Vehicle controls and instruments Mazda 3 (BK)

Instrument cluster
Pic. 1.49. Mazda 3 instrument cluster: 1 - tachometer; 2 - left turn indicator; 3 - button for switching the brightness of the dashboard backlight; 4 - speedometer; 5 -...

Speedometer (speed measurement)
Pic. 1.50. Speedometer Speedometer (pic. 1.50) shows the speed of the vehicle.

Odometer (mileage measurement)
Pic. 1.51. Odometer: 1 - odometer; 2 - mileage indicator; 3 - switch button The odometer shows the total mileage of the vehicle. With successive presses of the switch...

Odometer switching modes
One of the distances covered is recorded by trip mileage indicator A, and the other by trip mileage indicator B. For example, pointer A can be used to monitor the...

Tachometer (engine speed)
Pic. 1.53. Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in units of 1000 min -1 (pic. 1.53). Attention! It is forbidden to exceed the permissible revolutions of the...

Coolant temperature gauge
Pic. 1.54. Coolant temperature gauge The device is designed to control the temperature of the engine coolant (pic. 1.54). If the temperature gauge pointer is near the...

Fuel gauge in the tank
Pic. 1.55. Fuel gauge in tank: 1 - signaling device for the minimum amount of fuel in the tank The fuel gauge in the tank shows the approximate amount of fuel in the...

Illumination of the instrument cluster
Pic. 1.57. Scheme of operation of the backlight control of the instrument cluster With the ambient lights turned on, turn the knob to set the desired brightness of the...

Alarms and indicators, audible warning signals
Pic. 1.59. Light signaling devices and indicators of a combination of devices of the Mazda 3 car Various alarms and indicators are built into the instrument cluster (see...

The display of the light indicator of not fastened seat belts
Driver's seat If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 20 km/h, the warning light will flash and the buzzer will sound. If...

Audible alarms
Sound signaling device of malfunction of system of airbags and pretensioners of seat belts If a malfunction is detected in the airbag/pretensioner system and the visual...

Emergency light signaling
Pic. 1.62. Alarm button location: 1 - alarm button When stopping the car on the carriageway or near it, as well as in all cases provided for by the Rules of the Road,...

Central stalk switch for outdoor lighting
Option A (no position «AUTO») (see fig. 1.63) Pic. 1.63. Versions A and B of the central steering column switch for outdoor lighting Turn the main switch handle away or...

Light sensor
Pic. 1.64. Light sensor location: 1 - sensor The light sensor also functions as a rain sensor in the automatic wiper control system (pic. 1.64). If the windshield wiper...

Headlights with xenon lamps
The low beam headlights use xenon bulbs that provide a wide beam of bright white light. If the headlights are flashing or the brightness of the light has decreased, this...

Far-near modes of switching of light of headlights
Pic. 1.65. Headlight switching modes Push the lever away from you to turn on the high beam headlights. to switch the headlights back to low beam, push the lever towards...

Turn signal control lever
Pic. 1.68. Scheme of operation of the turn signal control lever Push the lever down (when turning left) or up (when turning right) to a fixed position (pic. 1.68). The...

Front fog light switch
Fog lights improve visibility in fog and also make the vehicle more visible to other road users. The fog lamps can be turned on in any position of the central light...

Rear Fog Light switch
The rear fog light makes it easier to see the car in fog. Option A (with front fog lights) The rear fog lamp can only be turned on if the headlights are on. Pic. 1.69....

Windshield wipers
The windshield wiper can only operate when the ignition switch is in the «ON» (ignition on). Attention! Because the wiper blades can freeze to the windshield, the wiper...

Windshield washers
Attention! Fill the windshield washer reservoir only with washer fluid or clean water. It is dangerous to use antifreeze coolant as a windshield washer fluid. If coolant...

Rear window wiper (hatchback vehicles)
Pic. 1.74. Rear window wiper mode Rear window wiper can function (pic. 1.74), only if the ignition switch is in position «ON» (ignition on). Turn on the wiper by turning...

