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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. 

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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.

PORTABLE AUDiO PLAYER iNTEgRATiON USiNg ThE AUX JACK

Lower 
gear

higher 
gear

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.

The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears  
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay  
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving 
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected 
driving experience.

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMiSSiON

  •  Push the clutch pedal completely down  
    to 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.

NOTE:

You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini stereo plug 

(available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) 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 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the portable audio player and into 

the AUX jack. Turn portable audio player 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.

iMPORTANT:

Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest 

level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.

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