ECU MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2006 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
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*,
see Getting Started
• Turn signals/hazard
warning on
• High beams on
• Engine oil-pressure
warning light
Stop 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
15-gallon/55-liter tank
(2.0L and 2.3L engines)
2. Odometer/Trip meter
3. Gear indicator (A/T only)*
Displays current gear
position
4. Tachometer
• 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
• OLow fuel5. Instrument cluster
dimmer select button*,
see Getting Started
6. Speedometer
7. Odometer/Trip meter
selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings
Instrument
Cluster
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
8. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal
range, turn off engine, let
vehicle cool; check coolant
level when safe
CRUISE
MAIN CRUISE
*Denotes optional equipment

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise:
Push adjuster
upward
To lower:
Pull button (1) and
slide downward
WARNING: Make sure
adjuster locks in one of
its positions
Seat controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever
2. Raise/lower seat
(Driver’s seat only)
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
adjustment*
(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
Seats
Seats
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
Use age appropriate child
restraints, see Owner’s Manual
and state or province laws
Split fold-down rear seatbacks
To fold: Push release knob (1),
push seatback down
To return and lock: Push seatback
firmly until latched, make sure seat-
belts are returned to original positions
Tip: 4-Door has seatback locks
as part of trunk security
WARNING: Lower seatback
slowly using both hands,
seatback is heavy and could
cause personal injury
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
Safety belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lockonly on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode
(front passenger and all
rear safety belts only)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull belt fully out of
retractor, allow belt to retract until
click is heard; belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow belt to retract fully
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*Denotes optional equipment

TRUNK/CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Trunk/
Cargo Area
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape
should you become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid MAZDA3 5-Door
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Tires should be of the same
make, kind and dimension
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 7,500-mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual
for rotation chartTire pressure
Decal on driver’s door provides
tire pressure information
Tire chains*
†Use only SAE Class “S” chains;
install on front tires as tightly
as possible and re-tighten
periodically; do not use chains
on dry roads, aluminum wheels,
or with tire pressure monitor
system, damage may occur,
use on steel wheels only2. Lug wrench
3. Jack handle
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Jack
6. Cargo light
7. Front tiedown eyelet
8. Cargo area cover
MAZDA3 4-Door
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk;
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual
2. Lug wrench
3. Front tiedown eyelet
4. Jack
5. Jack handle
6. Rear seatback lock
(4-Door only)
Lock or unlock: Move lever
7. Cargo light
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*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual