Mazda 3 Owners Manual: SRS Air Bags

Using LATCH Lower Anchor

Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce ar ...

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different types of air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” loc ...

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Security Setting (Type A)
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be activated unless the passcode is input. NOTE Do this function only when parked. It is too distracting to attempt while driving and you may make too many errors to be effective. Passcode setting Press the pick-up button or talk button with a sho ...

Vehicle Loading
WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will aff ect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper l ...

Lighting Control
Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on. NOTE If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatical ...