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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.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
ØTires of different sizes or types at the same time
ØTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace
the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. Regarding the manufacturing week and
year is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-24.
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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
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.
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, with or without a trailer, 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.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weightis the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
PAYLOAD
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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 8-36.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P215/70R17 100H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
P235/60R18 102H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
P235/55R19 101H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
(Except U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P215/70R17 100H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
235/60R18 103H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Except U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
185/80R17 95M 250 kPa (36 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-48.
Specifications
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Accessory Socket ............................ 6-122
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD Warning light ................... 5-18
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Audio System ................................... 6-14
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-62
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-59
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-59
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-59
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-59
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-35
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-36
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-36
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-35
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-63
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-72
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-76
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-81
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-88
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-96
Safety Certification .................... 6-96
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-95
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-29
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-120
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
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Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-71
Headlights .................................. 5-60
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-65
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-46
Gauge ......................................... 5-41
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Glove Box ....................................... 6-120
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-71
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-60
Flashing ...................................... 5-63
High-low beam .......................... 5-63
Leveling ..................................... 5-64
H
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-72
Hood Release .................................... 3-48
Horn .................................................. 5-71
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-98
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-52
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-56
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-43
BSM OFF ................................... 5-57
Cruise ......................................... 5-57
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-55
Shift position .............................. 5-56
TCS OFF .................................... 5-56
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-56
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-58
Information Display ........................ 6-100
Audio display ........................... 6-101
Climate control display ............ 6-101
Information display functions ... 6-100
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-38
Interior Care ...................................... 8-60
Interior Lights ................................... 6-98
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
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Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Rotation ...................................... 8-37
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-22
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-18
Emergency towing ..................... 7-18
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-24
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-64
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-97
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-43
ABS ............................................ 5-46
Air bag system ........................... 5-48
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-51
AWD .......................................... 5-51
Brake system .............................. 5-45
Charging system ......................... 5-47
Check engine .............................. 5-48
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-49
Door-ajar .................................... 5-51
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-47
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-48
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-54
Low fuel ..................................... 5-49
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-51
Seat belt ...................................... 5-49
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-52
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-28
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-39
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-39
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-69
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-66
Blades replacement .................... 8-30
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
Index
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