Mazda 3 2004 User manual

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may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2023 Mazda Motor Corporation
April 2023(Print2)
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We want to help you get the most
driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your owner's manual, when read from
beginning to end, can do that in many
ways.
Illustrations complement 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 information,
and driving under various road
conditions.
You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your vehicle.
The symbol below in this manual
means “Do not do this” or “Do not let
this happen”.
The following symbol indicates the
operation, such as a push or a turn.
The following symbol indicates the
order of the operation, such as a push
or a turn.
The following symbol indicates the
location of parts.
The following symbol indicates a
change of status.
The following symbol, located on
some parts of the vehicle, indicates
that this manual contains information
related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a
detailed explanation.
Index: A good place to start is the
Index, an alphabetical listing of all
information in your manual.
How to Use This Manual
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Table of Contents
Name of Each Part
1
Read This First
2
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
3
Opening/closing
4
Driving
5
Equipment to Make Cabin More Comfortable
6
Other Equipment
7
What to Do in Case of Emergency
8
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
9
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
10
Index
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1Name of Each Part
Steering Wheel Area
Overview................................. 1-2
Steering Wheel Area
Overview.............................. 1-2
Driver's Seat Area Overview....... 1-3
Driver's Seat Area
Overview.............................. 1-3
Instrument Panel Area
Overview................................. 1-4
Instrument Panel Area
Overview.............................. 1-4
Front Cabin Overview................1-5
Front Cabin Overview............ 1-5
Rear Cabin Overview.................1-6
Rear Cabin Overview............. 1-6
Luggage Compartment
Overview................................. 1-7
Luggage Compartment
Overview.............................. 1-7
Front Exterior Overview............. 1-9
Front Exterior Overview.......... 1-9
Rear Exterior Overview............ 1-10
Rear Exterior Overview......... 1-10
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Steering Wheel Area Overview
①High Beam Control System (HBC) switch..........................................page 5-124
②Lighting control................................................................................. page 5-68
③Turn and lane-change signals............................................................. page 5-72
④Audio remote control switches.............................................................page 7-8
⑤INFO switch......................................................................................page 5-27
⑥Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) switches................................. page 5-148
⑦Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) switches..........................................page 5-158
⑧Cruise control switches................................................................... page 5-195
⑨Wiper and washer lever..................................................................... page 5-74
Name of Each Part
Steering Wheel Area Overview
1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Driver's Seat Area Overview
①360° View Monitor switch...............................................................page 5-183
②i-ACTIVSENSE mute switch.............................................................. page 5-107
③Parking sensor OFF switch............................................................... page 5-204
④TCS OFF switch................................................................................. page 5-86
⑤i-stop OFF switch.............................................................................. page 5-21
⑥Position memory buttons................................................................... page 3-37
⑦Trunk lid release button..................................................................... page 4-18
⑧Outside mirror switches.......................................................................page 5-9
⑨Power window switches.....................................................................page 4-25
⑩Power window lock switch.................................................................page 4-25
⑪Door-lock switch.............................................................................. page 4-12
⑫Door-lock knob................................................................................ page 4-12
Name of Each Part
Driver's Seat Area Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Instrument Panel Area Overview
①Instrument cluster............................................................................. page 5-24
②Active driving display.........................................................................page 5-37
③Mazda Connect.................................................................................. page 7-8
④Climate control system........................................................................ page 6-6
⑤Heated steering wheel switch.............................................................page 6-25
⑥Seat warmer switches........................................................................ page 6-22
⑦Hazard warning flasher switch............................................................page 5-82
⑧Rear window defogger switch............................................................ page 5-79
⑨Glove compartment.......................................................................... page 7-26
⑩Push button start...............................................................................page 5-14
⑪Horn................................................................................................ page 5-83
⑫Lock release lever.............................................................................. page 3-46
⑬Hood release handle......................................................................... page 4-22
Name of Each Part
Instrument Panel Area Overview
1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Front Cabin Overview
①Head restraint................................................................................... page 3-44
②Front seat......................................................................................... page 3-34
③Seat belt........................................................................................... page 3-28
④Bottle holder.....................................................................................page 7-25
⑤Vanity mirror.....................................................................................page 7-32
⑥Sunvisor........................................................................................... page 7-31
⑦Overhead light (front)........................................................................page 7-34
⑧Map lights........................................................................................ page 7-35
⑨Overhead console............................................................................. page 7-28
⑩Sunroof switch.................................................................................. page 4-29
⑪Rearview mirror................................................................................ page 5-11
⑫Vent................................................................................................... page 6-2
⑬Wireless Charger (Qi)........................................................................ page 7-41
⑭Cup holder....................................................................................... page 7-24
⑮Shift lever......................................................................................... page 5-40
⑯Selector lever.................................................................................... page 5-44
⑰Drive selection switch........................................................................page 5-90
⑱Commander switch.............................................................................page 7-8
⑲Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch......................................................page 5-57
⑳AUTOHOLD switch........................................................................... page 5-64
Name of Each Part
Front Cabin Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Rear Cabin Overview
①Lever................................................................................................ page 3-40
②Head restraint................................................................................... page 3-44
③Child safety lock................................................................................page 4-12
④Rear coat hook..................................................................................page 7-29
⑤Overhead light (rear)......................................................................... page 7-34
⑥Door-lock knob................................................................................ page 4-12
⑦Power window switch........................................................................page 4-25
⑧Assist grip......................................................................................... page 7-43
⑨Center console................................................................................. page 7-27
⑩Accessory socket............................................................................... page 7-38
⑪Bottle holder.....................................................................................page 7-25
⑫Rear seat.......................................................................................... page 3-40
⑬Cup holder....................................................................................... page 7-24
⑭Armrest............................................................................................ page 3-42
⑮ISOFIX lower anchors (Mexico)/LATCH lower anchors (Except Mexico) ...............
