Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 objects on the road
- Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
| CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire
or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until
you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage.
If the tire is underinfl
ated or damaged, defl ate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it
with your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected. |
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result
in an accident.
If a tire wear ...
Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will aff ect the driv ...
Other materials:
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the HO2S connector.
4. Remove the HO2S u ...
Hood Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Removing the hood without supporting it could cause the hood to fall and
cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person
to prevent the hood from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Fro ...
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
In rare emergency situations where normal stopping is not possible,
follow this procedure to safely bring your Subaru Solterra to a halt.
Stopping the vehicle
1. Firmly press the brake pedal using both feet and maintain steady pressure.
Avoid repeatedly pumping the brake pedal, as this may redu ...
