P = Park; R = Reverse; N = Neutral - Page 7

I N T E R I O R L I G H T S

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Automatic
Transaxle*

Gearshift 
must be in 
Park or 
Neutral to 
start engine; 
it must 
be in Park 
to remove 
ignition key

P = Park

To move gearshift from Park: 
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P

R = Reverse
N = Neutral 

No gear engaged

D = Drive 

For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically

Interior

Lights

Transaxle

Quick Tips

Mazda

MAZDA3

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*If equipped

1. Map/reading light switch

Press on/off

2. Interior light switch

DOOR = light on when door open
ON = light always on
OFF = light always off

3. Front interior light
4. Rear interior light

5. Sunroof tilt switch*

Press rear of switch to tilt 
rear of sunroof
Press front of switch to close

6. Sunroof slide switch*

Press rear of switch to 
open sunroof
Press front of switch to close

7. Cargo light* (5-Door)

ON = Light always on
OFF = Light always off

Cargo light* (4-Door)

Light on with trunk open 
See Trunk/Cargo Area

Driver/passenger 
covered visor mirrors

To access mirror: Lower visor

OFF

DOOR

TILT

SLIDE

1

2

1

3

3

5

6

ON

OFF

DOOR

2

4

7

Manual shift
mode*

Move shift lever
from D to M; 
then M to D 
for automatic
mode

M (Manual)

Manual gear selection is 
achieved by moving shifter 
back and forward
Shift and gear position 
indicator located in the 
instrument panel, M will be 
illuminated for manual mode,
numeral for gear position 
will be shown below shift 
position indicator

Manual 
transaxle

Depress clutch
pedal to start
engine and 
change gears

Ignition key
release button
(M/T only)

Press button (

1

) 

to remove key 
from ignition

Tips: Do not shift into 
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving or using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting 
on a hill may reduce clutch life

P

R

N

D

M

L

O

C

K

A

C

C

O

N

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