Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Hazardous Driving
| WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. |
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
- Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
- Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
- Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on .
- If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
- For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels.
NOTE Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, beg ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the fl oor mats are hooked on
the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a fl oor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as ...
Other materials:
Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home
screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab
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Liftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Remove the liftgate side trim..
3. Remove the screw and fasteners.
4. Pull the liftgate lower trim in the direction of arrow (1), (2), (3), then
detach clips A, B, pin C and D from the liftgate.
5. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
6. Install ...
Installation Of Radio System
The control modules and control unit have been designed with sufficient attention
to radio wave disturbances from the outside. However, observe the following precautions
when installing the radio set to the vehicle to prevent adverse effects on the control
modules and control unit.
Inst ...
