2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK weight

3–64
Before Driving
Towing
Russia/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Body Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
Saloon MZR 1.6
Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,845 kg
(6,272.0 lb)
Saloon MZR 1.6
Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,075 kg
(6,779.1 lb)
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO5 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 950 kg
(2,094.3 lb) 2,750 kg
(6,062.6 lb)
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO5 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,035 kg
(6,690.9 lb)
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,135 kg
(6,911.4 lb)
Hatchback MZR 1.6 Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,100 kg
(2,425.0 lb) 2,845 kg
(6,272.0 lb)
Hatchback MZR 1.6 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,075 kg
(6,779.1 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G1.5 Manual
transaxle EURO5 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 950 kg
(2,094.3 lb) 2,750 kg
(6,062.6 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO5 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,035 kg
(6,690.9 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,135 kg
(6,911.4 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
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Before Driving
Towing
Israel/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Body Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO5 × — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,135 kg
(6,911.4 lb)
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO5 × — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,160 kg
(6,966.5 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Automatic
transaxle EURO5 × — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,135 kg
(6,911.4 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO5 × — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,300 kg
(2,865.9 lb) 3,160 kg
(6,966.5 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:75 kg (165.3 lb)
South Africa/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Body Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
Saloon MZR 1.6
Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,645 kg
(5,831.1 lb)
Saloon MZR 1.6
Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 0 kg (0 lb) 0 kg (0 lb) 1,790 kg
(3,946.2 lb)
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle EURO4 × × 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,030 kg
(6,679.9 lb)
Saloon
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 × × 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,060 kg
(6,746.0 lb)
Hatchback MZR 1.6 Manual
transaxle EURO4 — — 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 900 kg
(1,984.1 lb) 2,645 kg
(5,831.1 lb)
Hatchback MZR 1.6 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 — — 0 kg (0 lb) 0 kg (0 lb) 1,790 kg
(3,946.2 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle EURO4 × × 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,030 kg
(6,679.9 lb)
Hatchback SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO4 × × 600 kg
(1,322.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,060 kg
(6,746.0 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
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Before Driving
Towing
WARNING
Always keep tow loads within specifi ed limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load
Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than those specifi ed is dangerous as it may cause
serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or
vehicle damage, or both.
Always keep the trailer nose weight within the specifi ed limits in the Trailer Towing-
Load Table:
Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This
could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
NOTE
  The total trailer weight and nose weight can be determined by weighing the trailer on
platform scales at a highway weighing station or a trucking company.
  Appropriate total trailer weight and nose weight may prevent the danger of trailer sway
from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.
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Before Driving
Towing
Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WARNING
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior
to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and
the vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer
could wander into another lane and cause a collision.
Trailer Lights
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda.
This may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. To connect the
lighting system, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-61 ), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
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When Driving
Transaxle
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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*Some models.4–69
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Headlight Levelling *
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
The warning/indicator light turns on when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
Manual type
The headlight levelling switch is used
to adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.
Front seat
Rear
seat Load Switch
Position
Driver Passenger
× — — — 0
× × — — 0
× × × — 2
× × × × 3
× — — × 4
× : Y e s
—: No
Running Lights *
Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (running lights) during
the daytime.
Running lights turn on automatically when
the ignition is switched ON. (Without
coming home light system)
The running lights turn on automatically
when the vehicle starts moving. (With
coming home light system)
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
NOTE
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
 
 In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below, even though the back
end and distance guide lines appear parallel in the monitor, they may not actually be
parallel on the ground.
  When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line may appear parallel on the monitor, but
they may not actually be parallel on the ground.

Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the
actual distance.
VarianceObject
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