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Design: inheriting the Mazda 3's established identity while making it more expressive
The design concept for the new Mazda 3 was "remaining faithful to an inherited identity while evolving the design to make it more expressive." While retaining some of the original model' ...

Manual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. A safety feature p ...

Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind blast into the cabin when driving with the convertible top down. To use the windblocker, lift it upright. ...