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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*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
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LOCK
UNLOCK
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Automatic
Transaxle*
Gearshift
must be in
Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged
D = Drive
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically
Interior Lights
Transaxle
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 12 page 13
*If equipped
1. Map/reading light switchPress on/off
2. Interior light switch DOOR = light on when door open
ON = light always on
OFF = light always off
3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light 5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt
rear of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch* Press rear of switch to
open sunroof
Press front of switch to close 7. Cargo light* (5-Door)
ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off
Cargo light* (4-Door)
Light on with trunk open
See Trunk/Cargo Area
Driver/passenger
covered visor mirrors
To access mirror: Lower visor
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Manual shift
mode*
Move shift lever
from D to M;
then M to D
for automatic
mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is
achieved by moving shifter
back and forward
Shift and gear position
indicator located in the
instrument panel, M will be
illuminated for manual mode,
numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicator Manual
transaxle
Depress clutch
pedal to start
engine and
change gears
Ignition key
release button
(M/T only)
Press button (
1)
to remove key
from ignition
Tips: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving or using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch lifeP
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