Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Outside Mirrors
| WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears. |
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position.
To adjust:
- Rotate the mirror switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror.
- Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by rotating the switch in the center position.
Folding mirror
| WARNING Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you start driving: Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous. Your rear view will be restricted, and you could have an accident. |
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors. ...
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
mig ...
Other materials:
Anchor Bracket
Anchor brackets for securing childrestraint
systems are equipped in the
vehicle. Locate each anchor position using
the illustration.
To install a child-restraint system,
always follow the instruction manual
accompanying the child-restraint system.
Anchor bracket location
Use the indicated ...
Electric Power Steering Oil Pump Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the electric power steering oil pump component as
the internal parts of the EHPAS CM could be damaged. Replace the electric power
steering oil pump component if it is subjected to an impact.
1. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
2. Remove the aerod ...
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Press and hold the lock-release button.
Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition ...
