2013 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR fuel cap release

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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2Advanced Keysí...................................................................... 3-2
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ............................. 3-16
Advanced Key Suspend Function ........................................... 3-20
Warning Lights and Beep Sounds ........................................... 3-21
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated ............................ 3-24
Doors and Locks ......................................................................... 3-25 Keys ........................................................................................ 3-25
Keyless Entry System
í.......................................................... 3-26
Door Locks ............................................................................. 3-32
Liftgate (5 Door) ..................................................................... 3-38
Trunk Lid (4 Door) ................................................................. 3-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever ..................................................... 3-44
Power Windows ...................................................................... 3-46
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-49
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-50
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-52
Security System ........................................................................... 3-54 Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ............................. 3-54
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ........................ 3-58
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-62
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-65 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-65
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-65
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems. It may also cause
the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
5 door
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
4 door
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.
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To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
CAUTION
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:A hood that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision
which could result in a serious
accident.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the hood latch lever, and lift the
hood.
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3. Select the item you want to turn off(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
qWarning Indicator
The following warning indicators are
displayed according to necessity. Warning
indicators are displayed regardless of the
multi information display operation.
lDOOR OPENlTRUNK OPEN (including the liftgate)lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced Keyless Entry System
related
lKEY BATTERY IS LOWlADVANCED KEY NOT FOUNDlMOVE SHIFT LEVER TO PlDEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lDEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lUSE AUXILIARY KEY
NOTE
When more than two warnings occur at the
same time, indicators are switched at each
specified time.
q Settings
The following settings can be changed:lScreen adjustment (Brightness/contrast,
screen-off)í
lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder, Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning beep)
lTurn indicator soundlDistance unitlTemperature unitlDisplay language
The data for the trip computer average
fuel economy and the average vehicle
speed can also be reset.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Interior Equipment
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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-28DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-29
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-29
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-29
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-25
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-21
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-19
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-16
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-67
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-77
Headlights .................................. 5-64
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-5
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
F
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-70
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-49
Gauge ......................................... 5-44
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-6
Fuses ................................................. 8-58 Panel description ........................ 8-61
Replacement ............................... 8-58
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-42
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-192
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-77
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-64
Flashing ...................................... 5-67
High-low beam .......................... 5-67
Leveling ..................................... 5-67
On reminder ............................... 5-67
Hood Release .................................... 3-50
Horn .................................................. 5-76
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-25
Switch .......................................... 5-2
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