2010 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK flat tire

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qSafety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
lObserve posted speed limitslAvoid fast starts, stops and turnslAvoid potholes and objects on the roadlDo no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your
tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution
until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with
your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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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.
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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 8-33.
Standard tire
Tire sizeInflation 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)
Temporary spare tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70D15 90M 420 kPa (60 psi)
T125/70D16 96M 420 kPa (60 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-48.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-112
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-59
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-21
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-21
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid ..... 3-11
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-17
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-22
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-25
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beeps
Electronic Steering Lock ............ 5-55
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-54
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-54
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-54
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-55
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-71
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-75
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-79
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-85
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-92
Safety Certification .................... 6-91
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-91
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-26
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-108
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
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 ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-37
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Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-68
Headlights .................................. 5-56
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-61
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-48
Gauge ......................................... 5-37
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-34
Glove Box ....................................... 6-109
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-68
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-58
High-low beam .......................... 5-58
Leveling ..................................... 5-58
On reminder ............................... 5-58
Hood Release .................................... 3-50
Horn .................................................. 5-67
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-93
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-54
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-58
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-39
AFS OFF .................................... 5-52
Cruise ......................................... 5-52
DSC OFF .................................... 5-52
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-51
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-53
Security ...................................... 5-50
Shift position .............................. 5-51
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-51
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-53
Information Display .......................... 6-95
Audio display ............................. 6-96
Climate control display .............. 6-96
Clock .......................................... 6-96
Information display functions .... 6-95
Outside temperature display ....... 6-96
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-44
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-34
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
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Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33
Replacement ............................... 8-34
Rotation ...................................... 8-34
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Recreational towing ................... 7-25
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-35
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-60
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-93
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-39
ABS ............................................ 5-42
Air bag system ........................... 5-44
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-47
Brake system .............................. 5-41
Charging system ......................... 5-43
Check engine .............................. 5-43
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-45
Door-ajar .................................... 5-46
Electronic Steering Lock ............ 5-50
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-43
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-44
High Engine Coolant
Temperature ............................... 5-44
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-49
Low fuel ..................................... 5-45
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-46
Seat belt ...................................... 5-45
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-47
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-25
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-36
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-45
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-65
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-62
Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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