2012 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR door lock

Black plate (337,1)
Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed (without advanced key) or the
ignition is switched off (with advanced
key).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off and the ignition key
removed (without advanced key) with
all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition
is switched ON, or when any door is
opened after all doors have been closed.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-12.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
6-95
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page337
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:18 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (363,1)
qJack
To remove the jack
(4 Door)
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt Jack screw
(5 Door)
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt Jack screw
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-5
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page363
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:18 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (365,1)
CAUTION
ØWhen using the temporary spare
tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
Ø To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
ØDo not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
ØAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire, so the ground
clearance is reduced about
10 mm (0.4 in).
ØDo not use a tire chain on this
tire because it will not fit
properly.
ØDo not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle,
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.
ØUse only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.
Ø (With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare
tire on the front axle, replace it
with a standard tire as soon as
possible. The size difference
between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-33).
To remove the spare tire
4 Door
1. Remove the trunk mat.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise using the lug wrench.
5 Door
1. Remove the trunk mat.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-7
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page365
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:18 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (414,1)
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
To inspect the washer fluid level in the
front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then,
holding your thumb over the hole in the
center of the cap, lift it straight up. The
fluid level can be seen from the fluid
column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable. But use only washer fluid in
cold weather to prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from
the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
8-28
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page414
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:18 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (436,1)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side
marker lights)
LED type
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Bulb type
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
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.
(5 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
Left side
8-50
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page436
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:19 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (437,1)
Right side
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Rear turn signal lights
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
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.
(5 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-51
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page437
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:19 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (438,1)
2. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Reverse lights
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk
lid trim.
InstallationRemoval
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.
(5 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
8-52
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page438
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:19 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F

Black plate (439,1)
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
High-mount brake light
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
lid trim.
InstallationRemoval
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.
(5 Door)
LED type
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-53
Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page439
Thursday, March 1 2012 10:19 AM
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F