Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Driving on Uneven Road

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Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving under the following conditions:

Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle
Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle

Mazda 3. Driving on Uneven Road

This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading performance and handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.

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 ...

Towing

Trailer Towing Your Mazda is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda. Recreational Towing An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a mot ...

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M Position Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
Continuity Inspection NOTE: The M position switch is built into the selector lever component. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the console.. 4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector. 5. Verify that the continuit ...

Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped flathead screwdriver and detach it from the rear door trim. CAUTION: Affix protective tape to the rear door trim and assist handle cover to prevent damag ...

Thermostat Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the thermostat.. 2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed. 3. Place the thermostat in water. WARNING: During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water. 4. Heat the water and c ...