Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Maintenance and Care

Storage Compartments

WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the ...

Essential Information

Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you are unsure about any procedure it describes ...

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Quarter Window Glass Removal
1. Remove the following parts: a. Rear seat cushion. b. Rear scuff plate. c. Tire house trim. d. Trunk side upper trim. e. C-pillar trim. 2. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass. NOTE: For the areas of the sealant that are difficult ...

Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with the engine running. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when the engine is not running. Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow and ic ...

Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane changes, merging onto freeways ...