2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK inflation pressure

i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
▼i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact a
n Authorized Mazda
Dealer and AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-31.
WA R N I N G
Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a
result of the vehicle being stuck or in a
ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly
could be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even lead to
overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
▼ AWD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for the
purpose of off-road driving or rallies. Do
not attempt to drive over uneven or rocky
surfaces, or across rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and braking
operations should be conducted in the
same manner as with a non-AWD vehicle,
with the emphasis placed on safe driving.
▼Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large role
in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please note the following:
Tires
When replacing tires, always replace all
front and rear tires at the same time.
All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tires.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal
tires.
Inspect tire inflation pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the specified
pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine wheels of the specified size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of the
same dimensions.
Tire chains
Install tire chains to the front tires.
Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
Do not drive the vehicle faster than 30
km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains
installed.
Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains
on road conditions other than snow or
ice.
▼ To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely off the
ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-23.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS)
▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
The TPMS monitors the air pressure of
each tire and if it decreases below the
specified value, the system notifies the
driver by turning on the TPMS warning
light in the instrument cluster and
indicating a message on the
multi-information display.
For the TPMS, the air pressure data sent
from the tire pressure s
ensors installed on
each wheel via radio signal is received by
the receiver unit in t he vehicle to monitor
the tire pressures.
1. Tire pressure sensors

In addition, the current tire pressures can
be checked using the center display.
Refer to the Vehic le Status Monitor
section in the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is low,
the tire temperatures also decrease. If
the tire temperatures decrease, the air
pressure in the tires will also decrease
which could turn on the TPMS warning
light.
Before driving, visually inspect the tires
for abnormalities. Additionally, inspect
the tire pressures monthly. A digital type
air pressure gauge is recommended for
inspecting the tire pressures.
The TPMS is not a substitute for your own
periodic inspection of the tires. Always
inspect the tires yourself periodically.
CAUTION
 Each tire, includ ing the spare (if
provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the
inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability.
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating
properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
 To avoid false readings, the system
samples for a little while before
indicating a problem. As a result it will
not instantaneously register a rapid tire
deflation or blow out.▼ If there is a problem with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
If the TPMS warning light flashes, there
may be a problem with the system.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
have the system inspected.
Refer to Tire Pressu
re Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning
Light (Flashing) on page 7-33.
In the following cases, the system cannot
recognize the tire pressures correctly and
the TPMS warning light may flash.
There is equipment or a device nearby
emitting radio signals the same as a tire
pressure sensor.
A metallic object such as a non-genuine
electronic device is installed near the
center of the dashboard (obstructs the
radio signals from the tire pressure
sensors to the receiver).
A device such as one of the following is
used in the cabin.
Electronic devices such as a computer.
Converter devices such as a DC-AC
converter.
There is a large accumulation of snow or
ice around the vehicle tires.
The battery in a tir e pressure sensor is
dead.
A wheel not equipped with a tire
pressure sensor is used.
Tires employing steel in the sidewall of
the tire are installed.
Tire chains are used.
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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▼When a tire pressure decreases
If the TPMS warning light turns on, a tire
pressure may be low. Inspect the tire
pressures and adjust them to the correct
inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Ind
ication/Warning
Light (Turns on) on page 7-36.
▼ Tires and Wheels
CAUTION
When inspecting/adjusting the tire
pressures, do not apply excessive force to
the air valve of the tire pressure sensor.
Otherwise, the tire pressure sensor could be
damaged.
When changing tires and wheels
When changing the tires or wheels (such
as installing winter tires), it will be
necessary to register the ID signal code of
the tire pressure s
ensor to the TPMS.
Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer do the
registration or register the ID signal codes
of the tire pressure sensors using the
following procedure.
NOTE
The tire pressure sensors on each wheel
have a unique ID signal code. For the
TPMS to operate correctly, the ID signal
codes of the tire pressure sensors need to
be registered to the system.
1. Wait more than 19 minutes after
changing a tire or wheel.
2. After more than 19 minutes havepassed, drive the vehicle at a speed of
about 25 km/h (16 mph) or faster for 3
minutes or longer. While driving, the
ID signal codes of the tire pressure
sensors are automatically registered.
NOTE
If you drive the vehicle within 19 minutes
of changing a tire or wheel, the TPMS
warning light will flash because the ID
signal codes for the tire pressure sensors
were not registered. In this case, stop the
vehicle and register the ID signal codes of
the tire pressure sensors following the
procedure.
When replacing tires and wheels
CAUTION
When replacing the tires and wheels,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
Otherwise, the tire pressure sensors could
be damaged when replacing them.
 Do not install non-genuine wheels. If
wheels other than genuine ones are
installed, it may not be possible to install
the tire pressure sensors.
When replacing a tire or wheel, always
install the tire pressure sensor. The
following combinations of tires, wheels, or
tires and wheels are possible.
The tire pressure s ensor from the old
wheel is removed and it is installed to
the new wheel.
Only a tire is replaced without replacing
the tire pressure sensor and wheel.
A new tire pressure se nsor is installed to
a new wheel.
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Maintenance ItemNormal Driving Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIII
Brake fluid With electrical
boosterRRRR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Rear differential oil
*5
Transfer oil*5
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*6Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 48 ,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Ti g h t e n
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whene ver replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended wh en replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/ kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if installed.*5 If this component has been subm erged in water, the oil should be replaced.*6 Check the tire repair fluid exp iration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers
(miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km8 1624324048566472808896 ×1000miles 5 1015202530354045505560
Engine coolant
*4Replace at first 192,000 km (120, 000 miles) or 120 months; after that,
every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*5III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*5I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Vacuum brake booster
and hose With vac‐
uum boos‐
ter
IIIIII
Brake fluid With elec‐
trical boos‐
ter
RRR
Disc brakes I C/L I I/C/
L IC/LI I/C/
L
Tire rotation Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*6IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints
and wheel bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*7
Transfer oil*7
Body condition inspection for rust,
corrosion and perforation IIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if in‐
stalled)
*8Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 mo nths.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
L: Lubricate
T: Ti g h t e n
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (5,000 km or 3 months oil
replacement interval), set the v ehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's M anual. Please contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
Mexico Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Maintenance ItemNormal Driving Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Spark plug IIIIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km.
Air filter RRRR
Drive belts IIIIIIII
Engine coolant level IIIIIIII
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km or 12 0 months; after that, every
96,000 km or 60 months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*3II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3II
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km.
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Vacuum brake booster and hose With vacuum
boosterIIII
Brake and clutch fluid level I I II I I
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 10,000 km.
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boot I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner MaintenancePrecautions
▼Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the i
ndicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-19)
Engine coolant level (page 6-17)
Engine oil level (page 6-16)
Washer fluid lev el (page 6-19)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-31)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example,
Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic tools
and if you closely follow the directions in
this manual.
Engine coolant (page 6-17)
Engine oil (page 6-16)

Improper or incomplete service may result
in problems. This section gives
instructions only for items that are easy to
perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page
6-2), several procedures can be done only
by a qualified service technician with
special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. Refer to Introduction (page 6-2)
for owner's responsibility in protecting
your investment. For details, read the
separate Mazda Warranty statement
provided with the vehicle. If you are
unsure about any servicing or maintenance
procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws
regarding the disposal of waste oil and
fluids. Please disp ose of your waste
properly and with due regard to the
environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and
fluid changes of your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WA R N I N G
Do not perform maintenance work if you
lack sufficient knowledge and experience
or the proper tools and equipment to do
the work. Have maintenance work done by
a qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
is dangerous if not done properly. You can
be seriously injured while performing some
maintenance procedures.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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