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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Entertainment Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Welcome Mode ON/OFF Setting NOTE: WELCOME mode is controlled by the instrument cluster. Refer to the instrument cluster description. 1. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO. PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PROCEDURE. Welcome Sound ON/OFF Setting 1. Switch the ignition to ACC o ...

Front Side Marker/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Slightly bend back the front mudguard.. 3. Rotate the front side marker/front turn light socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. 4. Remove the front side marker/front turn light bulb. 5. Install in the reverse order of ...

Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connec ...