Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthl
y (including the spare) when th e tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and mini mum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
▼Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500
miles) at the latest or sooner
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8, 000 km (5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
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:
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper wheel alignment
Out-of-balance wheel
Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (pa ge 9-8) 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.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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▼Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage
and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and d rive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and objects on the road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking
CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride distur bance 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 ti re for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and rep lace 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.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Vehicle Loading
WA R N I N G
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 sy stem which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehic le, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its desig n rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading yo ur vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following term s for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification La bel and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
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 overl oading, 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 th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Light bulbCategory
Wat t a ge UN-R*1
Vanity mirror lights*Bulb type 2―
LED type LED
*2―
Courtesy lights LED
*2―
Ambient lights
*LED*2―
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
▼ Tires
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 fo
r tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pressure Label on page 9-2.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-39.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W
*1240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Up to 3 persons ―Full load
225/55R17 97V Front
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 92W
*2Front 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*1P225/45R19 92W
Before driving at high speeds, increase the pressure of the fro nt tires. For speeds above 200 km/h (124 mph),
increase the pressure of the front tires by 20 kPa (0.2 bar, 2. 9 psi).
*2225/45R19 92W (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
Before driving at high speeds, increase the pressure of the fro nt tires. For speeds above 210 km/h (130 mph),
increase the pressure of the front tires by 20 kPa (0.2 bar, 2. 9 psi).
Specifications
Specifications
9-8*Some models.
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Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
T125/70R17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
T125/70R17 98M 420 kPa (4.2 bar, 60 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following to rque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
▼ Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-47.
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Emergency TowingTiedown hooks......... ................... 7-21
Towing description...................... 7-20
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T).............. 3-20
Ending Screen Display.................... 4-111
Engine
Coolant.........................................6-26
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-21
Hood release............................ .... 6-20
Oil................................................ 6-23
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-46
Exterior Care..................................... 6-54 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-59
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-58
Maintaining the finish................. 6-55
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-59
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-85
Headlights.................................... 4-74
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-40
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-28
Washer......................................... 6-28
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Foot Brake.........................................4-94
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-204
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-19
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display..............4-110
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-109
Control Status Display...............4-111
Ending screen display................ 4-111
Ending Screen Display.............. 4-111
Fuel consumption display.......... 4-110
Fuel Consumption Display........ 4-110
Fuses.................................................. 6-47 Panel description......................... 6-49
Replacement................................ 6-47
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-93
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-40
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-85
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-77
Control......................................... 4-74
Flashing....................................... 4-77
Headlight flashing....................... 4-77
High-low beam............................ 4-77
Leaving home light..................... 4-78
Leveling....................................... 4-78
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-119 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-120
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-103
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-86
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-89
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-20
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Index
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-174Collision warning...................... 4-176
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-176
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-171 Collision warning...................... 4-173
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-173
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-174
Spare Tire............................................ 7-5
Specifications...................................... 9-4
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-67
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-60
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-65
Monitoring................................... 2-71
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-64
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-58
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wh eel................. 2-21
Horn............................................. 4-85
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-92
Armrest box................................. 5-93
Center console............................. 5-93
Glove compartment..................... 5-93
Overhead console........................ 5-92
Rear coat hooks........................... 5-94
Sunshade............................................3-34
Sunvisors........................................... 5-83
T
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-37
Three-flash Turn Signal.................... 4-79
Tiedown
Hook............................................ 7-21
Tires................................................... 6-39 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-40
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-42
Snow tires.................................... 3-42
Specifications.................................9-8
Temporary spare tire....................6-41
Tire chains................................... 3-42
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-39
Tire rotation................................. 6-40
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-24
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Tire Information................................ 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-220
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-47
Trailer towing.............................. 3-47
Towing Description........................... 7-20
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-106
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-106
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-128
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-14
Emergency starting...................... 7-17
Emergency towing....................... 7-20
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-18
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds............. ............................. 7-23
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-47
Trunk Lid............ .............................. 3-16
Inside trunk release lever............ 3-18
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-47
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Index
Turn and Lane-Change Signals......... 4-79
Turn Signals...................................... 4-79
U
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-89
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-83
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-42Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-42
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-44
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-45
Collision warning...... .................. 7-46
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-44
Excessive speed warning.............7-46
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-43
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function).... 7-44
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-44
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-43
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-45
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-42
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-45
Power steering warning buzzer....7-44
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-44
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-42
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-44
Warning/Buzzer................................. 7-23
Warranty............................................ 8-17
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windows Power windows........................... 3-29
Windshield Washer........................... 4-83
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-80
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-84
Winter Driving.................................. 3-41
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-30
0-9
360°View Monitor...........................4-177Front wide view.........................4-191
How to use the system.............. 4-183
Margin of error be tween road surface
on screen and actual road
surface........................................4-200
Rear wide view..........................4-198
Side view................................... 4-192
Top view/Front view................. 4-187
Top view/Rear view.................. 4-194
Types of images displayed on the
screen......................................... 4-181
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