2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR mirror

Table of Contents
PictorialIndex
Interior,exteriorviews and part identification of your Mazda.1
EssentialSafety Equipment
Importanti nformationabout safety equipment, including seats, seatb elt
system, child-restrain tsystemsa nd SRSa ir bags.2
BeforeDriving
Use of various features, including keys,d oors,mirrors andw indows.3
WhenDriving
Informationconcerning safed riving and stopping.4
InteriorFeatures
Use of various feature sfor ridec omfort,i ncluding air-conditioning and audio
system.5
MaintenanceandC are
Howtokeep your Mazda in top condition.6
IfTrouble Arises
Helpful informatio nonw hatt odoifa problem arises with thev ehicle.7
CustomerInformation andReporting Safety Defects
Importantconsumer informatio nincluding warranties anda dd-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technicalinformatio nabout your Mazda.9
Index10
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1–2
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob ........................................................................\
.............................page 3-18
Turn and lane-change signal ........................................................................\
.........page 4-46
Lighting control........................................................................\
.............................page 4-40
Wiper and washer lever ........................................................................\
.................page 4-47
DSC OFF switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 4-65
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................page 4-126
LDWS switch ........................................................................\
................................page 4-83
AFS OFF switch........................................................................\
............................page 4-76
BSM OFF switch ........................................................................\
..........................page 4-91
Headlight leveling switch........................................................................\
..............page 4-44
Outside mirror switch........................................................................\
.................... page 3-32
Door-lock switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 3-16
Power window lock switch ........................................................................\
...........page 3-37
Power window switches ........................................................................\
................page 3-35
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.......................................page 2-13
SRS air bag........................................................................\
....................................page 2-40
Bottle holder ........................................................................\
................................page 5-139
Overhead lights ........................................................................\
...........................page 5-135
Moonroof switch ........................................................................\
...........................page 3-38
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
......................................page 5-134
Vanity mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 5-134
Rearview mirror ........................................................................\
............................page 3-33
Glove compartment ........................................................................\
.....................page 5-140
Parking brake ........................................................................\
................................page 4-59
Cup holders ........................................................................\
.................................page 5-138
Front seat ........................................................................\
.........................................page 2-5
Center console ........................................................................\
.............................page 5-141
Rear seat ........................................................................\
..........................................page 2-8
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(4-Door)
Hood ........................................................................\
..............................................page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
...............page 6-34
Moonroof ........................................................................\
......................................page 3-38
Doors and keys ........................................................................\
..............................page 3-13
Fuel-filler lid ........................................................................\
.................................page 3-29
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
...........................page 6-43
Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................page 6-47
Trunk lid ........................................................................\
........................................page 3-21
Antenna ........................................................................\
.........................................page 5-16
Child safety locks ........................................................................\
..........................page 3-19
Outside mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 3-32
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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1–7
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(5-Door)
Hood ........................................................................\
..............................................page 6-24
Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
...............page 6-34
Moonroof ........................................................................\
......................................page 3-38
Doors and keys ........................................................................\
..............................page 3-13
Fuel-filler lid ........................................................................\
.................................page 3-29
Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
...........................page 6-43
Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................page 6-47
Rear window wiper blade ........................................................................\
.............page 6-35
Liftgate ........................................................................\
..........................................page 3-21
Antenna ........................................................................\
.........................................page 5-16
Child safety locks ........................................................................\
..........................page 3-19
Outside mirror ........................................................................\
...............................page 3-32
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys ......................................................3-2
Keys
...............................................3-2
Keyless Entry System
....................3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System
.......3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ...........................................3-9
Operational Range
.......................3-10
Doors and Locks
................................3-11
Door Locks
...................................3-11
Liftgate/Trunk Lid
........................3-20
Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
* ......................................3-24
Fuel and Emission
.............................3-26
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions
...................................3-26
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
................3-29
Steering Wheel ................................... 3-31
Steering Wheel
.............................3-31
Mirrors
...............................................3-32
Mirrors
.........................................3-32
Windows
.............................................3-35
Power Windows
...........................3-35
Moonroof * ...................................3-38 Security System
.................................3-40
Modification and Add-On
Equipment
....................................3-40
Immobilizer System
.....................3-40
Theft-Deterrent System* ...............3-42
Driving Tips
.......................................3-44
Break-In Period
............................3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
.................................3-44
Hazardous Driving
.......................3-45
Floor Mat
.....................................3-45
Rocking the Vehicle
.....................3-46
Winter Driving
.............................3-46
Driving In Flooded Area
..............3-48
Overloading
..................................3-49
Driving on Uneven Road
.............3-50
Towing
................................................3-51
Trailer Towing
..............................3-51
Recreational Towing
....................3-51
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Before Driving
Mirrors
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance of
the vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or
right
to choose the left or right side
mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Mirror switch
Center position
After adjusting the mirror, lock the
control by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving: Driving with the outside mirrors folded
in is dangerous. Your rear view will
be restricted, and you could have an
accident.
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
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Before Driving
Mirrors
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Night
Day Day/Night le
ver
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from vehicles
at the rear when the ignition is switched
ON.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The indicator
light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
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