MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2010 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Consoleí
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
qGlove Compartment
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release handle.
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Storage trayí
The storage tray can be installed to the
left/right side of the center console.
Storage tray
Using the armrestí
CAUTION
ØWhen sliding the armrest, be
careful not to hit a drink cup
placed in a cup holder and spill its
contents. Remove cups or other
drink containers from the cup
holders before pulling out the
armrest.
ØBefore opening the center console,
store the armrest first. Otherwise,
the armrest or center console may
be damaged.Press the button to slide the armrest
frontward.
When storing the armrest, press and hold
the button while pulling the armrest back,
and remove your hand once it is in its
stored position.
qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door)
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
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Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
qShopping Bag Hook (5 Door)
The shopping bag hook can be used for
hanging shopping bags.
CAUTION
Do not hang excessive weight on the
shopping bag hook as it could be
damaged.
Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength: 3 kg
(6.6 lb))
qRear Coat Hooks
WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
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Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
To use, press the cover and open it.
With Seat Warmer
Without Seat Warmer
Rear
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of the position of the ignition
switch.
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CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to
the following:
ØDo not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
ØDo not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
ØClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the accessory socket.
ØCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
ØDo not insert the cigarette lighter
into the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio
playback or TV reception depending
on the device connected to the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.
Plug
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-9
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-15
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-15
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-17
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-18
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-21
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-22
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-22
Tiedown Hook ........................................................................ 7-23
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-25
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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.
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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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handleTiedown eyelet
Lug wrench
Bolt for flat tire 4 Door
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Spare tire
Jack Jack handle
Lug wrenchTiedown eyelet
Spare tire
Jack Jack handle
Lug wrenchTiedown eyelet
Bolt for flat tireBolt for flat tire 5 Door
(Type A)
(Type B)
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