Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Driving In Flooded Area
| WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been aff ected. |
| CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle on fl ooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. |
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
H ...
Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Sta ...
Other materials:
Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such
variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions
that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the ...
Opening and Closing the Liftgate/
Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5–door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate
and raise it when the latch releases.
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key i ...
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touc ...
