key MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 2010 (in English) Repair Manual

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The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qShift Position Indicator Light
(Automatic Transaxle)
This indicates the selected shift position.
Gear position indicator
In manual mode, the“M”of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear displays in
the gear position indicator.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Lightí
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.
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Beep Sounds
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-46.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched to off (LOCK)
or ACC with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-10.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
lWhen the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the“Push Button Start Not in OFF
Warning Beep”(page 3-22) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-10.
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qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-29).
qAdvanced Keyless Warningí
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as“the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-22.
qElectronic Steering Lock
Warning Beepí
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push
button start is pressed. (page 3-11)
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NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness
weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
lWhen the advanced keyless function is used
and the push button start is pressed to
ACC, the“Push Button Start Not in OFF
Warning Beep”(page 3-22) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder. Refer to Personalization Features
on page 10-10.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull back to original position for low
beam.
High beam
Low beam
qFlashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
toward you. The headlight switch does
not need to be on, and the lever will return
to the normal position when released.
OFF
Flashing
qHeadlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
Manual type
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this
angle.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed (without advanced key) or the
ignition is switched off (with advanced
key).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off (LOCK) and the ignition
key removed (without advanced key)
with all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched on and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition
is switched on, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-10.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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3. Select the item you want to turn off
(TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE)
by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch
up or down, and then press the Enter
(up/down) switch.
4. Select OFF and press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
qWarning Indicator
The following warning indicators are
displayed according to necessity. Warning
indicators are displayed regardless of the
multi-information display operation.
lDOOR OPEN (including trunk and the
liftgate)
lTIGHTEN FUEL CAP (Displayed
when the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster.)
lCHECK TIRE PRESSURE
lRELEASE PARKING BRAKElAdvanced Keyless Entry System
related
lKEY BATTERY IS LOWlADVANCED KEY NOT FOUNDlMOVE SHIFT LEVER TO PlSTEERING WHEEL LOCK NOT
RELEASED TURN WHEEL LEFT
AND RIGHT
lDEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lDEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ENGINE
lUSE AUXILIARY KEY
NOTE
When more than two warnings occur at the
same time, indicators are switched at each
specified time.
qSettings
The following settings can be changed:lBuzzer volume (Ignition key reminder,
lights-on reminder)
lTurn indicator soundlDistance unitlTemperature unitlDisplay language
The data for the trip computer average
fuel economy and the average vehicle
speed can also be changed.
To change settings
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select PREFERENCES by pressing the
Enter (up/down) switch up or down,
and then press the Enter (up/down)
switch.
3. Select the setting item you want to
change by pressing the Enter (up/
down) switch up or down, and then
press the Enter (up/down) switch.
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4. Select the desired setting by pressing
the Enter (up/down) switch up or
down, and then press the Enter (up/
down) switch.
NOTE
The buzzer volume for both the ignition key
reminder and the lights-on reminder is
changed simultaneously. If you prefer separate
buzzer volume settings, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If separate buzzer volume
settings have been done at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, you will be unable to change
the settings.
Resetting the data for the trip computer
average fuel economy and the average
vehicle speed
1. Press the INFO switch until the
SETTINGS screen is displayed.
2. Select RESET AVERAGES and press
the Enter (up/down) switch.
3. Select FUEL ECONOMY or SPEED,
and press the Enter (up/down) switch.
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the cup holders closed when they are
not in use, or when using them for
storage.
qFront
To use, open the cover.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
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6. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.
qLocking Lug Nutsí
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you lose
this key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's
order form, which is with the registration
card.
Special key Antitheft lug nut
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the key on top of the nut, and be
sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
To install the nut
1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be
sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key,
apply pressure, and turn it clockwise.
qMounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off, resulting in
an accident.
2. Mount the spare tire.
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
(Without Advanced Keyless Entry &
Push Button Start System)
1. If the engine does not start within five
seconds on the first try, turn the key to
the LOCK position, wait ten seconds
and try again.
2. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and hold it there―for up to
ten seconds. If the engine starts, release
the key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
4. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator―for
up to ten seconds.
(With Advanced Keyless Entry & Push
Button Start System)
1. If the engine does not start within five
seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
3. Depress the clutch pedal (MT) or the
brake pedal (AT) then press the push
button start. If the engine starts, release
the key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
4. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.If the engine still does not start using the
above procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
18 INJ 30 A Injector
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19 R.DEF 30 A Rear window defroster
20 IGKEY 2 40 A For protection of various circuits
21 IGKEY 1 40 A For protection of various circuits
22 HORN 15 A Horn
23 STOP 15 A Brake lights
24
10A Engine control system
25 FUEL PUMP 25 A Fuel system
26 ABS 40 A ABS
27 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer
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28 EHPAS 80 A Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Steering
29―― ―
30 ABS IG 7.5 A ABS
31―― ―
32 H/L LO RH 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
33 H/L LO LH 15 A Headlight low beam (LH)
34 ILLUM 7.5 A Dashboard illumination
35 TAIL 15 A Taillights
36 ENG INJ 15 A Engine control system
37 ENG BAR 15 A PCM
38 ENG BAR 2 20 A PCM
39 ETV 15 A Electric throttle valve
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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