2010 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ECU

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3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the lug
nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts
could loosen while driving and cause
the tire to come off, resulting in an
accident. In addition, lug nuts and
bolts could be damaged if tightened
more than necessary.
4. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
If you're unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88―118 (9―12, 65―87)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.
5. Store the damaged tire, using the tire
hold-down bolt to hold it in place.
(Without sub-woofer)
Tire clamp
Bolt for flat tire
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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1. Remove the battery cover from its front
side.
Battery cover
2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V
and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
3. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
lConnect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
lAttach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
lConnect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
lConnect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery
(4).
5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.6. When finished, carefully disconnect the
cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely installed.
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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Type B
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
ØIf the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
tying down the vehicle. Make sure
that the tiedown eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
ØFront tiedown hook is designed
only for towing, and lashing at
oversea transportation. Do not use
front tiedown hook for other use
(truck/railway transportation etc).
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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NOTE
Remove the battery cover before performing
battery maintenance.
Battery cover
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:lKeep it securely mounted.lKeep the top clean and dry.lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a
week. If it's low, remove the caps and add
enough distilled water to bring the level
between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Don't overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it's low, recharge
the battery.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Black plate (479,1)
Personalization Features
The following Personalization Features are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/offThe headlight illumination on/off timing based
on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed.2000―4000 lx 1000―2000 lx
Turn indicator The beep volume level can be changed. High Low/Deactivated
Key reminder
warning alarmThe volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed.High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarmThe volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed.High Low/Deactivated
Illumination entryThe time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all doors are closed can
be changed.15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the ignition is
switched off can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the doors are
unlocked can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar).30 minutes 10/60 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to
illuminate after unlocking any door can be
changed.30 seconds 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed.Activated Deactivated
Smart turnThe function allowing the turn signal lights to
flash three times with a momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes) can be
activated.Deactivated Activated
Personalization Features
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Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Power door locksThe vehicle-speed-response auto lock function
can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in
conjunction with the selector lever position.Deactivated1. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock all doors
2. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock the driver's
door only
3. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Inoperable
The function for unlocking the doors
simultaneously when the ignition is switched
off can be changed.Unlock all doorsUnlock driver's
door/Inoperable
Keyless entryThe method for unlocking doors using the
retractable key can be selected.Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed.30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated so
that they do not flash when the doors are
locked/unlocked.Activated Deactivated
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Personalization Features
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C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-110
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-109
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-28
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-38
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-96
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-107
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-37
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-59
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-67
Rear window .............................. 5-66
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-34
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-26
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-27
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-27
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17
Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-21
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-22
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
Index
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F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-68
Headlights .................................. 5-56
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-61
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-48
Gauge ......................................... 5-37
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-34
Glove Box ....................................... 6-109
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-68
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-58
High-low beam .......................... 5-58
Leveling ..................................... 5-58
On reminder ............................... 5-58
Hood Release .................................... 3-50
Horn .................................................. 5-67
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-93
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-54
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-58
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-39
AFS OFF .................................... 5-52
Cruise ......................................... 5-52
DSC OFF .................................... 5-52
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-51
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-53
Security ...................................... 5-50
Shift position .............................. 5-51
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-51
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-53
Information Display .......................... 6-95
Audio display ............................. 6-96
Climate control display .............. 6-96
Clock .......................................... 6-96
Information display functions .... 6-95
Outside temperature display ....... 6-96
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-44
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-34
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
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