2012 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK warning light

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qTemporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it's properly inflated
and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition gradually
deteriorates even if it has not been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2
kgf/cm
2or bar, 60 psi).
CAUTION
Ø Do not use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.
Ø The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of less than 5,000 km
(3,000 miles). The tread life may
be shorter depending on driving
conditions.
Ø The temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator
appears, replace the tire with the
same type of temporary spare
(page 8-40). 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. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is
indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 9-24.
q
Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
NOTElTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive front
lighting system
Replacing the headlight bulbs
(Low/High beam bulbs)
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Parking lights (Except Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights (Canada)
(Type A)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Fuse block (Passenger's side)
1 4 7 101316195 8 11 14 17 20
6 9 12 15 18 2128 30
22 24 26
29 31
23 25 27 32 33 34
2
3
DESCRIPTION
FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 BOSE ――
2 P SEAT 30 A Power seat
í
3P.WIND 30 A Power window
4 D.LOCK 25 A Power door lock
5 ―― ―
6 ―― ―
7 ESCL ――
8 SAS 15 A Air bag
9 ―― ―
10 HAZARD 15 A Hazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights 11 METER 15 A Instrument cluster
12 OUTLET 15 A Accessory sockets
13 R.WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
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14CIGAR 15 A Accessory sockets
15 ROOM2 ――
16 HEATER 10 A Air conditioner
17 MIRROR 10 A Power control mirror
18 ST SIG 10 A Engine control system
19 ―― ―
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may damage
the protective coating; also, cleaners
and detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
When using a high water pressure car
wash
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of car wash
machine. If the car washer nozzle is put
too close to the vehicle, the force of the
spray could damage or deform the
molding, affect the sealability of parts,
and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30 cm or more)
between the nozzle and the vehicle. In
addition, do not spend too much time
spraying the same area of the vehicle, and
be very careful when spraying between
gaps in doors and around windows.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives. Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
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WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qAluminum Wheel Maintenanceí
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels. NOTE
lDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
lAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to clean
the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm
or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or salted
roads to help prevent corrosion.
lAvoid washing your vehicle in an automatic
car wash that uses high-speed or hard
brushes.
lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
the wheels.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Check special requirements for Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-35.
q Plastic Part Maintenance
lWhen cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
lIf plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
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11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).
215
“215 ”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“ 65 ”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction ”.
15
“15 ”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95 ”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
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 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
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 function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed 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 60/10 minutes
Keyless entry The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed
30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The flashing of the hazard warning lights when
the doors are locked/unlocked can be changed Activated Deactivated
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
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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ItemFeatureFactory Setting Available Settings
Advanced keyless
entry and Start
system The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected
Press × 2 Press × 1
The function to automatically lock the 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 advanced key function can be deactivated Activated Deactivated
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
Auto headlight on/off The headlight illumination on/off timing based
on surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed Standard
(Illuminates
under average levels of
darkness) Earlier/
Somewhat earlier/ Somewhat later/ Later
Multi information
display The distance unit can be changed
mile or km km or mile
Personalization Features
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