Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don't race the engine.
- Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
- Don't drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
- Don't tow a trailer.
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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-s ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition
switch must be in the ON position).
Indicates the shift lever can
be shifted freely into any position. ...
Meters and Gauges
(Black-out meter)
When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
1. Speedometer.
2. Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector.
3. Tachometer.
4. Engine Coolant Temperatur ...