Mazda 3 manuals

Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Direct Mode

Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range.

While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated.

Direct mode is canceled (released) under the following conditions.

Type A

Mazda 3. Direct Mode


Type B

Mazda 3. Direct Mode


Type C

Mazda 3. Direct Mode


NOTE Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (released) depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depressed, use of the manual shift mode is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle in a particular gear for long periods.

Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive ...

Driving Tips
WARNING Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector lever in a for ...

Other materials:

Opening and Closing the Liftgate/ Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5–door) Using the electric liftgate opener Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate and raise it when the latch releases. NOTE (With the advanced keyless function) A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key i ...

Rear Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Trunk mat. b. Trunk board. c. Trunk end trim. 3. Partially peel back the trunk side trim.. 4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 1 Connector 2 ...

Power Outer Mirror Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Inner garnish. b. Front door trim. c. Switch panel. 3. Verify that the continuity between the power outer mirror switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace t ...

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