Highly rigid body
The basic development concept for the body shell of the all-new Mazda 3 was to improve the overall balance of the body's rigidity and ensure it firmly absorbs the reaction force of the dampers. To this end, particular attention went to reinforcing the area around the front and rear suspension mounts and the joint sections in each corner, which are subject to greater stress. Structural adhesive was used to strengthen the joints for the front and rear suspension towers, and spot welding was added to reinforce the joints of the door openings. The result is a substantial improvement in rigidity and body hysteresis (the degree of car body deformation due to repeated applications of torsional load).
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Interior Lights
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position), the courtesy lights
and the ground illumination light turn on
for:
- Abo ...
Ignition Switch
With advanced key
Refer to “Starting the engine”
for information on how to use the ignition
switch.
Ignition Switch Positions (Without Advanced Key)
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
a ...
Fog Lights
* Some models.
The front fog lights help you to see as
well as to be seen.
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the front fog lights.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light ...