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 ...
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Child-Restraint Precautions
Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small
enough to use
them.
You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S.
and Canada.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding the safety
of ch ...
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
HO2S Inspection
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. Switch the ignition to ON.
3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
4. Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS..
VSS (Vehicle speed)
RPM (Engine speed)
O2S12 (HO2S output voltage)
5. Drive ...
Liftgate Opener Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Pull out the retainer in the direction of the arrow.
5. Remove the ...
