MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 Quick Tips (in English)
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2004, Model line: MODEL 3 HATCHBACK, Model: MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004Pages: 12, PDF Size: 1.26 MB
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Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 24page 1
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DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches*, see Switches
2. Door locks*, see Locks
3. Mirror controls*, see Switches
4. Xenon headlight leveling switch*, see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting control lever, see
Getting Started
7. Fog light switch*, see Getting Started
8. Audio control switches*, see Getting Started
9. Horn/Air bag To beep: Press
10. Cr uise control*,
see Getting Started
11. W iper/washer control
lever, see Getting Started
12. Hazard warning switch
Push to activate/ deactivate13. NAVI display*
Locates street addresses, points
of interest or cross streets:
See your Owner’s Manual
for additional operating
information
14. Information display see Owner’s Manual
15. Audio system, see Audio Systems
16. Passenger air bag
17. Bottle holder CAUTION: Use plastic
bottles with caps, cups may
spill when door is closed
18. Passenger junction box
19. NAVI DVD*
20. Climate control panel, see Climate Controls
21. Cigarette lighter
22. Ashtray
23. NAVI remote control*
24. Parking-brake lever To engage: Pull up
Driver’sView
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To release: Pull up slightly,
while depressing button
at front of
lever, lower
parking brake lever
25. Center console
26. Cup holder
27. Gearshift lever, see Transaxle
28. Passenger air bag off
indicator, see Getting Started
29. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel lever,
see Getting Started
30. Hood release handle Pull to open partially
31. Instrument cluster lighting, see Getting Started
32. Storage
33. Fuel-filler lid release To open: Pull lever up
34. Remote trunk-lid release* (4-Door only)
To open: Pull lever up
*If equipped
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting Started
MAZDA3 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your MAZDA3
The Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
This Getting Started section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA3
Items identified with
this symbol call out
important information Remote
entry system*
Functions only
with ignition in
ACC or LOCK
To lock doors: Press
LOCK ( 1); pressing again within 5
seconds causes doors/ liftgate to
re-lock, horn to beep once and
hazard warning lights to flash
once if doors/liftgate properly closed
To unlock: Press UNLOCK ( 2) for
driver’s door, hazard warning
lights will flash twice, press again
within 5 seconds for all other doors
Panic alarm: Press ( 3); horn sounds,
parking lights flash and illuminated
entry system turns on; press any
button on transmitter to stop
After unlocking with the transmitter,
all doors or the liftgate will auto-
matically lock if a door or the liftgate
is not opened within about 30 seconds Instrument panel lighting
With headlights on:
To brighten/dim
turn thumbwheel
up/down
Headlights/parking
lights ON, ignition key
must be ON:
Illumination changes
brightness when dimmer
switch** ( 4) is pressed
With headlights OFF
†, key ON:
Press instrument cluster dimmer
select button ( 4) to select
between 5 brightness settings
for instrument cluster
Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel lever
Pull lever ( 5) down to unlock
column, position tilt angle and
length of steering column position
Tip: Telescopic function allows
steering wheel to be adjusted
closer or farther according to
driver’s reach
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving Passenger air bag
deactivation
indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light provides current status of
front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator
light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight
is greater than approximately
66 lb., light does not illuminate,
and the air bag/pretensioner will
deploy/activate in an appropriate
accident, see Owner’s Manual
for additional information on this
feature and the air bag system
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 4 page 5
LOCK
UNLOCK1
2
3
4
5
* If equipped
** If equipped with black-out meter
†See Owner’s Manual
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System*
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on
If tire pressure is too high or too
low, or tire temperature is too
high warning light will illuminate
and beeper will sound
HID headlights
leveling switch
Adjusts headlight
angle to compensate
for weight of
passengers and cargo,
see Owner’s Manual
Fuel filler door
Located on
passenger side
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GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF= Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob ( 1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate
knob ( 1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push
forward/pull back to detentTo flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down = Fog lights* on: Rotate ( 2);
functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights switch off,
parking lights remain on, if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed
REAR
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ACCEL
CANCEL
SET
COAST
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Wiper/washer control lever
Single wipe: Push lever ( 1) up
Washer: Pull back, also
operates wipers
Intermittent wiper: One click down
Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down
High-speed wiper: Three clicks down Rear window wiper/washer
(5-Door only)
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (
2) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob ( 2) up to ON
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob ( 1) to and release
Cruise control*
