INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
Cruise control on*,
see Getting Started
Cruise control main
power on*, see Getting Started
TPMS Tire Pressure
Monitoring System*,
see Getting Started
• Turn signals/hazard
warning on
• High beams on
• Engine oil-pressure
warning light
Stop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system
Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts
• Security indicator light*
GAUGES
1. Fuel gauge
14.5-gallon/55-liter tank
(2.0L and 2.3L engines)
2. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal range,
turn off engine, let vehicle cool;
check coolant level when safe
• Lights on
• Charging system
warning light
Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt
pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection required
• Door-ajar
• Power steering
malfunction
Dealer inspection required if light
remains on
• Check engine
Dealer inspection required
•
O Low fuel
3. Speedometer
4. Tachometer
5. Odometer/Trip meter
6. Odometer/Trip meter
selector
Press to view odometer; press
again to reset trip odometer
A/B settings
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 8
page 9
• Automatic
transaxle warning light
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
When brake pedal is pressed,
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing
of the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
7. Instrument cluster
dimmer select button*,
see Getting Started
8. Manual mode gear
indicator* (A/T only),
Displays current gear
position
*If equipped
CRUISE
MAIN
CRUISE