Vehicle controls and instruments Mazda 3 (BK)

Instrument cluster
Fig. 1.49. Instrument cluster of the Mazda 3: 1 – tachometer; 2 – left turn signal; 3 – Instrument panel backlight brightness switch button; 4 – speedometer; 5 –...

Speedometer (measuring speed)
Fig. 1.50. Speedometer The speedometer (Fig. 1.50) shows the speed of the car.

Odometer (mileage measurement)
Fig. 1.51. Odometer: 1 – odometer; 2 – mileage indicator; 3 – switch button The odometer shows the total mileage of the car. By successive pressing of the switch button,...

Odometer reading switching modes
One of the values of the distance traveled is recorded by the trip odometer A, and the second by the trip odometer B. For example, using indicator A you can monitor the...

Tachometer (engine speed)
Fig. 1.53. Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine crankshaft speed in units of 1000 min⁻¹ (Fig. 1.53). Attention! It is prohibited to exceed the permissible engine...

Coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 1.54. Coolant temperature gauge The device is designed to monitor the temperature of the engine coolant (Fig. 1.54). If the temperature gauge arrow is near the "H"...

Fuel level indicator in the tank
Fig. 1.55. Fuel level indicator in the tank: 1 – minimum fuel level indicator in the tank The fuel level indicator in the tank shows the approximate amount of fuel in...

Instrument cluster illumination
Fig. 1.57. Operation diagram of the instrument cluster backlight controller With the external lighting devices turned on, rotate the control knob to set the required...

Signaling devices and indicators, sound warning signals
Fig. 1.59. Light indicators and signaling devices of the Mazda 3 instrument cluster The instrument cluster has various alarms and indicators built into it (see fig....

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

Sound alarms
Audible warning light for airbag and seat belt pretensioner system malfunction If a malfunction is detected in the airbag/pretensioner seat belt system and visual...

Emergency light signaling
Fig. 1.62. Location of the emergency signal button: 1 – emergency signaling button When stopping a vehicle on or near the roadway, as well as in all cases stipulated by...

Central steering column switch for exterior lighting
Option A (without "AUTO" position) (see fig. 1.63) Fig. 1.63. Versions A and B of the central steering column switch for external lighting Turn the main switch handle...

Light sensor
Fig. 1.64. Location of the light sensor: 1 – sensor The light sensor also functions as a rain sensor in the automatic windshield wiper control system (Fig. 1.64). If the...

Headlights with xenon lamps
For low beam headlights, xenon lamps are used, which provide a wide beam of bright white light. If the headlights flicker or the brightness of the light has decreased,...

High-low beam headlight switching modes
Fig. 1.65. Headlight switching modes Press the lever away from you to turn on the high beam headlights. To switch the headlights back to the low beam, press the lever...

Direction indicator control lever
Fig. 1.68. Direction indicator control lever operation diagram Press the lever down (when turning left) or up (when turning right) to the fixed position (Fig. 1.68). The...

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

Light switch for rear fog lights
The rear fog light allows you to see your car better in fog. Option A (with front fog lights) The rear fog light can only be switched on when the front headlights are...

Windscreen wipers
The windshield wiper can only operate when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position (ignition on). Warning! Since the wiper blades may freeze to the windshield, the...

Windscreen washers
Warning! Fill the windshield washer reservoir only with a special liquid intended for the washer, or with clean water. It is dangerous to use low-freeze coolant as a...

Rear window wiper (hatchback vehicles)
Fig. 1.74. Rear window wiper operating mode The rear window wiper can only operate (Fig. 1.74) if the ignition switch is in the "ON" position (ignition on). Turn on the...

Rear window washer (hatchback vehicles)
To turn on the rear window washer, turn the switch handle to the position . The washer is switched off when the switch handle is released. There are two positions of the...

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

Cigarette lighter and ashtray
The cigarette lighter functions if the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position (auxiliary consumers of electricity) or "ON" (ignition on). Fig. 1.77. Location of the...

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

Storage compartment in the center console
Fig. 1.80. Opening the lid of the storage compartment in the center console To open the storage compartment lid in the centre console, pull up on the lower latch handle...

Cargo loops in the luggage compartment (hatchback)
Fig. 1.81. Location of cargo hinges in the luggage compartment of cars with "hatchback" bodywork To secure the cargo being transported using a net or slings, use the...

Sun visors
Fig. 1.82. Sun visor adjustment diagram: 1 – visor To use the sun visor, lower it down or move it to the side (Fig. 1.82). To use the vanity mirror, lower the sun visor.

Interior lighting lamps
Lighting system when entering and exiting the vehicle. The lighting system when entering/leaving the vehicle ensures that the overhead light is switched on (the light...

Individual lighting lampshades
Fig. 1.84. Individual lighting lampshade: 1 – switches Individual lighting lamps are switched on and off independently of each other by pressing the corresponding...

Electric windows
Before turning on the window lift to close the window, make sure that the window opening is clear and no passenger can get parts of their body caught in the glass....

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

Exterior rear view mirrors
Before you start driving, check the adjustment of the rear-view mirrors. Adjusting the mirrors while driving can distract you from driving and monitoring the traffic...

Adjusting the rear view mirrors
1. Move the switch button to the left or right depending on which mirror you want to adjust (left or right). Fig. 1.90. Rear view mirror adjustment diagram: 1 – outside...

Folding the rear view mirrors
Fig. 1.92. Folding the rearview mirror Fold the outside rearview mirrors so that they are located along the sides of the vehicle (Fig. 1.92). Attention! Before starting...

Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting the rear view mirror Fig. 1.93. Interior rearview mirror adjustment diagram Before starting to drive the car, adjust the rearview mirror so that it...

Reducing the glare of headlights
To reduce the blinding effect of headlights of cars driving behind you, you can switch the mirror from normal (day) to night position. Fig. 1.94. Reducing the glare of...

Time indication
Fig. 1.95. Current time indication mode The display shows the current time if the ignition switch is in the "ON" position (ignition on) or "ASS" (auxiliary consumers of...

Ambient air temperature indicator
Manual climate control system The display shows the ambient temperature when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position (ignition on). Automatic climate control system...

Parking brake system actuator lever
Always set the parking brake and check that the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) position before leaving the driver's seat or the vehicle (cars with automatic...

Brake system malfunction indicator or parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator The indicator comes on when the parking brake is applied if the ignition switch is in the "START" (starter) or "ON" position (ignition on). The...

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

Steering wheel adjustment
Fig. 1.113. Steering wheel adjustment diagram To adjust the steering wheel in the longitudinal direction and inclination angle, do the following: (fig. 1.113): 1. Stop...

Removable antenna
Fig. 1.114. Removing and installing the antenna To remove the antenna, unscrew it by turning it counterclockwise. To install the antenna in place, screw it into the...

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