Mazda 3 Smart Start Manual page 6

Feature Highlights
SPORT AT MANUAL ShIFT MODE
The Sport AT Manual Shift Mode
gives you the feel of driving a manual
transmission by allowing you to manually
shift to control engine rpm and torque
when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• S hift the lever from D to M
Note:
Changing to manual mode can be
done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A higher gear:
• T ap the shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower gear:
• T ap the shift lever forward (-) once.
TURbOChARgER TIPS (MAzDASPEED3 only)
After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle engine at least 30
seconds in order to cool turbocharger. Avoid shutting the engine off
abruptly after a hard or long drive as turbocharger damage may result.
Do NOT race or over-rev ANY engine when starting, particularly a
turbocharged engine.
Do NOT add aftermarket devices to alter the engine's ignition, fuel delivery,
or turbo boost pressure, as this may lead to serious engine damage and
void your warranty.
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FUEL-FILLER RELEASE
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release.
Note:
F uel requirement 87 Octane. MAzDASPeeD3
requires Premium 91 Octane.
MP3 PLAYER INTEgRATION USINg ThE AUX jACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow
you to play your MP3 player through the vehicle's audio system.
1 T he jack is located in the center front console next to the
12-volt accessory socket.
2 P lug your MP3 player in and turn it on.
3 Turn the audio system on.
4 P ress the AUX button on the audio face or the Mode button
on the steering wheel controls.
5 U se the MP3 player controls to play back music.
Note:
Set the volume level on your MP3 player to the highest level
before distortion starts. Then adjust the volume in the vehicle using
the audio system power/volume control or the steering wheel volume
up and down controls.
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