2007 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning

DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches*,
see Windows/Mirrors
2. Door locks*, see Locks
3. Mirror controls*,
see Windows/Mirrors
4. Xenon headlight leveling
switch*,see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting control
lever, see Getting Started7. Fog light switch*,see Getting Started8. Audio control switches*,see Getting Started
9. Horn/Air bag, To beep: Press
10. Cruise control*, see Getting Started11. Wiper/washer control
lever,see Getting Started
12. Hazard warning switch
Push to activate/deactivate
13. NAVI display*,see Owner’s Manual
14. Information display/
trip computer*,
see Information Display15. Audio system,see Audio Systems
16. Passenger air bag
17. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic
bottles with caps, cups may
spill when door is closed
18. Traction Control/
Dynamic Control System
off*,
see Driving Tips19. NAVI DVD*20. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
21. Cigarette lighter
22. Passenger air bag off
indicator,see Getting Started
23. Ashtray
24. NAVI remote control*25. Parking-brake lever
26. Center console
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27. Cup holder
Tip: Rear cup holders
located in rear center armrest
28. Gearshift lever, see Transaxle29. Heated seats*Press on/off
30. Tilt/telescopic steering
wheel lever,
see Getting Started
31. Hood release handle
Pull release handle to unlock
32. Instrument cluster
lighting, see Getting Started
33. Storage
34. Fuel-filler lid release
To open: Pull lever up
35. Remote trunk-lid
release (4-Door only)
To open: Pull lever up
36. Auxiliary jack
37. Accessory socket

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

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
• Cruise control on*,Amber light: Cruise control
system activated
Green light: Cruising speed set;
see Getting Started
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*,
see Getting Started
• Turn signals/hazard
warning on
• High beams on
• Engine oil-pressure
warning light
Stop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system
Parking brake on/low brake fluid
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge
15-gallon/55-liter tank
(2.0L and 2.3L engines)
2. Odometer/Trip meter
3. Gear indicator (A/T only)*
Displays current gear
position
4. Tachometer
• Always fasten seat belts
• Security indicator light*
• Lights on
• Charging system
warning light
Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt
pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection required
• Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)*,
see Driving Tips
• Traction Control/
Dynamic Control System off*DSC
OFF
5. Instrument cluster
dimmer select button*,
see Getting Started
6. Speedometer
7. Odometer/Trip meter
selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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• Door ajar
• Power steering
malfunction
Dealer inspection required if light
remains on
• Check engine
Dealer inspection required
• OLow fuel
• Automatic
transaxle warning light*
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
• Low washer fluid
level warning light
8. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal
range, turn off engine, let
vehicle cool; check coolant
level when safe
CRUISE
*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
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LOCK UNLOCK
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise:
Push adjuster
upward
To lower:
Pull button (1) and
slide downward
WARNING: Make sure
adjuster locks in one of
its positions
Seat controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever
2. Raise/lower seat
(Driver’s seat only)
Pull/push lever and release
3. Seat back angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward
to tilt seat, release lever
4. Lumbar support
adjustment*
(Driver’s seat only)
Pull lever forward
5. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
release button (6) and
push down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of front seatbacks
Seats
Seats
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
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 possibleSafety belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lockonly on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode
(front passenger and all
rear safety belts only)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull belt fully out of
retractor, allow belt to retract until
click is heard; belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow belt to retract fully
Child-safety seatTo install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system
instructions
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws
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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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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
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CLOCK INFO FM /AM SAT CD MEDIA
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*Denotes optional equipment