2009 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR trunk

Black plate (259,1)
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release latch.
Small items can be placed in the tray of
the center console lid.
To open it, pull the upper release latch.
qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door)
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
NOTE
To secure cargo with a rope or net, the trunk
board loops can be used in the same way as
the cargo securing loops (page 6-74).
qCargo Sub-Compartment (5 Door)í
With flexible floor board
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
partially open or remove the trunk boards.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
6-73íSome models.
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Black plate (260,1)
Without flexible floor board
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
remove or lift the trunk board.
Cargo sub-
compartmentTrunk board
q
Rear Coat Hooks
WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
q Flexible Floor Board (5 Door)í
The luggage compartment can be
separated vertically and/or horizontally,
using the trunk board and the trunk board
loops.
CAUTION
Make sure the trunk board is firmly
secured when it is fitted into the
trunk board loops. If it is not firmly
secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage causing damage to the
trunk board loops or the trunk
board.
NOTE
The trunk board loops can be used in the same
way as the cargo securing loops. The tensile
strength of the loops is 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf).
Do not apply excessive force to the trunk board
loops as it will damage them (page 6-73).
6-74
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Interior Equipment
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Black plate (261,1)
Compartment
divider loopsRear trunk board Front trunk board
To separate vertically
Use the rear trunk board to separate the
luggage compartment vertically.
1. Pull the trunk board loops out.
Compartment
divider loop
2. Insert the trunk board loops into the
trunk board slits.
Front
Trunk
board
NOTE
To facilitate insertion of the trunk board loops
into the trunk board slits, first insert the
bottom of the rear trunk board into the groove
of the luggage sub-compartment.
GrooveCargo sub-
compartment
3. Rock the trunk board to make sure theboard is installed securely.
To separate horizontally
Use the front trunk board to separate the
luggage compartment horizontally.
CAUTION
ØDo not place heavy objects on the
trunk board or apply excessive
force as they could damage the
trunk board. The permissible
weight is about 5 kg (11 lb).
Ø Do not use the rear trunk board to
separate the luggage
compartment horizontally. The
rear trunk board cannot be locked
to the trunk board loops and it
could move and cause injury while
the vehicle is moving.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Black plate (262,1)
1. Pull the trunk board loops out.
Compartment
divider loop
2. Insert the trunk board loop into slit A.
Slit A
3. Insert the other trunk board loop intoslit B until a click sound is heard.
Slit B
4. Rock the trunk board to make sure theboard is installed securely.
CAUTION
Do not place or remove luggage via
the rear passenger seat area while
the vehicle is moving. The trunk
board or luggage could move and
cause injury.
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Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Black plate (271,1)
To remove the spare tire
(4 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board.
2. Turn the tire hold-down boltcounterclockwise with the lug wrench.
(5 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board andcargo sub-compartment.
(Type A)(Type B)
2. Turn the tire hold-down boltcounterclockwise with the lug wrench.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-7
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Black plate (286,1)
CAUTION
Do not use the hooks under the rear
bumper for towing and tying down,
as they cannot hold the load and it
will damage the bumper.
Hooks
Tiedown Hook
CAUTION
Don't use the tiedown hook under
the rear for towing.
It is designed ONLY for tying down
the vehicle when it's being
transported. Using it for towing will
damage the bumper.
qTiedown Hook-Front
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).
2. Wrap the lug wrench with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and
open the cap located on the front
bumper.
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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Black plate (327,1)
Light Bulbs
Side turn signal lightsRear turn signal lightsLicense plate light
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Headlights (Low beam)
Fog lights Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
4 Door
5 Door Overhead light (Rear)
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Headlights (Low beam)
Side turn signal lights Fog lights
License plate light
High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear)
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights/Side-
marker lightsHeadlights
(High beam)
Front turn signal
lights/Side-marker lights
Headlights
(High beam) Luggage
compartment light
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Black plate (332,1)
Brake lights/Taillights (4 Door)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainerand remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer, then remove the retainers, and then
partially open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Brake lights/Taillights (5 Door)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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