjustm ent Before driving, adjus t the rearview mir ror to center on the scene through the rear window . Reducing glare from headli ghts Do this with the day/ni ght lever in the day position. Push the lever forw ard for day driving . Pull it back to reduce glare from headlights. Night Day Day/N ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 101

    Black plate (101,1) 4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ...................................... .. 4-2 Fuel Requirements ............... ................................................... .. 4-2 Emission Control System ...................................................... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 102

    Black plate (102,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y UNLEADED FUEL , which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Y our Mazda will perfor m best with fuel listed in the table. Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index) Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 103

    Black plate (103,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. W ARNING Parking Over Flammable Objects : Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dry grass, is dangero ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 104

    Black plate (104,1) NOTE While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closi ng can be heard at the rear of the right side of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality . Y our vehicle has a self-checkin g device and it operates while the engine is off. 4-4 Before Driving Y our Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions M ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 105

    Black plate (105,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) W ARNING Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorl ess, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all window s fully open and contact an A ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 106

    Black plate (106,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign of a leak. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolan t, brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and othe ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 107

    Black plate (107,1) Break-In Period No special break- in is necessary , but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy , and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period o f time. l Don't drive const antly at full- ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 108

    Black plate (108,1) Hazardous Driving W ARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accide nt. If it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces, be very care ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 109

    Black plate (109,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables , and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator . l Inspect the batt ery and its cables. Cold reduces b ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 110

    Black plate (1 10,1) q Tir e Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION l Chains may scrat ch or chip aluminum wheels. Inst all tire chains on steel wheels only . l Chains may affect handling. l Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufactur er's recommended limit, whichever is lower . l Drive carefull ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 111

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

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 112

    Black plate (1 12,1) 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_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page1 12 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:18 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 113

    Black plate (1 13,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving .................................................... ................. 5-2 Ignition Switch .............................. ............................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine ............... ...................................... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 114

    Black plate (1 14,1) Ignition Switch q Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to prote ct against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. T o turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position . Button Push the button Automatic tra ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 115

    Black plate (1 15,1) NOTE If turning the key is difficult, jiggle the steering wheel from side to side. ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel unlocks and some electrical accessories will operate. ON This is the normal runni ng position after the engine is started. The warning lights (except brakes) should be inspected before the engine is started (pag ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 116

    Black plate (1 16,1) CAUTION Don't try the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine stalls or fails to star t, wait 10 seconds before trying again. Otherwise, you may damage the starter and drain the batt ery . 6. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds. NOTE l In extremely cold weather, below _ 18 °C (0 ? ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 117

    Black plate (1 17,1) W ARNING Driving with W et Br akes: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected. Dry the brakes by driving very slowl y and applying the brakes lightly until ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 118

    Black plate (1 18,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parki ng brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the ligh t stays on after the parking ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 119

    Black plate (1 19,1) W ARNING ABS: The ABS cannot compe nsate for unsafe and reckless driving, excess ive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), drivi ng on ice and snow , and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). Y ou can still have an accide nt. So don't rely on ABS as ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 120

    Black plate (120,1) W ARNING ABS W arning Light and Brake W arning Light on at the Same Time: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are on at the same time is dangerous. When both lights are on, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances. Don't drive with both lights ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 121

    Black plate (121,1) Manual T ransaxle Operation q Manual T ransaxle Shift Pattern Neutral position The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly . A safety featu re prevents accidental shifting from 5 to R (rever se). The shift lever must be put in neut ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 122

    Black plate (122,1) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine star ts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgr ade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Driving Y our Mazd ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 123

    Black plate (123,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lock outs: q T ransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter . P (Park) P locks the trans ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 124

    Black plate (124,1) N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and trans axle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incl ine unless the parking brake or brakes are on. W ARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle c ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 125

    Black plate (125,1) 2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. 3. Move the shift lever . 4. T ake the vehicl e to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. q Manual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of drivi ng a manual transaxle vehicle by operat ing the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front whe ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 126

    Black plate (126,1) NOTE l If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds , the gear position indicator will flas h twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. l If the automatic trans axle fluid (A TF) temperature becom es too high, there is the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode, cance ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 127

    Black plate (127,1) W ARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy , or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which 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 use sudden engine brakin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 128

    Black plate (128,1) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower , the gears shif t down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M4 → M3 170 km/h (105 mph) M3 → M2 72 km/h (44 mph) Shifting specificat ion (2.3-lite r engine model) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear , the gear cannot be ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 129

    Black plate (129,1) q Driving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbi ng steep grades , depress the accelerator fully . The transaxle will shift to a lower gear , depend ing on vehicl e speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop T o climb a steep grade from a stopped position: 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or M ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 130

    Black plate (130,1) The light illu minates to indicate that the power steering is inoperable. If the light illuminates, turn off the engine and restart it. If the light does not illuminate after restarting the engine , this indicates that the power steering is restored and normal steering is possible. If the light remains illuminated, the po wer st ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 131

    Black plate (131,1) q Cruise Set Indicator Light This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. q Activation/Deactivation T o activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. The cruise main indicator ligh t illuminates. T o deacti vate the system, press the switch again. The cruise main indi cator light turns off. W ARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leav ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 132

    Black plate (132,1) NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down. q T o Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Press the RES/ ACCEL button a nd hold it. Y our vehic ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 133

    Black plate (133,1) q T o Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/ COAST button a nd hold it. The vehicle will gradual ly slow . Release the button at the speed you want. Y our vehicle has a tap-d own feature that allows you to de crease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the SET/COAST button. Multiple taps wil ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 134

    Black plate (134,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the igni tion is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed or below 30 km/h (19 mph). Tir e Pressur e Monitoring System í The tire pressure moni toring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressu re is too low in o ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 135

    Black plate (135,1) TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and condition o f all four tires before you drive each day . CAUTION l Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicl e manufacturer on the vehicle placar d or tire inflatio ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 136

    Black plate (136,1) W ARNING V ehicle Handling When T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light Illuminates/Flashes: When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneu vering or braking. V eh ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 137

    Black plate (137,1) NOTE l After adjusting the tire air pressures, it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to go out. If the TPMS warning light rema ins illuminated, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes, and then v erify that it goes out. If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pres ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 138

    Black plate (138,1) NOTE Each tire pressure sensor has a unique ID signal code. The signal code must be registered with the TPMS before it can work. The easiest way to do it is to have an Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and compl ete ID signal code registration. When having tires changed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer T ire press ure sensor ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 139

    Black plate (139,1) l A new tire pressure sensor is installed to a new wheel. NOTE l The tire pressure sensor ID signal code must be registered when a new tire pressure sensor is purchas ed. For purchase of a tire press ure sensor and registration o f the tire pressure sensor ID signa l code, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l When reinstalling ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 140

    Black plate (140,1) Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................... ............................. ... page 5-29 Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector ...................................... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 141

    Black plate (141,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and tri p meter B by pressing the selec tor while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Odometer Odometer ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 142

    Black plate (142,1) NOTE l (Standard meter) The odometer and trip meter can be displayed as follows even when the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position from the ON position. l Displays for 10 minutes after the driver's door is opened. l (Black-o ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 143

    Black plate (143,1) q T achometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revol utions per minute (rpm). Red zone CAUTION Don't run the eng ine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE . This may cause severe engine damage. q Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge The engine coolant temperat ure gauge shows the temperat ure of the engin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 144

