jump start MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2004 Owners Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

ABS Warning Light*
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
If the ABS warning light stays on while
you’
re driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function
normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Brake Assist*
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal with greater force, the brake assist
system provides braking assistance, thus
enhancing braking performance.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
more firmly.
ABS Warning Light and Brake
Warning Light on at the Same Time:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are on at the same time is dangerous.
When both lights are on, the rear
wheels could lock more quickly in an
emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
Don
’t drive with both lights on, and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the brakes inspected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a weak battery, not a
malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
NOTE
• When the brake pedal is depressed
hard or depressed more quickly, the
pedal will feel softer but the brakes
will apply more firmly. This is a
normal effect of the brake assist
operation and does not indicate an
abnormality.
• When the brake pedal is depressed
hard or depressed more quickly, a
clicking noise from the brake
booster may be heard. This is a
normal effect of the brake assist and
does not indicate an abnormality.
• The brake assist equipment does not
supersede the functionality of the
vehicle
’s main braking system.
*Some models.
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is normal, the warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position or after the
engine is cranked. After about 6 seconds it
goes out.
A system malfunction is indicated when
the warning light illuminates or doesn
’t
illuminate at all when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. If any of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.

Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light in the fuel gauge
signals that the fuel tank will soon be
empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to
charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs
and the ABS warning light comes on.
This is due to a weak battery, not a
malfunction.
Recharge the battery.Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled. This
could cause serious injuries. Never
tamper with the systems and always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
performs all servicing and repairs.
WARNING
Low fuel
warning light
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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency ........................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire .......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire .................................................................. 7-6
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-13
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-13
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-15
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-15
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-16
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing ...................................................................... 7-20
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hook ......................................................................... 7-21
Recreational Towing ................................................................ 7-23
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
Jump-Starting
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.Eye Protection:
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC
ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into in your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas
produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to
explode. Always wear eye protection when working near the battery.Spilled Battery Fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets
in eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for
15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention. Wear eye
protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid.Children and Batteries:
Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin. Always keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Keep Flames Away:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the
battery. Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle body.Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells.
Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may
rupture or explode, causing serious injury.
Don’t jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level.
Connecting to Negative Terminal:
Connecting the end of the second cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the discharged
battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
Connect the cable to a point away from the battery.
Connecting Jumper Cable to Moving Parts:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. Never
connect a jumper cable to or near any part that moves.
Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and
other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in
series or a 24 V motor generator set).
WARNING
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
1. For vehicle equipped with the engine cover, remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the battery cover from its front side. 3. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V
and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
4. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don ’t allow the vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration.
Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
 Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
 Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
 Connect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the right hand side
engine mounting bolt) away from
the discharged battery (4).
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
Jumper cables Dischargedbattery
Booster battery
Battery cover
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Index
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-30
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-47
Defroster Rear window
............................. 5-52
Dimensions
...................................... 10-5
Door Locks
......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area
.................. 4-12
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-16
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-12
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-9
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-15
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-15
Jump-starting
............................ 7-16
Push-starting
............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-20
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine Coolant
...................................... 8-15
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................. 3-20
Oil
............................................. 8-13
Overheating
............................... 7-13
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
...... 8-12
Engine Coolant Overheating
............................... 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-29
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
Exterior Care
.................................... 8-53
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.........................5-53
Headlights
.................................5-44
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-6
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Flexible Floor Board
........................6-44
Fluids Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
...................8-10
Fog Lights
........................................5-48
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front Seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap
.......................3-18
Gauge
........................................5-29
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-46
Panel description
.......................8-48
Replacement
..............................8-46
G
Gauges ..............................................5-26
Glove Box
........................................6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................5-53
Hazardous Driving
.............................4-8
Headlights Control
......................................5-44
Flashing
.....................................5-46
High-low beam
..........................5-46
Leveling
....................................5-46
On reminder
..............................5-45
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Index
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
H
Hood Release ................................... 3-20
Horn
................................................. 5-53
I
Ignition Keys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-35
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-24
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-31
Cruise main
............................... 5-41
Cruise set
.................................. 5-41
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-40
power steering malfunction
...... 5-41
Security
..................................... 5-40
Shift position
............................ 5-40
Turn-signal/hazard warning
...... 5-42
Information Display
......................... 6-38
Audio display
............................ 6-39
Clock
......................................... 6-39
Information display functions
... 6-38
Inside Trunk Release Handle/
Slide Lever
....................................... 3-15
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-26
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button
.............................................. 5-30
Interior Care
..................................... 8-57
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-35
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-16
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-3
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-47
Liftgate
............................................. 3-10
Luggage compartment
.............. 3-11
Light Bulbs Replacement
.............................. 8-36
Specifications
............................ 10-7
Lighter
.............................................. 6-40
Lighting Control
............................... 5-44
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light
........... 6-37
M
Maintenance Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
................................ 8-11
Owner maintenance schedule
... 8-10
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-9
Recommendations for
shifting
...................................... 5-10
Map Lights
....................................... 6-37
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-26
Mirrors Outside mirrors
......................... 3-29
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-31
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
Moonroof
......................................... 3-21
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-27
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-29
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-36
Overheating
...................................... 7-13
Overloading
...................................... 4-12
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