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:
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and
set it out of the way..
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational
direction.
If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner..
3. T ...
Windshield Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
2. Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle.
3. Squeeze the tabs of the windshield washer nozzle.
4. Pull the windshield washer nozzle out to remove it.
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Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...
