Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Emergency Starting

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 t ...

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds a ...

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Split/One-piece Folding the Seatback
By lowering the rear seatback(s) the luggage compartment space can be expanded. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatback(s) or in the luggage compartment. Putting occupants in the luggage compartment is dangerous because seat belts cannot be ...

Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION: The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor. 4SD 1. Remove the following parts: ...

Fuel Filler Lid Opener Cable Removal/Installation
4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Front seat (LH). b. Front scuff plate (LH). c. Rear scuff plate. d. B-pillar lower trim. e. Rear seat cushion. f. Rear seat back. g. Tire house trim. h. Trunk end trim. i. Trunk side trim (RH). j. ...