Mazda 3 Owners Manual: If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
- Parking in an Emergency
- Flat Tire
- Battery Runs Out
- Emergency Starting
- Overheating
- Emergency Towing
- Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
- When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
- Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
...
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that ...
Other materials:
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.
Rear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch
Rear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the position. After the
switch is released, the washer will stop.
If the w ...
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace th ...
