2013 MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 warning

WARNING
Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the
recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the
information in this owner's manual:
Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may
result in severe cracking, tread separation or“blowout”, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing
and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It
results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire
can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!
It is impossible to determine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking
at them.
qChecking Tire Pressure
1. When you check the air pressure, make sure the tires are cold―meaning they are not
hot from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the
valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire, including the spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges, cracks or other
irregularities.
NOTE
Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Under-inflation can cause serious failures and accidents.
Over-inflation can produce a harsh ride and the greater possibility of damage from road hazards.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)

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 the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
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.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking
damage.The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
WARNING
Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)

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 entryThe 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 entryThe 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 turnThe function allowing the turn signal lights to
flash three times with a momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes) can be
changed.Deactivated Activated
Personalization Features
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Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Advanced keyless
entry and Start
systemThe 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
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the request
switch/transmitter can be changed.30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The order in which the ignition position
transitions when pressing the push button start
can be changed.ON→Off ON→ACC→Off
Auto headlight on/offThe 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
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Personalization Features

The following“Personalization Features”can be changed by the vehicle owner.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Key reminder
warning alarmThe volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarmThe volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.High Low
Turn indicatorThe beep volume level can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.Mid Low
Multi information
displayThe display language can be selected.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/
Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.°F or °C °C or °F
The distance unit can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.mile or km km or mile
Power door lockChanges the auto lock/unlock function setting
for all the doors according to the vehicle speed,
the vehicle power supply condition, and the
selector lever position.
Refer to Power Door Locks on page 3-34.All the doors and
the liftgate lock
automatically
when the vehicle
speed is about 20
km/h (12 mph) or
more. All the
doors and the
liftgate unlock
when the ignition
is switched from
ON to ACC or
Off.The auto door-lock
function is disabled
All the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically when the
vehicle speed is about
20 km/h (12 mph) or
more
When the ignition is
switched ON and the
shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any
other gear position, all
the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically.
When the ignition is
switched ON and the
shift lever is shifted
from park (P) to any
other gear position, all
the doors and the
liftgate lock
automatically.
When the shift lever is
shifted to park (P)
while the ignition is
switched ON, all the
doors and the liftgate
unlock automatically.
Action illuminationDeactivates action illumination function.
Refer to Power/Volume/Sound Controls on
page 6-34.Activated Deactivated
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