Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Flat Tire

Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that ...

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. 4-Door 5-Door ...

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Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. To change to manual shift mo ...

Using LATCH Lower Anchor
Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunc ...

Replacing a Tire
WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident. Replace all four tires at the same time: Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It could cause poor handling ...