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Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page128 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (128,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. It goes off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released, you may have a brake problem. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to the floor. In either case, it will take longer to stop the vehicle. 1. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (page 8-22). 2. After adding fluid, check the light again. If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Even if the light goes out have your brake system inspected as soon as possible by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying that wheel's brake. The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system. This is normal when the ABS operates. Don't pump the brakes, continue to press down on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. Form No.8V66-EA-06F

Section	Page
Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2.pdf	1
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#ZOOM-ZOOM#	2
A Word to Mazda Owners	4
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How to Use This Manual	5
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Table of Contents	6
Dashboard and Interior Overview	9
#Dashboard and Interior Overview (Left-hand drive model) #	9
Exterior Overview	11
#Exterior Overview#	11
#Exterior Overview#	13
Seats	17
Front Seats	17
Rear Seat	20
Seat Belt Systems	25
Seat Belt Precautions	25
Seat Belt (Except Center-Rear Position)	28
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	30
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (3-Point Type)	33
Seat Belt Extender	36
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	37
Child Restraint	39
Child Restraint Precautions	39
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	43
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	51
SRS Air Bags	56
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	56
Supplemental Restraint System Components	61
How the Air Bags Work	64
Doors and Locks	77
Keys	77
Keyless Entry System	78
Door Locks	84
Liftgate (5 Door)	87
Trunk Lid (4 Door)	90
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4 Door)	92
Power Windows	94
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	96
Hood	97
Moonroof	99
Security System	101
Immobilizer System	101
Theft-Deterrent System	104
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	106
Steering Wheel	106
Mirrors	106
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	111
Fuel Requirements	111
Emission Control System	113
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	114
Before Starting the Engine	115
Before Getting In	115
After Getting In	115
Driving Tips	116
Break-In Period	116
Money-Saving Suggestions	116
Hazardous Driving	117
Rocking the Vehicle	118
Winter Driving	118
Driving In Flooded Area	120
Overloading	121
Turbocharger Information	122
Towing	123
Trailer Towing	123
Starting and Driving	125
Ignition Switch	125
Starting the Engine	126
Brake System	127
Manual Transaxle Operation	132
Automatic Transaxle Controls	134
Power Steering	141
Cruise Control	142
Traction Control System (TCS)	145
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	146
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	148
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	155
Meters and Gauges	155
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	160
Warning/Indicator Lights	160
Beep Sounds	172
Switches and Controls	174
Lighting Control	174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	177
Fog Lights	178
Windshield Wipers and Washer	178
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door)	182
Rear Window Defroster	183
Horn	184
Hazard Warning Flasher	184
Climate Control System	187
Operating Tips	187
Vent Operation	188
Types of the Climate Control System	190
Manual Type	191
Fully Automatic Type	196
Audio System	201
Antenna	201
Operating Tips for Audio System	202
Audio Set	212
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	230
Auxiliary Input	232
Safety Certification	236
Interior Equipment	237
Sunvisors	237
Interior Lights	237
Information Display	240
Lighter	245
Ashtray	246
Cup Holder	246
Bottle Holder	247
Storage Compartments	248
Accessory Sockets	252
Parking in an Emergency	255
Parking in an Emergency	255
Flat Tire	256
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	256
Changing a Flat Tire	260
Overheating	266
Overheating	266
Emergency Starting	268
Starting a Flooded Engine	268
Jump-Starting	269
Push-Starting	272
Emergency Towing	273
Towing Description	273
Tiedown Hook	274
Recreational Towing	275
Introduction	277
Introduction	277
Scheduled Maintenance	278
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	278
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	283
Owner Maintenance	290
Owner Maintenance Schedule	290
Owner Maintenance Precautions	291
Engine Compartment Overview	292
Engine Oil	293
Engine Coolant	295
Brake/Clutch Fluid	297
Power Steering Fluid	298
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	299
Washer Fluid	302
Body Lubrication	303
Wiper Blades	303
Battery	307
Tires	310
Light Bulbs	315
Fuses	326
Appearance Care	334
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	334
Exterior Care	336
Interior Care	339
Customer Assistance	343
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	343
Customer Assistance (Canada)	345
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	348
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	349
Mazda Importer/Distributors	351
Importer/Distributor	351
Distributor in Each Area	351
Warranty	353
Warranties for Your Mazda	353
Outside the United States	354
Outside Canada	355
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	356
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	357
Cell Phones	358
Cell Phones Warning	358
Type Approval of Equipment	359
Type Approval of Equipment	359
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	361
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	361
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	363
Tire Labeling	363
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	369
Tire Maintenance	372
Vehicle Loading	375
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	382
Reporting Safety Defects	383
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	383
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	384
Service Publications	385
Service Publications	385
Identification Numbers	387
Vehicle Information Labels	387
Specifications	389
Specifications	389
Index	397

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Brake System Warning Light

This warning has the following functions:

Parking brake warning

The light comes on when the parking

brake is applied with the ignition switch

in the START or ON position. It goes off

when the parking brake is fully released.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the light stays on after the parking brake

is fully released, you may have a brake

problem.

Drive to the side of the road and park off

the right-of-way.

You may notice that the pedal is harder to

push or that it may go closer to the floor.

In either case, it will take longer to stop

the vehicle.

1. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add

fluid as required (page 8-22).

2. After adding fluid, check the light

again.

If the warning light remains on, or if the

brakes do not operate properly, do not

drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Even if the light goes out have your brake

system inspected as soon as possible by

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Having to add brake fluid is sometimes

an indicator of leakage. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible even if the brake light is no

longer illuminated.

WARNING

Do not drive with the brake system

warning light illuminated. Contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the

brakes inspected as soon as possible:

Driving with the brake system warning

light illuminated is dangerous. It

indicates that your brakes may not

work at all or that they could

completely fail at any time. If this light

remains illuminated, after checking

that the parking brake is fully

released, have the brakes inspected

immediately.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS control unit continuously

monitors the speed of each wheel. If one

is about to lock up, the ABS responds by

automatically releasing and reapplying

that wheel's brake.

The driver will feel a slight vibration in

the brake pedal and may hear a chattering

noise from the brake system. This is

normal when the ABS operates. Don't

pump the brakes, continue to press down

on the brake pedal.

5-6

Driving Your Mazda

Some models.

Starting and Driving

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