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:
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the BSM control modules are installed with the left and right modules
reversed, a DTC will be displayed and system will enter the fail-safe function.
Therefore, confirm that the left/right BSM control modules are installed correctly.
1. Disconnect the negative battery ...
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
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Steering Gear And Linkage Disassembly
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the steering gear, secure it to the vise using a copper
plate or clean cloth.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Floor seal
2
Oil pipe
3
Tie-rod end ...
