GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Steering-
wheel
audio
controls*
To increase/
decreasevolume:
Press (5)
Radio: Press (6) less than
one second to select next/previous
preset station, press (6)
more than one second until
beep sound is heard to seek
next/previous station
Cassette*/CD: Press (6) to
select next selection/track,
press (6) to repeat current
selection/track
Press (7) to select FM1, FM2, AM,
SAT 1*, 2*, 3*, CD, Cassette*and
other media devices plugged into
auxiliary jack (auxiliary jack located
in center console, see Driver’s View)
Press (8) to mute audio/NAVI system
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Tilt/
telescopic
steering-
wheel lever
Pull lever (9) down
to unlock column,
position tilt angle and
length of steering
column position
Tip: Telescopic function allows
steering wheel to be adjusted
closer or farther according to
driver’s reach
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
Panic alarm: Press (3); horn sounds,
parking lights flash; press any
button on transmitter to stop
After unlocking with the transmitter,
all doors or the liftgate will
automatically lock if a door or
the liftgate is not opened within
about 30 seconds
HID headlights
leveling switch*
Adjusts headlight angle to
compensate for weight
of passengers and cargo,
see Owner’s Manual
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Instrument panel lighting
With headlights ON:
To brighten/dim
turn thumbwheel
up/down
Headlights/parking lights
ON, ignition key must
be ON: Illumination
changes brightness
when dimmer switch (4) is pressed
(if equipped with black-out meter)
With headlights OFF
†, key ON:
Press instrument cluster dimmer
select button (4) to select
between 5 brightness settings
for instrument cluster
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
RES/ACCEL (2); release button
at desired speed
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*
Remote entry system* Functions only with ignition
key not inserted
To lock doors: Press LOCK (1);
pressing again within 5 seconds
causes doors/liftgate to re-lock,
horn to beep onceand hazard
warning lights to flash once if
doors/liftgate properly closed
To unlock: Press UNLOCK (2) for
driver’s door, hazard warning
lights will flash twice, press again
within 5 seconds for all other doors
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ACCEL
SET
COAST ON
OFF
CANCEL
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LOCK
UNLOCK1
2
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*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
TRUNK/CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Driving Tips
When TCS detects drive
wheel slippage it lowers engine
torque to prevent loss of traction
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
DSC light may occasionally flash
while driving, this indicates
that the DSC was performing a
correction to help maintain your
best vehicle control, if DSC light
remains on, see your Mazda Dealer
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound
is heard, if gas cap is not fully
installed, Check Engine light
may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual
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 5,000 or 7,500 mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual
for rotation chart
Tire 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 onlyAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal
Traction Control System (TCS)Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque 2. 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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