2010 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR towing

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Recreational Towing
An example of“recreational towing ”is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“ Towing Description ”(page 7-23) and
“ Tiedown Hook ”(page 7-24) and
carefully follow the instructions.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow 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.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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 tow 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
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:
(1) Locate the statement“The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ”on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX ”amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 _
750 (5 × 150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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B
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-40
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-110
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-109
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-28
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-38
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-38
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-7
Clock ................................................. 6-96
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-107
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-40
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-62
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-69
Rear window .............................. 5-68
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-34
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-19
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 .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-27 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-28
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-28
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-23
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-15
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-61
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P
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-22
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-38
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-68
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-68
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-66
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-27
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System3-point type ................................ 2-20
Automatic locking ...................... 2-19
Belt minder ................................. 2-26
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-25
Pregnant women ........................ 2-18
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-22
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-26
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Seat warmer ................................ 2-14
S
Security SystemImmobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-54
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-58
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-62
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-111
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-65
Horn ........................................... 5-69
Storage Compartments .................... 6-109
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-110
Center console .......................... 6-109
Glove box ................................. 6-109
Overhead console ..................... 6-109
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-111
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-111
Sunshade ........................................... 3-53
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-93
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-38
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-38
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-62
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-24
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30 System error activation .............. 5-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-32
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
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TiresFlat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Rotation ...................................... 8-36
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-9
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-23
Emergency towing ..................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-26 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-27
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-62
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-93
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-44
Air bag system ........................... 5-46
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-49
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-45
Check engine .............................. 5-45
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-47
Door-ajar .................................... 5-49
Electronic steering lock .............. 5-53
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-45
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-46
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
KEY ............................................ 5-51
Low fuel ..................................... 5-47
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-49
Seat belt ...................................... 5-47
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-49
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-45
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-67
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-64 Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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