Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
| WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
someone. The vehicle has a light
weight luggage compartment cover to
keep the contents of your luggage area
out of sight; it will not retain heavy
objects that are not tied down in an
accident such as a rollover. Tie down
all heavy objects, whether luggage or
cargo, using the tie down hooks.
Make sure luggage and cargo are secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. |
| CAUTION Make sure the luggage compartment cover is fi rmly secured. If it is not fi rmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in injury. |
The luggage compartment can be accessed by opening the liftgate when the straps are attached to the sides of the liftgate.
Removing the cover
This cover can be removed for more room.
- Remove the straps from the hooks.
- Lift the end of the luggage compartment cover a little, pull it outward, and remove it from the pins.
- Lift the front end of the luggage compartment cover and remove it.
Loading golf bags (only 4-door vehicle)
Up to two golf bags can be carried in the trunk.
- Place the bottom of the first golf bag in the trunk with its bottom pointed to the left and fit it into the front of the trunk.
- Place the second golf bag in the trunk with its bottom pointed to the left and fit it into the back of the trunk.
NOTE Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their size.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate/
Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5–door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate
and raise it when the latch releases.
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Inside Trunk Release Lever
(4-Door)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults ...
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Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the wastegate control solenoid valve..
4. Inspect the airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the wastegate control solenoid val ...
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before dri ...
