2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

*Some models.7–1
7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.


Parking in an Emergency .................................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .............................................................. 7-2
Flat Tire.......................................................................\
........................ 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage .......................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................................................... 7-6
Battery Runs Out ........................................................................\
..... 7-15 Jump-Starting ........................................................................\
...... 7-15
Emergency Starting ........................................................................\
. 7-18 Starting a Flooded Engine ........................................................... 7-18
Push-Starting ........................................................................\
....... 7-18
Overheating ........................................................................\
.............. 7-19 Overheating ........................................................................\
......... 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
... 7-21 Towing Description ..................................................................... 7-21
Tiedown Hooks ........................................................................\
... 7-22
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ........................... 7-24 If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes...................................... 7-24
Message Indicated on Display
* ................................................... 7-33
Warning Sound is Activated ........................................................ 7-3 
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ............................... 7-37 When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ............................. 7-37
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7–2
If Trouble Arises
Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffi c hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning fl asher and
all the turn signals will fl ash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster fl ash simultaneously.
NOTE
 y  The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
 y Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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7–3
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diag\
ram.
Tiedown eyeletFlat tir e beltSpar e tir e J ack
Spar e tir e hold-down bolt
Lug wr ench Tool bag
J ack leve r
Tiedown eyelet
Flat tir e belt
J ack leve r
Lug wr ench
Spar e tir e J ack
Spar e tir e hold-down bolt
5-Door 4-Door
Som e m odels.
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7–4
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Jack
To remove the jack
1. (4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
Tabs
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the fi gure.
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suffi ciently tightened.
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7–5
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Maintenance
 y Always keep the jack clean. y Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
 y  Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels): Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be aff ected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the rear.
CAUTION


7–6
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt counterclockwise.
Spar e tir e hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order
of removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a fl at tire.
 y Steering becomes diffi cult. y The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
 y The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a fl at tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffi c to change the tire.
Stopping in traffi c or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire: Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack: Allowing someone to remain in
a vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
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7–7
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-way and fi rmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning fl asher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffi c.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3 ).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the fl at tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood
blocks of suffi cient size if possible to hold
the tire in place.
Removing a Flat Tire
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the jack lever.
NOTE
Force the end of the jack lever fi rmly
between wheel and cover, or removal will
be diffi cult.
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
3. Place the jack on the ground.
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7–8
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
4. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the fi gure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
J ack head
5. Place the jack under the jack-up position closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.
J acking position
6. Continue raising the jack head gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is inserted
into the jack-up position.
Tir e blocks
J acking position
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