Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector lever in the reverse position. Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions, and make it diffi cult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident. |
Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully. The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed.
NOTE (Some models) The accelerator pedal may initially feel heavy as it is being depressed, then feel lighter as it is depressed further. This change in pedal force aids the engine control system in determining how much the accelerator pedal has been depressed for performing kickdown, and functions to control whether or not kickdown should be performed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stopped position:
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness.
- Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on load weight and grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating.
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, th ...
Other materials:
Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
Do not drop the instrument cluster or damage the printed board. This will
lead to a system malfunction.
1. Perform the instrument cluster configuration when replacing it..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the column cover. (upper).
4. Remove the in ...
Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjusting bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Before checking the headlight aim
Park your Subaru Solterra on a flat, level surface.
Ensure all tires are inflated to the recommended pressure.
Have a person seated in the driver’s seat to simulate normal ...
Supplier Identification Procedure [Audio]
Identification Using the Label or Inscribed Lettering
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the center panel..
3. Remove the audio unit..
4. Verify the supplier by referring to the label attached to each unit.
Verify Using the Diagnostic Assist Function
Without display
...
