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
R
N
D
M
LOCKACCON
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