Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Storage Compartments
| WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles in storage spaces with no lid is dangerous as they could be thrown around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly accelerated and cause injury depending on how the article is stored. |
| CAUTION Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A lighter could explode or the plastic material in eyeglasses could deform and crack from high temperature. |
Overhead Console *
This console box is designed to store eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly press in the center of the glove compartment lid.
Center Console
To open, pull the release latch
Storage tray
The storage tray can be removed.
Rear Coat Hooks
| WARNING Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the assist grips and coat hooks: Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects such as a coat hanger from the assist grips or coat hooks is dangerous as they can fl y off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a curtain air bag was to deploy, which could result in serious injury or death |
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks and the assist grips without hangers.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
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Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition. ...
Other materials:
Engine Tune Up [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
NOTE:
If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time,
the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut
control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
Engine Tune-up Preparation
1. Verify ...
Dashboard Upper Panel Removal/Installation
Vehicles Without Bose®
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
c. Center panel.
d. Center cover.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Pull up the dashboard upper panel in the direction of arrow shown in the figure,
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Sae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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