MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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2. Insert the trunk board loops into the
trunk board slits.
Front
Trunk
board
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.
GrooveCargo sub-
compartment
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.
CAUTION
ØDo 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).
ØDo 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.
1. Pull the trunk board loops out.
Compartment
divider loop
2. Insert the trunk board loop into slit A.
Slit A
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3. Insert the other trunk board loop into
slit B until a click sound is heard.
Slit B
4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the
board is installed securely.
CAUTION
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.
Accessory Socketsí
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position to prevent the battery from
discharging.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 7 A).
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to
the following:
ØDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 7 A).
ØDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
ØClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the accessory socket.
ØCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't use
the socket for long periods with the engine off
or idling.
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When placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected to the accessory socket, pass
the connection plug cord through the slot
in the cap.
Cap slot, closed
Cap slot, opened
1. Open the lid by pulling the upper
release catch.
2. Remove the tray mat.
3. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from the
closed position) and remove it.
NOTE
Do NOT discard the cap.
4. Open the tray by pulling the lower
release catch.5. Pass the connection plug cord through
the hole of the tray and insert the plug
in the socket.
Plug
6. Make sure the connection plug cord is
running through the cap slot; reinstall
the cap and turn it clockwise (about
45° to the opened position).
Connection plug
cord
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7. Pass the connection plug cord through
the slit in the tray mat and then set the
tray mat in place.
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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 ................................................................. 7-8
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-14
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-14
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-16
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-16
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-20
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-21
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-21
Tiedown Hook ........................................................................ 7-22
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-23
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Lug wrenchJack handleTiedown eyelet
Jack
Spare tire 4 Door
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Flat Tire
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Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire Lug wrench
5 Door
Jack handle
Jack
Spare tire Lug wrenchTiedown eyelet (Type A)
(Type B)
Tiedown eyelet
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing boltJack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing up and turn the
wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure.
Wing boltJack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it could
rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw
is sufficiently tightened.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels)
when driving on ice or snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
CAUTION
ØWhen using the temporary spare
tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire.
Drive carefully.
ØTo avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
ØDo not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
ØAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not 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).
ØDo not use a tire chain on this
tire because it won't fit
properly.
ØDo not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle;
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.
ØUse only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.
Ø(With limited slip differential)
When using the temporary spare
tire on the front axle, replace it
with a standard tire as soon as
possible. The size difference
between the spare and the
standard tire will cause the limited
slip differential to malfunction.
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 5-28).
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