Mazda 3 Service Manual: Belts, Hoses, Pulleys

Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]

WARNING: A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the hydraulic variable valve timing a ...

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

MZR 2.0 1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way.. 2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational dir ...

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Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerat ...

Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING: A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing. NOTE: Remove/install the drive belt from the underside of the vehicle. Generator Drive Belt Removal/Installation CAUTION: To prevent damage to the dri ...

Driving Tips
WARNING Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector lever in a forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector lever in the revers ...