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:

Drive Belt Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 A/C drive belt NOTE: Drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary because of the use of the maintenance-free type A/C drive belt. Replace the drive belt if it is found to be damaged during visual inspection, or if there is a malfunction or noise in th ...

Air Filter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico Airflow inspection 1. Remove the air filter.. 2. Blow from port A and verify that there is airflow from port B. If there is no airflow, replace the air filter.. 3. Blow from port B and verify that there is airflow from port A. If there is no airflow, r ...

Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range. While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated. Direct mode is can ...