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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