2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK tire type

6–46
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
 


¾ Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fi t and could
damage both tire and rim.
 


¾ 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.
 


¾ 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 6-46 ).

N O T E
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 aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.

CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:




¾ Tire fi t



¾ Wheel and bearing life



¾ Ground clearance



¾ Snow-chain clearance



¾ Speedometer calibration



¾ Headlight aim



¾ Bumper height



¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
N O T E




y 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).
 


y 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 À at spots.
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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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7–37
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment/trunk with all the doors
locked and the liftgate/trunk lid closed,
a beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the luggage compartment/trunk. In
this case, take out the key by pressing
the electric liftgate/trunk lid opener and
opening the liftgate/trunk lid. The key
taken out of the luggage compartment/
trunk may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment/
trunk are locked using another key while
the key is left in the cabin, the beep
which sounds outside of the vehicle will
be heard for about 10 seconds to notify
the driver that the key is in the cabin. In
this case, take out the key by opening the
door. A key taken out of the vehicle using
this method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily stopped.
To restore the key's functions, perform the
applicable procedure (page 3-8 ).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep *
The beep will activate if you attempt to
drive the vehicle under the following
conditions.
 


y The i-ELOOP indicator light is À ashing
green.
 


y “i-ELOOP Charging” is indicated in the
center display (Type B audio).

The beep will stop when the vehicle is
stopped. Make sure the indicator light is
no longer illuminated and the message
is no longer displayed before driving the
vehicle.
Tire InÀ ation Pressure Warning
Beep *
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inÀ ation pressures
(page 4-123 ).
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
N O T E
 


y The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .
 


y The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12 .

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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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9–10
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
Trunk light (4–Door) 3 —
Luggage compartment light (5–Door) 5 —
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
* 8 —
Overhead light (Front) * 10 —
Overhead light (Rear) * 10 —
Vanity mirror lights * 2 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.


Tires
N O T E
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
¿ tted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inÀ ation pressure.
Refer to Tire InÀ ation Pressure on page 6-43 .
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 4-126 .

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10–6
Index
Over Rev. buzzer ................................. 7-39
Overhead Console ............................. 5-140
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-135
Overheating ......................................... 7-19
Overloading ......................................... 3-49
Owner Maintenance
Battery replacement ...................... 6-40
Closing the Hood........................... 6-25
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Opening the Hood ......................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance Precautions... 6-22
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-59
Personalization Features ..................... 9-12
Power Steering .................................... 4-73
Power Windows .................................. 3-35
Power steering warning buzzer ........... 7-38
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-113
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-118
Rear Coat Hooks ............................... 5-141
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ........ 4-92
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-19
Rear Seat ............................................... 2-8
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-127

Displayable range on the screen ... 4-129
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-134
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-131
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-128
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-128

Variance between actual road conditions
and displayed Image
.................... 4-133
Viewing the display ..................... 4-130
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-52
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-51
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-51
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-33 Recommended Oil .............................. 6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-21
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17
Replacement
Electrical battery ........................... 6-40
Fuse ............................................... 6-63
Light Bulbs .................................... 6-47
Tires ............................................... 6-45
Wheel ............................................ 6-46
Wiper ............................................. 6-34
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-46
S
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant classi¿ cation
system ............................................ 2-56
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-47
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System
2-point type ................................... 2-19
3-point type ................................... 2-16
Automatic locking ......................... 2-15
Emergency locking ........................ 2-15
Extender ........................................ 2-20
Pregnant women ............................ 2-15
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-36
Seats
Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-11
Rear seat .......................................... 2-8
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
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