Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Rearview Mirror
| WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. |
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window.
NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
(With Homelink wireless control system)
Press the OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button . The indicator light will illuminate.
(Without Homelink wireless control system)
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON/OFF button . The indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE
- Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.
(With Homelink wireless control system)
(Without Homelink wireless control system)
- (With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,
,
) on the auto-dimming
mirror.Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System on .
- The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is in reverse (R).
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance of
the vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangero ...
Windows
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Other materials:
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 Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident
or ve ...
Driver Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control
System]
WARNING:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings
and cautions before handling the air bag module..
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the driver- ...
Headliner Removal/Installation
1. Shift to the D (ATX) or 4th gear (MTX) position. (4SD)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
4. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
5. Partially peel back the seaming ...