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Slide/Tilt Switch

Seat can be moved back and forth, 
raised, lowered, or tilted with this control.

Recline Switch

Push forward or backward 
to adjust seatback angle.

ELECTRONiCALLY OPERATED DRiVER SEAT CONTROLS

fRONT SEAT WARMER

The driver and front passenger seats can 
be warmed by rotating the applicable 
seat warmer dial while the ignition is ON.

• 

 Seat temperature increases as the 
number on the dial increases.

• 

 When the seat warmers are not 
needed, rotate the dials to 0.

MANUAL SEAT CONTROLS

fUEL DOOR RELEASE

(located on floor in front of driver’s seat)

To open, pull the fuel door release. 

fuel

• 

  MAZDA3:

 Regular Unleaded Fuel  

– 87 Octane

• 

  MAZDASPEED3:

 Premium Fuel  

– 91-93 Octane

height Adjustment Lever

Raise or lower seat height by 
repeatedly pulling up or pushing 
down on the lever.

Recline Lever

Pull up to adjust seatback angle.

Slide Release Lever

Pull lever up to move seat backward 
or forward.

Trunk  
Release

(sedan only)

fuel Door 
Release

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fUEL DOOR

To avoid scratching 
the paint during 
refueling, secure 
the fuel filler cap 
tether over the 
hook as shown.

fUEL ECONOMY

To achieve the best fuel economy:

  •   

Drive sensibly.

 Speeding, rapid acceleration and excessive braking will 

lower fuel economy. 

  •   

Observe the speed limit.

 Fuel economy can decrease rapidly at speeds 

above 60 mph. 

  •   

Keep tires properly inflated.

 Under-inflated tires will lower fuel economy. 

  • 

 Use the recommended grade of oil specified in the owner’s manual 

and keep the engine properly maintained. Visit your Authorized 

Mazda Dealer who specializes in the servicing of Mazda engines.

  •   

Monitor the Current Fuel Economy on the MID (if equipped).

 The 

current fuel economy is calculated every 2 seconds. 

Additional items that also help increase fuel economy:

  •   Remove excess weight. Heavy items in the vehicle will lower fuel economy. 
  •   Avoid excessive idling. Idling for long periods will waste gas. 
  •   Use cruise control. Using cruise control on the highway helps to maintain  

a constant speed and saves gas. 

  •   Use overdrive gears. Using overdrive gearing reduces the vehicle’s engine 

speed, which saves gas and reduces engine wear. 

  •   Use a quality gasoline with the recommended octane. Use of higher 

octane gasoline will not improve your fuel economy.

Visit 

www.ecodrivingusa.com

 or 

www.fueleconomy.gov

 for more information.

Seats

   NOTE:

 The rear seats on the 5-door are equipped with foldable head restraints. To 

fold the head restraint, pull the strap on the back of the head restraint and fold the head 
restraint downward. To return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward.

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