Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
...
Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking
into account the actual distance of
the vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangero ...
Other materials:
Child-Restraint Precautions
Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small
enough to use
them.
You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S.
and Canada.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding the safety
of ch ...
Wheel Balance Adjustment
CAUTION:
Adjust the outer wheel balance first, then the inner wheel balance.
Be careful not to scratch the wheels.
Adhesive-type Balance Weight (Outer)
1. Remove the old balance weight from the wheel.
2. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape remaining on the wheel, then clea ...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
