Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this. Before you install any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
| WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine
parts or
accessories:
Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously aff ect your
vehicle's performance
or safety systems. This could cause you to have an accident or increase
your chances of
injuries in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment, such as mobile telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems: Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an improper installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, airbag (SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fi re in the vehicle. |
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada)
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country may be problematic depending on
whether it
meets the specific emission and safety standards of the country in which the
vehicle will be
driven. Cons ...
Cell Phones
WARNING
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of
communication
equipment in vehicles in your country:
Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, compu ...
Other materials:
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
A/F Sensor Inspection
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. Switch the ignition to ON.
3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
4. Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS..
VSS (Vehicle speed)
RPM (Engine speed)
O2S11 (A/F sensor output current)
...
Front Seat Rail Guide Cover Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Drive Belt Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
