Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life
Gear Shift Indicator
The gear shift indicator supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as notifies the driver to change t ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted ...
Other materials:
Inboard Light Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the nut.
5. Remove the bracket.
6. Remove the inboard light as shown in the figure.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal..
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative ...
Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type A)
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Preparation
Pairing code setting
The 4-digit pairing code setting for
registration of your cell phone (pairing)
can be set beforehand.
NOTE
The initial setting value is “0000”.
Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Setup”
Prom ...
Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for
the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and o ...
