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2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed3 Smart Start Guide

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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. 

SPORT 

A/T

 MANUAL SHIFT MODE

The Sport 

A/T

 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 shift lever back (+) once.

• 

To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:

Tap shift lever forward (-) once.

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ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)

The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight 
beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering 
wheel. The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while 
cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving.

PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE AUX JACK

Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or 

auxiliary jack that will allow you to play your 

portable audio player through the vehicle’s 

audio system. Learn the system when parked 

and do not let it distract you while driving.

NOTE:

 

You will need a cable with an 1/8 inch mini stereo plug to connect your 

portable audio player into the aux jack.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
 

1

   Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.

 

2

  Plug your portable audio player into the AUX jack and turn it on.

 

3

  Turn the vehicle audio system on.

 

4

   Push the AUX button on the audio face or the MODE button on the 

steering wheel controls.

 

5

  Use the portable audio player controls to play music. 

 

NOTE:

 

Set the volume level on your portable audio 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.

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Push the clutch pedal completely down to  

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start the engine and to shift gears.
To place the transmission in Reverse, place  

• 

 

shifter in the neutral position, push the shifter  

 

knob down, move to the left and push forward.

Without AFS

Without AFS

With AFS

With AFS

Lower Gear

Higher Gear

Push AFS OFF to turn system off or on. When off, AFS OFF 
illuminates in the instrument panel.

NOTE:

 

 

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W

ith AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the  

headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
 The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected  

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or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for  
easy to follow resetting instructions.

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Detailed Information for 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed3 Smart Start Guide

Lists of information found in 2010 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed3 Smart Start Guide - Page 7

  • 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.
  • NOTE: Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
  • To Shift Down To A Lower Gear: Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
  • ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel.
  • start the engine and to shift gears.
  • shifter in the neutral position, push the shifter knob down, move to the left and push forward.
  • W ith AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
  • or the system fuse has been replaced.