2004 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Quick Tips (in English)

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Temperature controlRotate knob to blue for cool,
red for warm
2. Air Conditioning* Press to activate/deactivate
Tip: Floor position
and both defrost positions / : A/C turns ON, air
intake switches to fresh air
3. Fan control Rotate knob right/left to
increase/decrease speed, turn
to 0to shut system off4. Air Intake Control
Push switch to select = recirculate inside air;
use for maximum heating/
cooling or to keep odors out
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather;
windows will fog and
hamper vision
5. Rear window defogger Press to activate/deactivate
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard
seats: Use dual locking mode
retractor seat belts; see
Owner’s Manual for proper
installation and child seat
tether and LATCH system
instructions
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner ’s Manual and
state or province laws
LATCH anchor locations
4-Door ( 1)
5-Door ( 2)
6. Air flow selections= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= defrost, air to windshield
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to
Tips: When selected, air is
dried when temperature is
above 39 °F
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear
Split fold-down
rear seatbacks
To fold: Push release knob ( 3),
push seatback down
To return and lock: Push
seatback firmly until latched,
make sure seatbelts are returned
to original positions
Tip: 4-Door has seatback locks
as part of trunk security
Seats
Climate
Controls
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 16
page 17
MODE
0413
2
A/C
425
631
*If equipped
33111
22

RADIO/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
6. SEEK/TRACK/APCRadio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD: Press to select
next/previous track
Tape: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again
7. LOAD* To load multiple discs: Press
and hold LOAD ( 7) until beep
sound is heard; insert CD
when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject ( 13)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject ( 13) until beep sound
is heard; within five seconds
press the desired tray
number 1-6 ( 14)
/
/
/
Audio systems
1. Power/Volume Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. RPT Press to replay current CD/
tape selection
3. Disc up
†
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
4. Disc down
†Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
5. Tune/Auto-Memory display Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower frequency/
higher frequency
Radio: Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system auto-
matically scans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel
11. CD Press to play CD
12. Tape*/MD* Press to play Mini-disc Player/
cassette tape
13. CD eject button
14. Memory preset buttons To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard
15. Mini Disc slot*
16. Eject button*
17. Cassette door*
18. Text/Audio Control Audio control: Press to select
ALC/BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/
BAL/BEEP ON/ILLM ON
Rotate right/left to adjust
selected feature
Tip: Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts
audio volume depending
on vehicle speed
8. FM1/2
Press to select between
FM1/FM2 station preset
buttons ( 14)
9. AM Press to select AM frequency
band
10. CD slot
22. ReversePress to reverse through
a track
23. Program Random
†Press to enable/cancel
24. Program Press to change cassette
tape-play direction
25. Clock To set: With ignition in ACC
or ON position, press ( 25) and
hold until beep sounds; 12
hr/24 hr will be displayed;
press SET ( 26) to select; press
( 25 ) again while selection is
flashing: Hr ADJUST displays;
press SET ( 26) to select hr;
press ( 25) when done, do
the same to set minutes
19. Dolby® Noise Reduction* Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate
20. Scan Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
21. Fast forward Press to fast forward
through a track
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 18
page 19
*If equipped†For use with cassette tape player,
MD player, or CD changer*
LOADCLOCK
SCAN
PROG RPT
RDM
1
4 2
5 3
6
VOL
FM 1/2SETAM CDTAPE/MD
51232218
252689117101312
206
2
24 34211619
1615
17
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TRUNK/CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 20
page 21
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape
should you become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid
MAZDA3 5-Door
1. Temporary spare tire Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporary
spare tire for long periods
of time
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Tires should be of the same
make, kind and dimension
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 7,500-mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual
for rotation chart Tire pressure
Decal on driver’s door provides
tire pressure information
Tire chains*
†Use only SAE Class “S” chains;
install on front tires as tightly
as possible and re-tighten
periodically; do not use chains
on dry roads, aluminum wheels,
or with tire pressure monitor
system, damage may occur,
use on steel wheels only 2. Lug wrench
3. Jack
4. Jack handle
5. Cargo light
6. Cargo area cover
7. Cargo securing loops
8. Front tiedown eyelet
MAZDA3 4-Door 1. Temporary spare tire Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporary
spare tire for long periods
of time 2. Lug wrench
3. Jack
4. Jack handle
5. Cargo light
6. Cargo securing loops
7. Rear seatback lock
(4-Door only)
Lock or unlock: Move lever
8. Front tiedown eyelet
157742368
2
5
314
76
76
8
*If equipped†See Owner’s Manual

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 22page 23
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated1 . Windshield washer reservoir Fill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual
3. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
4. Engine oil filler cap See Owner’s Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
5. Fuse panel Push latch in, lift cover must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
A . Replace: Engine oil/filter
B . Inspect: Cooling system, fuel
lines and hoses, brake lines,
hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension
and ball joints, drive-shaft
dust boots
Replace: Air filter
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
D . Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
G . Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
7. Battery
8. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature
9. Engine coolant reservoir Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when safe
10. Air filter
11. Hood latch Pull up to release hood
94687
11123105
2.0/2.3-liter Engine
*If equipped†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
5,000 miles†
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles 30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles 60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles 82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A B F G
A
A
C E F
A
A B D
F
A
A
F G
A
C
A B
F
A
A
F
A
A