2006 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owner's Manual (in English)

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Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-48
Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-32
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-46
Fog light switch ................................................................................................. page 5-49
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-28
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-38
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-18
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-50
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-55
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-45
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-16
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-52
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-53
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-51
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-11
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-50
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-50
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-28
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-38
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-19
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-20
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-28
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-42
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-42
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-43
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-30
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-42
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................... page 2-9
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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The equipment and installation position varies by model.
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Exterior Overview
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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-12
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-54
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-16
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-37
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-18
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-42
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-30
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22
Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-7
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-28
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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The equipment and installation position varies by model.
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Liftgate ................................................................................................................ page 3-9
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-54
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-30
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-18
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-16
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-37
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-42
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-20
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-22
Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-7
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-28
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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2Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
child-restraint systems.
Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2
Front Seats ................................................................................ 2-2
Rear Seat ................................................................................... 2-5
Seat Belt Systems .......................................................................... 2-9
Seat Belt Precautions ................................................................ 2-9
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position) ................................. 2-12
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems ....... 2-14
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point Type) ....................... 2-16
Seat Belt Extender ................................................................... 2-18
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ................................................ 2-19
Child Restraint ............................................................................ 2-21
Child Restraint Precautions ..................................................... 2-21
Installing Child-Restraint Systems .......................................... 2-25
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems ............................................ 2-33
SRS Air Bags ............................................................................... 2-38
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions ............... 2-38
Supplemental Restraint System Components ......................... 2-42
How the Air Bags Work .......................................................... 2-45
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Front Seats
WARNING
Modification of the Front Seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such
modifications could damage the
supplemental restraint system and
result in serious injury. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is
any need to remove or reinstall the
front seats.
Damaged Front Seats:
Driving with damaged front seats is
dangerous. A collision, even one not
strong enough to inflate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which
contain essential air bag components.
If there was a subsequent collision, the
air bag may not deploy which could
lead to injuries. Always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the
front seats, front seat belt
pretensioners and air bags after a
collision.
Securing the Seats:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that
are not securely locked are dangerous.
In a sudden stop or collision, the seat
or seatback could move, causing
injury. Make sure the adjustable
components of the seat are locked in
place by attempting to slide the seat
forward and backward and rocking
the seatback.
qSeat Slide
WARNING
Driver's Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Adjust the
driver's seat only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To move a seat forward or backward, raise
the lever and slide the seat to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and
backward.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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