MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Daytime Running Lights
(Canada)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.

Tu r n S i g n a l
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to
its original position.
Green indicators on the dashboard show
which signal is working.
Lane-change signals
Move the lever slightly toward the
direction of the change —until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off
when the parking brake is applied.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
NOTE
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, the
turn signal bulb may be burned out.
Right turn
Left turn Right lane
change
Left lane
changeOFF
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The fog lights help you to see as well as to
be seen.
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the front fog lights.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the position.
To turn the front fog lights off, rotate the
fog light switch to the OFF position or
turn the headlights off.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Fog Lights*
NOTE
•(With auto-light control)

If the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the front fog lights
can be turned on when the
headlights and the exterior lights are
on.
•The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beam.
Fog light switch
Windshield Wipers and
Washer
Frozen Washer Fluid:
Using windshield washer fluid
without anti-freeze protection in
freezing temperatures is dangerous.
The washer fluid could freeze on the
windshield and block your vision. You
could have an accident. Don’t use the
washer without first warming the
windshield and never use plain tap
water.
NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don’t resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNING
*Some models.
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Windshield Wipers
Type A (With INT position)
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
INT
— Intermittent
1
— Low speed
2
— High speed
Type B (With AUTO position,
CANADA)*
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
AU TO
— Auto control
1
— Low speed
2
— High speedAUTO (Auto-wiper control)

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the rain sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on the windshield and
turns the wiper on or off automatically
(off—intermittent—low speed—high
speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted to one of five levels by turning
the switch on the wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), turn
the switch towards (+) for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or turn the
switch towards (-) for less sensitivity
(slower response).
OFF
INT
1
2
OFF
AUTO
1
2
Switch
Higher sensitivity Less sensitivity
Center
position
*Some models.
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One-touch wipers
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST. •Do not shade the rain sensor by
adhering a sticker or a label on the
windshield. Otherwise the rain
sensor will not operate correctly.
•When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the
wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
If the windshield is given a
shock.
If the rain sensor is given a shock
from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or
fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing your Mazda, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
CAUTION
Rain sensor
NOTE
•The auto-wiper control may not
operate when the rain sensor
temperature is about –10
°C (14
°F)
or lower, or about 85
°C (185
°F) or
higher.
•If the windshield is coated with
water repellent, the rain sensor may
not be able to sense the amount of
rainfall correctly and auto-wiper
control may not operate properly.
•If dirt or foreign matter (e.g. ice or
matter containing salt water)
adheres to the windshield above the
rain sensor or if the windshield is
iced, it could cause the wipers to
move automatically. However, if the
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt
or foreign matter, the auto-wiper
control will stop operation. In this
case, pull the wiper lever to the 1 or
2 position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign
matter by hand to restore the auto-
wiper operation.
OFF
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Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-21). If it’s OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.

Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
ON
— Normal
INT
— Intermittent

Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the position. After the
switch is released, the washer will stop.
If the washer doesn’t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-21). If it’s OK and the
washer still doesn’t work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT
(Type A)/AUTO (Type B) position, the
wipers will operate continuously until
the lever is released.
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer (5 Door)
NOTE
There are two washer positions: up and
down. In the down washer position, the
wiper will not be activated.
Rear wiper/washer switch
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The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 10—15
minutes and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 10—15 minutes has elapsed,
press the switch again.
Rear Window Defroster
Don’t use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
Indicator light
CAUTION
NOTE
This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
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To sound the horn, press around the
mark on the steering wheel.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.
HornHazard Warning Flasher
NOTE
•The turn signals don’t work when
the hazard warning lights are on.
•Check local regulations about the
use of hazard warning lights while
the vehicle is being towed. They
may forbid it.
Hazard warning flasher
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control
and audio system.
Climate Control System
................................................................ 6-2
Operating 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 (Sreering Wheel)* .............. 6-32
Safety Certification .................................................................. 6-34
Interior Equipment
..................................................................... 6-35
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-35
Interior Lights .......................................................................... 6-35
Information Display ................................................................ 6-38
Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-40
Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-40
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-41
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-42
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-42
*Some models.
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Climate Control System

Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.

Clearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.

Foggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.

Outside/Recirculated Air
Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
should be used only when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.

Parking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.

Not Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.

Check the Refrigerant before the
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Operating Tips
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the control
dial on for a long period of time when
the engine is not running.
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