Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Battery Runs Out
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
| WARNING
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fl uid level: Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fl uid level is dangerous. It may rupture or explode, causing serious injury. Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery: Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous. A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone. Route the jumper cables away from parts that will be moving: Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. |
Do not allow the
Keep all fl ames,
| CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set). |
- Remove the battery cover.
- Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded.
- If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles.
- Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence as in the illustration.
- Connect one end of a cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery (1).
- Attach the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery (2).
- Connect one end of the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery (3).
- Connect the other end to the ground point indicated in the illustration away from the discharged battery (4).
- Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run it a few minutes. Then start the engine of the other vehicle.
- (With i-ELOOP system)
The i-ELOOP indicator light may flash
after the engine is started. The indicator
light turns off when the engine is
running and the charging is completed.
Make sure the i-ELOOP indicator light is turns off before driving.
NOTE
- If the vehicle is driven with the i-ELOOP indicator light flashing, a beep sound is heard.
- If the steering wheel is operated with
the i-ELOOP indicator light flashing, it
may feel heavier than normal, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
The steering operation will return to normal when the i-ELOOP indicator light turns off.
- Do not remove the jumper cables while the i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing.
- When finished, carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration.
- If the battery cover has been removed, install it in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE Verify that the covers are securely installed.
Mounting the Spare Tire
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 ...
Other materials:
Battery Recharging [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Using GR8-1291:
(See GR8-1291 INSTANT TRAINING MODULE (VIDEO) .)
WARNING:
Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the
battery fluid may catch fire and cause serious injury.
1. Remove the battery filler caps and check the water level. If necessary, add ...
Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:
Tire fit
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Auxiliary Jack Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
3. Remove the auxiliary jack in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
while pres ...