    Black plate (144,1) q Dashboard Illumination When the exterior lights are on, rotate the thumb-wheel to adjus t the brightness of the dashboard lights. Bright Dim NOTE Black-out meter When the instrument clust er dimmer is canceled, the instrume nt cluster illumination intensit y will not change by rotating the thumb-w heel. q Instrument Cluster Di ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 145

    Black plate (145,1) 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 5-35 Charging System W arning Light 5-36 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-37 Check Engine Light 5-37 ABS W arning Light 5-35 Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Sy ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 146

    Black plate (146,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-38 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-39 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-40 Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light 5-40 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-40 Security Indicator Light 5-42 Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 5-42 Shift Position Ind ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 147

    Black plate (147,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parki ng brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the ligh t stays on after the parking ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 148

    Black plate (148,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jum p-started to charge the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 149

    Black plate (149,1) CAUTION Don't continue drivi ng when the charging system war ning light is illuminated because the engine could stop unexpectedly . q Engine Oil Pressure W arni ng Light This warning light illumi nates when the ignition switch is turne d to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. This warning light indicat ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 150

    Black plate (150,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is normal, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it goes out. A system malfunct ion is indicated when the warning ligh ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 151

    Black plate (151,1) Belt minder The belt minder is a supplement al warning to the seat belt warning function. This feature provi des additional reminders to the driver that the driver's seat belt is not fastened by intermittentl y sounding a beep sound and flashing the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster . Condition Result The dr ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 152

    Black plate (152,1) q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-20). q Automatic T ransaxle W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position. The light illu minates when the transaxle has a problem. CA ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 153

    Black plate (153,1) W ARNING Ignoring the W arning Light: Ignoring the warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident. W arning light illuminates/W arning beep sounds When ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 154

    Black plate (154,1) NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used. W arning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Security Indicator Light This indicator ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 155

    Black plate (155,1) Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. q Cruise Main Indicator Light í This light comes on when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and the cruise control system is activated. q Cruise Set Indicator Light í This light comes on when a cruising speed is set. q ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 156

    Black plate (156,1) q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indic ator light flashes to indicate which turn signa l light is operating (page 5-49). When operating the hazard warning lights, both turn signa l indicator ligh ts flash (page 5-55). NOTE If an indicator light r ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 157

    Black plate (157,1) q Seat Belt W arning Beep If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, a beep sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. The beep sound will be heard again for about 6 seconds every 30 seconds , for a period of about 5 minutes if the driver's seat belt is not faste ned ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 158

    Black plate (158,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO po sition) T urn the hea dlight 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 disch ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 159

    Black plate (159,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the light sensor will not operat e correctly . Light sensor l The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto- wiper control. When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position ...

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    Black plate (160,1) 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. q Headlight High-Low Beam Push the lever forw ard for high beam. Pull back to origi nal position for low beam. High beam Low beam q Flashing the Headlights T o flash ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 161

    Black plate (161,1) T urn and Lane-Change Signals q T urn Signal Move the signal lever do wn (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator ligh t continues to flas h after a turn, manua lly return the lever to its original position . Right turn Left turn OF ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 162

    Black plate (162,1) Windshield W ipers and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. W ARNING Substitute W asher Fluid: Using radiator an tifreeze as was her fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could resul t in an accident. Use only windshi eld washer fluid or pla ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 163

    Black plate (163,1) For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to . V ariable-speed intermittent wipers í Set the lever to INT an d choose the interval timing by rotating the ring. INT ring T ype B (With AUTO posit ion) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. ― Mist AUTO ― Auto control 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed For a single wip ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 164

    Black plate (164,1) CAUTION l Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherw ise the rain sensor will not operat e correctly . Rain sensor l When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the igni tion switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automati cally in the following cases: l If the windshi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 165

    Black plate (165,1) NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT (T ype A)/A UTO (T ype B) position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer doesn't work, inspec t the fluid level (page 8-20). If it's OK, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Rear Window W iper and W asher (5 Door) The ignition swit ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 166

    Black plate (166,1) Rear Window Defr oster The rear window defroster clear s frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window . The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster . The rear window defroster operates for about 10 ― 15 minutes and turns off automatically . The indicator ligh t illumin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 167

    Black plate (167,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press around the mark on the steer ing wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Hazard warn ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 168

    Black plate (168,1) 5-56 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page168 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 169

    Black plate (169,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2 Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2 V ent Operation ..................... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 170

    Black plate (170,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time wi th the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inle ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 171

    Black plate (171,1) V ent Operation Center vents Side vents q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Side V ents T o adjust the direction of airf low , open the vents and rotate them left an d right. Push Center V ents T o adjust the direction of airf low , move the adjustment kno b. Knob NOTE When using the air condition er, mist may come out from ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 172

    Black plate (172,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Floor V ents Dashboard V ents Defroster and Floor V ents 6-4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page172 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 173

    Black plate (173,1) T ypes of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automati c type climate control systems are explai ned separately . Check your vehicl e's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Manual T ype ........................................ ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 174

    Black plate (174,1) Manual T ype Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial Air intake selector A/C Switch Some models. q Control Switches T emperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls tem perature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial This dial allows varia ble fan speeds. 0 ― Fan of ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 175

    Black plate (175,1) Mode selector dial T urn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l If you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount, set the mode selector dial at . l For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position. A/C s ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 176

    Black plate (176,1) W ARNING The Recirculated Air Posit ion: Using the position in cold or rainy weather will cause the windows to fog up. Y our vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather . q Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature co ntrol ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 177

    Black plate (177,1) CAUTION When using the air condit ioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-31). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-12). NOTE l When maximum cooli ng is desired, set the temperature c ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 178

    Black plate (178,1) q Dehumidifying (With Air Conditioner) Operate the air condit ioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. 1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. 2. Set the air intak e selector to the position. 3. Set the temperature co ntrol dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control di ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 179

    Black plate (179,1) Fully Automatic T ype í Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector switch Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF switch Auto switch AMB (Ambient T emperature) switch W indshield defroster switch q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO swi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 180

    Black plate (180,1) NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indicates AU TO operation, and the system wi ll function automatically . l When off, indicates the operation of other switche s such as the mode selector switch, fan control dial, A/C switch and windshi eld defroster switch. Other funct ions will continue to operate automatically . ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 181

    Black plate (181,1) A/C switch W ith the AUTO or fan contr ol dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehum idifying functions) on or off. NOTE l Selection of A/C and A/C ECO is done automatically . Al though air conditioning and defoggi ng ability is reduced, the A/C ECO function is designed to econ omize use of the a ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 182

    Black plate (182,1) NOTE l The displayed ambient temperat ure may vary from the actual ambient temperature dependi ng on the surrounding area and veh icle conditions. l Press the AMB butt on again to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperature set for the air condition er . Windshield defroster switch Press the switch to defrost ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 183

    Black plate (183,1) q Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Press the windshield defroster switch. In this position, the position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turned on. The air conditioner will direct dehumidified air to the front windshi eld and side windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will be increased. W ARNING ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 184

    Black plate (184,1) Antenna q Detachable T ype T o remo ve the antenn a, turn it counterclockwise. T o install the antenna, turn it clockw ise. Make sure the antenna is securely installed. Remov e Install CAUTION T o prevent da mage to the antenna, remove it before entering a ca r wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance. NOTE When ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 185

    Black plate (185,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefor e, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometime s be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM charact ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 186

    Black plate (186,1) 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 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 187

