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 ...

Other materials:

Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Liftgate upper trim. b. Liftgate side trim. c. Liftgate lower trim. d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. Pull out the retainer in the direction of the arrow. 5. Remove the ...

Timing Chain 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. CAUTION: If the camshaft is rotated with the timing chain removed and the piston at the top dead center position, the valve may contact the piston and the engine ...

Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 A/C drive belt removal 1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit.. 2. Remove the nut shown in the figure and set the power steering pipe component out of the way. 3. Set the SST as shown in the figure. NOTE: Hold the SST by hand unti ...