Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting (for Vehicles without Gear Shift Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points: (U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points: (U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade , downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life
Gear Shift Indicator
The gear shift indicator supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as notifies the driver to change t ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted ...
Other materials:
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [G35 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
4. Remove the air cleaner component..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
6. Remove the tunnel member (rear)..
7. Remove the u ...
Inboard Light Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the nut.
5. Remove the bracket.
6. Remove the inboard light as shown in the figure.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal..
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative ...
Battery Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
WARNING:
Since battery acid is toxic, be careful when handling the battery.
Since battery acid is highly corrosive, be careful not to allow it to contact
clothing or the vehicle.
In case battery acid contacts skin, eyes, or clothing, flush it immediately
with running wa ...
