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:
Charging equipment
Charging equipment and names
AC charging inlet
Charging indicator and charging inlet light
DC charging inlet
Charging port lid
AC charging cable (if equipped)*
Charging port
*: For safe handling procedures and precautions related to the AC charging cable,
always refer to the ...
Pre Delivery Inspection
Pre-Delivery Inspection Table
Exterior
INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification:
□ Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage
□ Wheel lug nuts
□ All weatherstrips for damage or detachment
□ Tire pressures
□ Headlight c ...
Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove the fasteners and bolts.
3. Move the aerodynamic under cover No.2 in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure and remove it.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the aerodynamic under cover No.2 during removal.
4. ...
