Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Driving Tips

Theft-Deterrent Labels

A label indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window ...

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 ...

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Engine Tune Up [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Engine Tune-up Preparation NOTE: If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time, the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction. The engine s ...

Wheel Hub Component Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection 1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate.. 2. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the wheel bearing axial excessive play. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub compon ...

Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [G66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component). 4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 5. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 6. Remove the neutral switch. 7. Install the neu ...