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
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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 ...
Other materials:
Starter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the
engine is cranked.
If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:
Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.
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Trunk Lid Opener Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the high-mount brake light..
4. Remove the trunk lid opener switch..
5. Verify the continuity of trunk lid opener switch terminals A and B.
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all
four tires. If
the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the driver by
indicating the
tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and
operating a beep
sound. The ...