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:
Discharge Headlight Control Module Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical
shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge
headlight service warnings..
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Remove t ...
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used ...
Service Cautions
Injury/damage Prevention Precautions
Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when
the ignition is switched to off. Therefore, keep hands and tools away from the
cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury to personnel
or damage t ...
