trunk MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 (in English) User Guide

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Interior Equipment
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Center Console
To open, pull the lower release catch.
Small items can be placed in the tray of
the center console lid.
To open it, pull the upper release catch.

Cargo Securing Loops (5 Door)
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as they could move or be
crushed in sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
NOTE
To secure cargo with a rope or net, the
trunk board loops can be used in the
same way as the cargo securing loops
(page 6-45).
WARNING
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Cargo Sub-Compartment
(5 Door)
With flexible floor board
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
remove the trunk boards.
Without flexible floor board
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
remove or lift the trunk board.Use the hook under the luggage
compartment cover to temporarily hold
the trunk board.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
Remove luggage or other cargo from
the trunk board before lifting the board
to avoid damaging it or the luggage
compartment cover.
Hook
Trunk board
CAUTION
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Interior Equipment
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Flexible Floor Board (5 Door)*
The luggage compartment can be
separated vertically and/or horizontally,
using the trunk board and the trunk board
loops.
To separate vertically
Use the rear trunk board to separate the
luggage compartment vertically.
1. Pull the trunk board loops out.
2. Insert the trunk board loops into the
trunk board slits. Make sure the trunk board is firmly
secured when it is fitted into the trunk
board loops. If it is not firmly secured,
it could unexpectedly disengage
causing damage to the trunk board
loops or the trunk board.
NOTE
The trunk board loops can be used in
the same way as the cargo securing
loops. The tensile strength of the loops
is 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf). Do not apply
excessive force to the trunk board loops
as it will damage them (page 6-43).
CAUTION
Compartment
divider loops
Rear trunk board
Front trunk board
Compartment
divider loop
Front
Trunk
board
*Some models.
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3. Rock the trunk board to make sure the
board is installed securely.
To separate horizontally
Use the front trunk board to separate the
luggage compartment horizontally.1. Pull the trunk board loops out.
2. Insert the trunk board loop into slit A.
3. Insert the other trunk board loop into
slit B until a click sound is heard.
NOTE
To facilitate insertion of the trunk
board loops into the trunk board slits,
first insert the bottom of the rear trunk
board into the groove of the luggage
sub-compartment.
•Do not place heavy objects on the
trunk board or apply excessive force
as they could damage the trunk
board. The permissible weight is
about 5 kg (11 lb).
•Do not use the rear trunk board to
separate the luggage compartment
horizontally. The rear trunk board
cannot be locked to the trunk board
loops and it could move and cause
injury while the vehicle is moving.
GrooveCargo sub-
compartment
CAUTION
Compartment
divider loop
Slit A
Slit B
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4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the
board is installed securely.
NOTE
With the luggage compartment
separated vertically and horizontally
by the trunk boards, accessories can be
placed in or removed from the luggage
compartment via the rear passenger
seating area.
Do not place or remove luggage via the
rear passenger seat area while the
vehicle is moving. The trunk board or
luggage could move and cause injury.
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
To remove the spare tire
(4 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat and trunk board.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench. To avoid damage to the temporary
spare or to the vehicle, observe the
following precautions:
•Don’t exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
•Avoid driving over obstacles.
Also, don’t drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire’s
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire’s, so the ground
clearance is reduced about 25 mm
(1 in).
•Don’t use a tire chain on this tire
because it won’t fit properly.
•Don’t use your temporary spare on
any other vehicle; it has been
designed only for your Mazda.
•Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)

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 (page 5-23).
CAUTION
Trunk board
Lug wrench
Tire clamp
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
(5 Door)
1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and
cargo sub-compartment.
2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the lug wrench.If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
Lug wrench
Tire clamp
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
•Steering becomes difficult.
•The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
•The vehicle pulls in one direction.
Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a
jack.
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
WARNING
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Tiedown Hook-Front
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage
to the bumper and open the cap located
on the front bumper. Do not use the hooks under the rear
bumper for towing and tying down, as
they cannot hold the load and it will
damage the bumper.
CAUTION
Hooks
Tiedown Hook
Don’t use the tiedown hook under the
rear for towing.
It is designed ONLY for tying down
the vehicle when it’s being transported.
Using it for towing will damage the
bumper.
NOTE
When towing with chain or cable,
wrap the chain or cable with a soft
cloth near the bumper to prevent
damage to the bumper.
CAUTION
Cap
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Light Bulbs
Side turn signal lightsFront turn signal lights/
Side-marker lightsRear turn signal lightsLicense plate light
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)*
Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights
(High beam)
Fog lights*Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse light High-mount brake light
Trunk light 4 Door
5 DoorOverhead light (Rear)
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)*
Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights
(High beam)
Side turn signal lightsFog lights*
License plate light
High-mount brake light
Luggage compartment
lightOverhead light (Rear)
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse light
Front turn signal lights/
Side-marker lights
*Some models.
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Owner Maintenance
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Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
2. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
3. Install the new side turn signal unit in
the reverse order of removal.Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights (4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and partially
open the trunk side trim.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Removal
InstallationTrunk end trim
Trunk side trim
Removal
Installation
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