2017 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid: Putting articles in storage spaces with
no lid is dangerous as they could be
thrown around the cabin if the vehicle
is suddenly accelerated and cause
injury depending on how the article is
stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses
in the storage boxes while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
Overhead Console*
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment,
firmly press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
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Center Console
To open, pull the release latch.
With Electric Parking Brake
Without Electric Parking Brake
Storage tray
The storage tray can be removed.
With Electric Parking Brake
Without Electric P
arking Brake
Storage tray
Storage tray
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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
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MEMO

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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information
........................................................................\
6-2
Introduction ........................................................................\
...........6-2
Scheduled Maintenance .....................................................................6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ..............................................6-11
Maintenance Monitor ..................................................................6-18
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.6-20
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................6-20
Hood ........................................................................\
....................6-22
Engine Compartment Overview .................................................6-24
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
...........6-25
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
....6-28
Brake/Clutch Fluid ......................................................................6-30
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.......6-30
Body Lubrication ........................................................................\
6-31
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.......6-32
Battery ........................................................................\
.................6-36
Key Battery Replacement ...........................................................6-38
Tires........................................................................\
.....................6-41
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
..........6-45
Fuses ........................................................................\
...................6-60
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
......6-66
Exterior Care ........................................................................\
.......6-66
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........6-72
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Essential Information
Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car washing.
In particular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touching areas that \
are difficult to see while inspecting or working on your vehicle. Doing inspections or
procedures with your bare hands could cause injury.
If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for y\
our vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made esp\
ecially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is yo\
ur responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedule\
s outlined in this
manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair\
orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.
This evidence may consist of the following:
 The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.
 Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mile\
age and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.
 For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance you\
rself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.
NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle servic\
ed at a location
other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids, parts and materials
must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.
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Essential Information
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as oppos\
ed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.
Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you of your vehicle's
approaching inspection/servicing period (page
6-18).
The malfunction diagnosis connector is designed exclusively for connecti\
ng the specially
designed device to perform on-board diagnosis.
Do not connect any devices other than the specially designed malfunction\
diagnosis devices
for servicing. If any device other than the malfunction diagnosis device\
is connected, it may
affect the vehicle's electrical devices or lead to damage such as battery \
depletion.
Malfunction
diagnosis
connector
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto
Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the fo\
llowing conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
 Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used Driving on rough or muddy roads Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climate\
s Driving in extremely hot conditions Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose
vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply:\
 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil
life based on engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster\
. Change the oil as
soon as possible within the next 1,000 km (600 mile) or 15 days. Refer page
6-18 for the
details.
Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum
performance.
NOTE
 Please ensur e that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement. For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the ma\
intenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
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