ECU MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2005 Service Manual

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WARNING
Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident. Always securely and
correctly tighten the lug nuts.
Metric Studs and Lug Nuts:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident. Be sure to
reinstall the same nuts you removed or
replace them with metric nuts of the
same configuration.
5. Store the damaged tire, using the tire hold-down bolt to hold it in place.
Tire clamp Tire hold-down bolt
6. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to
the specification charts on page 10-7.
7. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING
Incorrect Tire Air Pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
Don't drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure. When you
check the regular tires' air pressure,
check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to
the temporary spare tire. The warning
light will flash continuously while the
temporary spare tire is being used (page
5-23).
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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5. Connect the jumper cables in the exactsequence as in the illustration.
lConnect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
lAttach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
lConnect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
lConnect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the right hand side
engine mounting bolt) away from
the discharged battery (4).
6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
7. When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.
NOTE
Verify that the covers are securely
installed.
Push-Starting
WARNING
Towing a Vehicle to Start It:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be
injured. Never tow a vehicle to start it.
You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely removed.
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedowneyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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Changing engine oil
WARNING
Checking or Changing Engine Oil:
Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, the engine
oil becomes very hot. You could be
seriously burned. Don't check or
change the engine oil when the engine
is hot.
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler
cap.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Replace the drain plug washer after the oil has thoroughly drained.
4. Reinstall the plug tightly.
5. Fill the engine with new oil to the MAX mark on the dipstick.
6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap.
Forward Loosen
Drain plugTighten
7. Start the engine and inspect around the
drain plug for leaks.
8. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. Check the oil level and fill to the MAX
mark if necessary.
With oil filter replacement
Oil capacity (reference only)
L (US qt, Imp qt) 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)
Without oil filter replacement
Oil capacity (reference only)
L (US qt, Imp qt) 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
NOTE
lThe indicated engine oil capacities
are for general reference purposes
only. When adding or changing oil,
verify the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick.
lUse only specified engine oil (page
10-4).
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
Remove the battery cover before
performing battery maintenance.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
lKeep it securely mounted.
lKeep the top clean and dry.
lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a
week. If it's low, remove the cap and add
enough distilled water to bring the level
between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Don't overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it's low, recharge
the battery.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-38
Air Filter ............................................ 8-24
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-6Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Ashtray .............................................. 6-43
Audio System ................................... 6-10 Audio control switch .................. 6-34
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-37
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-29
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-44
Beeps Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-44
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-44
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-44
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6 After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-24
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-45
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-20
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-6
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-37
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-46
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-46
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Console .................................. 6-46
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-43
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-42
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-44
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
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I
IgnitionKeys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-38
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-24
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-32 Cruise main ................................ 5-42
Cruise set .................................... 5-42
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-41
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-42
Security ...................................... 5-41
Shift position .............................. 5-41
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-43
Information Display .......................... 6-41 Audio display ............................. 6-42
Clock .......................................... 6-42
Information display functions .... 6-41
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-15
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-27
Instrument Cluster Dimmer Select
Button ............................................... 5-31
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-38
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-48
L
Liftgate .............................................. 3-10 Luggage compartment ................ 3-11
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-37
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-43
Lighting Control ............................... 5-45
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-40
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-12
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-11
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-39
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-29
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-30
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-22
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-28
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-29
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39
Overheating ....................................... 7-12
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
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P
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-8
Power Steering .................................. 5-17Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-17
Power Windows ................................ 3-17
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-18
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-9
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-5
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-53
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-53
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-53
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-18
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-11
Belt minder ................................. 2-20
Center-rear position .................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-11
Except center-rear position ......... 2-12
Extender ..................................... 2-18
Pregnant women ........................ 2-10
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-14
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-9
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-19
S
SeatsFront seat ...................................... 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-24
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-27
Service Publications .......................... 9-20
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-28
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-45
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Horn ........................................... 5-54
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-45 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-46
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-46
Center console ............................ 6-46
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-47
Glove box ................................... 6-45
Sunshade ........................................... 3-23
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-38
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-30
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-34
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-27
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-22 System error activation .............. 5-24
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-23
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-25
Index
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