
Black plate (406,1)
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Tread wear:The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels.
Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other
tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
lEXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-
MATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa)
TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT
TIRES.
lTIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
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Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important
information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
SAMPLE
qRecommended Tire Inflation Pressure
On the tire label you will find the recommended tire inflation pressure in both kPa and psi
for the tires installed as original equipment on the vehicle. It is very important that the
inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure.
You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper inflation pressure is
maintained.
Refer to Tires on page 10-6.
NOTE
Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire information label indicate the recommended cold
tire inflation pressure, measured when the tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least
3 hours. As you drive, the temperature in the tire warms up, increasing the tire pressure.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-105
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-46
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-92
Antenna ............................................. 6-11
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-53
Audio System .................................... 6-11 Audio control switch .................. 6-50
Audio set .................................... 6-21
AUX mode ................................. 6-53
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-12
Safety certification ..................... 6-55
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
B
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-56
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-66
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition)
Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be
used ............................................ 6-87
Bluetooth Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-70
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-75
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-81
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
customer service ......................... 6-88
Safety certification ..................... 6-88
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-25
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-97
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-40
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-103
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-103
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-100
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F
Front Seats .......................................... 2-2
FuelFiller lid and cap ........................ 3-19
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-32
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-100
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-62
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Head Restraint .................................. 2-14
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-51
Flashing ...................................... 5-54
High-low beam .......................... 5-54
Leveling ..................................... 5-54
On reminder ............................... 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-20
Horn .................................................. 5-62
I
Ignition Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-89
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-25
I
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36 Cruise ......................................... 5-47
DSC OFF .................................... 5-47
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-46
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-47
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-48
Security ...................................... 5-46
Shift position .............................. 5-46
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-47
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-48
Information Display .......................... 6-91 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-92
Audio display ............................. 6-92
Climate control display .............. 6-92
Clock .......................................... 6-92
Information display functions .... 6-91
Trip computer ............................. 6-93
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-32
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-89
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-55
Liftgate .............................................. 3-13
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T
TowingDescription ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-25
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-55
U
Underseat Storage ........................... 6-100
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-89
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-36 ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-43
Brake system .............................. 5-38
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-41
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-43
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-41
Low fuel ..................................... 5-42
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-43
Malfunction ................................ 5-39
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-44
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-24
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-16
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-60
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-57
Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
Index
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