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:
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. Console. ...
Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. A-pillar trim.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt installation bolt.
g. B-pillar up ...
Operating the Passenger Power Windows
To open the window to the desired
position, hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, pull up the switch.
NOTE
The power windows may be operated
when the power window lock switch
on the driver's door is in the unlocked
position.
The passenger windows ma ...
