Dynamic Stability ; Anti-lock Braking ; 5. Jack- Page 13

T R U N K / C A R G O   A R E A

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

Trunk/

Cargo Area

Driving Tips

When TCS detects drive 
wheel slippage it lowers engine
torque to prevent loss of traction

Dynamic Stability 

Control (DSC)

DSC light may occasionally flash
while driving, this indicates 
that the DSC was performing a
correction to help maintain your
best vehicle control, if DSC light
remains on, see your Mazda Dealer

Gas cap

After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound 
is heard, if gas cap is not fully
installed, Check Engine light 
may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual

MAZDA3 5-Door 

1. Temporary spare tire

Stored under panel in trunk; 
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Do not exceed 
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: For instructions 
and restrictions on use 
of temporary spare tire, 
see Owner’s Manual

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Tires should be of the same 
make, kind and dimension
Maintain correct front-end 
alignment and tire balance; 
rotate tires at 5,000 or 7,500 mile 
intervals; see Owner’s Manual 
for rotation chart

Tire pressure 

Decal on driver’s door provides 
tire pressure information

Tire chains*

†

Use only SAE Class “S” chains;
install on front tires as tightly 
as possible and re-tighten 
periodically; do not use chains 
on dry roads, aluminum wheels,
or with tire pressure monitor 
system, damage may occur, 
use on steel wheels only

Anti-lock Braking 
System (ABS)

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

ABS self test

A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal

Traction Control System (TCS)

Enhances traction and safety 
by regulating engine torque 

2. Lug wrench
3. Jack handle
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Jack
6. Cargo light
7. Front tiedown eyelet
8. Cargo area cover

MAZDA3 4-Door 

1. Temporary spare tire

Stored under panel in trunk; 
to change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Do not exceed 
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: For instructions 
and restrictions on use 
of temporary spare tire, 
see Owner’s Manual

2. Lug wrench
3. Front tiedown eyelet
4. Jack
5. Jack handle
6. Rear seatback lock 

(4-Door only)

Lock or unlock: Move lever

7. Cargo light

1

6

4

4 3 2

5

8 7

2

7

4

1 5

6

6

3

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual