2016 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). Airflow
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 flow 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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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.
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-126.
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
inflated 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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
 Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fit and could
damage both tire and rim.
 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.
 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 8-24).
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.
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 affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
 Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
NOTE
 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).
 For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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 flat spots.
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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
Traffic 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 specified 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 significantly 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 conditions on specified
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 specified 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 vehicle 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 required by law.
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Specifications
Specifications
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 Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1 (SAE)
Headlights HalogenHigh beam
65HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lights With halogen bulb headlights
65HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2— (—)
Parking lights (Front side-
marker lights) With halogen bulb headlights
5WY5W (—)
Front side-marker lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights 5W5W (—)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2— (—)
Front turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Fog lights
*55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights*LED*2— (—)
High-mount brake light LED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights LED type
LED
*2— (—)
Bulb type 21/5W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side/Trunk lid side)
*LED*2— (—)
Reverse lights 4–Door
18W16W (921)
5–Door 21W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
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Index
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Automatic Climate Control
.............5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control ........................................... 5-12
Gas specifications
............................9-9
Manual Climate Control
..................5-5
Operating Tips
.................................5-2
Vent Operation
................................5-3
Clock
...................................................5-28
Collision warning
................................7-38
Control Status Display
........................4-70
Cruise Control
...................................4-119
Cruise Control Switch
.................4-119
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................4-16
Cup Holder
........................................5-138
Customer Assistance
.............................8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-15
Daytime Running Lights
.....................4-45
Defogger Mirror
............................................4-53
Rear window
.................................4-52
Dimensions
...........................................9-6
Direct Mode Automatictransaxle
.......................4-38
Door Locks
..........................................3-11
Drive selection
....................................4-71
Driving In Flooded Area
.....................3-48
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle
......................4-39
Break-in period .............................. 3-44
Driving in flooded area ..................3-48
Driving on uneven road
.................3-50
Floor mat
.......................................3-45
Hazardous driving
.........................3-45
Overloading
...................................3-49
Rocking the vehicle
.......................3-46
Winter driving
...............................3-46
Driving on Uneven Road
....................3-50 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
.......4-64
DSC OFF Indicator Light ..............4-65
DSC OFF Switch ...........................4-65
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
.............4-64
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
....................3-27
Ending Screen Display
........................4-70
Engine Coolant
..........................................6-30
Engine Compartment Overview
....6-26
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-28
Hood release
..................................6-24
Oil
..................................................6-27
Starting
............................................4-5
Essential information
............................6-2
Event Data Recorder
...........................8-20
Exhaust Gas
........................................3-28
Exterior Care
.......................................6-68
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
....6-73
Bright-Metal Maintenance
............6-72
Maintaining the Finish
..................6-70
Plastic Part Maintenance
...............6-73
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.............................4-54
Headlights
.....................................4-40
Flat Tire
.................................................7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ................7-10
Removing a Flat Tire
.......................7-7
Floor Mat
............................................3-45
Fluid Brake/Clutch
.................................6-32
Washer
...........................................6-32
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