2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR climate control

5–15
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (on Page 5-4 ). Airfl ow amount
will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (

position): Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air fl ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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6–44
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Replacing 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.

Replace all four tires at the same time: Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
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 4-106 .
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 8-24 .
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
infl ated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-10 .
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8–22
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S\
. National Highway
Traffi c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t\
he tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well o\
n the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of \
their use, however,
and may depart signifi cantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled cond\
itions on specifi ed
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests
and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under c\
ontrolled conditions on
a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degener\
ate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicl\
e tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum requ\
ired by law.
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9–8
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Mexico
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 1,815 kg (4,001 lbs) 1,835 kg (4,045 lbs)
Front 920 kg (2,028 lbs) 940 kg (2,072 lbs)
Rear 895 kg (1,973 lbs) 895 kg (1,973 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 945 kg (2,083 lbs) 965 kg (2,127 lbs)
Rear 945 kg (2,083 lbs) 945 kg (2,083 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Item
Weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total
1,865 kg (4,112 lbs)
Front 970 kg (2,138 lbs)
Rear 895 kg (1,973 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
995 kg (2,194 lbs)
Rear 945 kg (2,083 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the ins\
ide of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classifi cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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10–3
Index
Child Restraint Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-23
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-29
LATCH child-restraint systems ..... 2-37
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-20
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2 Automatic Climate Control ............. 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control........................................... 5-12
Gas specifi cations ............................ 9-8
Manual Climate Control .................. 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Clock ................................................... 5-30
Collision warning ................................ 7-38
Control Status Display ........................ 4-86
Cruise Control ..................................... 4-99 Cruise Control Switch ................... 4-99
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-16
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-138
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-15
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-46
Defogger Mirror ............................................ 4-57
Rear window ................................. 4-56
Dimensions ........................................... 9-6
Direct Mode Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-38
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-87
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-49 Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-39
Break-in period.............................. 3-45
Driving in fl ooded area.................. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-51
Floor mat ....................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-46
Overloading ................................... 3-50
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................... 3-47
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-51
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-80 DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-81
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-81
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-80
E
Emergency Starting Push-Starting ................................. 7-18
Starting a Flooded Engine ............. 7-18
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks ............................. 7-22
Towing Description ....................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 3-28
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-86
Engine Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-29
Hood release .................................. 6-24
Oil .................................................. 6-27
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-29
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-64 Aluminum Wheel Maintenance .... 6-69
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-68
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-66
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-69
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