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:
Exterior Care
The paintwork on your Mazda represents
the latest technical developments in
composition and methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint's protective properties, if
proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to preve ...
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W
(DC 12 V, 10 A).
Type A
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
Type B *
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
With CD Player
Without CD Player
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Parking Brake Cable Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
2. Remove the under cover..
3. Remove the tunnel member (rear). (MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo).
4. Remove the brace bar. (SKYACTIV-G ...
