Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Towing
Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to "Towing Description" and "Tiedown Hooks" and carefully follow the instructions.
Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on
rough/uneven roads
or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when
traveling on
rough/uneven roads or ...
When Driving
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Other materials:
Wheel Alignment Pre Inspection
1. Park the vehicle on a level ground, in an unloaded condition*, and with the
wheels straight forward.
*: Unloaded condition.....Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are
at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
2. Inspect the tire pressure.
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
If the engine does not start within
five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold ...
Base Installation
1. Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using
a razor.
2. Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the glass and the base.
CAUTION:
Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and ...
