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:
A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure and remove clip A and B.
3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper and pull out
the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow sh ...
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
2. Peel off the front mudguard..
3. Remove the bolts and fastener.
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.1 durin ...
Rear Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Clamp a rear shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at a point 40—50 mm {1.6—1.9
in} from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
WARNING:
Whenever drilling into a rear shock absorber, w ...
