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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.
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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 9-7) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
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.
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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.
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 8-25.
qSafety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
lObserve posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
lAvoid fast starts, stops and turnslAvoid potholes and objects on the roadlDo not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
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CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your
tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution
until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with
your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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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 6-35.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-119.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Up to 3 persons―Full load
225/55R17 97VFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92WFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
Temporary spare tireí
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70D17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
Specifications
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Engine
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-26
Hood release .............................. 6-18
Oil .............................................. 6-21
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-58
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-62
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-61
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-59
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-63
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-74
Headlights .................................. 4-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-17
Removing a Flat Tire ................. 7-14
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-25
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-67
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-81
F
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................. 4-114
Collision Warning .................... 4-116
Display ..................................... 4-116
Rader Sensor ............................ 4-116
Front Seat ............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-27
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-24
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-120
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-58
Flashing ...................................... 4-61
High-low beam .......................... 4-61
Leveling ..................................... 4-62
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-63
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-74
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-73
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Replacement
Electrical battery ......................... 6-32
Fuse ............................................ 6-51
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-40
Tires ........................................... 6-36
Wheel ......................................... 6-37
Wiper .......................................... 6-27
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-44
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4
Seat
Seat Position Memory
(Driver's seat) ............................... 2-8
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-17
Automatic locking ...................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-20
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-5
Head restraint ............................. 2-12
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-43
Sensor
Radar Sensor .............................. 4-78
Service Publications .......................... 8-51
S
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) .... 4-86
Laser Sensor Handling ............... 4-90
Stopping The Smart City Brake
Support
(SCBS) System Operation ......... 4-91
Spare Tire ............................................ 7-6
Specifications ...................................... 9-4
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........... 4-44
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-54
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-47
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-52
Monitoring ................................. 2-60
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-51
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Horn ........................................... 4-73
Storage Compartments .................... 5-119
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 5-121
Center console .......................... 5-120
Glove compartment .................. 5-120
Luggage Compartment ............. 5-121
Overhead console ..................... 5-119
Rear coat hooks ........................ 5-121
Storage pocket .......................... 5-119
Storage Pocket ................................ 5-119
Sunshade ........................................... 3-40
Sunvisors ......................................... 5-112
T
Tachometer ........................................ 4-12
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-43
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Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-27
Tire Information ................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117
Tires .................................................. 6-34
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-36
Replacing a Wheel ..................... 6-37
Snow tires .................................. 3-48
Specifications ............................... 9-7
Temporary Spare Tire ................. 6-37
Tire chains .................................. 3-48
Tire Inflation Pressure ................ 6-35
Tire Rotation .............................. 6-35
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 8-23
Towing
Recreational towing ................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ............................ 3-51
Towing Description ........................... 7-26
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93
Transmitter .......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer ................................... 4-18
Trip Meter ......................................... 4-11
Trouble
Battery runs out .......................... 7-20
Emergency Starting .................... 7-23
Emergency Towing .................... 7-26
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................ 7-24
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds ........................................ 7-29
When trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-42
T
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-22
When trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 5-112
Vehicle Information Labels ................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights
ABS ............................................ 4-30
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 4-35
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-34
Brake system .............................. 4-30
Charging system ......................... 4-31
Check engine .............................. 4-32
Check fuel cap ........................... 4-36
Door-ajar .................................... 4-37
Engine oil ................................... 4-31
HBC ........................................... 4-42
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-33
KEY ............................................ 4-40
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Low fuel ..................................... 4-36
Low washer fluid level ............... 4-38
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Seat belt ...................................... 4-36
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 4-38
Warning/Buzzer ................................ 7-29
Warranty ............................................ 8-16
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