Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window.
NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
(With Homelink wireless control system)
Press the OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON button . The indicator light will illuminate.
(Without Homelink wireless control system)
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the automatic dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming function, press the ON/OFF button . The indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE
- Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.
(With Homelink wireless control system)
(Without Homelink wireless control system)
- (With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,
,
) on the auto-dimming
mirror.Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System on .
- The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is in reverse (R).
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
dangero ...
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Other materials:
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 operated.
Map Lights *
When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens ...
Fuel Filler Lid Opener Cable Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat (LH).
b. Front scuff plate (LH).
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. B-pillar lower trim.
e. Rear seat cushion.
f. Rear seat back.
g. Tire house trim.
h. Trunk end trim.
i. Trunk side trim (RH).
j. ...
Variable Intake Air Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the variable intake air solenoid valve..
4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the variable intake air solenoid val ...
