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 ...
Other materials:
Variable Swirl Shutter Valve Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
The variable swirl shutter valve switch cannot be removed as a single unit.
When replacing the variable swirl shutter valve switch, replace it together
with the intake manifold as a single unit.
1. Switch the ignition to ON (Engine off).
2. Verify that ...
Ignition Switch Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push
Button Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Detach the tab.
4. Pull the pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and release
the lock.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch connector and key interlock solenoid connector.
6. Remove the ...
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still c ...
