2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
 


¾ Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fi t and could
damage both tire and rim.
 


¾ 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.
 


¾ 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 6-44 ).
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 8-23 .
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 aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:




¾ Tire fi t



¾ Wheel and bearing life



¾ Ground clearance



¾ Snow-chain clearance



¾ Speedometer calibration



¾ Headlight aim



¾ Bumper height



¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset
(inset/outset).
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and fl at spots.
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lightsHeadlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights Fog lights
Fog lights Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights Side turn signal lights Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights
Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side)
Reverse lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lightsTrunk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)Luggage
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side)
Reverse lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
4-Door 5-DoorWith Xenon Fusion Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
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Owner Maintenance
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 fl ying 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.
NOTE
 


y To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
 


y Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With xenon fusion
headlights)
Low/High beam bulbs
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
Due to the complexity and diffi culty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights (With halogen
headlights), Front side-marker lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights (With halogen headlights),
Front side-marker lights (With
xenon fusion headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Fog lights
*
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the fog light switch is off. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
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5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights * , Brake lights
(LED type), Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type), Taillights (Trunk lid
side/Liftgate side), High-mount brake
light
Due to the complexity and diffi culty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb
type)
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Remove trunk end trim.
InstallationRemoval
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
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5. Peel back the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
5–Door
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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