    Black plate (187,1) q Operating Tips for Cassette T ape Player Cleaning the cassette tape player The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers will gather oxide residue from cassette tapes. This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player . Use a good quality head- cleaning tape or a liquid cleane r cassette tape to r ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 188

    Black plate (188,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/changer may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit. A clouded ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 189

    Black plate (189,1) l When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may jump. l The CD player/chang er has been designed to play CDs bearing the identification logo as shown. No other discs can be played. l Be sure never to touch the signa l surface when handli ng the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 190

    Black plate (190,1) MEMO 6-22 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page190 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 191

    Black plate (191,1) Audio Set CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Cassette T ape Player Illustration is of a representativ e audio unit. Audio information is displayed on the information display . Power/V olume/Soun d Controls .... .................................................. ........................ page 6-24 Operating the Radio ............... ... ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 192

    Black plate (192,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Audio control dial Power/V olume dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volum e dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volum e dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the aud ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 193

    Black plate (193,1) * * * * Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. BOSE Sound System-equipped model 2. T urn the aud io control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 194

    Black plate (194,1) The following four modes are available. Select the desired mode. Mode V olume change No change Minimum Medium Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select the ALC OFF , ALC LEVEL 1 ― 3 mode. The selected mode will be indicated. BEEP setting The beep-sound when operating the audio system can be set on or off. ILLM EFT setting ...

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    Black plate (195,1) MEMO 6-27 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page195 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:19 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 196

    Black plate (196,1) q Operating the Radio Scan button Band selector buttons Seek tuning buttons Channel preset buttons *For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit. For information on use, read the manual accompan ying the SIRIUS unit. Subscription ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 197

    Black plate (197,1) Seek tuning Pressing the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher or lower frequency automati cally . NOTE If you continue to press a nd hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at e ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 198

    Black plate (198,1) q Operating the Cassette T ape Player í Cassette tape eject button Cassette tape slot Program button Dolby NR button Repeat button Cassette tape play button Fast-forward button Rewind button APC button: (next program) (one being played) Cassette tape insert Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open edge to the right and cass ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 199

    Black plate (199,1) NOTE The cassette tape can be eject ed when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. Fast-forward/Rewind Press the fast-forward button ( )t o fast-forward. Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind. T o stop this operation and play the cassette tape, press the butt on again. NOTE When the cassette tape ends during fast- forward o ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 200

    Black plate (200,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button T rack up button T rack down button Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loadin g mechanism will set the CD and begin play . ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 201

    Black plate (201,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during play to start scan play operat ion (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) once again to cancel scan play . NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal play will resume wher e scan w ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 202

    Black plate (202,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD slot CD play button CD eject button Load button Repeat button Scan button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton Random button Display button T rack up button Disc up button Disc down button T rack down button Inserting the CD The CD must be label-side up when inserting. The auto-loading me ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 203

    Black plate (203,1) Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the load button ( ) again while “ W AIT ” is displayed. NOTE If the button is not operat ed while “ W AIT ” is displayed, the display changes to “ IN ” and the CD can be inserted. 3. When “ IN ” is d ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 204

    Black plate (204,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number . l All CDs in the tray will be eject ed continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playing Press the CD play button ( ) to start play when a CD is i ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 205

    Black plate (205,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. 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 a ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 206

    Black plate (206,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) í When the audio unit is turne d 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 switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 207

    Black plate (207,1) q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio > FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> Cassette tape player > SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cycli cal). NOTE Cassette tape, CD, CD changer and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the followin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 208

    Black plate (208,1) q Mute Switch Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resum e audio output. NOTE If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore, when the engine is restarted , the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, press the mute switch ( ). 6-4 ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 209

    Black plate (209,1) Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety perfor mance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION l This CD player should not be adjus ted or repai red by anyone except qualified service personnel. If se ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 210

    Black plate (210,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q V anity Mirrors T o use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor . Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System í When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position ) turns on for: l About 30 ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 211

    Black plate (21 1,1) q Overhead Lights í Front With moonroof Without moonroof Switch Position Front Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illuminated entry system) Light on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Rear Switch Position Rear Overhead Lights Light off l Light on when any door is open l (W ith illum ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 212

    Black plate (212,1) Without moonroof Switches q Luggage Compartment Light (5 Door) ON OFF Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is open 6-44 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page212 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 213

    Black plate (213,1) Information Display With trip computer Without trip computer T rip computer/Clock Audio display Climate control display/Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions The information display has the follow ing functions: l Clock l Ambient T emper ature Display (Outside T emperature Di splay) í l Climate Control Dis ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 214

    Black plate (214,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is being displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. Time setting NOTE For trip computer-equipped vehicles, press the INFO butt on instead of the SET button when setting the time. 1. Press th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 215

    Black plate (215,1) With fully automatic type air conditioner When the ignition switch is in the ON position, press the AM B button (page 6-1 1) on the air conditioner control panel to display the ambient temperature. Press the AMB butt on again to switch the display from ambient temperature to the temperature set for the air conditioner . NOTE The ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 216

    Black plate (216,1) U.S.A. CANADA When you've slow ed to about 5 km/h (3 mph), —— L/100 km ( —— mpg) will be displayed. A verage fuel economy mode This mode displays the a verage fuel economy by calculating the fuel consumption and the distance trave led since connecting the battery or resettin g the data. A verage fuel economy will be ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 217

    Black plate (217,1) U.S.A. CANADA NOTE l Even though the distance-to-em pty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining mileage before refueling is required, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel warning light illuminates. l The display won't change unles s you add more than approxi mately 20 L ( ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 218

    Black plate (218,1) Lighter The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Press the lighter in and release it. When ready for use, it automatically pops out. CAUTION l Don't touch the met al part of the lighter, you may burn yourself. l Don't hold the ligh ter in because it will overheat. l Don't use the ligh ter socket for ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 219

    Black plate (219,1) Cup Holder W ARNING Using Cup Holder: Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is movin g. Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups or Drink cans in Cup Holder: Putting objects other th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 220

    Black plate (220,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the front doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Don't use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments W ARNING Open Storage Boxes: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. T o reduce the possi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 221

    Black plate (221,1) q Center Console T o open, pull the lower release catch. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. T o open it, pull the upper release catch. q Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door) W ARNING Not Securing Luggage and Cargo: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden b ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 222

    Black plate (222,1) Without flexible floor board T o use the cargo sub-compartme nt, remove or lift the trunk board. T runk board Cargo sub- compartment q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door) í The luggage compartment can be separated vertically and/or horizon tally , using the trunk board and the trunk board loops. CAUTION Make sure the trunk board is f ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 223

    Black plate (223,1) 2. Insert the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits. Front T runk board NOTE T o facilitate insertion of the trunk board loops into the trunk board slits, first insert the bottom of the rear trunk board into the groove of the luggage sub- compartment. Groov e Cargo sub- compartment 3. Rock the trunk board to make sure the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 224

    Black plate (224,1) 3. Insert the other trunk board loop into slit B until a clic k sound is heard. Slit B 4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the board is installed secure ly . CAUTION Do not place or remo ve luggage via the rear passenger seat area while the vehicle is moving. The trunk board or luggage could move and cause injury . 6-56 Interio ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 225

    Black plate (225,1) 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 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 226

    Black plate (226,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all four turn signals wi ll flash. NOTE l T ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 227

    Black plate (227,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Lug wrench Jack handle T iedown eyelet Jack Spare tire 4 Door 5 Door Jack handle Jack Spare tire Lug wrench Tiedo wn eyelet In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page227 T uesday , May 31 2005 ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 228

