MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2005 Owners Manual

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Information Display
ClockAudio display
q
Information Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:
lClock
lAudio Display
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qClock
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
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to “00 ”.
q Audio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System ”(page 6-10).
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Lighter
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.
CAUTION
lDon't touch the metal part of the
lighter, you may burn yourself.
lDon't hold the lighter in because it
will overheat.
lDon'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.
lIf the lighter doesn't pop out within
30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
Ashtray
CAUTION
Don't use the ashtray for trash. You
might start a fire.
To use, open the cover.
To remove, open the cover and pull up the
ashtray.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups
or Drink cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep cup
holders closed when not in use.To use, open the cover.
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
If the glove box has a lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to lock,
counterclockwise to unlock.
Unlock
Lock
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qCenter 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.
qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door)
WARNING
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving. 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.
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 6-47).
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Cargo Sub-Compartment (5
Door)
With flexible floor board
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
partially open or remove the trunk boards.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
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Without flexible floor board
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
remove or lift the trunk board.
Trunk board
Cargo sub-
compartment
qFlexible Floor Board (5 Door)í
The luggage compartment can be
separated vertically and/or horizontally,
using the trunk board and the trunk board
loops.
CAUTION
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 6-46).
Compartment
divider loops
Rear trunk board Front trunk board
To separate vertically
Use the rear trunk board to separate the
luggage compartment vertically.
1. Pull the trunk board loops out.
Compartment
divider loop
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2. Insert the trunk board loops into thetrunk 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 theboard is installed securely.
To separate horizontally
Use the front trunk board to separate the
luggage compartment horizontally.
CAUTION
lDo 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).
lDo 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 intoslit 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.
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