2010 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.0-liter engine
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)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engine 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)
2.5-liter engine With oil filter
replacement
5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.0-liter engine
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid With air-cooled oil cooler
8.31 L (8.78 US qt, 7.31 Imp qt)
Without air-cooled oil cooler 8.21 L (8.68 US qt, 7.22 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2.0-liter engine
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16 inch
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16 inch
1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17 inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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5 Door
Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engineItem Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16 inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16 inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17 inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
q Weights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,768 kg (3,898 lbs) 1,800 kg (3,968 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 967 kg (2,132 lbs)
Rear 835 kg (1,841 lbs) 833 kg (1,836 lbs)
2.5-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,816 kg (4,004 lbs) 1,851 kg (4,081 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 971 kg (2,141 lbs) 1,002 kg (2,209 lbs)
Rear 845 kg (1,863 lbs) 849 kg (1,872 lbs)
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5 Door
2.0-liter engine (Canada)Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 1,788 kg (3,942 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 931 kg (2,052 lbs) 964 kg (2,125 lbs)
Rear 833 kg (1,836 lbs) 824 kg (1,817 lbs)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,922 kg (4,237 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 1,062 kg (2,341 lbs)
Rear 860 kg (1,896 lbs)
2.5-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,837 kg (4,050 lbs) 1,863 kg (4,107 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 977 kg (2,154 lbs) 1,006 kg (2,218 lbs)
Rear 860 kg (1,896 lbs) 857 kg (1,889 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights Halogen High beam 60 HB3 (#9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam 35 D2S (D2S)
Daytime running lights (Canada)
í35 H8 (H8)
Front turn signal
lights/Front
side-marker
lights/Parking
lights Halogen/Xenon fusion bulb
(With daytime running lights)
27/8―(#7444NA)
Xenon fusion bulb
(Without daytime
running lights) Front turn signal
lights/Front side-marker
lights
Parking lights
5W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
íExcept 2.3-liter turbocharged engine 51HB4 (#9006)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 55H11 (H11)
Side turn signal
lights Bulb type
*15
WY5W (―)
LED type (Integrated with outside mirror) LED*2― (― )
High-mount brake
light 4 Door
21W21W (1120)
5 Door Bulb type
18W16W (#921)
LED type LED
*2―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (32CP)
Brake
lights/Taillights Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED type LED
*2―
(― )
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
Rear side-marker lights
íLED*2― (― )
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door) 3 ―
Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 5 ―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 8 ―
Overhead light (Rear) 10 ―
Vanity mirror lights
í2 ―
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qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-35.
Standard tire
(Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engine)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/55R16 89H 240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
P205/50R17 88V 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
(2.3-liter turbocharged engine)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/40R18 88Y 240 kPa (35 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi)
Temporary spare tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70D15 90M 420 kPa (60 psi)
T125/70D16 96M 420 kPa (60 psi)
T125/70D17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-52.
Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following Personalization Features are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed. 2000
―4000 lx 1000 ―2000 lx
Turn indicator The beep volume level can be changed. High Low/Deactivated
Key reminder
warning alarm The volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed.
High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarm The volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed.
High Low/Deactivated
Illumination entry The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all doors are closed can
be changed.
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the ignition is
switched off can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the doors are
unlocked can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar). 30 minutes 10/60 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to
illuminate after unlocking any door can be
changed. 30 seconds 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed. Activated Deactivated
Smart turn The function allowing the turn signal lights to
flash three times with a momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes) can be
activated. Deactivated Activated
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SettingAvailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Power door locks The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function
can be deactivated.
Activated Deactivated
Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in
conjunction with the selector lever position. Deactivated1. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock all doors
2. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock the driver's
door only
3. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Inoperable
The function for unlocking the doors
simultaneously when the ignition is switched
off can be changed. Unlock all doors
Unlock driver's
door/Inoperable
Keyless entry The method for unlocking doors using the
retractable key can be selected.
Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed. 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated so
that they do not flash when the doors are
locked/unlocked. Activated Deactivated
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SettingAvailable customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entry The function to automatically lock doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can
be activated.
Deactivated Activated
The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The volume of the answer-back beep during
keyless entry system operation can be adjusted. High Low/Deactivated
The volume of the warning beep for the
advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted. High
Low
The function allowing the power supply to turn
off automatically after the ignition has been left
in the ACC position for a long period of time
can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
A transition pattern in which the ignition
position can be switched when pressing the
push button start can be selected. ON
→Off ON →ACC →Off
The advanced key function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected. Press × 2 Press × 1
Theft-deterrent
system The method for setting the theft-deterrent
system can be changed. Both the remote
controller and the door key cylinder can be set or cleared Remote controller
(set and cleared)/Door key cylinder
(cleared only)
Multi information
display The display language can be selected.
English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/ Spanish
The distance unit can be changed. mile or km km or mile
The temperature unit can be changed. °F or °C°C or °F
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