Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Steering Wheel
| WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. |
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the steering wheel:
- Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column.
- Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, then push the lever up to lock the column.
- Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked before driving.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cau ...
Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors. ...
Other materials:
Brake Assist
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal with greater force, the brake assist
system provides braking assistance, thus
enhancing braking performance.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
more firmly.
N ...
Rear Brake (Disc) Inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hints
Description
1. Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
1. The steering wheel vibrates in the rotation direction. This characteristic
is most noticeable when applying brakes at a vehicle speed of 100—140 km/h {62.2—86.9
...
Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing
injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed ai ...
