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 ...

Other materials:

Opening and Closing the Liftgate/ Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5–door) Using the electric liftgate opener Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate and raise it when the latch releases. NOTE (With the advanced keyless function) A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key i ...

Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Skyactiv G 2.0]
CAUTION: If the brake hose is installed to the caliper on the vehicle, the tool cannot be installed correctly resulting in brake fluid leakage due to improper installation. Therefore, remove the caliper and brake hose as a single unit when removing the brake hose, and tighten the br ...

Canister Vent (Cv) Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 1 CV solenoid valve connector 2 Evaporative hose No.1 3 Evaporative hos ...