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:
Front Door Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the front door without supporting it could cause the front door
to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least
another person to prevent the front door from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove in the orde ...
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
Bra ...
Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start
System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the ignition switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.
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