Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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.
- Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
- Avoid fast starts.
- Drive at lower speeds.
- Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
- Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.
- Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
- Slow down on rough roads.
- Keep the tires properly infiated.
- Do not carry unnecessary weight.
- Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
- Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
- Keep windows closed at high speeds.
- Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
| 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:
Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper
plate or clean cloth.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Floor seal
2
Oil pipe
3
Tie-rod end ...
Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose (purge solenoid valve side) and install the
vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within the sp ...
Outer Mirror Glass Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Press area B of the mirror glass so that area A moves outward.
3. Detach pin B while lifting up the inside of the mirror glass holder.
4. Pull the mirror glass holder and remove pins A and C.
5. Disconnect the mirror heater connectors. (Ve ...
