2004 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK engine

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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Security Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
from the ON to the ACC position and the
immobilizer system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes out.
If the engine doesn’t start with the correct
ignition key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
•The high-beam headlights are on.
•The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.

Shift Position Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Gear position indicator
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Cruise Main Indicator Light*
This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.

Cruise Set Indicator Light*
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.

Light-On Indicator Light (Black-
out meter)
This indicator light comes on when the
exterior lights are on.

Power Steering Malfunction
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
The light illuminates 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 power
steering is still inoperable. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The power steering system is
inoperable when the power steering
malfunction indicator light illuminates.
Steering is possible, but requires more
physical effort.
*Some models.
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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Switches and Controls

Headlights
Type A (Without AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights and other exterior lights on or
off.Type B (With AUTO position,
CANADA)*
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights and other exterior lights on or
off.
AUTO (Auto-light control)

When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position and the ignition switch is
in the ON position, the light sensor senses
the surrounding lightness or darkness and
automatically turns on or off the
headlights and other exterior lights (see
chart above).
Lighting Control
Switch Position OFF
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lightsOff On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
Headlight switch
Switch position OFF AUTO
Headlights Off Off On
Auto Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lightsOff On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
Headlight switch
*Some models.
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Climate Control System

Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.

Clearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.

Foggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.

Outside/Recirculated Air
Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
should be used only when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.

Parking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.

Not Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.

Check the Refrigerant before the
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Operating Tips
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the control
dial on for a long period of time when
the engine is not running.
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.

Cooling (With Air Conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the position in cold or
rainy weather will cause the windows
to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Do not use the
position in cold or rainy weather.
NOTE
•If the windshield fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
•If cooler air is desired at face level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•The air to the floor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
•In the position, air conditioning
is automatically turned on to defrost
the windshield (however, the
indicator light does not illuminate)
and the position is
automatically selected.
WARNING
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-29).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off.
CAUTION
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Interior Comfort
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Audio System

Detachable Type
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Antenna
To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
antenna and store it inside the vehicle.
RemoveInstall
CAUTION
Operating Tips for Audio
System
Do Not Adjust Audio While Driving
the Vehicle:
Adjusting the audio while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
audio while the vehicle is stopped.
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust
the audio volume to a level that allows
you to hear sounds outside of the
vehicle.
NOTE
•Do not use the audio for long
periods of time while the engine is
off. Otherwise the battery could go
dead.
•If a digital cellular phone or CB
radio is used in or near the vehicle,
it could cause noise to occur from
the audio system, however, this does
not indicate that the system has
been damaged.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power ON/OFF
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn
the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial.Turn the power/volume dial to the right to
increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the audio control dial to select the
function. The selected function will be
indicated.
*Depending on the mode selected, the
indication changes.
Audio control dial Power/Volume dial
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period of time
when the engine is not running.
*
*
*
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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency
............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ........................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire
.......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire .................................................................. 7-6
Overheating
................................................................................. 7-13
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-13
Emergency Starting
.................................................................... 7-15
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-15
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-16
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing
...................................................................... 7-20
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hook ......................................................................... 7-21
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-23
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