instrument cluster MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2004 Owners Manual

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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
Seat Belt Systems
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Belt Minder
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
This feature provides additional
reminders to the driver that the driver
’s
seat belt is not fastened by intermittently
sounding a beep sound and flashing the
seat belt warning light in the instrument
cluster.
Condition Result

The driver ’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
vehicle speed reaches 8
km/h (5 mph) and about 1
minute has elapsed since
the ignition switch was
turned to the ON position. The warning light
flashes and the beep
sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds
every 30 seconds,
for a period of about
5 minutes.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated. The warning light
turns off and the
beep sound stops.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. The warning light
will not illuminate
and the beep sound
will not be heard.
NOTE
The belt minder can be deactivated by
the following methods.
•
(Temporary deactivation)

To temporarily deactivate the belt
minder, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, fasten the driver’ s
seat belt for about 2 seconds or
longer, and then unfasten it within
20 seconds. The belt minder will be
deactivated until the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position again.
• (Long-term deactivation)

To deactivate the belt minder over
the long term, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the
belt minder is long-term
deactivated, the belt minder will not
activate until it is restored at the
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Power Window Lock Switch
With the lock switch in the unlocked
position, all power windows on each door
can be operated.
With the lock switch in the locked
position, only the driver
’s side power
window can be operated.
Unintentional Window Operation:
Unintentional window operation is
dangerous. A person ’s hands, head,
or neck could be caught by the
window and result in serious injury.
Unless a passenger needs to operate a
window, keep the power window lock
switch in the locked position.
Locked position
Unlocked position
WARNING
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
when ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly. When removing the fuel cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck. 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.
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at Authorized Mazda
Dealers. 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.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2
Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Brake System ............................................................................. 5-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................. 5-10
Power Steering ......................................................................... 5-17
Cruise Control* ....................................................................... 5-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System* .......................................... 5-22
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-26
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-26
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-31
Warning/Indicator Lights ......................................................... 5-31
Beep Sounds ............................................................................ 5-42
Switches and Controls ................................................................. 5-44
Lighting Control ...................................................................... 5-44
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-47
Fog Lights* .............................................................................. 5-48
Windshield Wipers and Washer ............................................... 5-48
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) .............................. 5-51
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-52
Horn ......................................................................................... 5-53
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-53
*Some models.
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Driving Your Mazda
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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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Instrument Cluster and Indicators
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Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Selector
Trip meter
Odometer
Odometer
Odometer Trip meter A
Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter B
NOTE
•
(Standard meter)

The odometer and trip meter can be
displayed as follows even when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or
LOCK position.
 Displays for 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the
ACC or LOCK position from the
ON position.
 Displays for 10 minutes after the
driver’ s door is opened.
• (Black-out meter)

When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or LOCK position, the
odometer or trip meters cannot be
displayed, however, pressing the
selector button can inadvertently
switch the trip meters or reset them
during an approximate ten-minute
period in the following cases:
 After the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC or LOCK
position from the ON position.
 After the driver ’s door is opened.
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators
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Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to "0.0" by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
NOTE
• Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
• The trip record will be erased when:

The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 The vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).
Don ’t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Red zone
CAUTION
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Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range toward
H, it indicates overheating.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 7-13).
CAUTION
Low fuel
warning light
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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
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep
The seat belt warning light illuminates
and a beep sound will be heard if the
driver
’s seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
Conditions of operation
Belt minder
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
This feature provides additional
reminders to the driver that the driver ’s
seat belt is not fastened by intermittently
sounding a beep sound and flashing the
seat belt warning light in the instrument
cluster.
Condition Result

The driver ’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position. The warning light
illuminates for about 1
minute and a beep
sound will be heard for
about 6 seconds.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated. The warning light turns
off and the beep sound
stops.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position. The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
Condition
Result

The driver ’s seat belt is
not fastened when the
vehicle speed reaches 8
km/h (5 mph) and
about 1 minute has
elapsed since the
ignition switch was
turned to the ON
position. The warning light
flashes and the beep
sound will be heard for
about 6 seconds every
30 seconds, for a
period of about 5
minutes.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened while the
warning light and the
beep are activated. The warning light turns
off and the beep sound
stops.
The driver ’s seat belt is
fastened before the
ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position. The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
NOTE
The belt minder can be deactivated by
the following methods.
•
(Temporary deactivation)

To temporarily deactivate the belt
minder, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, fasten the driver ’s
seat belt for about 2 seconds or
longer, and then unfasten it within
20 seconds. The belt minder will be
deactivated until the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position again.
• (Long-term deactivation)

To deactivate the belt minder over
the long term, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the
belt minder is long-term
deactivated, the belt minder will not
activate until it is restored at the
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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