Before Driving Your Mazda

Important information about driving your Mazda.

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Manual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. A safety feature p ...

Engine Oil
NOTE: Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution th ...

Starting the Engine
NOTE. Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field stre ...