Mazda 3 Owners Manual: If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
- Parking in an Emergency
- Flat Tire
- Battery Runs Out
- Emergency Starting
- Overheating
- Emergency Towing
- Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
- When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
- Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
...
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 ...
Other materials:
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
min ...
Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt
NOTE:
Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the
use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt.
Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection,
or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...
Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle side) ...
