Mazda 3 Sport 2017, Manual

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Before Driving
Steering Wheel
*Some models.
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control or
an accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
Heated Steering Wheel
*
The grips on the left and right of the
steering wheel can be warmed up.
Heating area
Heated steering
wheel switch
The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The heated steering wheel
operates for about 30 minutes and then
turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
heater is operating.
To turn off the heated steering wheel
before the 30 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
CAUTION
The following types of persons should
be careful not to touch the steering
wheel. Otherwise, it could cause a low-
temperature burn.
     
Infants, small children, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people
      People with delicate skin
      People who are excessively fatigued
      People who are intoxicated
      People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine
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