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:
Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, verify that there is no twisting in the front ABS wheel-speed
sensor.
1
Connector
2
Front ABS wheel-speed sensor
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
If the engine does not start within
five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and
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Front Combination Light Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical
shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge
headlight service warnings..
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Disconne ...