Operates above 19 mph
Press MAIN ( 1) to turn system
on/off
To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and press SET/COAST ( 3)
To accelerate: Press and hold
RESUME/ACCEL ( 2); release
button at desired speed
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 6 page 7
To decelerate: Press and
hold SET/COAST (3); release
button at desired speed
Incremental acceleration: Press and
release ( 2); each tap = plus 1 mph
Incremental deceleration: Press and
release ( 3); each tap = minus 1 mph
To cancel: Press CANCEL ( 4) or
MAIN ( 1); tap brake pedal or
depress clutch pedal*
Steering-wheel audio
controls
To increase (+) /decrease (-)
volume: Press ( 1)
Radio: Press ( 2) to select
preset stations Cassette/CD/MD: Press (
2) to
select next selection/track
Press ( 3) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2, Tape, CD and MD mode
Press ( 4) to mute
*If equipped
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
Cruise control on*,
see Getting Started
Cruise control main
power on*, see Getting Started
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System*,
see Getting Started
• Turn signals/hazard warning on
• High beams on • Engine oil-pressure warning lightStop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts • Security indicator light*
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge 14.5-gallon/55-liter tank
(2.0L and 2.3L engines)
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal range,
turn off engine, let vehicle cool;
check coolant level when safe
• Lights on
• Charging system warning light
Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection required
• Door-ajar
• Power steering malfunction
Dealer inspection required if light
remains on
• Check engine Dealer inspection required
•
O Low fuel
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer
5. Odometer/Trip meter
6. Odometer/Trip meter
selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings
InstrumentCluster
Instrument Cluster
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 8
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• Automatic transaxle warning light
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
When brake pedal is pressed,
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing
of the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
7. Instrument cluster dimmer select button*,
see Getting Started
8. Manual mode gear indicator* (A/T only),
Displays current gear
position
*If equipped
CRUISEMAIN
CRUISE
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LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Power windows*
Ignition must be on
All windows controlled from the
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches1. Driver’s window: One-touch-
down; push down firmly and
release, window goes down
all the way; pull switch back
briefly to stop; press lightly and
hold for normal operation 2.
Passenger window
switches: Push down
and hold to open, pull
back and hold to close
3. Power window lockout switch:
Press down until click, only
driver’s window switches
operate; press again and
passenger window switches
function again
Locks
Switches
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 10 page 11
AUTO
1
3
2
*If equipped
Dual power mirrors*
Ignition must be in ACC or ON
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press control switch (1) left/ right,
press switch ( 2) in direction of
desired mirror movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in
place, move control switch
to center position Manual
mirrors
To adjust:
Move knob (
3)
on door
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Key
Operates ignition and
all locks
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
separate from vehicle
Remote
entry
system*,see Getting
Started
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON position Power door
locks*
Master
front door
locks
switches
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press bottom/top of switch ( 1)
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press bottom
of door lock switch, exit car,
close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock
driver’s front door, rotate key to
counterclockwise position for
more than one second to unlock
other doors
Manual door locks Lock button
To lock: Press front of button
( 2 ) toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle Childproof locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate switch (
3)
outward using key tip; door
opens from outside only
To cancel: Rotate switch ( 3)
upward using key tip
Tip: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition)
Unlock
Lock
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Automatic
Transaxle*
Gearshift
must be in
Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition key
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged
D = Drive
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically
Interior Lights
Transaxle
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 12 page 13
*If equipped
1. Map/reading light switchPress on/off
2. Interior light switch DOOR = light on when door open
ON = light always on
OFF = light always off
3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light 5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt
rear of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch* Press rear of switch to
open sunroof
Press front of switch to close 7. Cargo light* (5-Door)
ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off
Cargo light* (4-Door)
Light on with trunk open
See Trunk/Cargo Area
Driver/passenger
covered visor mirrors
To access mirror: Lower visor
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Manual shift
mode*
Move shift lever
from D to M;
then M to D
for automatic
mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is
achieved by moving shifter
back and forward
Shift and gear position
indicator located in the
instrument panel, M will be
illuminated for manual mode,
numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicator Manual
transaxle
Depress clutch
