2012 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
MZR 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 1,998 ml (1,998 cc, 121.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0 12.0
Item Specification
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo MZR 2.5
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5 9.7
q Electrical System
Item Classification
MZR 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Battery 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR
Spark-plug number NGK ILTR5A13G NGK DILKAR7F8
DENSO FC20HPR8
Spark-plug gap 1.25 ―1.35 mm (0.049 ―0.053 in) 0.75 ―0.85 mm (0.030 ―0.033 in)
Item Classification
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo MZR 2.5
Battery 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-48AH/5HR,
12V-52AH/5HR
Spark-plug number NGK SILTR6A7G NGKILTR5A13G
Spark-plug gap 0.60―0.70 mm (0.024 ―0.027 in) 1.25 ―1.35 mm (0.049 ―0.053 in)
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
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qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-19.
Manual transaxle oil API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle
Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
6-speed transaxle Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil MZR 2.0
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)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 With oil filter
replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
MZR 2.3 DISI
Turbo 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)
MZR 2.5 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 SKYACTIV-G
2.0Manual transaxle
7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 8.2 L (8.7 US qt, 7.2 Imp qt)
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual
transaxle oil MZR 2.0
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
MZR 2.5 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
6-speed transaxle 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank MZR 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.0
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
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qDimensions
Except Mexico
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 wheel vehicle
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle
1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
5 Door
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) Item 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 wheel vehicle
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle
1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) 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)
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Mexico
4 DoorItem Vehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate
holder
4,580 mm (180.3 in)
With license plate holder 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 wheel vehicle
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch wheel vehicle
1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
5 Door
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) Item Vehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate
holder
4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With license plate holder 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) 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)
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qWeights
Except Mexico
4 Door
(MZR 2.0)
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)
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,772 kg (3,907 lbs) 1,803 kg (3,975 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 944 kg (2,081 lbs) 977 kg (2,154 lbs)
Rear 828 kg (1,825 lbs) 826 kg (1,821 lbs)
(MZR 2.5)
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)
5 Door
(MZR 2.0 (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)
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,778 kg (3,920 lbs) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 941 kg (2,075 lbs) 975 kg (2,149 lbs)
Rear 837 kg (1,845 lbs) 835 kg (1,841 lbs)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
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)
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(MZR 2.5)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)
Mexico
4 Door
(MZR 2.0)
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 1,765 kg (3,891 lbs) 1,795 kg (3,957 lbs)
Front 930 kg (2,050 lbs) 965 kg (2,127 lbs)
Rear 835 kg (1,841 lbs) 830 kg (1,830 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 930 kg (2,050 lbs) 965 kg (2,127 lbs)
Rear 840 kg (1,852 lbs) 835 kg (1,841 lbs)
(MZR 2.5)
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 1,815 kg (4,001 lbs) 1,845 kg (4,067 lbs)
Front 970 kg (2,138 lbs) 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs)
Rear 845 kg (1,863 lbs) 845 kg (1,863 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 970 kg (2,138 lbs) 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs)
Rear 850 kg (1,874 lbs) 850 kg (1,874 lbs)
5 Door
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo) 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)
(MZR 2.5)
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 1,835 kg (4,045 lbs) 1,860 kg (4,101 lbs)
Front 975 kg (2,149 lbs) 1,005 kg (2,216 lbs)
Rear 860 kg (1,896 lbs) 855 kg (1,885 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 975 kg (2,149 lbs) 1,005 kg (2,216 lbs)
Rear 865 kg (1,907 lbs) 860 kg (1,896 lbs)
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qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights Halogen
High beam
60HB3 (#9005)
Low beam 55H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion
bulb High/Low
beam
35 D2S (D2S)
Daytime running lights
(Canada)
íType A 35H8 (H8)
Type B 21W21/5W (#7443)
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Parking lights (Except Canada)
í5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lightsí55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors)íLED*1― (― )
High-mount brake light 4 Door 21 W21W (1120)
5 Door
Bulb type 18 W16W (#921)
LED type LED
*1―
(― )
Rear turn signal lights Type A 21 WY21W (32CP)
Type B 21 W21W (#7440)
Brake lights/Taillights
(Rear side-marker lights) Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED type LED
*1―
(― )
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 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 (Front)/Map lights 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 8-38.
Standard tire
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/55R16
89H SKYACTIV-G
2.0
250 kPa (36 psi)
250 kPa (36 psi)
Except
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 240 kPa (35 psi)
240 kPa (35 psi)
P205/50R17 88V 220 kPa (32 psi)220 kPa (32 psi)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
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 Fuses on page 8-56.
Specifications
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