turn signal MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2008 (in English) User Guide

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Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Hazard warning flasher
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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qOperating the Radio
Seek
tuning
buttonsChannel
preset
buttons
Manual tuning button/Auto memory
button/Electric serial number buttonScan buttonBand selector buttons
Satellite button
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received,“ST”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the
“ST”indicator will go out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be canceled.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
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Interior Comfort
Audio System
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qOperating the In-Dash CD Changerí
Track up
buttonDisc
up/Folder
up button
Disc
down/Folder
down button Track down
buttonLoad button
Scan buttonRepeat button
CD slotCD eject button CD play button
Display buttonRandom button
Reverse buttonFast-forward button
Channel preset buttons
Display feed
dial
Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible)
Music CD/MP3 CD player (MP3 compatible)
There are two types of In-dash CD
changers. Check which In-dash CD
changer your vehicle is equipped with.
Type Playable data
Music CD player
(non-MP3 compatible)· Music data (CD-DA)
Music CD/MP3 CD
player
(MP3 compatible)· Music data (CD-DA)
· MP3 file
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and
MP3 files, playback of the two file types differs
depending on how the disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.
NOTE
The CD will begin playback automatically
after insertion.
A CD cannot be inserted while the display
reads“WAIT”. A beeping sound can be heard
during this waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume dial and the load
button (
) for about 2 seconds will turn
this beeping sound ON or OFF.
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Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Audio System
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
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
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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In Case of an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
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Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
lSteering becomes difficult.lThe vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.lThe vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.NOTE
lMake sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-30).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.
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In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Light Bulbs
Side turn signal lightsRear turn signal lightsLicense plate light
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Headlights (Low beam)
Fog lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights High-mount brake light
Trunk light 4 Door
5 DoorOverhead light (Rear)
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
Headlights (Low beam)
Side turn signal lightsFog lights
License plate light
High-mount brake light
Overhead light (Rear)
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights/Side-
marker lightsHeadlights
(High beam)
Front turn signal
lights/Side-marker lights
Headlights
(High beam)Luggage
compartment light
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Replacing a fog light bulbsí
1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker
lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
2. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
3. Install the new side turn signal unit in
the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible because it is
built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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With Non-LED bulb
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights (4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer,
and then remove the retainers and the
trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights (5 Door)
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Owner Maintenance
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beam 60 HB3 (HB3)
Low beamHalogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8―(#1157NA)
Fog lights
íType A 55 H11 (H11)
Type B 51 HB4 (HB4)
Side turn signal lights
*15 WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light4 Door 18 W16W (#921)
5 DoorNon-LED bulb 18 W16W (#921)
LED bulb
*12.4―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (―)
Brake lights/TaillightsNon-LED bulb 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED bulb
*24/1―(―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate light 5 W5W (―)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 Bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
Fog lights
Type A Type B
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door)
5W5W
Luggage compartment light (5 Door)―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
íW5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Specifications
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