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:
Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.
3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a
2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
...
Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation [Fw6 A EL]
TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM
Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
DESCRIPTION
Vehicle jolts when TCC is engaged.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Signal malfunction
APP ...
Starter Interlock Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the vehicle
even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when installing.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connec ...
