Under the Hood
Mazda3 models now offer a choice of engines:
- Standard 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
- Optional 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic
- Automatic transmission models include a clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control gear changes by nudging the console gear selector up or down.
See also:
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions
Keyless Entry System
This system uses the more traditional key
buttons to remotely lock and unlock the
doors and the liftgate, and opens the
power windows, and opens the power
windows and the moo ...
Interior Lights
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
- About 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and t ...
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
apply.
- Repeated short-distance driving
- Driving in dusty conditions
- Driving with extended use of b ...


