Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Hazardous Driving
| WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. |
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
- Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
- Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
- Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on .
- If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
- For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels.
NOTE Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, beg ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the fl oor mats are hooked on
the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a fl oor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as ...
Other materials:
Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G
2.0]
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to
the electric variable valve timing motor/driver may cause a malfunction. When
...
Glove Compartment Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Passenger-side front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
e. Passenger-side lower panel.
3. Remove the glove comportment bulb from the socket.
4 ...
Front passenger occupant classification system
The Subaru Solterra is equipped with an advanced front passenger
occupant classification system that continuously monitors the status of the front
passenger seat. Based on detected conditions, this intelligent system automatically
activates or deactivates specific SRS airbags to optimize safet ...
