Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Type A/Type B instrument cluster
Type C instrument cluster
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
NOTE
- After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.
- The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
- The direction of the arrow (
) indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine ...
Dashboard Illumination
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lig ...
Other materials:
Fuel Injector Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
4. Inspect the resistance between fuel injector terminals A and B.
Fuel injector resistance
11.4—12.6 ohms [20 °C {68 °F}]
If ...
Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather *
Remove dust and sand first using a
vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe
dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather
cleaner or a soft cloth soaked i ...
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn t ...