pedal to start
engine and
change gears
Ignition key
release button
(M/T only)
Press button (
1)
to remove key
from ignition
Tips: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving or using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch lifeP
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seat controls1. Fore-aft adjustment Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever
2. Raise/lower seat Pull/push lever and release
3. Seat back angle To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward
to tilt seat, release lever
4. Lumbar support adjust- ment* (Driver’s seat only)
Pull lever forward
5. Head restraint To raise/lower: Pull up/hold
release button ( 6) and
push down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of front seatbacks WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
Never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in the
front seating position, move
vehicle seat as far back as possible
Seats
Seats
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 14page 15
*If equipped
Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise/
lower belt:
Pull button (7),
slide up/down,
release button
WARNING: Make sure
adjuster locks in one of
its positions Passenger sensing
operation
See Driver’s View
PAD indicator on dash will
illuminate when passenger
side air bag is deactivated,
child-restraint seat with child
66 lbs. or less will deactivate
front passenger side air bag/
pretensioner
see Owner’s Manual
Dual locking mode
lap/shoulder belt retractor
(front passenger/rear
outboard seat belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or higher
Automatic locking mode must
be used when installing child
restraint seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor; belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow webbing to retract
fully; for complete details see
Owner’s Manual
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Temperature controlRotate knob to blue for cool,
red for warm
2. Air Conditioning* Press to activate/deactivate
Tip: Floor position
and both defrost positions / : A/C turns ON, air
intake switches to fresh air
3. Fan control Rotate knob right/left to
increase/decrease speed, turn
to 0to shut system off4. Air Intake Control
Push switch to select = recirculate inside air;
use for maximum heating/
cooling or to keep odors out
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather;
windows will fog and
hamper vision
5. Rear window defogger Press to activate/deactivate
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard
seats: Use dual locking mode
retractor seat belts; see
Owner’s Manual for proper
installation and child seat
tether and LATCH system
instructions
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner ’s Manual and
state or province laws
LATCH anchor locations
4-Door ( 1)
5-Door ( 2)
6. Air flow selections= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= defrost, air to windshield
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to
Tips: When selected, air is
dried when temperature is
above 39 °F
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear
Split fold-down
rear seatbacks
To fold: Push release knob ( 3),
push seatback down
To return and lock: Push
seatback firmly until latched,
make sure seatbelts are returned
to original positions
Tip: 4-Door has seatback locks
as part of trunk security
Seats
Climate
Controls
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 16
page 17
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RADIO/COMPACT DISC
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
6. SEEK/TRACK/APCRadio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD: Press to select
next/previous track
Tape: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again
7. LOAD* To load multiple discs: Press
and hold LOAD ( 7) until beep
sound is heard; insert CD
when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject ( 13)
To eject specific disc: Press and
hold Eject ( 13) until beep sound
is heard; within five seconds
press the desired tray
number 1-6 ( 14)
/
/
/
Audio systems
1. Power/Volume Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. RPT Press to replay current CD/
tape selection
3. Disc up
†
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
4. Disc down
†Press to skip back to beginning
of previous CD
5. Tune/Auto-Memory display Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower frequency/
higher frequency
Radio: Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system auto-
matically scans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel
11. CD Press to play CD
12. Tape*/MD* Press to play Mini-disc Player/
cassette tape
13. CD eject button
14. Memory preset buttons To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard
15. Mini Disc slot*
16. Eject button*
17. Cassette door*
18. Text/Audio Control Audio control: Press to select
ALC/BASS/MID/TREBLE/FADE/
BAL/BEEP ON/ILLM ON
Rotate right/left to adjust
selected feature
Tip: Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts
audio volume depending
on vehicle speed
8. FM1/2
Press to select between
FM1/FM2 station preset
buttons ( 14)
9. AM Press to select AM frequency
band
10. CD slot
22. ReversePress to reverse through
a track
23. Program Random
†Press to enable/cancel
24. Program Press to change cassette
tape-play direction
25. Clock To set: With ignition in ACC
or ON position, press ( 25) and
hold until beep sounds; 12
hr/24 hr will be displayed;
press SET ( 26) to select; press
( 25 ) again while selection is
flashing: Hr ADJUST displays;
press SET ( 26) to select hr;
press ( 25) when done, do
the same to set minutes
19. Dolby® Noise Reduction* Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate
20. Scan Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
21. Fast forward Press to fast forward
through a track
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 18
page 19
*If equipped†For use with cassette tape player,
MD player, or CD changer*
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