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LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Power windows*
Ignition must be on
All windows controlled from the
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches1. Driver’s window: One-touch-
down; push down firmly and
release, window goes down
all the way; pull switch back
briefly to stop; press lightly and
hold for normal operation 2.
Passenger window
switches: Push down
and hold to open, pull
back and hold to close
3. Power window lockout switch:
Press down until click, only
driver’s window switches
operate; press again and
passenger window switches
function again
Locks
Switches
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 10 page 11
AUTO
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3
2
*If equipped
Dual power mirrors*
Ignition must be in ACC or ON
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press control switch (1) left/ right,
press switch ( 2) in direction of
desired mirror movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in
place, move control switch
to center position Manual
mirrors
To adjust:
Move knob (
3)
on door
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Key
Operates ignition and
all locks
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
separate from vehicle
Remote
entry
system*,see Getting
Started
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON position Power door
locks*
Master
front door
locks
switches
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press bottom/top of switch ( 1)
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press bottom
of door lock switch, exit car,
close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock
driver’s front door, rotate key to
counterclockwise position for
more than one second to unlock
other doors
Manual door locks Lock button
To lock: Press front of button
( 2 ) toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle Childproof locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate switch (
3)
outward using key tip; door
opens from outside only
To cancel: Rotate switch ( 3)
upward using key tip
Tip: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition)
Unlock
Lock
3
LOCK
UNLOCK
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seat controls1. Fore-aft adjustment Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever
2. Raise/lower seat Pull/push lever and release
3. Seat back angle To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward
to tilt seat, release lever
4. Lumbar support adjust- ment* (Driver’s seat only)
Pull lever forward
5. Head restraint To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
release button ( 6) and
push down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of front seatbacks WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
Never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in the
front seating position, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible
Seats
Seats
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 14page 15
*If equipped
Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise/
lower belt:
Pull button (7),
slide up/down,
release button
WARNING: Make sure
adjuster locks in one of
its positions Passenger sensing
operation
See Driver’s View
PAD indicator on dash will
illuminate when passenger
side air bag is deactivated,
child-restraint seat with child
66 lbs. or less will deactivate
front passenger side air bag/
pretensioner
see Owner’s Manual
Dual locking mode
lap/shoulder belt retractor
(front passenger/rear
outboard seat belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or higher
Automatic locking mode must
be used when installing child
restraint seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor; belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow webbing to retract
fully; for complete details see
Owner’s Manual
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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
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MODE
0413
2
A/C
425
631
*If equipped
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