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:
Relay Block Removal/Installation [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button
Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate.
b. Driver-side front side trim.
c. Hood release lever.
d. Upper panel.
e. Shift knob (MTX)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[G66M-R].)(See MANUAL TRANSAX ...
Door Lock Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Remove the front inner handle..
5. Inspect for continuity between the door lock switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the door lock ...
Ventilator Grille Removal/Installation
Side Ventilator grille
1. Through the wiring harness into the position shown in the figure, remove the
side ventilator grille in the direction of arrow.
2. When installing the side ventilator grille, push it for the dashboard.
Center Ventilator grille
1. Disconnect the negative battery c ...