    Black plate (228,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. T urn the kno b and remove the cover . 2. T urn the wi ng bolt countercloc kwise. T o secure the jack Perform the remo val procedure in revers e. q Spare Ti re Y our Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tir e is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 229

    Black plate (229,1) NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-23). T o remove the spare tire (4 Door) 1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board. 2. T urn the tir e hold-down bolt counter ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 230

    Black plate (230,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively . l The vehicle pulls in one direction . If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 231

    Black plate (231,1) 6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocki ng a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire. NOTE When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size to hold the tire in place. q Removing a Flat Tire 1. If your vehicle is eq uipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover w ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 232

    Black plate (232,1) 3. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed. Jacking position W ARNING Incorrect Jacking Pos ition: Attempting to jack the vehicl e in positions other than those recommended in this manual is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure or even kill someone. Use only the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 233

    Black plate (233,1) q Locking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tir es and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key is attached to the lug wrench a nd is stored with the spare tire. Regist er them with the lock manufacturer by fillin g out the card provided in the glove box ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 234

    Black plate (234,1) 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand . W ARNING Don't Apply Oil or Grease to Lug Nuts, Bolts: Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could loosen while driving and cause the tire to come off, resulting in an accident. In addition, lug nuts and bolts cou ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 235

    Black plate (235,1) W ARNING Loose Lug Nuts: Improperly or loosely tighten ed lug nuts are dangerous. The whee l could wobble or come off. This could result in loss of vehicle control and cause a serious accident. Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts. Metric Studs and Lug Nuts: Because the whee l studs and lug nuts on your Mazda have ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 236

    Black plate (236,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicl e loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. W ARNING Cooling Fan and Engine Inspection: Inspecting the engine with the ignition switch in the ON position is dangerous. The cooling fan could turn on unexpectedly ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 237

    Black plate (237,1) 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 8-14). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 238

    Black plate (238,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine ). Follow this procedure: 1. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 2. T urn the igni tion switch to the ST AR T position and hold it there ― for up to 10 seconds. If the engine starts, release the key and ac ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 239

    Black plate (239,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recom mend that you have a compe tent service technician do the work. W ARNING Follow These Precauti ons Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 240

    Black plate (240,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batt ery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injur ies. Keep a ll flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 241

    Black plate (241,1) Discharged battery Jumper cables Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Booster battery 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 booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allo ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 242

    Black plate (242,1) NOTE V erify that the covers a re securely installed. Push-Starting W ARNING T owing a V ehicle to Start It: T owing a vehicle to star t it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured. Never tow a vehicle to star t it. Y ou ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 243

    Black plate (243,1) T owing Description W e recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usual ly should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damag ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 244

    Black plate (244,1) 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 tied own hook u nder the rear for towing. It is designed ONL Y for tying down the vehicle when it's being transport ed. Using it for towing ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 245

    Black plate (245,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completel y removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage f ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 246

    Black plate (246,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 whee ls. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-19) and “ T iedown Hook ” (page 7-20) and carefully follow the instruct ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 247

    Black plate (247,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maint enance ............................................ ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 248

    Black plate (248,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to yo ur vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedu re it d escribes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perfor m the work, preferab ly an Autho riz ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 249

    Black plate (249,1) Scheduled Maintenance Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none o f the following condition s apply . If any do apply , follow Schedule 2 (Cana da and Puerto Rico resi dents follow Schedu le 2). l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 250

    Black plate (250,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 251

    Black plate (251,1) 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 (if installed) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months Chart symbols I: Inspect and rep ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 252

    Black plate (252,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy , adjust Dri ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 253

    Black plate (253,1) 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 (if installed) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months Chart ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 254

    Black plate (254,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspectio ns at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servi ce technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake and clu ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 255

    Black plate (255,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may result in probl ems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedu res can be done only by a qualified servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 256

    Black plate (256,1) Engine Compartment Overview Fuse block Air filter Battery Engine oil-filler cap Main fuse Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8-10 Maintenance and Care Own ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 257

    Black plate (257,1) Engine Oil q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CANADA (ILSA C) Only use oils “ Certified For Gasoline Engines ” by the Am ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 258

    Black plate (258,1) The quality designatio n SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to norm al operating temperature. 3. T urn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 259

    Black plate (259,1) Changing engine oil W ARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dange rous. If the engine has been run ning, the engine oil becomes very hot. Y ou could be seriously burned. Don' t check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot. 1. W arm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil- ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 260

    Black plate (260,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level W ARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous . If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can becom e very hot. Y ou could be burned. Carefu lly inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir , but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 261

    Black plate (261,1) q Changing Coolant Change coolant accordi ng to Sc heduled Maintenance (page 8-3). CAUTION l Use only soft (demineralized) wat er in the coolan t mixture. W ater that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. l Don't add only water . Always add a proper coolant mixture. l The engine has a luminum ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 262

    Black plate (262,1) T o change coolant W ARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling syst em cap while the engine is running or ho t is dangerous. This mig ht lead to cooling system and engine damage and cou ld result in seriou s injury from escapi ng hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 263

    Black plate (263,1) q Adding Brake/Clutch Fluid W ARNING Spilled Brake Fluid: Spilled brake flui d is dangerous . If it gets in your eyes, they could be seriously injured. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water and get medical attention. Brake fluid spilled on a hot engine could cause a fire. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 264

    Black plate (264,1) Automatic T ransaxle Fluid (A TF) q Inspecting Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Level The automatic trans axle fluid level should be inspected regularly . Measure it as described below . 2.3-liter engine CAUTION l Always check the automati c transaxle fluid level accordi ng to the following procedure. If the procedure is not done corr ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 265

    Black plate (265,1) 9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the A TF level while the engine is idling, and make sure that the A TF level is within the proper level. If the A TF level is not within the proper level, add A TF . The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. Full OK Low 2.0-liter engine The volume of flu ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 266

    Black plate (266,1) Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside tempe rature is about 20°C (70°F), the fluid level shoul d be close to, but not above, the bott om notch on the dipstick. CAUTION l Use the cold scale only as a reference. l If outside tem perature is lower than about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and in ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 267

    Black plate (267,1) Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary . T o inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thum b over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary . Us ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 268

    Black plate (268,1) Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter . This could result in excessive engine wear . This air filter may be cleane d with compressed air and reused , or replaced, depending on its condition. Unl ess it is very dirty , simply shake it to remo ve foreign particles. Eac h time you inspect it, wipe inside the air ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 269

    Black plate (269,1) 5. W ipe insi de the air cleaner housi ng with a damp cloth. 6. Clean or replace the filter . 7. Install in the revers e order of removal. Replace the filter according to the Scheduled Maintenanc e (page 8-3). Wiper Blades CAUTION l Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 270

    Black plate (270,1) If the blades are not wiping properly , clean the window and blades with a good cleaner or mil d detergent; then rinse thoroughly with clean water . Repeat if necessary . q Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably wor n or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION T o prevent da mage t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 271

    Black plate (271,1) CAUTION l Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. l If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the drive r's side metal stiffeners on the passen ger's side, or vice versa. l Be sure to reins tall the metal stiffeners in th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 272

    Black plate (272,1) 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. Y ou need to use them again. 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 8-26 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Mazda3_8U55-E ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 273

    Black plate (273,1) Battery W ARNING Battery-Related Lea d Materials: Battery posts, terminal s and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reprod uctive harm. W ash hands after handling. Follow These Precauti ons Carefully: T o ensure safe and correct handling of the batte ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 274

