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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Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood latch 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (vehicles with theft-deterrent system) 4. Remove the bolts. 5. Remove the hood latch. 6. Install in the reverse order of removal. 7. Adjust the hood.. Hood ...

Steering Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING: Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module.. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or mo ...

Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. The ...