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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance1-2
004-2AE
Interior Overview
Wiper and washer lever
(page 5-47)Accessory socket
(page 5-51)
Cruise main switch* (page 5-25)
J94S1005_a
(2001)Shoulder belt adjuster (page 2-18)
Seat belt (page 2-14)
Steering wheel (page 3-32)
Fuse panel (page 6-8) Cup holder (page 5-56) Rearview mirror (page 3-35)
Vanity mirror* (page 5-60)
Rear window defroster
switch (page 5-49)
Glove box (page 5-55)
Sunvisor (page 5-59)
Center console (page 5-58)
Side air bags (page 2-35) Passenger-side air bags
(page 2-35)
Driver-side air bags (page 2-35)
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*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
1-3
004-3AE
Dashboard Overview
Hazard warning flasher switch (page 6-2)
Vent (page 5-62) Side vent (page 5-62)
J94S1002
Instrument cluster (page 5-30)
Cruise control switch* (page 5-26)Audio system* (page 5-75)
Shift lever (page 5-7, 5-9)
Parking brake handle (page 5-21)
Dashboard illumination
control (page 5-35)
Hood release handle (page 3-20)
Outside mirror switch*
(page 3-34) Light control/
Turn signal lever
(page 5-44)
Climate control system (page 5-60)
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*Some models.
Your Vehicle at a Glance1-4
004-4AE
Doors
Courtesy light (page 3-41)
Front (Driver’s side)
Remote trunk lid release (page 3-16)Door lock switch* (page 3-7)
Door lock (page 3-4)
Power window
master control*
(page 3-13)J94S1003_a
(2001)
Outside mirror (page 3-33)
Door handle (page 3-7)
Courtesy light (page 3-41)
Front (Passenger’s side)J94S1004_a (2001)
Door lock (page 3-4)
Outside mirror (page 3-33)
Power window switch* (page 3-13) Door handle (page 3-7)
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Knowing Your MazdaSecurity takes many forms and is very important to owner and occupants. Section \
3 describes the safe way to use
your Mazda: keys, locks, windows and interior lighting.Keys 3- 2
Door Locks 3- 4
Keyless Entry System 3- 9 Power Windows 3-13
Trunk Lid 3-15
Trunk Release Handle 3-18 Hood Release 3-20
Immobilizer System 3-22
Theft-Deterrent System 3-26 Fuel-Filler Lid 3-30
Fuel-Filler Cap 3-30
Steering Wheel 3-32
Mirrors 3-33
Sunroof 3-36
Interior Light 3-39 Map Lights 3-40
Trunk Light 3-41
Courtesy Lights 3-41
3
3-1
Q005-1A2E
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Knowing Your Mazda
3-33
022-2HE
J94A2053
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center of
the steering wheel.
Check the horn’ s operation regularly.
023-1A1E
MirrorsOutside Mirrors
Check the mirrors’ angles before
driving.
023-2C1E
WARNING
!
Convex Mirror on Passenger Side:Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance
of the vehicle in the convex
mirror is dangerous. You could
have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror
(passenger ’s side) is closer than it
appears. Be sure to look over your
shoulder or to check your inside
mirror before changing lanes.
023-3FE
Outside mirror
J94A2054
Manual control mirror
Adjust by hand.
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*Some models.
Knowing Your Mazda3-34
023-4IE
J94A2055
Mirror adjusting switch
Power control mirror
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC or ON position. To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror adjusting switch
to the left or right to choose the
mirror.
2. Depress the switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch to the
middle position.
023-6BE
J94A4036
Mirror defroster*
To turn on the mirror defroster, turn
the ignition on and push the rear
window defroster switch (page 5-49).
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Knowing Your Mazda
3-35
023-7B1E
Day
NightDay/Night lever
J94A2056
Rearview Mirror
(With Day/Night Function)
Before driving, adjust the rearview
mirror to center on the scene through
the rear window. Do this with the
day/night lever in the day position. Push the lever forward for day driving.
Pull it back to reduce glare from
headlights.
J94A2057View from above
Stay
Side view
StayNOTEIf your forward view is obstructed
by the mirror or the sunvisor hits
the mirror, adjust the mirror stay to
the center-horizontal position.
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*Some models.
Knowing Your Mazda3-36
WARNING
!
Blocked View:Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks can be dangerous. It
can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might
cause you to hit another car when
changing lanes. Don’t stack
things higher than the seatbacks.
024-1M2E
Sunroof*
Slide switch
Tilt switch
J25A2049
Sunroof Operation
The sunroof can be opened or closed
only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Close Open
J25A2090To open to any position, press the rear
of the slide switch located on the right
of the overhead console.
To close, press the front of the slide
switch.