Mazda 2009 3 4-DOOR - Manual (Page 6)

Feature Highlights
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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 The jack is located in the center front console next to the
12-volt accessory socket.
2 Plug your MP3 player in and turn it on.
3 Turn the audio system on.
4 Press the AUX button on the audio face or the Mode button
on the steering wheel controls.
5 Use 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.
MP3 PLAYER INTEgRATION USINg ThE AUX jACK
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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:
• Shift 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:
• Tap the shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower gear:
• Tap the shift lever forward (-) once.
FUEL-FILLER RELEASE
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release.
Note:
Fuel requirement 87 Octane. MAzDASPeeD3
requires Premium 91 Octane.
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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