Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Shift Mode
These engine technologies are combined with a six- speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode as standard equipment. This transmission provides an optimal balance between acceleration, ride comfort and quietness. Broad gear ratios ensure lively acceleration and smooth, powerful cruising speed, while the top two gears are laid out as overdrive, which helps save fuel when driving on the motorway. In automatic mode, it delivers a sporty shift feel and quick response to pedal input, and near manual-like shift characteristics in manual shift modes, for the best of both worlds.
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Safety
Front dual airbags come standard, and side-impact and side curtain airbags
are optional. All-disc antilock brakes with brake assist are standard on s
models and optional on i models. Traction cont ...
Environmental performance
The all-new Mazda 3 offers excellent environmental performance that conforms
to Euro Stage 5 regulations (apart from models with the 1.6-litre gasoline and
diesel engines). This was achieved thank ...
Beep Sounds
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt i ...