Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Gear Shift Indicator
The gear shift indicator supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the instrument cluster as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suitable gear position corresponding to the actual driving condition.
| CAUTION Do not rely solely on the shift-up/ shift-down recommendations by indications. The actual driving situation might require shift operations diff erent from indication. To avoid the risk of accidents, the road and traffi c conditions have to be judged correctly by the driver before shifting. |
NOTE The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed.
- The vehicle is stopped.
- The vehicle is put in neutral.
- The vehicle is driven in reverse.
- The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop.
- The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer while driving.
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to
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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 yo ...
Other materials:
Map Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the tabs shown in the figure.
3. Pull the map light in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and
remove the map light while detaching the clips.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal ...
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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Vehicle load limits
The Subaru Solterra vehicle load limits define the maximum allowable
weight parameters, including total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating), and cargo capacity, all of which must be respected for safe operation.
Understanding and correctly applying these limits in the S ...
