belt MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2004 Quick Tips (in English)

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
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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

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
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*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
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MODE
0413
2
A/C
425
631
*If equipped
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
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Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated1 . Windshield washer reservoir Fill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual
3. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
4. Engine oil filler cap See Owner’s Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
5. Fuse panel Push latch in, lift cover must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
A . Replace: Engine oil/filter
B . Inspect: Cooling system, fuel
lines and hoses, brake lines,
hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension
and ball joints, drive-shaft
dust boots
Replace: Air filter
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
D . Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
G . Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
7. Battery
8. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature
9. Engine coolant reservoir Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when safe
10. Air filter
11. Hood latch Pull up to release hood
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2.0/2.3-liter Engine
*If equipped†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
5,000 miles†
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles 30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles 60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles 82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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