tire pressure MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 Quick Tips (in English)

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting Started
MAZDA3 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your MAZDA3
The Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA3
Items identified with
this symbol call out
important information Remote
entry system*
Functions only
with ignition in
ACC or LOCK
To lock doors: Press
LOCK ( 1); pressing again within 5
seconds causes doors/ liftgate to
re-lock, horn to beep once and
hazard warning lights to flash
once if doors/liftgate properly closed
To unlock: Press UNLOCK ( 2) for
driver’s door, hazard warning
lights will flash twice, press again
within 5 seconds for all other doors
Panic alarm: Press ( 3); horn sounds,
parking lights flash and illuminated
entry system turns on; press any
button on transmitter to stop
After unlocking with the transmitter,
all doors or the liftgate will auto-
matically lock if a door or the liftgate
is not opened within about 30 seconds Instrument panel lighting
With headlights on:
To brighten/dim
turn thumbwheel
up/down
Headlights/parking
lights ON, ignition key
must be ON:
Illumination changes
brightness when dimmer
switch** ( 4) is pressed
With headlights OFF
†, key ON:
Press instrument cluster dimmer
select button ( 4) to select
between 5 brightness settings
for instrument cluster
Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel lever
Pull lever ( 5) down to unlock
column, position tilt angle and
length of steering column position
Tip: Telescopic function allows
steering wheel to be adjusted
closer or farther according to
driver’s reach
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving Passenger air bag
deactivation
indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light provides current status of
front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator
light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight
is greater than approximately
66 lb., light does not illuminate,
and the air bag/pretensioner will
deploy/activate in an appropriate
accident, see Owner’s Manual
for additional information on this
feature and the air bag system
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 4 page 5
LOCK
UNLOCK1
2
3
4
5
* If equipped
** If equipped with black-out meter
†See Owner’s Manual
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System*
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on
If tire pressure is too high or too
low, or tire temperature is too
high warning light will illuminate
and beeper will sound
HID headlights
leveling switch
Adjusts headlight
angle to compensate
for weight of
passengers and cargo,
see Owner’s Manual
Fuel filler door
Located on
passenger side

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
Cruise control on*,
see Getting Started
Cruise control main
power on*, see Getting Started
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System*,
see Getting Started
• Turn signals/hazard warning on
• High beams on • Engine oil-pressure warning lightStop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts • Security indicator light*
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge 14.5-gallon/55-liter tank
(2.0L and 2.3L engines)
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal range,
turn off engine, let vehicle cool;
check coolant level when safe
• Lights on
• Charging system warning light
Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection required
• Door-ajar
• Power steering malfunction
Dealer inspection required if light
remains on
• Check engine Dealer inspection required
•
O Low fuel
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer
5. Odometer/Trip meter
6. Odometer/Trip meter
selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings
InstrumentCluster
Instrument Cluster
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 8
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• Automatic transaxle warning light
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
When brake pedal is pressed,
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing
of the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
7. Instrument cluster dimmer select button*,
see Getting Started
8. Manual mode gear indicator* (A/T only),
Displays current gear
position
*If equipped
CRUISEMAIN
CRUISE

TRUNK/CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 20
page 21
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape
should you become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid
MAZDA3 5-Door
1. Temporary spare tire Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporary
spare tire for long periods
of time
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Tires should be of the same
make, kind and dimension
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 7,500-mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual
for rotation chart Tire pressure
Decal on driver’s door provides
tire pressure information
Tire chains*
†Use only SAE Class “S” chains;
install on front tires as tightly
as possible and re-tighten
periodically; do not use chains
on dry roads, aluminum wheels,
or with tire pressure monitor
system, damage may occur,
use on steel wheels only 2. Lug wrench
3. Jack
4. Jack handle
5. Cargo light
6. Cargo area cover
7. Cargo securing loops
8. Front tiedown eyelet
MAZDA3 4-Door 1. Temporary spare tire Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporary
spare tire for long periods
of time 2. Lug wrench
3. Jack
4. Jack handle
5. Cargo light
6. Cargo securing loops
7. Rear seatback lock
(4-Door only)
Lock or unlock: Move lever
8. Front tiedown eyelet
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