2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR clock

▼Jack
To remove the jack
1.
(4–Door)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.

Tabs
(5–Door)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.

To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bo lt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure
the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
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To remove the spare tire
1. Lift the trunk/luggage compartmentmat.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
2. Turn the spare tire hold-down boltcounterclockwise.

Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WA R N I N G
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done
properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack
and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion of their
body under a vehicle that is supported by a
jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle
supported by a jack is dangerous. The
occupant could cause the vehicle to fall
resulting in serious injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firml y set the parking
brake.
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CAUTION
Align the notch on the wheel cover with
the valve stem when installing it.

Tire valve
Notch
Damage could occur during
installation if the wheel cover is not
properly aligned.
2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

3. Place the jack on the ground.
4. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.

Jack head
5. Place the jack under the jack-upposition closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.

Jacking position
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8. Turn the jack handle clockwise andraise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.

WARNING
Do not jack up the vehicle higher than
is necessary:
Jacking up the vehicle higher than is
necessary is dangerous as it could
destabilize the vehicle resulting in an
accident.
Do not start the engine or shake the
vehicle while it is jacked up:
Starting the engine or shaking the
vehicle while it is jacked up is
dangerous as it could cause the vehicle
to fall off the jack resulting in an
accident.
Never go under the vehicle while it is
jacked up:
Going under the vehicle while it is
jacked up is dangerous as it could result
in death or serious injury if the vehicle
were to fall off the jack.
9. Remove the lug nuts by turning themcounterclockwise; then remove the
wheel and center cap.
▼Locking Lug Nuts*
If your vehicle has Mazda optional
antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will
have one locking lug nut that locks the
wheel and tire, and you must use a special
key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key
is stored in the glove compartment.
Register the key and l
ug nuts with the lock
manufacturer by filling 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 th e 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.
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3. Place the lug wrench on top of the keyand 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.

WA R N I N G
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.
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3. Install the lug nuts with the bevelededge 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.
5. 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)
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 configuration:
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.
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3.(With theft-prevention cover)
Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then remove the
theft-prevention cover.

Screw
4. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.

Cover
Lever
5. Move the lever to the left to open thetrunk lid.
(Type A)

(Type B)

After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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Index
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-20
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-31
LATCH child-restraint systems... 2-40
Child Safety Locks fo r Rear Doors... 3-19
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................................................. 5-29
Collision warning.............................. 7-41
Coming Home Light......................... 4-46
Control Status Display ...................... 4-73
Cruise Control................................. 4-141 Cruise Control Switch............... 4-141
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-17
Cup Holder...................................... 5-134
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-16
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-47
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-54
Rear window........... .................... 4-53
Dimensions.......................................... 9-6
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).............................................. 4-96 Indication on display................... 4-97
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive selection.................................. 4-74
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-50
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-51
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle.....................4-42
Break-in period............................ 3-45
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-50
Driving on uneven road...............3-51
Floor mat..................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-46
Overloading............. .................... 3-50
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-47
Winter driving............................. 3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-68 DSC OFF Indicator Light............4-69
DSC OFF Switch.........................4-69
TCS/DSC Indicator Light............4-68
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-61
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-42
Emergency StartingPush-Starting............................... 7-19
Starting a Flooded Engine........... 7-19
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks........................... 7-23
Towing Description..................... 7-22
Emission Control System..................3-26
Ending Screen Display......................4-73
Engine Coolant.........................................6-25
Engine Compartment
Overview..................................... 6-22
Exhaust gas..................................3-27
Hood release................................ 6-20
Oil................................................ 6-23
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-41
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-27
Exterior Care..................................... 6-63
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