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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate
knob (1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push
forward/pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down
= Fog lights* on: Rotate (
2);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights switch off,
parking lights remain on, if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed
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OFF
SET
ACCEL
CANCEL
SET
COAST
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Wiper/washer control leverSingle wipe: Push lever (1) up
Washer: Pull back, also
operates wipers
Intermittent wiper: One click down
Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down
High-speed wiper: Three clicks downRear window wiper/washer
(5-Door only)
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (2) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (2) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob (1) to and release
Cruise control*Operates above 19 mph
Press MAIN (1) to turn system
on/off
To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and press SET/COAST (3)
To accelerate: Press and hold
RESUME/ACCEL (2); release
button at desired speed
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 6
page 7
To decelerate: Press and
hold SET/COAST (3); release
button at desired speed
Incremental acceleration: Press and
release (2); each tap = plus 1 mph
Incremental deceleration: Press and
release (3); each tap = minus 1 mph
To cancel: Press CANCEL (4) or
MAIN (1); tap brake pedal or
depress clutch pedal*
Steering-wheel audio
controls
To increase (+) /decrease (-)
volume: Press (1)
Radio: Press (2) to select
preset stationsCassette/CD/MD: Press (2) to
select next selection/track
Press (3) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2, Tape, CD and MD mode
Press (4) to mute
*If equipped
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 (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically
Interior
Lights
Transaxle
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 12
page 13
*If equipped
1. Map/reading light switch
Press 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 light5. 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 close7. 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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M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Gear indicator (A/T only)*
Illuminated numeral of gear indicator
located in the instrument panel
displays current gear in Automatic
and Manual shift modesManual
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 life
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 22
page 23
1. 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
2. Engine oil filler cap
See Owner’s Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
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. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
4. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature
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 5. Battery
6. Fuse panel
Push latch in, lift cover must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
7. Air filter
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
11. Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluidTip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated
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*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
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