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.
...
Other materials:
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, ...
Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to aff ect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
When the wiper lever is i ...
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the ...
