2009 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK engine

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SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qTire Pressure Label
qEngine Number
Without turbocharger
Forward
With turbocharger
Forward
Identification Numbers
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Without turbocharger With turbocharger
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm
(3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml
(1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.09.79.5
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery Without
turbocharger 2.0-liter engine
12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR
2.3-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR,
12V-55AH/5HR
With turbocharger 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug number Without turbocharger
LFG1 18 110
*1, L3Y2 18 110
With turbocharger L3K9 18 110A*1, L3Y3 18 110
Spark-plug gap Without turbocharger 1.25
―1.35 mm (0.050 ―0.053 in)
With turbocharger 0.70―0.80 mm (0.028 ―0.031 in)
*1 ex factory
NOTE
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium
alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oil Without turbochargerAny temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F) API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
80W-90
With turbocharger API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil Without turbocharger
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
With turbocharger With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil Without turbocharger
2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp qt)
With turbocharger 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 4-speed transaxle
7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
5-speed transaxle 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 55.0 L
(14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Model
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length Without
turbocharger STANDARD TYPE
4,505 mm (177.4 in)―
SPORTY TYPE 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With turbocharger ―4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Overall width Without
turbocharger Without side molding
1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,745 mm (68.7 in)
With side molding 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
With turbocharger ―1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread Without turbocharger
1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
With turbocharger ―1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread Without turbocharger
1,515 mm (59.6 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
With turbocharger ―1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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qWeights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,719 kg (3,790 lbs) 1,733 kg (3,821 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 919 kg (2,026 lbs)
983 kg (2,068 lbs)
Rear 800 kg (1,764 lbs) 795 kg (1,753 lbs)
2.3-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 1,792 kg (3,951 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 952 kg (2,099 lbs)
981 kg (2,163 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
5 Door
Without turbocharger
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,783 kg (3,931 lbs) 1,811 kg (3,993 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 954 kg (2,103 lbs)
983 kg (2,167 lbs)
Rear 829 kg (1,828 lbs) 828 kg (1,825 lbs)
With turbocharger Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,866 kg (4,114 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,055 kg (2,326 lbs)
Rear 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-42
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-66
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-58
Ashtray .............................................. 6-70
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-50
Beeps
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-50
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-72
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-73
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-73
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-18
Center Console .................................. 6-73
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-37
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-70
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-66
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-71
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Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-54
DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-60
Rear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-25
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-22
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-60
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-74
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-55
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-20
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
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Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
SRS Air BagsHow the Air Bags Work ............. 2-48
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-42
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-30 Horn ........................................... 5-61
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-72 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-73
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-73
Center console ............................ 6-73
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-74
Glove box ................................... 6-72
Sunshade ........................................... 3-25
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-62
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-37
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-28
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-22
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27
System error activation .............. 5-31
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-29
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-31
T
TiresFlat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-36
Rotation ...................................... 8-36
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Tire chains .................................. 4-11
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-21
Emergency towing ..................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-23
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-24
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-34
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-14 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-17
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-16
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-54
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-62
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
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