Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Steering Wheel
| WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. |
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the steering wheel:
- Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column.
- Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, then push the lever up to lock the column.
- Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked before driving.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cau ...
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors. ...
Other materials:
Charcoal Canister Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Leakage Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures:
Assemble the hose used for inspection to port A.
Cover ports B and C with the caps.
Except for Mexico
Mexico
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 20 kPa {150 mmHg, 5.91 inHg} or more to the charcoal
cani ...
Front Combination Light Bracket Replacement
NOTE:
Verify that the front combination light is not damaged before using the repair
bracket for installation when the original brackets are damaged. If the front
combination light component is damaged, replace the light as a single unit.
1. Cut off the front combination light br ...
Rear Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Remove the following part ...
