fuel fill door release MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2007 Owners Manual

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3Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.
Doors and Locks ........................................................................... 3-2Keys .......................................................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System
í............................................................ 3-3
Door Locks ............................................................................... 3-9
Liftgate (5 Door) ..................................................................... 3-12
Trunk Lid (4 Door) ................................................................. 3-15
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4 Door) ...................................... 3-17
Power Windows
í................................................................... 3-19
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ........................................................... 3-21
Hood ....................................................................................... 3-22
Moonroof
í............................................................................. 3-24
Security System ........................................................................... 3-26 Immobilizer System ................................................................ 3-26
Theft-Deterrent System
í........................................................ 3-29
Steering Wheel and Mirrors ...................................................... 3-31 Steering Wheel ........................................................................ 3-31
Mirrors .................................................................................... 3-31
3-1íSome models.
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when
there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel cap is removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel
filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
4 Door
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
5 Door
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
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qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise
until it clicks.
Open Close
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light may illuminate when the cap isn't
tightened securely. If the light remains
on (even after you have tightened the
cap securely, driven, and restarted the
engine several times), it may indicate a
different problem. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly
open while the vehicle is moving and
block the driver's vision which could
result in a serious accident.
q
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Slide the hood latch and lift the hood.
Type A
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C
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-54
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-6
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-13
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-23 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-24
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-24
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-15Flooded engine ........................... 7-15
Jump-starting .............................. 7-16
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-22
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-13
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-13
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-62
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-7
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-64
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-5
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-55
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-21
Gauge ......................................... 5-35
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-52 Panel description ........................ 8-55
Replacement ............................... 8-52
Index
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