2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK flat tire

7–10
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
*Some models.
9. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel and center cap.

Locking Lug Nuts *
If your vehicle has Mazda optional
antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each
wheel will lock the tires and you must
use a special key to unlock them. This
key will attach to the lug wrench.
Register them with the lock manufacturer
by ¿ lling out the card provided in the
glove compartment and mailing it in the
accompanying envelope. If you lose this
key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
or use the lock manufacturer's order form,
which is with the registration card.
Accessory wheel locks cannot be used on
steel wheels. This includes situations when
the spare tire is installed. If the spare tire
is installed, one of the original lug nuts
(which should still be in the vehicle) must
be installed in place of the wheel lock.

Special key Antitheft lug nut

To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the special key for the antitheft
lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the
antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold
the key square to it. If you hold the key
at an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.

To install the antitheft lug nut
1. Place the special key on top of the nut,
and be sure to hold the key square to
it. If you hold the key at an angle, you
may damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.
2. Place the lug wrench on top of the
special key, apply pressure, and turn it
clockwise.

Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108—147
(12—14, 80—108)

Mounting the Spare Tire
1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.



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7–11
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and lug nuts are clean
before changing or replacing tires:
When changing or replacing a tire,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The lug
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tire to come off , resulting in
an accident.

2. Mount the spare tire.
3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.



WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to lug nuts
and bolts and do not tighten the
lug nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and
bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts could
loosen while driving and cause the tire
to come off , resulting in an accident.
In addition, lug nuts and bolts could
be damaged if tightened more than
necessary.

4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.



If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108—147
(12—14, 80—108)

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7–12
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off . This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same confi guration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident.

5. Open the trunk/luggage compartment
mat.


Trunk/Luggage compartment mat

6. Remove the belt for securing the À at
tire. 7. Put the À at tire into the trunk/luggage
compartment on the left and toward the
back.



8. (Split-folding type seat)
Fold the rear seatback forward on the
right side of the rear seat.
9. (Split-folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback on the left
side and assure a clearance to pass the
belt.
(One-piece folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback and assure a
clearance to pass the belt.
10. Pass the belt through the rear seatback
as shown in the ¿ gure.
After passing the belt through, return
the rear seatback to the original
position.
(Split-folding type seat)


Belt

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7–13
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
(One-piece folding type seat)


Belt

N O T E
Pass the belt underneath the seatbelts.


BeltSeat belt

11. Pass the buckle through the wheel as
shown in the ¿ gure and secure it so that
the buckle does not contact the wheel.
(Aluminum wheel)



(Steel wheel)



12. Pass the belt through the buckle, then
pull the belt end to secure the À at tire.



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7–14
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
13. (Split-folding type seat)
Return the rear seatback on the right
side of the rear seatback to its original
position.
14. Remove the tire blocks and store the
tools and jack.
15. Check the inÀ ation pressure. Refer to
Tires on page 9-10 .
16. Have the À at tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.

N O T E
Do not press the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch after installing the spare
tire. The switch is only to be pressed after
installing the repaired À at tire or installing
a replacement tire (page 4-20 ).

WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could aff ect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.

N O T E
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,
store them properly.

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8–27
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Maximum Permissible InÀ ation Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under
normal driving conditions.
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a speci¿ ed government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on speci¿ ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a speci¿ ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels. Make
sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other tires
on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
 


y EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-MATCH
TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO SEAT
BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
 


y TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.

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10–3
Index
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2
Automatic Climate Control ............. 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate
Control........................................... 5-12
Gas speci¿ cations ............................ 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 À ooded 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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10–7
Index
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-40
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-42
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-106
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
indicator light (red) ..................... 4-110
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system operation ............ 4-110
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-5
Speci¿ cations ........................................ 9-4
Speed Unit Selector ............................. 4-12
Speedometer ........................................ 4-12
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-31
Horn............................................... 4-53
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-140
Center console ............................. 5-141
Glove compartment ..................... 5-140
Overhead console ........................ 5-140
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-141
Sunshade ............................................. 3-39
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-134
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-14
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-42
Tiedown
Hook .............................................. 7-22
Tire Information .................................. 8-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-123
Tire inÀ ation pressure warning beep ... 7-37 Tires .................................................... 6-43
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire ............................ 6-45
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-46
Snow tires ...................................... 3-47
Speci¿ cations ................................ 9-10
Temporary Spare Tire .................... 6-45
Tire InÀ ation Pressure ................... 6-43
Tire Rotation ................................. 6-44
Tire chains ..................................... 3-47
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-22
Towing
Recreational towing ...................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ............................... 3-51
Towing Description ............................. 7-21
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-63
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-63
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-16
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-12
Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-15
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-18
Emergency Towing........................ 7-21
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-19
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-40
Trunk Lid ............................................ 3-20
Inside trunk release lever .............. 3-24
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-40
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-134
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
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