Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. They have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping. Usin ...

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consu ...

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Condenser Inspection
1. Inspect the condenser for cracks, damage, and oil leakage. If there is any malfunction, replace the condenser. 2. Visually inspect the fins for clogging of foreign material. If any fins are clogged, remove the foreign material. 3. Visually inspect for bent fins. ...

Accessory Socket Inspection
Front 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the upper panel.. 3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX). 4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX). 5. Remove the shift panel. 6. Remove the accessory socket (front). 7. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that the ...

Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the co ...