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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Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the wastegate control solenoid valve..
4. Inspect the airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the wastegate control solenoid val ...
Side Turn Light Inspection
Side turn light illumination inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Remove the outer mirror garnish..
4. Remove the side turn light..
5. Connect the battery voltage as shown in the figure.
If the side turn light does illuminat ...
Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
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