2006 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Quick Tips (in English)

CLIMATE CONTROLS
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1. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= defrost, air to windshield
2. Fan control
Rotate knob right/left to
increase/decrease fan speedWARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather;
windows will fog and
hamper vision
6. Air Conditioning*
Press to activate/deactivate
Tip: Floor position
and both defrost positions
/ : A/C turns ON, air
intake switches to fresh air
8. AUTO
Press for automatic operation;
rotate dial to set temperature,
see Owner’s Manual
Tip: Automatic climate control
display viewed via information
display, see below
9. OFF
Press (9) to turn system
off (Automatic System),
rotate knob (2) to 0
(Manual System)
3. Temperature control
Rotate knob to blue for cool,
red for warm
4. Rear window defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
5. Air Intake Control
Push switch to select
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum heating/
coolingor to keep odors out
= fresh air
7. AMB*
Press to display ambient
temperature, press again to
switch display to temperature
set for air conditioner
Tip: With audio system
ON, temperature display
can be switched between
Centigrade and Fahrenheit
or vice versa by pressing
audio POWER button, then
pressingMEDIA button
and holding both for five
seconds or more
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow
selector knob to
Tips: To help prevent
windshield fogging in humid
weather, select before
starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear
Information displayInformation display (1) has
the following functions: Clock,
ambient temperature display*
(AMB), automatic climate
control display, audio display
and trip computer*Trip computer* can display current
fuel economy, average fuel economy,
approximate distance you can
travel on available fuel and average
vehicle speed
Ignition must be in ON position,
press INFO button* (2) to change
display mode
Climate
Controls
Information
Display
MODE
04132
A/C
564
PUSHOFF
AMB A/C /
PUSHAUTOMODE
29811233
6547
*Denotes optional equipment
Manual Automatic*
CLOCK INFO FM /AM SAT CD MEDIA
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RADIO/COMPACT DISC
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CD: Press to select
next/beginning of current track
Tape: Press to automatically
advance tape to beginning of
next selection/replay selection;
to stop this operation, press
button again
6. Scan
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
7. RPT
Press to replay current selection
8. Clock
To set: With ignition in ACC or
ON position, press (8) and hold
until beep sounds; 12 hr/24 hr
will be displayed; press (9)to
select; press (8) again while
selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST
displays; press (9) to select hr;
press (8) when done, do
the same to set minutes
/
/
Audio systems1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. Program Random
†Press to enable/cancel
random play
3. Tune/Auto-Memory/Display
Radio: Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system auto-
matically scans and temporarily
stores up to six strong stations
in each band; press again to
switch to another preset station
Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower frequency/
higher frequency
4. Program
Press to change cassette
tape-play direction
5. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
/
11. SAT*
Satellite ready capability
12. CD
Press to play CD
13. MEDIA*
Press to play cassette tape
14. LOAD*
To load multiple discs: Press
and hold LOAD (14) until beep
sound is heard; insert CD
when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (16)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject (16) until beep sound
is heard; within five seconds
press the desired tray
number 1-6 (17)
15. CD slot
16. CD eject button
17. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard 9. SET or INFO*
Clock setting button,
see Clock (8)
See Information Display
10. FM/AM
Press to turn radio on and
select between FM1/FM2/AM
station preset buttons (17)
21. Cassette door*
22. Eject button*
23. Dolby
®Noise
Reduction*
Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate
24. Text/Audio Control
Audio control: Press to select
ALC/BASS/TREBLE/FADE/
BAL/BEEP ON/ILLM ON
Rotate right/left to adjust
selected feature
Tip: Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts
audio volume depending
on vehicle speed
25. Reverse
Press to reverse through
a track
26. Display, see Information Display
18. Disc up†
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
19. Disc down
†Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
20. Fast forward
Press to fast forward
through a track
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
*Denotes optional equipment†For use with CD, or CD changer*
LOADCLOCK
SCAN
PROGRPT
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TRUNK/CARGO AREA
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Trunk/
Cargo Area
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape
should you become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid MAZDA3 5-Door
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Tires should be of the same
make, kind and dimension
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 7,500-mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual
for rotation chartTire pressure
Decal on driver’s door provides
tire pressure information
Tire chains*
†Use only SAE Class “S” chains;
install on front tires as tightly
as possible and re-tighten
periodically; do not use chains
on dry roads, aluminum wheels,
or with tire pressure monitor
system, damage may occur,
use on steel wheels only2. Lug wrench
3. Jack handle
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Jack
6. Cargo light
7. Front tiedown eyelet
8. Cargo area cover
MAZDA3 4-Door
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual
2. Lug wrench
3. Front tiedown eyelet
4. Jack
5. Jack handle
6. Rear seatback lock
(4-Door only)
Lock or unlock: Move lever
7. Cargo light
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2
7
415
6
6
3
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual

UNDER HOOD
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Under Hood
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
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†milesTip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual
3. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
5. Battery
A. Replace: Engine oil/filter
Lubricate: All locks
and hinges
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
C. Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E. Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F. Inspect: Disc brakes
G. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields 6. Fuse panel
Push latch in, lift cover must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
7. Air filter
8. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature
9. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
11. Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated
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2.0/2.3-liter Engine
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
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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