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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. WARNING 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 8-23). 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. í 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. Some models. 5-7

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2008_Mazda3_OM.pdf	1
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A Word to Mazda Owners	3
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How to Use This Manual	4
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Table of Contents	5
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
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Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
#Exterior Overview#	12
Seats	16
Front Seats	16
Rear Seat	19
Seat Belt Systems	24
Seat Belt Precautions	24
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	35
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	37
Child Restraint	39
Child Restraint Precautions	39
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	43
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	49
SRS Air Bags	54
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	54
Supplemental Restraint System Components	58
How the Air Bags Work	61
Doors and Locks	74
Keys	74
Keyless Entry System	75
Door Locks	80
Liftgate (5 Door)	83
Trunk Lid (4 Door)	86
Inside Trunk Release Lever (4 Door)	88
Power Windows	90
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	92
Hood	93
Moonroof	95
Security System	97
Immobilizer System	97
Theft-Deterrent System	99
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	101
Steering Wheel	101
Mirrors	101
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	106
Fuel Requirements	106
Emission Control System	108
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	109
Before Starting the Engine	110
Before Getting In	110
After Getting In	110
Driving Tips	111
Break-In Period	111
Money-Saving Suggestions	111
Hazardous Driving	112
Rocking the Vehicle	113
Winter Driving	113
Driving In Flooded Area	115
Overloading	115
Turbocharger Information	116
Towing	117
Trailer Towing	117
Starting and Driving	120
Ignition Switch	120
Starting the Engine	122
Brake System	123
Manual Transaxle Operation	127
Automatic Transaxle Controls	130
Power Steering	136
Cruise Control	137
Traction Control System (TCS)	141
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	144
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	150
Meters and Gauges	150
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	155
Warning/Indicator Lights	155
Beep Sounds	167
Switches and Controls	168
Lighting Control	168
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	171
Fog Lights	172
Windshield Wipers and Washer	172
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door)	176
Rear Window Defroster	176
Horn	177
Hazard Warning Flasher	178
Climate Control System	180
Operating Tips	180
Vent Operation	181
Types of the Climate Control System	183
Manual Type	184
Fully Automatic Type	188
Audio System	193
Antenna	193
Operating Tips for Audio System	194
Audio Set	205
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)	222
Auxiliary Input	224
Safety Certification	227
Interior Equipment	228
Sunvisors	228
Interior Lights	228
Information Display	231
Lighter	236
Ashtray	236
Cup Holder	237
Bottle Holder	238
Storage Compartments	238
Accessory Sockets	242
Parking in an Emergency	246
Parking in an Emergency	246
Flat Tire	247
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	247
Changing a Flat Tire	252
Overheating	258
Overheating	258
Emergency Starting	260
Starting a Flooded Engine	260
Jump-Starting	261
Push-Starting	264
Emergency Towing	265
Towing Description	265
Tiedown Hook	266
Recreational Towing	267
Introduction	270
Introduction	270
Scheduled Maintenance	271
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	271
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	276
Owner Maintenance	283
Owner Maintenance Schedule	283
Owner Maintenance Precautions	284
Engine Compartment Overview	285
Engine Oil	286
Engine Coolant	289
Brake/Clutch Fluid	291
Power Steering Fluid	292
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	293
Washer Fluid	295
Body Lubrication	296
Wiper Blades	297
Battery	300
Tires	303
Light Bulbs	307
Fuses	318
Appearance Care	326
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	326
Exterior Care	328
Interior Care	331
Customer Assistance	334
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	334
Customer Assistance (Canada)	336
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	339
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	340
Mazda Importer/Distributors	342
Importer/Distributor	342
Distributor in Each Area	342
Warranty	344
Warranties for Your Mazda	344
Outside the United States	345
Outside Canada	346
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	347
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	348
Cell Phones	349
Cell Phones Warning	349
Type Approval of Equipment	350
Type Approval of Equipment	350
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	352
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	354
Tire Labeling	354
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	360
Tire Maintenance	363
Vehicle Loading	366
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	373
Reporting Safety Defects	374
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	374
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	375
Service Publications	376
Service Publications	376
Identification Numbers	380
Vehicle Information Labels	380
Specifications	382
Specifications	382
Index	388
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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 8-23).

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.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

5-7

Some models.