    Black plate (274,1) W ARNING Keep Flames A way: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous . Hydrogen gas, produced during normal batt ery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause seri ous burns and injur ies. Keep a ll flames includ ing cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 275

    Black plate (275,1) NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing batt ery maintenance. q Battery Maintenance T o get the best service from a battery: l Keep it securely mount ed. l Keep the top clean and dry . l Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immedi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 276

    Black plate (276,1) Tire s For reasons of p roper performance , safety , and better fuel econom y , always maintai n recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. W ARNING Using Different T ire T ypes: Driving your vehicl e with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 277

    Black plate (277,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjus t the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the whee l and cause ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 278

    Black plate (278,1) q Replacing a Tire W ARNING W orn T ires: Driving with worn tires is dangerous . Reduced braking, steering, and traction could resul t in an accident. Always use tires that are in good condition. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authoriz ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 279

    Black plate (279,1) q T emporary Spare Tire Inspect the tem porary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tir e condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used. The temporary spare tire is easie r to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 280

    Black plate (280,1) CAUTION l A wrong-sized whee l may adversely affect: l T ire fit l Wheel and bearing life l Ground clearance l Snow-chain clearance l Speedometer cali bration l Headlight aim l Bumper height l T ire Pressure Monitoring Sy stem l (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 281

    Black plate (281,1) Light Bulbs Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights License plate light Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Fog lights Brake lights/T aillights Rev erse light High-mount brake light T runk light 4 Door 5 Door Overhead light (Rear) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Headlights (Low beam) Side turn signa ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 282

    Black plate (282,1) W ARNING Xenon Fusion Bulb Rep lacement: Replacing the xenon fusio n bulbs yourself is dangerous . Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 283

    Black plate (283,1) High-beam bulb 1. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the refl ector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finge r and pulli ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 284

    Black plate (284,1) 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accide ntally touched, it should be cleane d with rubbing alcohol before being used. l Use the protective cover and carto n for the replacemen t bulb to dispose ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 285

    Black plate (285,1) 2. Detach the electrica l connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear . 3. Install the new side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Bulb replacemen t is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit. Brake lights/T aillights, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 286

    Black plate (286,1) Brake lights/T aillights (5 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexit y and difficulty of the procedure, the LED b ulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE LED bulb repla cement is not possi ble. The rear combination compo nent must be replaced. With Non-LED bulb 1. Remove the cover . Left side Right side 2. T ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 287

    Black plate (287,1) Right side 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Reverse light 4 Door 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remo ve the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 288

    Black plate (288,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the cover . 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . High-mount brake light 4 Door 1. Pull the center of each plastic retai ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 289

    Black plate (289,1) 5 Door 1. Remove the liftgat e upper trim. 2. Disconnect the electrica l connector from the socket. 3. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 290

    Black plate (290,1) 2. T urn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Overhead light (Rear) 1. W rap a smal l flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by careful ly prying on the edge ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 291

    Black plate (291,1) 3. Disconnect the bulb by pull ing it out. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 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. I ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 292

    Black plate (292,1) 3. T urn the kno bs counterclockwise and lower the fuse block. 4. Locate the position of the suspec ted fuse by using the chart inside the fuse block cover . 5. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover . 6. Inspect it and replace if it's blown. Normal ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 293

    Black plate (293,1) 2. Remove the fuse block cover . 3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown NOTE T o replace the MAIN fuse, contac t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-47 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page293 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:20 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 294

    Black plate (294,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 F AN 40 A Cooling fan 2 P/ST 80 A EHP AS 3 BTN 40 A For protection of various circuits 4 HEAD 40 A Headlights 5 PTC 80 A ― 6 G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 295

    Black plate (295,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 18 AUDIO 30 A Audio system (BOSE Sound System-equipped model) 19 ABS IG 10A ABS í 20 FOG 15 A Fog lights í 21 HORN 15 A Horn 22 ―― ― 23 H/CLEAN 20 A ― 24 F/PUMP 15 A Fuel pump 25 P/ST IG 10A Power steering 26 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner 27 TCM 15A T ransmission control modul ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 296

    Black plate (296,1) Fuse block (Passenger's side) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 37 D/LOCK 2 15 A Power door lock 38 STOP 10A Stop lights 39 HEAD HIGH L 10A Headlight high beams (LH ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 297

    Black plate (297,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 56 P/WIND L 30 A ― 57 ALARM 7.5 A ― 58 M/DEF 7.5 A Mirror Defroster 59 ―― ― 60 HEAD LOW R 15 A Headlight low beams (RH), Headlight leveling í 61 HEAD LOW L 15 A Headlight low beams (LH) 62 ―― ― 63 ―― ― 64 ―― ― 65 SAS 10A Supplemental restraint system 66 ME ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 298

    Black plate (298,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards , however , can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examp les of possible damage, with tips on ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 299

    Black plate (299,1) q W ater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew , and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the min erals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 300

    Black plate (300,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases: l If th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 301

    Black plate (301,1) CAUTION l Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkal ine or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may damage the protective coati ng; also, cleaners and detergents may discolor or deteriorate the paint. l T o prevent da maging the antenna, remove it befor ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 302

    Black plate (302,1) q Repairing Damage to the Finish Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired prom ptly . Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to maj or repairs. CAUTION If your Mazda is damag ed and needs metal parts repai red or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti- corrosion material s to all parts , both repaired a ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 303

    Black plate (303,1) q Aluminum Wheel Maintenance A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating. NOTE l Don't use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on alum inum wheels. They may damag e the coating. l Only use a mild soap or neutr al detergent and alw ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 304

    Black plate (304,1) T o keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleane rs and procedures. Othe rs may affect appearance and fire-resist ance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 305

    Black plate (305,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Customer Assis ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 306

    Black plate (306,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 307

    Black plate (307,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Cen ter Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 308

    Black plate (308,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authori zed Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazd ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 309

    Black plate (309,1) Please recogniz e that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment . W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolve ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 310

    Black plate (310,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contac t the Provincial Adm inistrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkla nd Bou ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 311

    Black plate (31 1,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle or servi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 312

    Black plate (312,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommend ations for improvement regard ing the service of your Mazda vehicle ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 313

    Black plate (313,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Cen ter Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model ...

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    Black plate (314,1) 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, Rich mond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 ...

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    Black plate (315,1) 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 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Editio ...

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    Black plate (316,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicle Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limi ted W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arranty l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U. S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ ...

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    Black plate (317,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefor e, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle ...

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    Black plate (318,1) Outside Canada Government regul ations in Canada requi re that automobi les meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. The refore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it dif ficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory serv ...

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    Black plate (319,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regul ations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety stand ards. V ehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 320

    Black plate (320,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 321

    Black plate (321,1) Cell Phones W arning W ARNING Use of Cell Phone s and Other Devices by Driver: Use of any electrical device s such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the d river while the vehicle is moving is dangerous . Dialing a number on a cell phon e while driving also ties -up the driver&apos ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 322

    Black plate (322,1) T ype Approval of Equipment Immobilizer system 9-18 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page322 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 323

    Black plate (323,1) Uniform Tir e Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system develo ped by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 324

    Black plate (324,1) W ARNING The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Exc essive speed, underinflation, or e xcessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cau se heat buildup and possible tire failure. These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle ti ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 325

    Black plate (325,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized infor mation on the sidew all of all tires. This infor mation identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Informatio ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 326

    Black plate (326,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNIN G P215/65R15 95H is a n example of a tire size an d load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be differ ...

