2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK tire pressure

7. Repeat with each tire, including thespare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher
inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke
a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges,
cracks or other irregularities.
▼Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE
tire sizes, recommended inflation
pressure, and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
Tire Identi fication 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.
In flation 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 capacity means the total
allowable number of vehicle
occupants. Seating capacity is
described on the tire label.

Production options weight is 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.

Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Tire Maintenance
▼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 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 speci
fied on the vehicle
tire information placard or tire label for
optimum service.
▼ Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 16,000 km (10,000 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.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

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, in flate all tire pressures
to speci fication on page 9-10 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.
▼ 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.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Tread wear indicator

You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
▼Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
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
aff ect 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 Certi fication 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
in flation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings
from the vehicle's Safety Certi fication
and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a full tank of fuel
and all standard equipment. It does
not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of
your new vehicle when you picked it
up from your dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment.

PAY LOA D
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▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
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Vehicle InformationLabels
▼Ve h i c l e
Identification Number
The vehicle identi
fication number
legally identi fies your vehicle. The
number is on a plate attached to the
cowl panel located on the left corner
of the dashboard. This plate can easily
be seen through the windshield.
▼ Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
▼ Chassis Number
Open the cover shown in the
figure to
check the chassis number.
▼ Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label (U.S.A. and
Canada)
▼Tire Pressure Label
Speci
fications
Identi fication Numbers
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▼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 for tire size and in
flation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pressure Label on page 9-2.Refer to Tire In flation Pressure on page 6-34.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size In
flation pressure
Front Rear
205/60R16 92H M+S 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
215/45R18 89V
M+S SKYACTIV
-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV -G 2.5 250 kPa (36 psi)
250 kPa (36 psi)
SKYACTIV -G 2.5T 260 kPa (38 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeIn
flation pressure
Up to 3 persons ―Full load
205/60R16 92V Fron
t
250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi)
215/45R18 89W SKYAC
-
TIV -G 2.5 Fron
t
250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 270 kPa (2.7 bar, 39 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi)
SKYAC -
TIV -G 2.5T Fron
t
260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi) 270 kPa (2.7 bar, 39 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
Speci fications
Speci fications
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Temporary spare tire
Tire sizeInflation pressure
T125/70D16 96M
* １420 kPa (60 psi)
T125/80D16 97M
*2420 kPa (60 psi)
*1FWD*2AWD
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)
▼Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-40.
Speci
fications
Speci fications
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Index
Smart Brake Support [Rear]
(SBS-R).............................. 4-160
Tra ffic Jam Assist (TJA)......... 4-139
Tra ffic Sign Recognition
System (TSR)...................... 4-101
Ultrasonic sensor................ 4-212
360°view monitor...............4-168
i-ACTIV AWD Operation........... 4-83
J
Jack............................................ 7-3
Jump-Starting............................ 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System.................... 3-4
Keys........................................... 3-2 Key suspend function..............3-8
Transmitter............................. 3-5
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/
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
Key Suspend Function................. 3-8
L
Label Information Chassis number...................... 9-2
Engine number....................... 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label...................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label.................. 9-2
Vehicle emission control
information label.................... 9-2
Ve h i c l e identification
number..................................9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound.. 7-46
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).....................................4-92
Lane-change Signals.................. 4-52
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) ...........
.............................................. 4-154
Leaving Home Light................... 4-50
Liftgate..................................... 3-19 Luggage compartment.......... 3-22
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-48
Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep........................... 7-44
Lights-on Reminder................... 7-42
Light Bulbs Replacement........................ 6-37
Speci fications ......................... 9-9
Low Fuel Warning Beep............. 7-45
Lubricant Quality......................... 9-5
Luggage Compartment.............. 5-47
Luggage Compartment Light...... 5-39
M
Maintenance Information............................ 6-2
Scheduled (Canada)............... 6-6
Scheduled (Mexico)................6-9
Scheduled (U.S.A. and Puerto
Rico)......................................6-4
Manual Transmission Shift
Pattern...................................... 4-33
Map Lights................................ 5-39
Mazda Connect........................ 5-15 Appendix............................. 5-29
Connected Service................5-37
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations........................... 5-19
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)........................4-128 Close proximity warning...... 4-132
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