Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 (automatic transaxle vehicle).
NOTE (Except Canada) The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on .
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
t ...
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the position. ...
Other materials:
Intake Air System Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
A hot engine and intake air system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the intake air system.
Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized
fuel system, it will cause serious injury or d ...
Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
NOTE
The key mus ...
