2007 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ignition

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting Started
MAZDA3/MAZDASPEED3
Quick Tips
®are designed to
quickly familiarize you with
some important features of
your MAZDA3/MAZDASPEED3
The Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA3/
MAZDASPEED3
Items identified in blue text
call out important informationMAZDASPEED3
Turbocharger tips
To get maximum performance
from your turbocharged engine,
take note of the following:
Use 91 octane or above premium
unleaded gasoline only, extra fuel
additives are NOT recommended
Change engine oil and filter
every 7,500 miles, or sooner if
needed, see Owner’s Manual
Use engine oil with API SL or
ILSAC GF-3 service grade or
higher, extra oil additives are
NOT recommended
After driving at freeway speeds
or up a long hill, idle engine
at least 30 seconds to cool turbo,
avoid shutting engine off abruptly
after a hard or long drive,
turbocharger damage may
result otherwiseDo NOT race or over-rev ANY
engine when starting, particularly
a turbocharged engine
Do NOT add aftermarket devices
to alter the engine’s ignition, fuel
delivery, or turbo boost pressure,
this may lead to serious engine
damage and void your warranty
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Warning light illuminates for
a few seconds with ignition on
If tire pressure is low, warning
light illuminates with audible
beep sound, adjust tire pressure
to correct specifications, perform
tire pressure adjustment before
driving, a digital tire pressure
gauge is recommended
Flashing warning light may
indicate malfunction, dealer
inspection required
If the total seated weight
is greater than approximately
93 lb., light does not illuminate,
and the air bag/pretensioner
will deploy/activate in an
appropriate accident
See Owner’s Manual for additional
information on this feature and
the air bag system
Passenger sensing
operation
See Driver’s View
Passenger air bag deactivation
indicator on dash will illuminate
when passenger air bag is
deactivated, child-restraint seat
with child that weighs a combined
total of 66 lbs. or less will deactivate
front passenger air bag/pretensioner
See Owner’s Manual
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
WARNINGS: Even with
a deactivation system,
never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant
is in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in the
front seating position, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible
Fuel filler door
Located on
passenger side
Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light (1) provides current status
of front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
*Denotes optional equipment
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PASS AIR BAG
OFF

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
576
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RES
ACCEL
SET
COAST ON
OFF
CANCEL
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LOCK
UNLOCK1
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*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual

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AUTO
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
AUTO*= With ignition switch
in ON position; headlights and
exterior lights automatically turn
ON/OFF depending on surrounding
darkness/lightness; rotate knob
(1) to third 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
REAR
1
REAR
13
INT
REAR
12
INT
Wiper/washer control leverSingle wipe: Push lever up
Washer: Pull back, also
operates wipers
Intermittent wiper: One click down
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring* (2)
Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down
High-speed wiper: Three clicks down
Auto*: One click down
Rain sensor senses rain amount
on windshield, then controls
wiper automatically
Rain sensor sensitivity is adjusted
from high sensitivity (+) to less
sensitivity (
-) by rotating ring (3)
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Rear window wiper/
washer (5-Door only)
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (1) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (1) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob (1) to and release
*Denotes optional equipment

LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and
all locks
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
separate from vehicle
Retractable key
To fold/unfold press release
button (1)
Remote entry system*See Getting Started
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON positionPower door
locks*
Master
front door
locks
switches
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press bottom/top of switch (2)
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press bottom
of door lock switch, exit car,
close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock
driver’s front door, rotate key to
counterclockwise position for
more than one second to unlock
other doors
Manual door locks
Lock button
To lock: Press front of button
(3) toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle
LOCK
UNLOCK
Child-safety locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate childproof lock
(1) in direction of arrow using key
tip (doors open from outside only);
rotate in opposite direction
to deactivate
WARNINGS: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated
Never leave a child in car
with key in the vehicle
Liftgate
To open: Pull up on handle (2)
and raise
To close: Push liftgate down with
both hands until it securely locks;
do not slam liftgateLuggage
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
LOCKFERME12
LOCK UNLOCK
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*Denotes optional equipment

