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:
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
2. Peel off the front mudguard..
3. Remove the bolts and fastener.
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.1 durin ...
Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below
Temporary tires
Nominal width of tire in millimeters
Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
Diagonal
Rim diameter code
Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an
explanation
of ...
Sae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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