2004 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ignition

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Daytime Running Lights
(Canada)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.

Tu r n S i g n a l
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change —until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off
when the parking brake is applied.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Right turn
Left turn Right lane
change
Left lane
changeOFF
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The fog lights help you to see as well as to
be seen.
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the front fog lights.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the position.
To turn the front fog lights off, rotate the
fog light switch to the OFF position or
turn the headlights off.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Fog Lights*
NOTE
•(With auto-light control)

If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the front fog lights
can be turned on when the
headlights and the exterior lights are
on.
•The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
Fog light switch
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision. You
could have an accident. Don’t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield and never use plain tap
water.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNING
*Some models.
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One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST. •Do not shade the rain sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.
•When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is given a
shock.
If the rain sensor is given a shock
from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing your Mazda, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
CAUTION
Rain sensor
NOTE
•The auto-wiper control may not
operate when the rain sensor
temperature is about –10
°C (14
°F)
or lower, or about 85
°C (185
°F) or
higher.
•If the windshield is coated with
water repellent, the rain sensor may
not be able to sense the amount of
rainfall correctly and auto-wiper
control may not operate properly.
•If dirt or foreign matter (e.g. ice or
matter containing salt water)
adheres to the windshield above the
rain sensor or if the windshield is
iced, it could cause the wipers to
move automatically. However, if the
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt
or foreign matter, the auto-wiper
control will stop operation. In this
case, pull the wiper lever to the 1 or
2 position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign
matter by hand to restore the auto-
wiper operation.
OFF
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Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-21). If it’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
ON
— Normal
INT
— Intermittent

Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the position. After the
switch is released, the washer will stop.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-21). If it’s OK and the
washer still doesn’t work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT
(Type A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the
wipers will operate continuously until
the lever is released.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer (5 Door)
NOTE
There are two washer positions: up and
down. In the down washer position, the
wiper will not be activated.
Rear wiper/washer switch
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The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 10—15
minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 10—15 minutes has elapsed,
press the switch again.
Rear Window Defroster
Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
Indicator light
CAUTION
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
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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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Fast-forward/Rewind
Press the fast-forward button ( ) to
fast-forward.
Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind.
To stop this operation and play the
cassette tape, press the button again.
Reversing
Press the program button ( ) to
change cassette tape-play direction.
Automatic program control (APC)
APC is used to find the beginning of
either the next program or the one being
played.
Press the APC button ( ) to the
beginning of the next selection.
Press the APC button ( ) to the
beginning of the one being played. To
stop this operation and play the cassette
tape, press the button again.Repeat play
This operation makes it possible to listen
to a selection repeatedly.
Press the repeat button ( ) during play.
The current selection playing will be
repeated ("RPT" will be displayed).
Press the repeat button ( ) once again
to cancel repeat play.
NOTE
The cassette tape can be ejected when
the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
NOTE
When the cassette tape ends during
fast-forward or rewind, it
automatically stops and starts playing.
NOTE
When the cassette tape ends, the unit
automatically reverses play.
NOTE
APC may not operate properly if:
•A tape was recorded at a low level.
•A tape has long, silent intervals.
•A tape is a live recording.
•A tape has very short intervals of
less than 3 seconds.
NOTE
RPT may not operate properly if:
•A tape was recorded at a low level.
•A tape has long, silent intervals.
•A tape is a live recording.
•A tape has very short intervals of
less than 3 seconds.
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Multiple insertion
1. Press and hold the load button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Wait 3 seconds or press the load button
( ) again within 3 seconds after the
beep is heard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
4. When "IN" is displayed again, insert
the next CD.
Displaying the CD-inserted tray
number
When you want to know the number for a
CD-inserted tray, press the display button
( ).The tray number will be displayed
for 5 seconds.
Ejecting the CD
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button ( ). The
disc number and "DISC" "OUT" will
be displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.Ejecting CDs from desired tray number
1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the
desired CD number within 3 seconds
after the beep is heard.
3. Pull out the CD.
Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Wait 3 seconds or press the CD eject
button ( ) again within 3 seconds
after the beep is heard.
3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will
be ejected.
Playing
Press the CD play button ( ) to start
play when a CD is in the unit.
If there isn’t a CD in the unit when the CD
play button ( ) is pressed, "NO DISC"
will flash on and off.
NOTE
The first-inserted CD will be played
automatically when:
•No other CD is inserted within 15
seconds after "IN" is displayed.
•The CD trays are full.
NOTE
When the CD is ejected during play,
the next CD will be played
automatically.
NOTE
•CDs will be ejected starting with the
one with the lowest number.
•All CDs in the tray will be ejected
continuously.
•CDs can be ejected when the
ignition switch is off. Press and hold
the CD eject button ( ) for about 2
seconds and all CDs will eject.
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