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
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Other materials:
Adjuster Anchor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When
working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable or work carefully,
avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar.
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Front sc ...
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, ...
Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (transaxle side)
(See DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2
Outer ring
(See Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note. ...
