ESP MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2014 Owner's Manual

7–5
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Maintenance
 y Always keep the jack clean. y Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
 y  Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels): Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be aff ected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the rear.
CAUTION


8–13
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporati\
on (Your Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it fi\
nds that
a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and\
remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
NOTE
If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be
forwarded to:
Mazda North American Operations
7755 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618-2922
o r
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
Customer Assistance Center or toll free at 1 (800) 222-5500
If you live outside of the U.S.A., please contact the nearest Mazda Distributor shown (page
8-12 ) in this booklet.
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8–18
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Warranty
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fi t your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's
performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this. Be\
fore you install
any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine parts or
accessories: Installation of non-genuine parts or accessories is dangerous. Improperly designed parts
or accessories could seriously aff ect your vehicle's performance or safety systems. This
could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an accident.

Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment, such as mobile
telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems: Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an improper
installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air-
bag (SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fi re in the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the
installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
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8–19
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Cell Phones
Cell Phones Warning
WARNING
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle
navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing
a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands. Use of these
devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident. If a
passenger is unable to use the device, pull off the right-of-way to a safe area before use.
If use of a cell phone is necessary despite this warning, use a hands-free system to at least
leave the hands free to drive the vehicle. Never use a cell phone or other electrical devices
while the vehicle is moving and, instead, concentrate on the full-time job of driving.
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8–21
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
Traffi c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t\
he tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well o\
n 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 signifi 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 cond\
itions on specifi 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 c\
ontrolled conditions on
a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degener\
ate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicl\
e 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 requ\
ired by law.
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8–22
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
WARNING
Keep your vehicle's tires properly infl ated and not overloaded:
Driving with improperly infl ated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,
underinfl ation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly infl ated and not overloaded.
These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires o\
ver the next several
years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers.
The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda \
vehicles may vary
with respect to grade.
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO THESE GRADES AND TO
ALL OTHER FEDERAL TIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200 TRACTION AA TEMPERATURE A
UTQGS MARK (example)
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Vehicle Loading
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 ke\
ep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicl\
e, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight \
ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certifi cation 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 infl ation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certifi cation and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted.
WARNING
Change or modifi cations not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLink Wireless Control System
CAUTION
HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules. Changes or
modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the device.
NOTE
FCC ID: NZLMOBHL4
CANADA:4112A-MOBHL4
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
to the following
two conditions:
1- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Type A
U.S.A. and Canada
FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC09 IC:279B-MBLUEC09
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of I\
ndustry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interferenc\
e that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifi cations not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term “IC: ” before the radio certifi cation number only signifi es that Industry Canada
technical specifi cations were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operatin\
g in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satis\
fying RF exposure
compliance.
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free Customer Service
 y  U.S.A. Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free) Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth y Canada Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free) Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
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9–4
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Engine
Item Specifi
cation
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc) 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
Electrical System
Item Classifi cation
Battery Q-85 *1
12V-60Ah/20HR *2 or 12V-65Ah/20HR *2
Spark-plug number
Mazda Genuine spark
plug*3 PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 Q-85 is designed for i-ELOOP system. Only Q-85 should be used to ensure correct operation of i-ELOOP\
system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
*2 Not for i-ELOOP system.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fi ne particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classifi cation
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-27 .
Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fl uid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Brake/Clutch fl uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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