Mazda 3 Service Manual: Battery

Electrical System

Electrical Parts Battery cable Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect the negative battery cable. Wiring Harness To remove the wiring ha ...

Battery Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

WARNING: Since battery acid is toxic, be careful when handling the battery. Since battery acid is highly corrosive, be careful not to allow it to contact clothing or the vehicle. ...

Other materials:

Closing the Hood
Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in ...

Water Pump Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Tu ...

Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range. While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated. Direct mode is can ...