Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Steering Wheel
| WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. |
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the steering wheel:
- Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column.
- Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, then push the lever up to lock the column.
- Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked before driving.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cau ...
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors. ...
Other materials:
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION
When the wiper lever is in the
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched or wiped with a
cloth.
If the windshield is struc ...
Rear Speaker Inspection
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
e. Rear package trim.
f. Rear speaker.
3. Verify the resistance between the rear speaker terminals.
If not withi ...
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor wiring harness connec ...
