Mazda 3 manuals

Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Before Driving / Driving Tips / Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment

How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.

WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle. Do not race the engine. Do not maintain ...

Hazardous Driving
WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change ...

Other materials:

Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” . NOTE Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you are not ...

Starter Cut Relay Removal/Installation [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (LH). Front side trim (LH). Side wall. Console. 3. Set the hood release lever out of the way.. 4. Remove the ...

Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Adjustment [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION: Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it. 1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels. 2. Shi ...

© 2016-2026 Copyright www.mazda3tech.com