Under the Hood

Mazda3 models now offer a choice of engines:  

  • Standard  148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
  • Optional 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic
  • Automatic transmission models include a clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control gear changes by nudging the console gear selector up or down.
    See also:

    Changing a Flat Tire
    NOTE: If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. - Steering becomes difficult. - The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. - The vehicle pulls in one direction. If yo ...

    Keyless Entry System
    This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Operating the theft-deterrent sy ...

    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 ...