Exterior

Comparatively upright in profile, the Mazda3 is built with a wide track and a relatively long (103.9-inch) wheelbase for its size. A Sport Package that includes sport bumpers, side skirts, 17-inch alloy wheels and fog lamps is available on s sedans and standard on s hatchbacks.

Steel wheels hold 15-inch tires on the Mazda3 i sedan; the Mazda3 s sedan gets 16-inch alloy wheels, while the Mazda3 s hatchback rolls on 17-inch rubber. The wagonlike hatchback has small triangular rear quarter windows. Sedans get a short but high rear deck.

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    Rear WindowWiper and Washer
    The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Rear WindowWiper Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. ON - Normal. INT - Intermittent. Rear WindowWasher To spray wa ...

    Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
    Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. - Repeated short-distance driving. - Driving in dusty conditions. - Driving with extended use of ...

    Safety
    Safety features include: * Standard side-impact and side curtain airbags * Standard antilock braking system with brake assist * Standard electronic stability and traction control * Optional blind ...