Driving and operating a vehicle Mazda 3 (BK)

Engine start
Pic. 1.147. Ignition switch positions Mazda 3 vehicles can be started in two ways - with a regular key and an auxiliary key with a wearable card «Advanced Key» (pic....

Starting the engine with a regular key
If the steering wheel is locked to prevent vehicle theft, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition switch is in the «LOCK» (blocking). Pic. 1.148....

Starting the engine with an auxiliary key with a wearable «Advanced Key» card
Wearable card «Advanced Key» must be with the driver, since it has an immobilizer electronic chip built into it, which exchanges coded signals with the engine control...

Stopping the engine with the auxiliary key
1. Move the range selector lever to the «R» (parking) (by car with automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from position «ON» (ignition on) into position...

Manual transmission control
Pic. 1.152. Gearshift pattern The vehicle uses a conventional gearshift pattern as shown in the figure (for 5 and 6 speed gearboxes) (pic. 1.152). When shifting gears,...

Automatic transmission control
Pic. 1.153. Range Selector Lever Shift Diagram The starter can be engaged if the range switch is in the «R» (parking) or «N» (neutral) (pic. 1.153). Pregnant «R»...

Range switch lever lock (automatic transmission)
The locking system does not allow you to move the lever out of position «R» (parking), unless the brake pedal is depressed. To move the lever out of position «R»...

Disabling the range switch lever lock (automatic transmission)
If the range selector lever cannot be moved out of position «R» (parking) in the usual way, while holding the brake pedal depressed, perform the following steps. 1. Use...

Manual shift mode (automatic transmission)
The manual shift mode allows to some extent to simulate the operation of a manual transmission and gives the driver the ability to control the engine speed and torque...

Gear indicator (automatic transmission)
Pic. 1.155. Indication of the inclusion of gears and the included ranges The number of the selected gear is lit on the dashboard (pic. 1.155). If downshifting is not...

Switching to higher gears in manual mode (automatic transmission)
To shift the transmission to an adjacent higher gear (relative to the current transmission), push the lever back (+). If the vehicle is moving slowly, the transmission...

Switching to lower gears in manual mode (automatic transmission)
To shift the transmission to an adjacent lower gear (relative to the current transmission), push the lever forward. If the vehicle is moving at high speed, the...

Second gear hold mode (automatic transmission)
If the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle speed does not exceed 10 km/h, pressing the lever back (+) the transmission enters the second gear hold mode. In this mode,...

Gearshift points (automatic transmission)
Upshifting The table shows the values of the maximum vehicle speeds, below which switching to the corresponding higher gears is not possible. Upshifting Downshifting The...

Power steering — general information
The power steering only functions when the engine is running. If the engine is off or the power steering system is malfunctioning, you can still steer the vehicle,...

Power steering malfunction indicator
The indicator lights up when the ignition switch is turned to the position «ON» (ignition on) and goes out after starting the engine. The signaling device lights up at...

Vehicle stability control (cruise control)
The cruise control system allows you to set and automatically maintain a constant vehicle speed (but not less than 30 km/h). Attention! Using the cruise control system...

Enable / disable cruise control
To turn on the cruise control system, press the main switch «ON/OFF». The green indicator will light up «CRUISE». To turn off the cruise control system, press the main...

Setting the value of the stabilized speed
1. Turn on the cruise control system by pressing the main switch «ON/OFF». 2. Accelerate the car to the required speed (at least 30 km/h). Press and release the switch...

Increase in stabilized speed
You can increase the value of the stabilized vehicle speed in two ways. Press and hold the switch button «RES/ACCEL». In this case, the car will accelerate. Release the...

Decreased stabilized speed
Press and hold the switch button «SET/COAST». The car will slowly slow down. Release the switch button when the desired speed is reached. If the set speed hold function...

Deactivating the cruise control system
To turn off the cruise control system, use one of the following methods. Hit the switch «ON/OFF». Lightly press the brake pedal. Press the clutch pedal (vehicles with...

Traction Control System (TCS)
Traction control (PBS) increases the traction properties of the car and traffic safety by regulating the torque developed by the engine and braking the slipping wheel....

Anti-skid system (DSC)
Anti-skid system (CCD) automatically controls wheel braking and regulates the torque developed by the engine, together with anti-lock and traction control systems, which...

Rear suspension stabilization
With an increase in the load on the rear wheels, the deformation of the rear suspension springs is deformed, the rear part of the body drops and the ground clearance...

Drawbar hitch
To tow a trailer, use an appropriately designed towing hitch. It is recommended to fit a genuine Mazda tow hitch to the vehicle. To mount the device, use the pre-drilled...

Tips for towing a trailer
Check that the vehicle body remains approximately level when hitching a loaded or empty trailer. It is forbidden to operate the road train if the vehicle body is...

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