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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Basic Operation Method
TOUCH & TAP Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed. SLIDE Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level. SWIPE Touch the screen with ...

Front Seat Back Component [Vehicles Without Power Seat System] Removal/Installation
WARNING: Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag).. CAUTION: After removing a front seat ...

Daytime Running Lights
Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (daytime running lights) during the daytime. Daytime running lights turn on automatically when the ignition is switched ON. They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is shifted to the P position (aut ...