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:
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (Driver‘s side).
b. Front side trim (Driver‘s side).
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX).
f. Selector lever knob (ATX).
g. Shift panel.
h. Side wall.
i. Conso ...
Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G35 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)(See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
5. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
...
How the SRS Air Bags Work
Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags
are
designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during
an accident.
The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in
addition to the
seat belt functions. ...
