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:
Joint Shaft Disassembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Joint shaft component
.
2
Bearing
.
3
Dust seal (LH)
4
Joint shaft
5
Dust seal (RH)
...
Antenna Feeder No.4 Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
c. Center panel.
d. Audio unit (Vehicles with audio unit).
e. Center cover.
f. Dashboard upper panel.
g. Front scuff plate (RH).
h. Front side trim (RH).
3. Dis ...
Oil Pump Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