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    Black plate (327,1) 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 118 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 th ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 328

    Black plate (328,1) 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 controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tir e graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as wel l on the government course ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 329

    Black plate (329,1) q Information on T emporary T ires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code T1 15/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explan ation of the various components of that ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 330

    Black plate (330,1) D “ D ” is the tire const ruction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply construction ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches . 9-26 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tir e Information (U.S.A.) Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page330 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 331

    Black plate (331,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label contai ning tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the d river's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed ti ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 332

    Black plate (332,1) W ARNING T ire Under -Inflation: Driving your vehicl e with under-inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most commo n cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking, tread separa tion or “ blowout ” , wi th unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injur y . Under -inflati ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 333

    Black plate (333,1) NOTE W arm tires normally exceed recom mended pressures. Don't relea se air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Under-inflation can cause serious fail ures and accidents. Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibil ity of damage from road hazards. q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicatin ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 334

    Black plate (334,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle mai ntenance can cause tires to wear abnormall y . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (includin g the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended p ressures for the best ride, top handlin g, and minim ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 335

    Black plate (335,1) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that ha ve an asymmetrical tread patt ern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip diffe rential) Don't use the foll owing: l T ires not of the desig nated size l T ires of ...

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    Black plate (336,1) NOTE T ires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older . Heat caused by hot climates or freque nt high loading conditions can acceler ate the aging process. Y ou should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 337

    Black plate (337,1) V ehicle Loading NOTE This vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer . This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight withi n its design rati ng capability , with or wi thout a trailer . Properly loading your vehicl e will provide maximum return of vehicle desi ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 338

    Black plate (338,1) V ehicle Curb W eight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you p icked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. P A YLO AD Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry . The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 339

    Black plate (339,1) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Bas e Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. Whe n towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases d epending on the number of vehicle occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by su ...

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    Black plate (340,1) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg, and a value of 385 kg for the “ combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ” : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg _ 68 kg = 317 kg The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg _ (68 × 2) kg = 249 kg If the weight of the occupant inc ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 341

    Black plate (341,1) SAMPLE W ARNING Exceeding Axle W eight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rati ng limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard veh icle handling, performance, engine, transmission an d/or structural damag e, serious damag e to the vehicle, or loss of ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 342

    Black plate (342,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combined W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicl e (GVW) plus the weight of the full y loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Com bined W eight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risk ing damage. (Import ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 343

    Black plate (343,1) W ARNING Exceeding GVWR or GA WR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle ratin g limitation could resul t in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicl e. Do not use repla cement tires with low er load carryi ng capacities than the original ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 344

    Black plate (344,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statemen t “ The combined weig ht of occupant s and cargo should nev er exceed XXX k g or XXX lbs ” on you r vehicle's placard . (2) Determ ine the combi ned weight of the driver and pa ssengers that wi ll be riding in ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 345

    Black plate (345,1) 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 raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 346

    Black plate (346,1) 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 1-800-333-051 0, or contact T ranspo rt Canada by mail at: T ransport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 347

    Black plate (347,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of thei r own maintenance and repair . When requesting any of our publications through an Aut horized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below . If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you. ...

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    Black plate (348,1) 9-44 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page348 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

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    Black plate (349,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ................................................ ............... 10-2 V ehicle Informat ion Labels ...................................... ............... 10-2 Specifications ............... ................................................. ....... ...

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    Black plate (350,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle Identification Number The vehicle identifi cation number legally identifies your veh icle. The number is on a plate attached the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen throu gh the windshield. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu ...

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    Black plate (351,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page351 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

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    Black plate (352,1) Specifications q Engine Item Model 2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine T ype DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 121.9 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0 9.7 q Electrical System Item Classification ...

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    Black plate (353,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil 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) Coolant W ith heater 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt) W ithout heater 6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt) Manual transaxle oil 2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp ...

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    Black plate (354,1) 2.3-liter engine Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) Front 928 kg (2,046 lb) 957 kg (2,1 10 lb) Rear 804 kg (1,772 lb) 803 kg (1,770 lb) 5 Door Item W eight Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle GVWR (Gross ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 355

    Black plate (355,1) Interior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R T runk light (4 Door) 5 W5W Luggage compartment light (5 Door) ― Overhead light/Map lights (Front) í W5W Overhead light (Rear) 10 ― q Tir es NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassi s of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace ...

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    Black plate (356,1) 10-8 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page356 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

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    Black plate (357,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 Mazda3_8U55-EA-05G_Edition1 Page357 T uesday , May 31 2005 1:21 PM Form No.8U55-EA-05G ...

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    Black plate (358,1) A Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ............ ........................... 9-16 Air Bag Systems ................... ............ 2-38 Air Filter ....................................... .. ... 8-22 Ambient T emper ature Display ....... ... 6-46 Antenna ............................................. 6-16 Anti-Lock Brak e S ...

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    Black plate (359,1) C Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2 D Dashboard Illuminatio n .................... 5-32 Daytime Running Lights ............... .... 5-48 Defroster Rear window .................. ......... ... 5-54 Dimensions ............ ........................... 10-5 Door Locks ......................................... 3-6 D ...

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    Black plate (360,1) H Headlights Control ............ ........................... 5-46 Flashing .......................... ............ 5-48 High-low beam .......................... 5-48 Leveling ..................................... 5-48 On reminder ............... ............. ... 5-48 Hood Release .................................... 3-20 Horn ...

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    Black plate (361,1) O Odometer and Trip Mete r ............... ... 5-29 Outside Mirrors ..................... ............ 3-28 Overhead Lights ..... ........................... 6-43 Overheating ........................... ............ 7-12 Overloading ...................................... 4-1 1 P Paint Damage ........................ ............ ...

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    Black plate (362,1) T T achometer ..... ................................ ... 5-31 T emporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-33 Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-26 T iedown Hook ............... ........................... 7-20 T ire Information ................................ 9-21 T ire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-22 Sys ...

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    NAVIGATION SYSTEM ...

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    2 Before Use Contents , Accessories, and Lase r Accessorie s Please cont act an Author ized Mazda D ealer if you are mis sing any of the following accessor ies. ● Map Disc CA UTIO N: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR O DUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. ...

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    3 Product Accessories .... .......... ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... ................ .......... ......... ....2 Laser Product ....... .......... ................ .......... ................ .......... ......... ................. ......... ....2 Contents ...... ......... .......... ................ .......... ...... ...

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    4 Before Use Saf ety Inf or m ation ■ Read this ow ner’ s manual f or your Navigation Sy stem carefully bef ore using th e system. They contain instruct ions about how to use the system in a saf e and effectiv e manner. Mazda assumes no res ponsibility f or any proble ms resulting from f ailure to obser v e the instructions giv en in this manua ...

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    5 Before Use Operation i s subject to th e f ollowing t wo conditions ; (1) this d evice may not cause interference, and (2) thi s device must accep t any interference, includi ng interference that may cause undes ired operation of the device. Caut ion Caution The pres ence of thi s Caution symbol in the te xt is inten ded to aler t you to the im p ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 368

    6 Before Use Introduction ■ Extremely lo w or high temp eratures may interf ere with normal op eration The insid e of the vehicle can bec ome ver y hot or cold when it is par ked for e xten ded per iods in direc t sunlight or in cold pla ces with th e engine tur ned off. The navigation syst em may not operate nor mall y under suc h circums tances ...

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    7 Before Use MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 7 Monday, June 6, 2 005 9:39 AM ...

