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qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard:A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of
manufacture.
Inflation Pressure:A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa:Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi:Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar:The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE):Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit:The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire:Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire:Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire:Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacitymeans the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weightis the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rimis the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 9-7) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
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CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your
tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution
until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with
your spare tire. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1
Trunk light 3―
Overhead light (Front)/Map lightsBulb type 8―
LED type LED
*2―
Rear map lightsBulb type 8―
LED type LED
*2―
Courtesy lights 5―
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
qTires
NOTE
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 fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-41.
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 4-151.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Up to 3 persons―Full load
225/55R17 97VFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92WFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
Specifications
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Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70R17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
qFuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-56.
9-8
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-130
Active driving display ....................... 4-20
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-94
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Advanced Key
Operational range ....................... 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-41
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-80
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-51
Seek Switch ................................ 5-51
Audio System
Antenna ...................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-51
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-21
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-32
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-52
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-42
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-56
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-51
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-51
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-50
B
Battery ............................................... 6-36
Maintenance ............................... 6-37
Replacement ............................... 6-37
Specifications ............................... 9-4
Battery runs out ................................. 7-14
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-14
B
Beep sounds
Power steering warning buzzer ... 7-37
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-34
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-36
Electric parking brake warning ... 7-37
i-ELOOP ..................................... 7-36
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-35
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning ...................................... 7-36
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-36
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-35
Lane departure warning ............. 7-36
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-33
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-35
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-34
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-36
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System ................................ 4-104
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-69
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) .... 5-108
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) ..... 5-110
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
(Type A) ..................................... 5-91
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
(Type B) ..................................... 5-98
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-124
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-32
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-132
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Engine
Coolant ....................................... 6-29
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-26
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-26
Hood release .............................. 6-24
Oil .............................................. 6-27
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-62
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-66
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-65
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-63
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-67
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-70
Headlights .................................. 4-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-10
Removing a Flat Tire ................... 7-7
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-44
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-31
Washer ........................................ 6-31
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-63
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-74
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ..... 4-135
Front Seat ............................................ 2-5
F
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-27
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-24
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................ 4-88
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-87
Control Status Display ............... 4-88
Ending Screen Display ............... 4-89
Fuel Consumption Display ......... 4-88
Fuses ................................................. 6-56
Panel description ........................ 6-58
Replacement ............................... 6-56
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-134
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-70
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-44
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Coming Home Light System ..... 4-61
Control ....................................... 4-58
Flashing ...................................... 4-61
High-low beam .......................... 4-61
Leaving Home Light System ..... 4-62
Leveling ..................................... 4-62
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-95
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-78
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-70
Hood Release .................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................. 4-69
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