Mazda 3 Service Manual: Body

Towing

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed. A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheel (front wheels ...

Doors/Lids & Hood/Trunk

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Other materials:

Overloading
WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or ve ...

Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning
Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off). NOTE If the recirculated air position is used for long periods in cold weather or high humidity, the windshield may fog up more easily. Set the f ...

Magnetic Clutch Adjustment [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure plate and A/C compressor pulley using a thickness gauge. 2. Verify the clearance. If not within the specification, remove the pressure plate and adjust the clearance by changing the shim (0.2 mm {0.008 i ...