dashboard MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2004 Owners Manual

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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
1Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Dashboard Overview .................................................................... 1-2
Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-3
Exterior Overview (4 Door) .......................................................... 1-4
Exterior Overview (5 Door) .......................................................... 1-5
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Dashboard Overview
Climate control systemGlove box
Parking brakeLighter
Shift lever
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher
Wiper and washer lever
Ashtray
Information display
Fog light switch*
Power door lock switch Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Power window switches* Driver-side air bag
Ignition switch
Hood release handle
Audio control switch* Cup holder
Steering column release lever
(page 6-38)
(page 2-36)
(page 5-26)
(page 5-44)
(page 5-48)
(page 3-8)
(page 3-16)
(page 3-20)
(page 6-32)
(page 3-29) (page 5-53)
(page 6-10)
(page 6-2)
(page 5-9)
(page 2-36)
(page 6-42)
(page 6-41)
(page 5-5)
(page 6-40)
(page 6-40) (page 5-2)
(page 5-48)
*Some models.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
SRS Air Bags
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags (verify
"SRS AIRBAG" location indicator marks).
They are located in:
•The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)
• The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)
• The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)
*
•The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides (curtain air bags)*
These systems operate independently depending on the type of accident encountered; if
you have side and curtain air bags, the side and curtain air bags are not likely to deploy on
both sides in the same accident because a vehicle is not often hit from both sides. The side
and curtain air bags and the frontal air bag system will not normally deploy during the
same type of accident unless a combination of frontal and side impacts occur.
The air bag supplemental restraint systems are designed to provide supplemental protection
only in the front seats in certain situations and the rear outside passenger positions only in
same-side collisions, so seat belts are always important in the following ways:
Without seat belt usage, the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident.
Seat belt usage is necessary to:
•Keep the occupant from being thrown into an inflating air bag.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries during an accident that is not designed for air bag
inflation, such as roll-over or rear impact.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries in frontal or side collisions that are not severe enough
to activate the air bags.
• Reduce the possibility of being thrown from your vehicle.
• Reduce the possibility of injuries to lower body and legs during an accident because the
air bags provide no protection to these parts of the body.
• Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the vehicle.
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions
*Some models.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Curtain Air Bag Modules:
Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on the
windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roof
edge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the
curtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirecting
the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open
spewing exhaust.
Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes,
hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air bag modules free to
deploy in the event of a side collision.
Hot Air Bag Inflators:
Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in the
steering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along
the roof edge are very hot. You could get burned. Don’t touch the internal components
of the air bag modules after the bags have inflated.
Installation of Front-End Equipment:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar,
bull bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor
system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could
prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Front occupants could be
seriously injured. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle.
Suspension Adjustment:
Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle ’s height or the
suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
WARNING
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
The supplemental restraint systems (SRS) have two basic subsystems:
•The air bag system with inflators and air bags.
• The electrical system with crash sensors and diagnostic module.
The air bags are mounted in the following locations:
• The steering wheel hub
• The front passenger dashboard
• The outboard sides of the front seatbacks
• The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides
The air bags are out of sight until activated.
Supplemental Restraint System Components
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Damaged Air Bag System
Components:
Driving with damaged air bag system
components is dangerous. A collision,
even one not strong enough to inflate
the air bags, could damage the system
components. If there was a
subsequent collision, a damaged
component would not inflate the air
bags. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect the air bag
systems after a collision.
Removing Interior Parts:
Removing any components such as
the front seats (if side air bags are
equipped), front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts on the front
and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, containing air bag parts or
sensors is dangerous. These parts
contain essential air bag components.
The air bag could accidentally
activate and cause serious injuries.
Always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer remove these parts.
Air Bag Disposal:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a
vehicle with live air bags in it can be
extremely dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury
can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of an air
bag or how to scrap an air bag
equipped vehicle.
WARNINGNOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the
components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system
modified to accommodate a person
with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer,
refer to "Customer Assistance
(U.S.A.)" (page 9-2).
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Knowing Your Mazda
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Security System
The optional immobilizer system allows
the engine to start only with a key the
system recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent the
theft of your vehicle.
Immobilizer System
•Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user
’s authority to operate
the equipment.
• To avoid damage to the key, do not:

Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
 Expose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
CAUTION
When starting the engine do not allow
the following, as the engine may not
start due to the electronic signal from
the ignition key not being transmitted
correctly.
•A key ring rests on the key grip.
• Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key grip.
• Spare keys or keys for other
vehicles equipped with an
immobilizer system touch or come
near the key grip.
• Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near
the key.
CAUTION
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Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
(Black-out meter)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
1 Speedometer ............................................................................................................. 5-27
2 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ........................................................ 5-27
3 Tachometer ............................................................................................................... 5-28
4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................ 5-29
5 Fuel Gauge ............................................................................................................... 5-29
6 Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select Button (Black-out meter) ................................. 5-30
Meters and Gauges
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Dashboard Illumination
When the exterior lights are on, rotate the
thumb-wheel to adjust the brightness of
the dashboard lights.

Instrument Cluster Dimmer
Select Button (Black-out meter)
The instrument cluster dimmer select
button is operable when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination intensity (With exterior
lights off)
When the exterior lights are off, the
instrument cluster illumination can be
adjusted to one of five levels by
successively pressing the instrument
cluster dimmer select button.
Canceling the instrument cluster
illumination dimmer (With exterior
lights on)
When the exterior lights are on, the
instrument cluster illumination dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads, or
in other situations when the instrument
cluster
’s visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, the
instrument cluster dimmer select button
increases the illumination intensity.
Press the button to increase the intensity
of the instrument cluster illumination.
Press the button again to return to the
previous illumination intensity.
NOTE
Black-out meter
When the instrument cluster dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster
illumination intensity will not change
by rotating the thumb-wheel.
Bright
DimInstrument cluster dimmer select button
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Daytime Running Lights
(Canada)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.

Tu r n S i g n a l
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change
—until the
indicator flashes — and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off
when the parking brake is applied.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Right turn
Left turn OFF
Right lane
change
Left lane
change
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