index MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2015 Owners Manual

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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat beltsystem, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identifi cation of your Mazda.


Interior Overview ........................................................................\
....... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................ 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................ 1-3
Interior Equipment (View C) ........................................................ 1-4
Exterior Overview ........................................................................\
...... 1-5 (4-Door) ........................................................................\
................ 1-5
(5-Door) ........................................................................\
................ 1-6
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)



Door-lock knob ........................................................................\
............................. page 3-19



DSC OFF switch ........................................................................\
........................... page 4-81



Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................ page 4-106



Turn and lane-change signal ........................................................................\
......... page 4-50



Lighting control........................................................\
............................................. page 4-40



Instrument cluster ........................................................................\
.......................... page 4-11



Active driving display ........................................................................\
................... page 4-18



Dashboard illumination knob ........................................................................\
........ page 4-15



Wiper and washer lever ........................................................................\
................. page 4-51



Push button start ........................................................................\
.............................. page 4-4



LDWS switch ........................................................................\
.............................. page 4-121



AFS OFF switch........................................................................\
............................ page 4-45



BSM OFF switch ........................................................................\
........................ page 4-113



Outside mirror switch...................................................\
......................................... page 3-33



Door-lock switch ........................................................................\
........................... page 3-16



Power window lock switch ........................................................................\
........... page 3-38



Power window switches ........................................................................\
................ page 3-36
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)



Audio control switches..................................................\
........................................ page 5-57



SRS air bags ........................................................................\
.................................. page 2-41



Cruise control switches ........................................................................\
........page 4-94 , 4-99



Steering shift switches ........................................................................\
.................. page 4-32



Climate control system..................................................\
.......................................... page 5-2



Audio system............................................................\
............................................. page 5-16



Navigation system (if equipped) ............................................. Refer to the separate manual




Seat warmer switches ........................................................................\
...................... page 2-7



Rear window defogger switch.............................................\
.................................. page 4-56



CD player ........................................................................\
...................................... page 5-16



Manual transaxle shift lever ........................................................................\
.......... page 4-26



Automatic transaxle selector lever ........................................................................\
page 4-29



Drive selection switch ........................................................................\
................... page 4-88



Lock release lever ........................................................................\
......................... page 3-32



Hood release handle ........................................................................\
...................... page 6-24



Remote fuel-fi ller lid release ........................................................................\
......... page 3-30



Trunk release button ........................................................................\
...................... page 3-21
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)



Seat belts ........................................................................\
....................................... page2-13



SRS air bag.............................................................\
............................................... page 2-41



Bottle holder ........................................................................\
................................ page 5-139



Vanity mirror ........................................................................\
............................... page 5-134



Moonroof switch ........................................................................\
........................... page 3-39



Overhead lights ........................................................................\
........................... page 5-135



Rearview mirror ........................................................................\
............................ page 3-34



Sunvisor ........................................................................\
...................................... page 5-134



Glove compartment ........................................................................\
..................... page 5-140



Hazard warning fl asher switch ........................................................................\
...... page 4-58



Parking brake ........................................................................\
................................ page 4-68



Commander switch ........................................................................\
....................... page 5-38



Cup holders ........................................................................\
................................. page 5-138



Front seat ........................................................................\
......................................... pa ge 2-5



Center console ........................................................................\
............................. page 5-141



Rear seat ........................................................................\
.......................................... pa ge 2-8
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Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(4-Door)



Hood ........................................................................\
.............................................. page 6-24



Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
............... page 6-33



Moonroof ........................................................................\
...................................... page 3-39



Doors and keys ........................................................................\
.............................. page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller lid ........................................................................\
................................. page 3-30



Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
........................... page 6-42



Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................ page 6-46



Trunk lid ........................................................................\
........................................ page 3-21



Antenna ........................................................................\
......................................... page 5-16



Child safety locks ........................................................................\
.......................... page 3-20



Outside mirror ........................................................................\
............................... page 3-33
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
(5-Door)



Hood ........................................................................\
.............................................. page 6-24



Windshield wiper blades ........................................................................\
............... page 6-33



Moonroof ........................................................................\
...................................... page 3-39



Doors and keys ........................................................................\
.............................. page 3-12



Fuel-fi ller lid ........................................................................\
................................. page 3-30



Wheels and Tires ........................................................................\
........................... page 6-42



Exterior lights ........................................................................\
................................ page 6-46



Rear window wiper blade ........................................................................\
............. page 6-35



Liftgate ........................................................................\
.......................................... pag e 3-21



Antenna ........................................................................\
......................................... page 5-16



Child safety locks ........................................................................\
.......................... page 3-20



Outside mirror ........................................................................\
............................... page 3-33
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a min\
imum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel Octane Rating * (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R
M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline stat\
ion pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emiss\
ion control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine dama\
ge.
CAUTION


8–24
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized informatio\
n on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifi es and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identifi cation number for safety standard certifi cation and in case of
a recall.
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identifi cation number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-fl at tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
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