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Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Driving In Flooded Area

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Before Driving / Driving Tips / Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been aff ected.

CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle on fl ooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check the following: H ...

Overloading
WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Sta ...

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Dehumidifying (With air conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. Set the fan cont ...

Locking Lug Nuts
If your vehicle has Mazda optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key will attach to the lug wrench. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and ma ...

License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure, release the tabs, and remove the lens. 3. Remove the license plate light bulb. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...

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