MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2004 Owners Manual

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Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver
’s seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
Conditions of operation
Belt minder
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
This feature provides additional
reminders to the driver that the driver ’s
seat belt is not fastened by intermittently
sounding a beep sound and flashing the
seat belt warning light in the instrument
cluster.
Condition Result

The driver ’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position. The warning light
illuminates for about 1
minute and a beep
sound will be heard for
about 6 seconds.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated. The warning light turns
off and the beep sound
stops.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position. The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
Condition
Result

The driver ’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
vehicle speed reaches 8
km/h (5 mph) and
about 1 minute has
elapsed since the
ignition switch was
turned to the ON
position. The warning light
flashes and the beep
sound will be heard for
about 6 seconds every
30 seconds, for a
period of about 5
minutes.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated. The warning light turns
off and the beep sound
stops.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position. The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
NOTE
The belt minder can be deactivated by
the following methods.
•
(Temporary deactivation)

To temporarily deactivate the belt
minder, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, fasten the driver ’s
seat belt for about 2 seconds or
longer, and then unfasten it within
20 seconds. The belt minder will be
deactivated until the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position again.
• (Long-term deactivation)

To deactivate the belt minder over
the long term, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the
belt minder is long-term
deactivated, the belt minder will not
activate until it is restored at the
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Door-Ajar Warning Light
This warning light comes on when any
door isn
’t securely closed.

Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-21).

Automatic Transaxle Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
The light illuminates when the transaxle
has a problem.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light*
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
when tire pressure is too low or too high
in one or more tires, and flashes when
there is a system malfunction.
If the automatic transaxle warning
light illuminates, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive
your Mazda in this condition could
cause damage to your transaxle.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
*Some models.
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Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds
When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low or too
high in one or more tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire
pressure at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
or the nearest service station. Refer to the
specification charts (page 10-8).
If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-6).
Warning light flashes
When the warning light flashes, there may
be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Vehicle Handling When Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Warning Light
Illuminates/Flashes:
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning
beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or
braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning
beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking. Have the
system and tires checked or perform
the appropriate repair as soon as
possible.
Ignoring the Warning Light:
Ignoring the warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation
that could lead to tire failure and a
dangerous accident.
WARNING
When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the
tire pressure sensors may be damaged.
NOTE
A tire pressure sensor is not installed
to the temporary spare tire. The
warning light will flash continuously
while the temporary spare tire is being
used.
CAUTION
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Security Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
from the ON to the ACC position and the
immobilizer system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position with
the correct ignition key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes out.
If the engine doesn
’t start with the correct
ignition key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
• The high-beam headlights are on.
• The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.


Shift Position Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Gear position indicator
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Cruise Main Indicator Light*
This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.

Cruise Set Indicator Light*
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.

Light-On Indicator Light (Black-
out meter)
This indicator light comes on when the
exterior lights are on.

Power Steering Malfunction
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and goes off when the engine is
started.
The light illuminates to indicate that the
power steering is inoperable. If the light
illuminates, turn off the engine and restart
it.
If the light does not illuminate after
restarting the engine, this indicates that
the power steering is restored and normal
steering is possible.
If the light remains illuminated, the power
steering is still inoperable. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The power steering system is
inoperable when the power steering
malfunction indicator light illuminates.
Steering is possible, but requires more
physical effort.
*Some models.
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Turn-Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn-signal lights, the
left or right turn-signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn-signal light
is operating (page 5-47).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn-signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-53).

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
If an indicator light remains
illuminated (does not flash) or if it
flashes abnormally, the turn signal bulb
may be burned out.
Beep Sounds
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result in
death or serious injury.
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sounding.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.
WARNING
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Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver
’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.
The beep sound will be heard again for
about 6 seconds every 30 seconds, for a
period of about 5 minutes if the driver ’s
seat belt is not fastened afterwards.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
(page 5-37).

Ignition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position, a beep sound will be heard
when the driver
’s door is opened.

Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep sound
will be heard when the driver’
s door is
opened.

Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-22).
*Some models.
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Switches and Controls

Headlights
Type A (Without AUTO position)
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights and other exterior lights on or
off. Type B (With AUTO position,
CANADA)*
Turn the headlight switch to turn the
headlights and other exterior lights on or
off.
AUTO (Auto-light control)

When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position and the ignition switch is
in the ON position, the light sensor senses
the surrounding lightness or darkness and
automatically turns on or off the
headlights and other exterior lights (see
chart above).
Lighting Control
Switch Position OFF
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights Off On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don
’t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
OFF
Switch position OFF AUTO
Headlights Off Off On
Auto
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights Off On On
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery,
don’
t leave the lights on while the
engine is off.
OFF AUTO
*Some models.
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Xenon fusion headlight bulbs*
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a
bright white beam over a wide area.

Lights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a beep sound
will be heard when the driver
’s door is
opened.
•
Do not shade the light sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the light
sensor will not operate correctly.
• The light sensor also works as a rain
sensor for the auto-wiper control.
When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically. Be
careful not to pinch hands or fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage
the wipers (page 5-49).NOTE
•When the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is turned to the ACC or
LOCK position, the headlights and
other exterior lights will turn off.
• The timing for turning on the
headlights and other exterior lights
can be delayed by adjusting the
sensitivity of the light sensor.
Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer regarding sensor adjustment.
CAUTION
Light sensor
Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon
fusion bulbs by yourself. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer when the
replacement is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flash, or the
brightness weakens, the bulb-life may
be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull it back for low.

Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch need
not be on, and the lever will return to the
normal position when released.

Headlight Leveling*
The number of riders and weight of cargo
in the luggage compartment change the
angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this
angle.
Select the proper setting from the
following chart.
×
: Yes —: No
High beam
Low beam
Front seat Rear
seat Load
Switch
Position
Driver Passenger
×— —— 0
×× —— 0
×× ×— 1
×× ×× 2
×— —× 3
*Some models.
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