Rear window washer (hatchback vehicles)
To turn on the rear window washer, turn the switch handle to the position. The washer turns off when the switch handle is released. To turn on the rear window washer,...

Rear window heater
The electric rear window defroster is designed to remove frost, water condensation and thin ice crust. The electric rear window defroster operates when the ignition...

Cigarette lighter and ashtray
The cigarette lighter functions when the ignition switch is in the «ACC» (auxiliary consumers of electricity) or «ON» (ignition on). Pic. 1.77. Cigarette lighter...

Box for gloves and small luggage
Pic. 1.79. Box for gloves and small luggage To open the glove box lid, pull the latch handle towards you. Insert key (auxiliary key) lock and turn it clockwise to lock...

Stowage compartment in the center console
Pic. 1.80. Opening the stowage compartment lid in the center console To open the stowage compartment cover in the center console, pull up on the lower latch handle (pic....

Cargo loops in the luggage compartment («hatchback»)
Pic. 1.81. Location of cargo loops in the luggage compartment of cars with a body «hatchback» Use the cargo loops located in the luggage compartment to secure the cargo...

Sun visors
Pic. 1.82. Sun visor adjustment diagram: 1 - visor To use the sun visor, push it down or out of the way (pic. 1.82). To use the vanity mirror, pull down the sun visor.

Interior lamps
Lighting system when getting into and out of the car. The lighting system when entering / exiting the car provides the inclusion of the upper ceiling (lamp switch is in...

Plafonds for individual lighting
Pic. 1.84. Plafond of individual lighting: 1 - switches Individual lighting domes turn on and off independently of each other by pressing the corresponding switches...

Electric windows
Before turning on the power window to close the window, make sure that the window opening is free and none of the passengers can pinch parts of their bodies with the...

Opening and closing power windows from outside the vehicle
All windows can be opened or closed from outside the vehicle after the doors and tailgate/liftgate are closed. The windows can be opened or closed from the outside of...

Exterior mirrors
Check the adjustment of the rear-view mirrors before driving. Performing mirror adjustments while driving can distract you from driving and observing traffic. Be aware...

Adjustment of rear-view mirrors
1. Move the switch button to the left or right depending on which mirror needs to be adjusted (left or right). Pic. 1.90. Rear view mirror adjustment scheme: 1 – an...

Folding rearview mirrors
Pic. 1.92. Folding the rear view mirror Fold the outside rear view mirrors so that they are along the sides of the vehicle (pic. 1.92). Attention! Be sure to return the...

Interior rearview mirror
Rear view mirror adjustment Pic. 1.93. Diagram for adjusting the interior rear-view mirror Before driving, adjust the rear view mirror so that it reflects the view...

Headlight glare reduction
To reduce the blinding effect of the headlights of vehicles traveling behind you, you can switch the mirror from normal (daytime) to night position. Pic. 1.94. Headlight...

Indication of time readings
Pic. 1.95. Time display mode The display shows the current time when the ignition switch is in the «ON» (ignition on) or «ACC» (auxiliary consumers of electricity). If...

Ambient temperature gauge
Manual climate control system The display shows the ambient temperature when the ignition switch is in the «ON» (ignition on). Automatic climate control system Pic....

Parking brake system drive lever
Before leaving the driver's seat and exiting the vehicle, always apply the parking brake and check that the range selector lever is in the «R» (parking) (vehicles with...

Brake warning light or parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator The indicator comes on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is in the «START» (starter) or «ON» (ignition on). The indicator...

Checking the operation of the parking brake
Tighten the parking brake lever firmly. Make sure the lever stroke is the specified number of clicks (check ratchet clicks by ear). Lever travel: 7-8 clicks. Check the...

Steering wheel adjustment
Pic. 1.113. Steering wheel adjustment diagram To adjust the steering wheel fore and aft and tilt, do the following: (pic. 1.113): 1. Stop the vehicle and lower the...

Detachable antenna
Pic. 1.114. Removing and installing the antenna To remove the antenna, unscrew it by turning it counterclockwise. to reinstall the antenna, screw it into the holder by...

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