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:
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers in the Subaru Solterra are designed to alert
surrounding drivers when the vehicle must be stopped unexpectedly due to a breakdown,
hazard, or other urgent situation.
Operating instructions
Press the emergency flasher switch located in the Subaru Solterra cabin.
All turn ...
Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screw.
3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow.
4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor.
5. Disconnect the vanity mirror illumination connector. (Vehicles with vanity
mirror illumination)
6. Press the center adaptor tabs ...
Audio Amplifier Removal/Installation
1. Slide the passenger seat rearward.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Detach the clips and set the vehicle wiring harness aside.
5. Slide the passenger seat forward.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
7. Remove the caps.
8. Remove the nuts.
9. Disconnect t ...
