Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems' operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your vehicle, do not modify the system or install any add-on equipment to the immobilizer and the theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Security System
Immobilizer SystemManual Transaxle [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
The MTX converts the drive force (speed, torque, rotation direction) input
from the engine according to the shift lever operation inside the vehicle.
Construction
Operation
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could ...
Variable Valve Timing Mechanism
Outline
Achieves optimum valve timing according to the driving conditions by the
variable valve timing mechanism changing the phases of the camshaft.
An electric type variable valve timing mechanism on the intake side and a
hydraulic pressure type on the exhaust side has been ad ...