The service and repair manual for the 2010 Mazda 3 — 2.0L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.3L I4 engines, 12 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mazda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 2.3L I4 — 138 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | I Touring Sedan 4-Door · i Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · GX Hatchback 4-Door +6 |
| Other 2010 3 variants | 3 Sport → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 686 complaints · 203 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2010 3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 301
- General Information 2,040
- Accessories & Equipment 2,002
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 296
- Body & Frame 675
- Maintenance 24
- Brakes 460
- Restraints 250
- Drivelines & Axles 92
- Steering 199
- Electrical 804
- Suspension 152
- Engine Mechanical 344
- Transmission 170
- Engine Performance 1,026
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2010 3
- Seats · 17V082000If the driver cannot maintain an appropriate driving position, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Structure — body › hatchback/liftgate · 16V644000If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.
- Electrical System · 09V126000The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability of restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 686 complaints and Mazda has issued 203 technical service bulletins for the 2010 3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2010 3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2010 3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2010 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.3L I4 across the I Touring Sedan 4-Door, i Sedan 4-Door, S Hatchback 4-Door, GS Sedan 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, GX Hatchback 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Mazdaspeed Hatchback 4-Door, GT Hatchback 4-Door, GX Sedan 4-Door, GS Hatchback 4-Door, Grand Touring Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mazda published for this year.
What 2010 3 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2010 3, covering seats, structure, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mazda dealers.
Does it include 2010 3 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2010 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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