2005 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ECU

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Changing engine oil
WARNING
Checking or Changing Engine Oil:
Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, the engine
oil becomes very hot. You could be
seriously burned. Don't check or
change the engine oil when the engine
is hot.
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes
and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler
cap.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
3. Replace the drain plug washer after the
oil has thoroughly drained.
4. Reinstall the plug tightly.
5. Fill the engine with new oil to the
MAX mark on the dipstick.
6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap.
ForwardLoosen
Drain plugTighten
7. Start the engine and inspect around the
drain plug for leaks.
8. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the
oil to return to the oil pan.Check the oil level and fill to the MAX
mark if necessary.
Oil capacity (General reference only,
refer to Specifications section for
capacities.)
NOTE
lThe indicated engine oil capacities
are for general reference purposes
only. When adding or changing oil,
verify the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick.
lUse only specified engine oil (page
10-4).
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WARNING
Keep Flames Away:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive (
) or negative () terminal of the
battery. Do not allow the positive (
) terminal to contact the vehicle body.
Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells.
NOTE
Remove the battery cover before
performing battery maintenance.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
lKeep it securely mounted.
lKeep the top clean and dry.
lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-36
Air Filter ............................................ 8-23
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-52
Ashtray .............................................. 6-40
Audio System ................................... 6-10
Audio control switch .................. 6-32
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-34
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-20
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-11
Shift-lock system ........................ 5-11
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-28
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-41
Beeps
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-41
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-41
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-41
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-22
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-42
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-35
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-43
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-43
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Console .................................. 6-43
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-40
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-39
Cruise Control ................................... 5-17
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-41
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
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I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-35
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-23
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-30
Cruise main ................................ 5-39
Cruise set .................................... 5-39
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-38
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-40
Security ...................................... 5-38
Shift position .............................. 5-39
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-40
Information Display .......................... 6-38
Audio display ............................. 6-39
Clock .......................................... 6-39
Information display functions .... 6-38
Inside Trunk Release Slide Lever ..... 3-15
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-25
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-29
Interior Care ...................................... 8-57
Interior Lights ................................... 6-35
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-45
L
Liftgate ................................................ 3-9
Luggage compartment ................ 3-11
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-40
Lighting Control ............................... 5-42
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-37
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-11
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-10
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-8
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-36
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-28
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-29
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-21
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-26
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-28
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-36
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-52
11-4
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P
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-19
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-16
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-50
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-49
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-49
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-29
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-18
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-12
Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ......................... 2-11
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Rear-center lap/shoulder ............. 2-16
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
S
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-23
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-26
Service Publications .......................... 9-20
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-26
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-43
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-36
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28
Horn ........................................... 5-51
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-42
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-43
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-43
Center console ............................ 6-43
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-44
Glove box ................................... 6-42
Sunshade ........................................... 3-22
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-35
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-28
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-33
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-26
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-21
System error activation .............. 5-23
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-22
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-23
Index
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