Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Driving Tips

Theft-Deterrent Labels

A label indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window ...

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle. Do not race the engine. Do not maintain ...

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Check Valve Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Airflow Inspection 1. Remove the vacuum hose.. 2. Blow air into the vacuum hose using your mouth from the vacuum pump side and verify that the air flows to the intake manifold side, then blow air from the intake manifold side and verify that the air does not flow to the vacuum pump side. ...

Fuel Filler Cap Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Leakage Inspection 1. Perform the following SST (Evaporative Emission System Tester 134-01049A) self-test: NOTE: If the tester does not work correctly during self-test, refer to the tester operators manual for more detailed procedures. a. Verify that the gas cylinder valve is c ...

Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [G66 M R]
CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spr ...