........................................................................................................page 3-67
⑯Seat belt........................................................................................... page 3-28
Name of Each Part
Rear Cabin Overview
1-6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Luggage Compartment Overview
4-Door
①Lever................................................................................................ page 3-40
②Trunk light........................................................................................ page 7-35
Name of Each Part
Luggage Compartment Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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5-Door
①Anchor bracket................................................................................. page 3-57
②Luggage compartment lights.............................................................. page 7-36
Name of Each Part
Luggage Compartment Overview
1-8 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Front Exterior Overview
4-Door
①Windshield wiper blades................................................................... page 9-32
②Sunroof............................................................................................ page 4-29
③Door................................................................................................ page 4-11
④Window........................................................................................... page 4-24
⑤Touch sensor.....................................................................................page 4-12
⑥Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................page 5-98
5-Door
①Windshield wiper blades................................................................... page 9-32
②Sunroof............................................................................................ page 4-29
③Door................................................................................................ page 4-11
④Window........................................................................................... page 4-24
⑤Touch sensor.....................................................................................page 4-12
⑥Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................page 5-98
Name of Each Part
Front Exterior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Rear Exterior Overview
4-Door
①Electric trunk lid opener.....................................................................page 4-18
②Trunk lid........................................................................................... page 4-18
③Outside mirror.................................................................................... page 5-8
5-Door
①Rear window wiper blade.................................................................. page 9-32
②Electric liftgate opener....................................................................... page 4-18
③Liftgate............................................................................................. page 4-17
④Outside mirror.................................................................................... page 5-8
Name of Each Part
Rear Exterior Overview
1-10 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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2Read This First
Things to Be Observed............... 2-2
Things to Be Observed While
Driving..................................2-2
Things to Be Observed When
Parking or Stopping................2-3
The Data Stored in The
Vehicle.................................... 2-4
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........
............................................ 2-4
A computer that records vehicle
data......................................2-5
Data handling........................2-5
Open Source Software
Information..............................2-6
Active Driving Display............ 2-6
Driver Monitoring Camera...........
............................................ 2-6
Cruising & Traffic Support
(CTS).................................... 2-7
Center Display.......................2-7
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Things to Be Observed
While Driving
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill.
Stopping the engine when going down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss
of power steering and power brake
control, and may cause damage to the
drivetrain. Any loss of steering or
braking control could cause an
accident.
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift 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 accident.
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal.
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.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or engine
damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Read This First
Things to Be Observed
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Things to Be Observed
When Parking or
Stopping
WARNING
Never leave a child alone in the
vehicle.
The temperature inside the cabin could
become extremely hot which could be
life-threatening.
An unattended child could operate
equipment or accelerate the vehicle
resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not leave any items in the vehicle
that could cause a vehicle fire if they
become hot.
The temperature inside the cabin
could become extremely hot.
Stop the vehicle in a place where
there are no flammable objects.
Do not leave the engine running in a
poorly ventilated area, such as in a
garage or in a snow-covered area.
If there is a malfunction in the
exhaust pipe or exhaust noise, have
the vehicle inspected.
There is a risk of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Do not sleep in the vehicle with the
engine running.
There is a risk that the vehicle may
move unintentionally.
Read This First
Things to Be Observed
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