Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life
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 t ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted ...
Other materials:
Airflow Mode Main Link Removal/Installation
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Front doors.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Front side trim.
d. Dashboard under cover.
e. Glove compartment.
f. Upper panel.
g. Shift l ...
Opening/closing the back door (vehicles without power back door)
■ Open
In the Subaru Solterra, the back door can be manually opened by lifting it upward
while pressing the back door opener switch. This action releases the latch and allows
smooth access to the luggage compartment.
■ Close
To close the Subaru Solterra back door, gently pull it dow ...
Other interior features
Sun visors
In the Subaru Solterra, position the sun visor forward by simply flipping
it downward to block sunlight from the front.
For side protection, lower the visor, unclip it from its holder, and rotate
it toward the side window to shield against glare.
To extend coverage, sl ...
