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:
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 ...
Variable Intake Air Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the variable intake air solenoid valve..
4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the variable intake air solenoid val ...
Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
Primary Control Valve Body On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing
injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses w ...
