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:
Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and washer.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
6. Remo ...
Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles
to have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.
Daytime running lights turn on
automatically when the ignition is
switched ON.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (aut ...
Pilot Bearing Inspection [A26 M R]
CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft
from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel
rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected,
the internal parts of the clock spr ...
