Interior

Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and telescopes. Instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustment allowing the cushion and seatback to move up and down together. Placing the rear-suspension coil springs beneath the floor increases the hatchback's rear storage space.

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    Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
    For optimum protection, the driver and passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly. ...

    Interior Lights
    Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turns on for: - About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and t ...

    Overheating
    If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING. Turn off the ignition switch and ...