Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Switches and Controls

Driving Tips

WARNING Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector lever in a for ...

Lighting Control

Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the inst ...

Other materials:

Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Remove the drain plug and gasket. 4. Drain the oil into a suitable container. 5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug. Tightening torque 28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf} ...

A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Discharge the refrigerant.. 3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 4. Remove the drive belt.. 5. Remove the water hose bracket. CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will b ...

Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on. CAUTION: Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touc ...