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Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Rocking the Vehicle

WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous.

The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.

CAUTION Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R.

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 ...

Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check the following: H ...

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Locking Lug Nuts
If your vehicle has Mazda optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them. This key will attach to the lug wrench. Register them with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and ma ...

Neutral Switch Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the neutral switch connector. 3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 4. Remove the neutral switch with the gasket. 5. Install a new gasket and the neutral switch to the transaxle case. Tightening torque 29—39 N·m {3. ...

Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turn on for: About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition is switched off. About 15 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off. About 5 se ...

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