Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Emergency Starting

Battery Runs Out

Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do t ...

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds a ...

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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the latest or sooner if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly. Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abno ...

Tire Pressure Adjustment (With TPMS)
1. Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of the air pressure. 2. Tire pressure lowers gradually as time passes. Due to this, monthly air pressure inspection is recommended. 3. Perform tire pressure adjustment before driving. (When tires are cold.) Tire press ...

Vehicle Loading
WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will aff ect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage. This section will guide you in the proper l ...