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    8 Before Use Names and Functions RET k ey Retur ns to the pre vious screen. V OICE key ● Initiates v ocal guidance for route mane uvers. ● Adju sts scre en qual ity . ( page 13) ZOOM RET VOICE POS ENTER MENU Joystic k ● Sele cts it ems by tilt ing it up , down, right, and left . ● Scrolls map . ENTER DIM MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 8 Monday, J ...

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    9 Before Use Switching the Display Mode ZOOM key Changes the map scale . ( page 15) POS (P osition) key Displays your current po sition. ENTER key ● Executes a selected i tem. ● Displays pop up me nu. MENU key Displ ays menu. ( page 13) ZOOM POS ENTER MENU DIM key Switches the displa y to da y mode or night mode. ( page 15 ) DIM When the headli ...

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    10 Getting sta rted Activ a tion Inser t th e map disc int o the unit to star t the Mobile Navigati on System. Note ● The map disc cann ot be inser ted or ejected whi le the igniti on s witch is in the OFF pos ition. ● Remem ber t hat t he b attery ca n run do wn if the igni tion s witch is kept in t he ON o r ACC posi tion for a lo ng t ime wh ...

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    11 Getting sta rted ● The Curre nt P o sition sc reen appea rs. Note ● Y o u can sele ct the languag e by select and press . Y ou can also cha nge the selected languag e using Lan guage Selection . ( page 45) ● The C A UT ION sc reen re mains on the disp lay unless you se lect and p ress . When the ignition switc h is in the ACC position and ...

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    12 Getting sta rted Screen names and functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Ma p Orientation control ( page 15) (2) GPS (Global P osi tioning System) marker ( page 47) (3) C lock Clock will be displa yed when you set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle mark er Sho ws the cu rren t posit ion and dire ctio n of y our vehi cle. (5) Sca ...

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    13 Getting sta rted Menu appears when pressing . Displa y Menu screen will be shown when y ou press (DISP) and hold. Note Display Menu screen will be d isappeared whe n they have been unused dur ing a fe w second s. ■ Adjusting the screen q uality ● Adjusts t he screen br ightnes s Select “ADJ. ”, pres s , and then select “BR IGHT”, pre ...

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    14 Getting sta rted Screen change Current pos ition map Show s the current pos ition of yo ur vehicle on the scale s elected. Rout e and flag s When the r oute has been set, the b lue li ne represent s the r oute and the f ollowing tw o flags appe ar on the map . : Desti nat ion poi nt Press and Select ENTER Map configuration Single map One-scre en ...

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    15 Getting sta rted ■ Do not kee p your eyes fixed on the moni tor scre en or opera te the syste m while driving Do not change the set tings and destina tion location s while driving. Minimize the t ime spent vie wing the monito r screen and listen ing to the voice gui dance while driving. Operatin g the system wil l distr act the driver f rom lo ...

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    16 Routing Desti nation Entr y a nd Route Search ● Y ou ca n set the d est inati on using v arious met hods pro vided by t he sys tem. Bef ore Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Sele ct t he de : ID , OR , WA : CA , NV : AZ, C O, MT : IA , KS, MN, : OK, TX : IL, IN, KY , M Open ...

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    17 Routing ● F or Character En tr y , please ref er to page 23. ● Do not keep y ou r ey es fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change th e setti ngs and destin ation locati ons wh ile drivin g. Min imiz e the tim e spe nt view ing the monitor s creen an d listen ing to the v oice guidan ce whi le driving. Op ...

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    18 Routing Desti nation Entr y a nd Route Search Po i n t o f interest Emergenc y Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Wh en ente ring the d estinati on poin t dir ectl y When narrowing down to category name Select Select the categor y name from the l ist When narrowing down to city na me Select Cancel th e city selection Displa ys 5 city nam ...

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    19 Routing ● F or Character En tr y , please ref er to page 23. e n entering d estination t directl y Enter th e desti nati on point a nd select Select the name fro m the list e n o wing down a tego ry e c t Select the categor y name from the list e n o wing down ty name c t : Cancel th e city selection. Direct dest inatio n input ( page 24) : Di ...

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    20 Routing Desti nation Entr y a nd Route Search Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Dest inati on Interse ction Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Phone number Coor dinates Select fr om map MENU ENTER Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Sele ct t he categ ory f or desired M em Poi n t Select Select Sele ct t he de Select ...

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    21 Routing ● Fo r Character Ent ry , please ref er to page 23. Select the categ ory f or the desired M emor y Poi n t Select t he desir ed Memo ry Point : Displa y up to fiv e previous suggestion s. : Displa y the fiv e previous suggestions . : The or der of the dis play ed list can be changed. Direct desti nation input ( page 24) Selec t the des ...

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    22 Routing Use POI ● Y ou can selec t one of the six categor ies on th e menu or List Categor ies and th en select th e POI(s) to be displ a yed on the map. Bef ore Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Del eting POI Markers Bef ore Steps Display ing POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Show ing POI Data ENTER ENTER Open th e [QUICK POI] Se ...

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    23 Routing Char acter Entr y To e n t e r the street name, ci ty name, an d othe r . To e n t e r the house phone number , and oth er . Select the first se ve ral characters on the s creen. Select y our target in th e lis t. ● If a desired name is not in the list, go back to the step 1, and try fe wer charact ers. : Display up to fiv e previous s ...

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    24 Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Inp ut Selecting Route 1 P osition th e cursor on your dest inatio n on the map Scroll the map an d chan ge the ma p scal e if nece ssary . 2 Select 3 Select (Destination). Route calculation will be carried out and th e entire route will be displ ay ed on the map . Select ( Wa y poi nt) to set ...

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    25 Routing POI Icons on Maps / De lete Destination ■ POI (Point of Interest) Icons The f ollo win g are POI icon s sho wn on maps . Rest aurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa s t Fo o d F rench Italian Japanese Mexi can Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery St ore Shopping Mall Automoti ve Automobile Club Gas Station Pa ...

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    26 Routing Route Options ● During ro ute gui danc e you can change t he route opt ions, stop or check the rou te. Bef ore Steps select Searc h Cond iti on Rout e Preferences MENU ENTER Open t he [RO UTE OPTION S] M enu Select Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 26 Monday, June 6, 2005 9:3 9 AM ...

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    27 Routing ■ Do not kee p your eyes fixed on th e moni tor s cree n or op erat e th e syst em wh ile dr ivi ng Do not change th e setti ngs and destin ation locati ons wh ile drivin g. Min imiz e the tim e spe nt view ing the monitor s creen an d listen ing to the v oice guidan ce whi le driving. Op erating the sys tem will distr act the driver f ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 390

    28 Routing Route Options Bef ore Steps select Addi tion of Way p o i n t s Modification of Destination or W ay P oint P ositions Modific ation of t he Visiti ng Or der Deleti on o f Destination or W ay Po i n t s Deleti on o f Destination and All W ay Po i n t s MENU ENTER Open the [RO UTE OPTION S] Menu Select Set the way point using y our pr efer ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 391

    29 Routing a y point using e rred method. d estination is set by stination), i t will c urrent des tination a lculation will be o nce aga in. Select When t he req uire d way poin ts have been se tup, ind icate the orde r in which they ar e to be visi ted . Choo se the l ocat ion t o be adde d, and t hen sele ct . ● When setti ng up the 2nd wa y p ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 392

    30 Routing Route Options Bef ore Steps select Display Rout e Rout e Previ ew Setting the cond ition s fo r sim ulati on run Recalculat es the r oute Stops r oute guidan ce MENU ENTER Open t he [RO UTE OPTION S] M enu Select The Entire R Enter the ma Select Use the butt : Enter : M ove th :C a r r y o will be d : S top th :C a r r y o button w : M o ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 393

    31 Routing The Entire Rout e screen ap pears. Enter the map scr oll. Use the buttons disp layed on screen to c arry out a simulation run. : Enter th e map scroll. : Mov e the star t poi nt. : Carr y out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the run has been started, this but ton will be displayed as , and when selected, it wil ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 394

    32 Address Book Address Book ● Y o u can, edit, or delete any destinat ions, wa y points, or marked point. Bef ore Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Mod ifica tion Memory Po i n t Dele tio n All Me mor y Po i n t Dele tio n Category Name Modification MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK ] Select the categ or y fro m t ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 395

    33 Address Book e ct th e e gory f rom list . Set a me mory point using your preferred method. Sele ct a memor y point to be modified : Allows the displa y icon to be selected. Page 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also pla yback so unds. : Allows the storage category to be changed. Select the button ...

