2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 climate control

6–44
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 treadTread 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 4-129 .
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 .

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inÀ ated and stored.
N O T E
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 9-8 .

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6–45
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 6-44 ).

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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8–22
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
Traf¿ c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tr e a d We a r
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-a-half times as well on 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 signi¿ cantly 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 speci¿ ed
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 controlled conditions on
a speci¿ ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate 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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9–6
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 958 kg (2,112 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 860 kg (1,896 lbs)



Mexico
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight) Total 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,807 kg (3,984 lbs)
Front 910 kg (2,006 lbs) 929 kg (2,048 lbs)
Rear 832 kg (1,834 lbs) 878 kg (1,936 lbs)
GAW (Permissible
axle load) Front 930 kg (2,050 lbs) 952 kg (2,099 lbs)
Rear 887 kg (1,955 lbs) 931 kg (2,052 lbs)

Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classi¿ cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)

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10–3
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................... 5-10
Gas speci¿ cations ............................ 9-6
Manual Type .................................... 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Clock ................................................... 5-26
Collision warning ................................ 7-42
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-44
Cruise Control ................................... 4-122
Cruise Control Switch ................. 4-122
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/
Cruise Set Indicator Light
(Green) ........................................ 4-123
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-20
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-133
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-19
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-45
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-52
Rear window ................................. 4-51
Dimensions ........................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ................................................ 4-86
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive selection .................................... 4-64
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-45 Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-40
Break-in period.............................. 3-41
Driving in À ooded area.................. 3-45
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-47
Floor mat ....................................... 3-42
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-42
Overloading ................................... 3-46
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-43
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-41
Winter driving ............................... 3-43
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-61
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-61
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting ................................. 7-21
Starting a Flooded Engine ............. 7-21
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks ............................. 7-25
Towing Description ....................... 7-24
Emission Control System .................... 3-25
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-63
Engine
Coolant .......................................... 6-30
Engine Compartment Overview .... 6-26
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-26
Hood release .................................. 6-24
Oil .................................................. 6-27
Essential information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-26
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-59
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance .... 6-64
Bright-Metal Maintenance ............ 6-63
Maintaining the Finish .................. 6-61
Plastic Part Maintenance ............... 6-65
Index
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