Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
- Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
Driving Tips
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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, beg ...
Other materials:
Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (Passenger-side).
b. Front side trim (Passenger-side).
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
e. Lower panel (Passenger-side).
f. Shower duct ( ...
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle..
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball
joint stud, measure t ...
Climate Control Unit Disassembly/Assembly [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.
1
Dial
2
Airflow mode wire
(See Wire Removal Note.)
(See Wire Installation Note.)
3
Air mix wire
(See Wire Removal Note.)
(See Wire Installation Note ...
