2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK washer fluid

Washer Fluid
▼Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze
Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in temperatures
below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection is dangerous
as it could cause impaired windshield
vision and result in an accident. In cold
weather, always use washer fluid with
anti-freeze protection.
NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict the
use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides adequate
freeze resistance for all regions and
climates in which the vehicle will be
operated.
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
The top of the float should be between F
and E.

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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼Aluminum Wheel Maintenance*
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect t
his coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild
detergent. Before using any detergent,
verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the
product could discolor or stain the
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent
on aluminum wheels. They may damage
the coating.
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold wate r. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty
or salted roads to help prevent
corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-speed
or hard brushes.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents
or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result in
deformation of plast ic parts or paint
damage.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and the
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light
flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated. If a seat belt remains
unfastened, the warning light flashes again
for a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
(Red)
If the rear seat belts are not fastened while
the ignition is swit
ched ON , the driver
and the passenger are alerted by the
warning light.
The warning light operates even if there is
no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off.
Action to be taken
Fasten the seat belts.
▼ Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains.
Action to be taken
Add washer fluid (page 6-19).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning........................... 4-57
Headlights.................................... 4-43
Flat Tire
Changing a flat tire........................7-7
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluids Brake/Clutch................................ 6-18
Classification................................. 9-4
Washer......................................... 6-19
Foot Brake.........................................4-62
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-198
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera............................................ 4-208
Front Cross Traffic A lert (FCTA)... 4-109
Front Radar Sensor...... ................... 4-202
Front Side Radar Sensor................. 4-204
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-26
Requirements............................... 3-24
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-37 Panel description......................... 6-39
Replacement................................ 6-37
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-41
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-44
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-57
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-47
Flashing....................................... 4-46
High-low beam............................ 4-46
Leaving home light..................... 4-47
Leveling....................................... 4-48
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-88 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-89
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-57
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-12
Horn...................................................4-56
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-26
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-48
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-42
Ignition Switch.................................... 4-4
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-35
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-39
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-18
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-17
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-16
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-19
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-12 Average fuel econom y.................4-20
Compass display.......................... 4-21
Current fuel economy. .................4-20
Dashboard illuminati on............... 4-18
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-19
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................4-17
Fuel gauge................................... 4-17
Indication/indicator lights............4-24
i-ACTIVSENSE display..............4-20
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