Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Driving Tips

Theft-Deterrent Labels

A label indicating that your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is in the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window ...

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 ...

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Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. ...

Recliner Motor Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.. 3. Disconnect the recliner motor connector. 4. Apply battery positive voltage to the recliner motor terminals and inspect the recliner motor operation. If not as specified, replace the ...

Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the shift lever. a. Remove the upper panel.. b. Remove the shift lever knob. c. Remove the shift panel.. d. Remove the side wall.. e. Remove the console.. f. Detach the clip as shown in the figure. ...