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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Glass Antenna Inspection
4SD 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Disconnect the antenna amplifier connector B.. 3. Disconnect the antenna feeder No.3 connector C. (with audio unit (with display)). 4. Inspect the glass antenna for damage visually. 5. Inspect for continuity between the glass antenna termin ...

Lighting Control
Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on. NOTE If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatical ...

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION: When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor output signal will malfunction resulting from fluctuation in magnetic flux and cause a deterioration in engine control. ...