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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Antenna Feeder No.4 Removal/Installation
Removal NOTE: The antenna feeder No.4 is integrated with the dashboard wiring harness. 1. Refer to DASHBOARD DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY. Installation CAUTION: If the antenna feeder No.4 is installed with tension on the cable and wiring harness it could result in loosening of t ...

Message Indicated on Display*
If a message is displayed in the center display (type B audio), take appropriate action (in a calm manner) according to the displayed message. Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately If the following messages are displayed in the center display (type B audio), a vehicle system may be malf ...

Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Disposal Procedures
WARNING: A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Always refer to the “AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES” and dispose of air bag modules and pre-t ...