Under the Hood
The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 hp while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out 212 hp. Both engines can team with a five-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic is available in models equipped with the four-cylinder, while a six-speed automatic with a manual-shift provision is available in V-6-equipped models.
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Overloading
WARNING:
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
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Interior
Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and
telescopes. Instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A
ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustment allow ...
Cruise Control
With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 30 km/h (19 mph).
WARNING:
Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:
Using the cruise ...