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 light
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WINDOWS/MIRRORS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Windows/
Mirrors
Interior
Lights
Power windows*
Ignition must be on
All windows controlled from the
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches
1.Driver’s window: One-touch-
down; push down firmly and
release, window goes down
all the way; pull switch back
briefly to stop; press lightly and
hold for normal operation2.Passenger window
switches: Push down
and hold to open, pull
back and hold to close
3.Power window lockout switch:
Press down until it clicks, only
driver’s window operates;
press again and passenger
window switches function again
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2
Dual power mirrors*
Ignition must be in ACC or ON
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press control switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction of
desired mirror movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in
place, move control switch
to center position
Manual
mirrors
To adjust:
Move knob (3)
on door
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5. Moonroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt
rear of moonroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Moonroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to
open moonroof
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
*Denotes optional equipment

REAR SEATS
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
Rear Seats
Transaxle
Rear center position
seat belt†
Pull seat belt (1) from recess
located behind head restraint
(A) (4-Door) or left side of cargo
area (B) (5-Door): Slide tongues
with finger while moving upward
Fastening seat belt: Tongue (2)
and anchor (3) must be fastened,then slowly pull out lap/shoulder
belt (4) and insert tongue (5) into
buckle (6) until click is heard
Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button to release
Stowing seat belt: Retract belt,
put tongues (2) and (5) together,
insert securely into recess
(A orB)
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
Tips: Do not shift into 1st
above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
6-Speed manual transaxle:
To engage in reverse, push
shift lever down and move
towards "R" position
Ignition key
release button
(M/T only)
Press button (1)
to remove key
from ignition
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5-Speed6-Speed
2365
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AB
Split fold-down rear
seatbacks
To fold: Push release knob (1),
push seatback down
To return and lock: Push
seatback firmly until latched,
make sure seatbelts are returned
to original positions
Tip: 4-Door has seatback locks
as part of trunk securityWARNING: Lower seatback
slowly using both hands,
seatback is heavy and could
cause personal injury
Tip: Rear cup holders located
in rear center armrest
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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 speed6. Air Conditioning*
Press to activate/deactivate
Tip: With air flow switch in
floor position and
defrost positions or :
A/C turns ON, air intake
switches to fresh air
7. OFF
Press (7) to turn system off
(Automatic System), rotate
knob (2) to 0 (Manual System) Automatic operation
Press AUTO (9) for automatic
operation; rotate dial to set
temperature, see Owner’s Manual
Tip: Automatic climate control
display viewed via information
display, see below
3. Temperature control
Rotate knob to blue for cool,
red for warm
4. Rear window defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
5. Air intake control
Press to select recirculated
(indicator light on) or outside
(indicator light off) air mode
WARNING: Do not use
recirculated air mode in cold
weather; windows will fog
and hamper vision
8. 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 and
MEDIA 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 A/C system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear
Information displayInformation display has the
following functions: Trip computer*/
clock (1), audio display, automatic
climate control display and ambient
temperature display* (AMB)
Trip computer* can display current
fuel economy, average fuel economy,
approximate distance you cantravel on available fuel and average
vehicle speed
Ignition must be in ON position,
press INFO button* (2) to change
trip computer display mode
Tip: Press CLOCK button (3)
to display clock
See Owner’s Manual
Climate
Controls
Information
Display
PUSH OFF PUSH AUTO MODE
AMB A/C
2 7 9 1
MODE
04132
A/C
564
1233
6 5 4 8 Manual Automatic*
CLOCK INFO FM /AM SAT CD MEDIA
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*Denotes optional equipment

RADIO/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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
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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
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12. CD
Press to play CD
13. MEDIA*
Press to play cassette tape
and to play device plugged
into auxiliary jack (auxiliary
jack located in center console,
see Driver’s View)
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)
11. SAT*
Satellite ready capability
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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