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-speed manual gearbox is standard, and a four-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift provision is optional for the Mazda3 i. The 2.3-liter engine can mate with a five-speed automatic.

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    Ignition Switch
    Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE: When starting the engine using the advanced key, refer to Starting the Engine. When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following pr ...

    Interior Equipment (View C)
    1. SRS air bags. 2. Seat belts. 3. Remote fuel-filler lid release. 4. Bottle holder. 5. Vanity mirror. 6. Overhead lights. 7. Rearview mirror. 8. Sunvisor. 9. Accessory sockets. 10. Front s ...

    Driving Your Mazda
    Explanation of instruments and controls. ...