Before Getting In
- Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean.
- Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires.
- Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks.
- If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way.
NOTE:
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer
fluid, and other fluid levels should be
inspected. See Maintenance, Section 8.
See also:
Power Steering Fluid
qInspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, don't operate the
vehicle for long periods when the
power steering fluid level is low.
NOTE:
Use spe ...
Interior
Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and
telescopes, and the instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A
ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustme ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING:
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the ...