Under the Hood
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the Mazda3 i has variable valve timing and develops 148 horsepower (144 hp in PZEV form). The Mazda3 s uses a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 156 hp. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift provision is optional for the Mazda3 i. The 2.3-liter engine can mate with a five-speed automatic.
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Audio Control Switch Operation
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE:
Because the audio unit will be turned off under
the following conditions, the switches wil ...
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