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    34 Address Book Address Book Bef ore Steps select A voi d Area Stora ge A void Area Confirmation and Mod ifica tion Avo i d A re a Dele tio n All A void Are a Dele tio n Category Name Modification MENU ENTER Open the [ADDRESS BOOK ] Select MAZDA3_Navi_EA.book Page 34 Monday, June 6, 2005 9:3 9 AM ...

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    35 Address Book Se lect an avoid area u sing your preferred meth od. : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the a void area. Sel ect an avoid area to be modified. Se lect an avoid area to be d eleted. : : Allow s the name to be changed. When editing has been completed, select . Fur ther more, selec t to display names on the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 398

    36 Address Book Address Book Bef ore Steps select Destination & Wa y Po i n t s z Previou s Destination Deletion All Pre viou s Des tination D eletio n Preset Destination Storage Pre s et De sti n ati on Confirm ation and Modific ation Preset Destination Deletion All Pres et Des tination D eletio n Displa ys Icons at Memory Po i n t s Starts Ro ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 399

    37 Address Book Select a destin ation to be deleted. : The order of the displayed list can b e changed. : Cancel the del etion. : Cancel the dele t ion. Select a p reset numb er . Set a pr eset numb er using your preferred met hod Select a pre set number . Selec t the button corresponding to the item to be modified Select a preset number to b e d e ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 400

    38 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up ● Y o u can alter the map disp lay conditions, the rou te guidance condition s and sh ow the system i nformat ion. ■ St op y our veh icl e bef ore th e f ollo win g ope rati ons. Do not change t he settings and dest ination loc ations while driving. Minimiz e the time spent vie wing the monitor scree n an ...

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    39 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Use r Se tting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open t he [USER SET TI NGS] screen Select page ■ How to exit ■ MAP Color Select a scre en color from of opti ons. ■ Map Mode ● Auto : T he display will au tomatically swit ch between Da y and Night illu mination mode when t he hea ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 402

    40 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select Use r Se tting MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open t he [USER SET TI NGS] screen Select page Select page ■ How to exit ■ Keyboar d lay out The la yout of input ke ys can be selec ted as or . ■ Guidance Screen Select whet her Enlar ged Ju nction diagram screen is disp lay ed aut ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 403

    41 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Thi s func tion al lows y ou set t he cate gories on th e area di spl ay ed when th e (P oint of inte rest ) menu is sele cted on the m ap. Quick POI enables you store up to six dif f erent kinds categ or y which you use mos t regular ly . 1 select 2 select Quic k POI Select ion MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER O ...

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    42 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up This func tion allows you to c orrect any err or in the po sition or dir ection of your vehicle display . Bef ore Steps select Adjusting Curr ent P osition and Direction select Open the [P osition calibration] screen Mov e to the corr ect position and select . Use or to adjust the direction in whic h you are ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 405

    43 Navigation Set Up select . o u are heading, e nt position that is complete . Set Cloc k The current time is set using this functi on. Since time notification is provided by a GPS satellite , time-zone adjustment can be carried out automaticall y . select Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you w ould prefer 24-hour displa y; f or 12- hour disp ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 406

    44 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Thi s func tion re plac es all the set ting s in the m obil e na vig atio n syst em with the i niti al def ault sett ings. [Defaul t List] Restore System Defa ults Bef ore Steps select select MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [SYSTEM DEF A UL TS] screen Select . :Resto res the average speed setting to the ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 407

    45 Navigation Set Up Na vigation Set Up Y o u can chang e the langueg e of the menu an d the voice guidan ce. Y ou can adj ust t he v olume c ontr ol f or th e v oic e gui dance . Bef ore Steps select select Bef ore Steps select select Langu age MENU ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Open the [LANGU A G E] screen Select your preferr ed language from the list ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 408

    46 As n ecessar y Precautions/System P e rf or mance V oice guidan ce has the following functi ons: ■ Intersection guidance ● The syst em voice announc es the dist ance to an u pcoming tur n and the tur ning direction. This gu idance f unction is automa tic. The refore, y o u do not have to set it, and it ca nnot be disabled. ● The syst em vo ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 409

    47 As n ecessar y GPS is a position de tecting sys tem utilizing the signals from GPS satel lites deploye d by the U .S. Depar tment of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more sat ellites and c alculates the vehicle posi tion base d on the pri ncipl e of tria ngula tion. The position ing accuracy of the system cor respon ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 410

    48 As n ecessar y Precautions/System P e rf or mance In the following situa tions, your vehi cle position m ay not be displayed corr ectly on the map. Bu t, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be autom atically corr ected uti liz ing map matc hing a nd G PS da ta. Although you may encounter the follo wing problems in route guide, there ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 411

    49 As n ecessar y Although you may encoun ter the following pr oblems in a route se arch, there is nothing wrong with the sy stem. The navig a tion syst em is just a support system f or the driver . The driver should alw ays pa y attentio n to t he tra ffic sit uation to saf ely mak e decisi ons. Y ou ma y be unab le to arr iv e at y our destinatio ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 412

    50 As n ecessar y T r oub leshooting Note There may be some problems due to ope rational errors or m istakes. Please read thi s manua l again an d verify that there r eally is a problem be f ore call ing an Exper t repairer, we recom mend an Author ized Mazda Repairer to ask for repair ser vices. No picture ● Check i f a fu se has been blown. Con ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 413

    51 As n ecessar y No GPS symbol s are disp layed ● GPS signa ls may not be received beca use of obst ruc tions. After moving the vehicle awa y from obstr uctions, the G PS signals can be received. The vehic le position is not disp layed ● Check if the mode is set to the current position screen. Press No v oice guidance ● Check if the volume c ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 414

    52 As n ecessar y T r oub leshooting Please insert a M AP DV D. ● The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is ins talled. If inst alled, check i f the instal led disk is cor rect. MAP D VD- Read Error ● The disc is w et, dir ty , scratched, or upside do wn, or the disc cannot be pla yed w ith this unit or the incorrect disk is in stalled. E ...

  • Mazda 2006 Mazda3 4-Door - page 415

    53 As n ecessar y Maintenance ■ Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to w ipe it. ■ Cautions for cleaning Nev er use solvents such as benzene and thinn ers, they could mar the surface of the unit. ■ Map disc If you require the latest map di sc, consult an Expe r t repairer, w e recomm end an Authorized Mazda Repa irer . ■ How to ho ...

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