
Black plate (275,1)
NOTE
lAlways check tire pressure when
tires are cold.
lWarm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Don't
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.
lUnderinflation can cause reduced
fuel economy and poor sealing of the
tire bead, which will deform the
wheel and cause separation of tire
from rim.
lOverinflation can produce a harsh
ride and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs
inflating, have it inspected.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)/8,000
km
*(5,000 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect
them for correct balance.
* Unique driving conditions for U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressure
lImproper wheel alignment
lOut-of-balance wheel
lSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-7) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side to
side.
q Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good
condition.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire
pressure sensors may be damaged.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
lWhen tires with steel wire
reinforcement in the sidewalls are
used, the system may not function
correctly even with a genuine wheel.
Refer to System Error Activation on
page 5-24.
lBe sure to install the tire pressure
sensors whenever tires or wheels are
replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels
on page 5-25.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace it before the band is
across the entire tread.
qTemporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it's properly inflated
and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/
cm
2or bar, 60 psi).
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
lDon't use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
lThe temporary spare tire has a tread
life of less than 5,000 km (3,000
miles). The tread life may be shorter
depending on driving conditions.
lThe temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type of
temporary spare (page 8-33).
qReplacing a Wheel
WARNING
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
CAUTION
lA wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
lTire fitlWheel and bearing lifelGround clearancelSnow-chain clearancelSpeedometer calibrationlHeadlight aimlBumper heightlTire Pressure Monitoring System
l(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
lWhen replacing/repairing the tires
or wheels or both, have the work
done by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors
may be damaged.
lThe wheels equipped on your
Mazda are specially designed for
installation of the tire pressure
sensors. Do not use non-genuine
wheels, otherwise it may not be
possible to install the tire pressure
sensors.
NOTE
Be sure to install the tire pressure
sensors whenever tires or wheels are
replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on
page 5-25.
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
12 3
4 5 6
789
10
11
12
13 1415 16 17 18
19 20 21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30 31
32
33
34
35
36
DESCRIP-
TIONFUSERAT-ING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 FAN 40 A Cooling fan
2 P/ST 80 A EHPAS
3 BTN 40 A For protection of various
circuits
4 HEAD 40 A Headlights
5 PTC 80 A ―
6 GLOW 60 A ―
7 ABS 1 30 A ABS
í
8 ABS 2 20 A ABSí
9ENGINE30 A For protection of various
circuits
10―― ―
11 IG KEY 130 A Ignition switch
12 STARTER20 A Starter clutch
13 IG KEY 230 A Ignition switch
14―― ―
DESCRIP-
TIONFUSERAT-ING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
15 HEATER40 A Blower motor
16―― ―
17DEFOG 40 A Rear window defroster
18AUDIO 30 A Audio system
(BOSE Sound System-equip-
ped model)
19ABS IG 10 A ABSí
20FOG 15 A Fog lightsí
21HORN 15 A Horn
22―― ―
23 H/CLEAN20 A
―
24 F/PUMP15 A Fuel pump
25P/ST IG 10 A Power steering
26 A/C MAG10 A Air conditioner
27ALT 10 A ―
28―― ―
8-50
Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIP-TIONFUSERAT-ING PROTECTED
COMPONENT
64―― ―
65SAS 10 A Supplemental restraint system
66METER 10 A Instrument cluster,
Immobilizer system, Shift
lock system
67 IGNITION20 A ABSí, EHPAS
68WIPER 20 A Windshield wiper
69 ENGINE20 A
For protection of various
circuits
70IG SIG 10 A Auto wiperí
71SAS 2 7.5 A Supplemental restraint system
72―― ―
73―― ―
74SEAT
WARM20 A ―
75 D/LOCK 125 A Power door lock
76A/C 10 AAir conditioner, Heater
control unit
77 P/WIND L30 A Power window (LH)í
78 P/WIND R30 A Power window (RH)í
79BACK 10 A Reverse lights
80SUN
ROOF7.5 A Moonroofí
81TAIL L 7.5 A Taillights (LH), Parking lights
(LH)
82 ILLUMI7.5 A Illumination
83―― ―
84―― ―
85―― ―
86―― ―
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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2.3-liter engineItem Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,732 kg (3,818 lb) 1,760 kg (3,880 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 928 kg (2,046 lb) 957 kg (2,110 lb)
Rear 804 kg (1,772 lb) 803 kg (1,770 lb)
5 Door
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,743 kg (3,843 lb) 1,771 kg (3,904 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 930 kg (2,050 lb) 960 kg (2,116 lb)
Rear 813 kg (1,793 lb) 811 kg (1,788 lb)
q
Air Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.55 oz)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R SAE
Headlights High beam 60 HB3
―
Low beam Halogen 55 H7
―
Xenon fusion 35 D2S ―
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8 ―#1157NA
Fog lights
í55 H11 ―
Side turn signal lights*15 WY5W ―
High-mount brake light 18 W16W #921
Rear turn signal lights 21 W21W #7440
Brake lights/Taillights With Non-LED bulb 21/5 W21/5W #7443
With LED bulb
*24/0.8
――
Reverse light 21 W21W #7440
License plate light 5 W5W ―
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 Bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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