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Before Driving

Outside Mirrors

In this manual: Before Driving
Pictorial Index — 8Essential Safety Equipment — 38Before Driving — 56When Driving — 89Interior Features — 104Maintenance and Care — 53If Trouble Arises — 31Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 33Specifications — 4
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WARNING Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.

Mirror type

Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

Convex type (front passenger side)

The mirror has single curvature on its surface.

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position.

To adjust:

  1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side mirror.
  2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
    Mazda 3. Power mirror adjustment

After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by rotating the switch in the center position.

Folding mirror

WARNING Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you start driving: Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous. Your rear view will be restricted, and you could have an accident.

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.

Mazda 3. Folding mirror

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