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:
No.7 Bsm Indicator Light Does Not Flash While Under Bsm Indicator Light Flashing
Conditions (With Combination Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)) [Blind Spot
Monitoring (Bsm)]
7
BSM indicator light does not flash while under BSM indicator light-flashing
conditions (with combination switch operation (turn signal switch))
Description
The BSM indicator light does not flash or illuminate continuously,
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Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle ...
Closing the Hood
Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on
the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support
rod is secured in ...