Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Type A/Type B instrument cluster
Type C instrument cluster
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
NOTE
- After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.
- The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
- The direction of the arrow (
) indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine ...
Dashboard Illumination
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lig ...
Other materials:
Variable Tumble Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the variable tumble solenoid valve..
4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the variable tumble solenoid valve..
...
Back Up Light Bulb Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk rid trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Rotate the socket in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to
remove it.
5. Remove the back-up light bulb.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the t ...
