ignition MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 (in English) Workshop Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST. •Do not shade the rain sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.
•When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is given a
shock.
If the rain sensor is given a shock
from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing your Mazda, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
CAUTION
Rain sensor
NOTE
•The auto-wiper control may not
operate when the rain sensor
temperature is about –10
°C (14
°F)
or lower, or about 85
°C (185
°F) or
higher.
•If the windshield is coated with
water repellent, the rain sensor may
not be able to sense the amount of
rainfall correctly and auto-wiper
control may not operate properly.
•If dirt or foreign matter (e.g. ice or
matter containing salt water)
adheres to the windshield above the
rain sensor or if the windshield is
iced, it could cause the wipers to
move automatically. However, if the
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt
or foreign matter, the auto-wiper
control will stop operation. In this
case, pull the wiper lever to the 1 or
2 position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign
matter by hand to restore the auto-
wiper operation.
OFF
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Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-21). If it’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
ON
— Normal
INT
— Intermittent

Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the position. After the
switch is released, the washer will stop.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-21). If it’s OK and the
washer still doesn’t work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT
(Type A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the
wipers will operate continuously until
the lever is released.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer (5 Door)
NOTE
There are two washer positions: up and
down. In the down washer position, the
wiper will not be activated.
Rear wiper/washer switch
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The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 10—15
minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 10—15 minutes has elapsed,
press the switch again.
Rear Window Defroster
Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
Indicator light
CAUTION
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
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Interior Comfort
Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power ON/OFF
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn
the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial.Turn the power/volume dial to the right to
increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the audio control dial to select the
function. The selected function will be
indicated.
*Depending on the mode selected, the
indication changes.
Audio control dial Power/Volume dial
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period of time
when the engine is not running.
*
*
*
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Fast-forward/Rewind
Press the fast-forward button ( ) to
fast-forward.
Press the rewind button ( ) to rewind.
To stop this operation and play the
cassette tape, press the button again.
Reversing
Press the program button ( ) to
change cassette tape-play direction.
Automatic program control (APC)
APC is used to find the beginning of
either the next program or the one being
played.
Press the APC button ( ) to the
beginning of the next selection.
Press the APC button ( ) to the
beginning of the one being played. To
stop this operation and play the cassette
tape, press the button again.Repeat play
This operation makes it possible to listen
to a selection repeatedly.
Press the repeat button ( ) during play.
The current selection playing will be
repeated ("RPT" will be displayed).
Press the repeat button ( ) once again
to cancel repeat play.
NOTE
The cassette tape can be ejected when
the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
NOTE
When the cassette tape ends during
fast-forward or rewind, it
automatically stops and starts playing.
NOTE
When the cassette tape ends, the unit
automatically reverses play.
NOTE
APC may not operate properly if:
•A tape was recorded at a low level.
•A tape has long, silent intervals.
•A tape is a live recording.
•A tape has very short intervals of
less than 3 seconds.
NOTE
RPT may not operate properly if:
•A tape was recorded at a low level.
•A tape has long, silent intervals.
•A tape is a live recording.
•A tape has very short intervals of
less than 3 seconds.
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Multiple insertion
1. Press and hold the load button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Wait 3 seconds or press the load button
( ) again within 3 seconds after the
beep is heard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
4. When "IN" is displayed again, insert
the next CD.
Displaying the CD-inserted tray
number
When you want to know the number for a
CD-inserted tray, press the display button
( ).The tray number will be displayed
for 5 seconds.
Ejecting the CD
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button ( ). The
disc number and "DISC" "OUT" will
be displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.Ejecting CDs from desired tray number
1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the
desired CD number within 3 seconds
after the beep is heard.
3. Pull out the CD.
Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Wait 3 seconds or press the CD eject
button ( ) again within 3 seconds
after the beep is heard.
3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will
be ejected.
Playing
Press the CD play button ( ) to start
play when a CD is in the unit.
If there isn’t a CD in the unit when the CD
play button ( ) is pressed, "NO DISC"
will flash on and off.
NOTE
The first-inserted CD will be played
automatically when:
•No other CD is inserted within 15
seconds after "IN" is displayed.
•The CD trays are full.
NOTE
When the CD is ejected during play,
the next CD will be played
automatically.
NOTE
•CDs will be ejected starting with the
one with the lowest number.
•All CDs in the tray will be ejected
continuously.
•CDs can be ejected when the
ignition switch is off. Press and hold
the CD eject button ( ) for about 2
seconds and all CDs will eject.
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Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor on the passenger’s side.

Illuminated Entry System*
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
•About 30 seconds after the driver’s
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
•About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
•About 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
•The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
•The driver’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
*Some models.
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Clock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep
sounds, and "12Hr" and "24Hr" will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
"12Hr" and "24Hr" displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK button again while
the preferred setting is flashing.
3. "Hr. ADJUST" will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK button.
4. "Min. ADJUST" will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK button.Time resetting
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01—12:29
→12:00
12:30—12:59
→1:00

Audio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to "Audio
System" (page 6-10).
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to "00".
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The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.
To use, open the cover.
To remove, open the cover and pull up the
ashtray.
Lighter
•Don’t touch the metal part of the
lighter, you may burn yourself.
•Don’t hold the lighter in because it
will overheat.
•Don’t use the lighter socket for
plug-in accessories such as shavers
and coffee pots. They may damage
it or cause electrical failure. Use
only a genuine Mazda lighter or the
equivalent.
•If the lighter doesn’t pop out within
30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
CAUTION
Ashtray
Don’t use the ashtray for trash. You
might start a fire.
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating, the vehicle loses power, or
you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn off the air conditioner.
4. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from under the hood or from
the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Don’t go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
5. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
Overheating
Cooling Fan and Engine
Inspection:
Inspecting the engine with the
ignition switch in the ON position is
dangerous. The cooling fan could
turn on unexpectedly even when the
engine isn’t running. You could be
seriously injured by the fan. Turn the
ignition switch off and remove the key
from the ignition switch when you
inspect the engine.
Cooling System Cap:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Don’t remove the
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
Steam from Overheated Engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you. Open the hood
ONLY after steam is no longer
escaping from the engine.
WARNING
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
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