lights MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2005 Owner's Guide

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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation .......................................................................... 6-3
Control Panel ............................................................................ 6-5
Audio System ............................................................................... 6-10 Antenna ................................................................................... 6-10
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 6-10
Audio Set ................................................................................ 6-17
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)
í............. 6-34
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-37
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-38 Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-38
Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-38
Information Display ................................................................ 6-41
Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-43
Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-43
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-44
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-45
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-45
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry Systemí
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light goes
out after about 5 minutes to save the
battery.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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íSome models.
Interior Equipment
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qOverhead Lightsí
Front
With moonroof
Without moonroof
Switch
Position Front Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Rear
Switch
Position Rear Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
q
Map Lightsí
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
With moonroof
Switches
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway.
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
four turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals don't work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use
of hazard warning lights while the
vehicle is being towed. They may
forbid it.
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In Case of an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,
adjust
Drive belts (tension) I
Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Others
RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years ;
after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years ;
after that, every 2 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter Puerto Rico R R
Others R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIII
Tire (rotation) Rotate every 8,000km (5,000miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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MaintenanceInterval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000miles
6.25 12.5 18.752531.25 37.5 43.755056.25 62.5 68.757581.25 87.5 93.75100
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
body TTTTTTTT
All electrical system
*7IIIIIIII
Body condition
(for rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion) Inspect annually
Cabin air filter (if installed) RRRRRRRR
Tires (including spare tire)
(with inflation pressure adjust-
ment) IIIIIIII
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
C: Clean
Remarks
*1 Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2 If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often
than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*3 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22 ”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.
*5 Verify the spark plug type from the spark plug itself. Refer to specifications on page 10-4.
*6 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
*7 This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades), and power windows.
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Light Bulbs
Side turn signal lightsRear turn signal lightsLicense plate light
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Headlights (Low beam)
Fog lights Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse light
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
4 Door
5 Door Overhead light (Rear)
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Headlights (Low beam)
Side turn signal lights Fog lights
License plate light
High-mount brake light Overhead light (Rear)
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse light
Some models.
Front turn signal lights/Side-
marker lightsHeadlights
(High beam)
Front turn signal
lights/Side-marker lights
Headlights
(High beam) Luggage
compartment light
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lUse the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
lWhen reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure
faces up.
Replacing a fog light bulbí
1. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it and partially peel back the
mudguard.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the fog light bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical
connector by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the bulb upward.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker
lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
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2. Detach the electrical connector fromthe unit by pulling it to the rear.
3. Install the new side turn signal unit in
the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights (4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainerand remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and partially
open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/TaillightsRear turn signal lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Brake lights/Taillights(5 Door)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible.
The rear combination component must
be replaced.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights (5 Door)
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
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