2004 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR door lock

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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Xenon fusion headlight bulbs*
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a
bright white beam over a wide area.

Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep sound
will be heard when the driver
’s door is
opened.
•
Do not shade the light sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the light
sensor will not operate correctly.
• 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 ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically. Be
careful not to pinch hands or fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage
the wipers (page 5-49).NOTE
•When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is turned to the ACC or
LOCK position, the headlights and
other exterior lights will turn off.
• The timing for turning on the
headlights and other exterior lights
can be delayed by adjusting the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding sensor adjustment.
CAUTION
Light sensor
Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by
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 xenon
fusion bulbs by yourself. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when the
replacement is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flash, or the
brightness weakens, the bulb-life may
be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.

Illuminated Entry System*
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
• About 30 seconds after the driver
’s
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
• About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
• About 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
• The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
• The driver
’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
*Some models.
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.

Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
If the glove box has a lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Bottle Holder
Don
’t use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Storage Compartments
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility
of injury in an accident or a sudden
stop, keep the storage boxes closed
when driving.
Don ’t leave eyeglasses or lighters in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
WARNING
CAUTION
Unlock
Lock
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
To remove the spare tire
(4 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench.
To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
•
Don
’t exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don
’t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire ’s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire ’s, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
• Don
’t use a tire chain on this tire
because it won ’t fit properly.
• Don
’t use your temporary spare on
any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
• Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
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).
CAUTION
Trunk board
Lug wrench
Tire clamp
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
(5 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and cargo sub-compartment.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the lug wrench. 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 the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
Lug wrench
Tire clamp
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
•Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one direction.
Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
To inspect the washer fluid level in the
front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,
holding your thumb 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.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable. But use only washer fluid in
cold weather to prevent it from freezing.All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood
’s secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade (5 Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the
wiper blade to the right until it unlocks,
then remove the blade. 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of the blade holder.
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don
’t move the
wiper by hand.
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don ’t let the wiper arm fall on it.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Don ’t bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
Pull out
Stiffener
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it.
2. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear.
3. Install the new side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and partially
open the trunk side trim.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Removal
Installation Trunk end trim
Trunk side trim
Removal Installation
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