Mazda 3 2004 User manual

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customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda vehicle, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
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Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda
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All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioner and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you
may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2023 Mazda Motor Corporation
April 2023(Print2)
A Word to Mazda Owners
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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
1-1
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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
1-3
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