Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turn on for:
- About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition is switched off.
- About 15 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off.
- About 5 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off when the key is out of the vehicle.
- Illuminates for about 15 seconds when the ignition is returned from ACC to OFF.
The light also turns off when:
- The ignition is switched on and all doors are closed.
- The driver's door is locked.
NOTE
- Battery saver If any door is left open with the overhead light switch in the DOOR position, or the liftgate/trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or luggage compartment light/trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion.
- The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on .
Overhead Lights
With Map Lights
Front
Rear
Without Map Lights
NOTE (With map lights) The rear overhead light also turn on and off when the front overhead light switch is op ...
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W
(DC 12 V, 10 A).
Type A
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
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Other materials:
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coate ...
Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Possible cause
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