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 - Page 18

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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. 

NOTE: 

• 

 With 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  

or the system fuse has been replaced. 

Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for  

easy to follow resetting instructions.

With AFS

Without AFS

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.

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