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:
Information Display Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the information display, the configuration procedure must
be performed before removing the information display. The information display
will not operate normally if it is replaced without performing the configuration
procedure.
1. Perform the informatio ...
Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.
4. Remove the starter interlock switch from the pedal bracket.
5. Insert a new starter interlock switch into the pedal bracket hole in the direction
indicated ...
Power Brake Unit Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION:
Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot
be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing
the power brake unit or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
Secure the steering wheel using tap ...
