Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.
- Do not race the engine.
- Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
- Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
Driving Tips
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Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, beg ...
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)
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Vacuum Hose Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the plug hole plate..
2. Remove the battery and battery tray..
3. Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum hose clip.
4. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
5. Move the vacuum hose as shown in the figure.
6. Disconnect th ...
Side Panel Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the
arrow in the figure.
2. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then
remove the clips and hook.
3. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while
de ...
