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 ...

Other materials:

Armrest
The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. WARNING Never put your hands and fi ngers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest: Putting your hands and fi ngers around the moving parts of the s ...

Engine 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. Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakag ...

Front Seat Cover Removal/Installation [Vehicles Without Power Seat System]
WARNING: Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag).. CAUTION: After removing a front seat ...