Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on .
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced.
When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
| WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous. The brakes could fail and cause a serious accident. As soon as you hear a screeching noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. |
Parking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
parts.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving regarding parking
brake use.
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Brake Assist
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal with greater force, the brake assist
system provides braking assistance, thus
enhancing braking performance.
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Other materials:
Side Step Molding Removal
1. Remove the fasteners A.
2. Using the removal tool, disengage clips B in the direction of the arrow (1),
(2) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Leave the disengaged clip B in place in consideration of the servicing.
3. Slide the side step molding in the direction of the arrow ( ...
Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20
Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol ® (U.S.A. only).
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Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Wiper link No.1
(See Ball Joint Assembly Note.)
2
Wiper link No.2
(See Ball Joint Assembly Note.)
3
Nut
4
Washer
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