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:

Cooling System Cap Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Tu ...

Battery Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Since battery acid is toxic, be careful when handling the battery. Since battery acid is highly corrosive, be careful not to allow it to contact clothing or the vehicle. In case battery acid contacts skin, eyes, or clothing, flush it immediately with running wa ...

Limitations to SRS Air Bag
In severe collisions such as those described previously in "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria", the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity. Limitations to front/near ...