MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

*Some models.7–5
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Jack *
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be
equipped with a jack and wheel brace.
For details, consult an Authorised
Mazda Dealer.
To remove the jack
1 . (Saloon)
Push the tabs and remove the cover.
Tabs
(Hatchback)
Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
anticlockwise.
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt 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 fi gure.
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 suffi ciently tightened.
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*Some models.7–6
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
(Saloon)
Tabs
Tabs (Hatchback)
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.
Maintenance
 




 Always keep the jack clean.



 Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
 


 Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
Spare Tyre *
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tyre.
The temporary spare tyre is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tyre, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tyres should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tyre
on the front wheels (driving wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tyre
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tyre to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tyre to the rear.
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7–7
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
CAUTION
  When using the temporary spare
tyre, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tyre. Drive carefully.
  To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tyre or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
 


 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).



 Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,
do not drive through an automatic
car wash. This tyre's diameter is
smaller than a conventional tyre,
so the ground clearance is reduced
about 10 mm (0.4 in).
 


 Do not use a tyre chain on this tyre
because it will not fi t properly.




 Do not use your temporary spare
tyre on any other vehicle, it has
been designed only for your
Mazda.
 


 Use only one temporary spare tyre
on your vehicle at the same time.
To remove the spare tyre
1. Lift the boot/luggage compartment mat.
Boot/Luggage compartment mat
2. Turn the spare tyre hold-down bolt
anticlockwise.
Spare tyre hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tyre
Store the spare tyre in the reverse order
of removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tyre is stored securely.
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*Some models.7–8
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
Emergency Flat Tyre
Repair Kit
*
The emergency fl at tyre repair kit included
with your Mazda is for a temporary repair
of a slightly damaged fl at tyre resulting
from running over nails or similar sharp
objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency fl at tyre repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tyre.
NOTE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tyre. In the event of a fl at tyre,
use the emergency fl at tyre repair kit
to repair the tyre temporarily. When
doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency fl at tyre
repair kit. If an emergency repair was
performed on a fl at tyre using the
emergency fl at tyre repair kit, have
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer, repair or
replace the tyre as soon as possible.
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
The emergency fl at tyre repair kit includes
the following items.
CompressorSealant bottle Speed restriction
stickerInstructions
WARNING
Do not allow children to touch the tyre
sealant:
 
 Ingestion of tyre sealant is
dangerous. In the event tyre sealant
is accidentally swallowed, drink
large amounts of water immediately
and seek medical assistance.
  Tyre sealant that comes into contact
with the eyes and skin is dangerous.
If tyre sealant enters the eyes or
contacts the skin, fl ush immediately
with large amounts of water and
seek medical assistance.
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7–9
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
NOTE
  The tyre sealant cannot be reused.
Purchase new tyre sealant at an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  The emergency fl at tyre repair kit
cannot be used in the following
cases.
 Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
 


 The period of effective use for
the tyre sealant has expired. (The
period of effectiveness is indicated
on the bottle label.)
 


 The tear or puncture exceeds about
4 mm (0.16 in).
 


 The damage has occurred to an
area of the tyre other than the
tread.
 


 The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tyre.
 


 The tyre has come off the wheel
rim.
 


 Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred.
 


 The tyre has two or more
punctures.
Using the Puncture Tyre Repair
Kit
1. Move the vehicle off the right-of-way
to a safe place on a level and hard
surface where the vehicle does not
obstruct traffi c.
2. Shift the shift lever to the 1 or Reverse
(R) position for a manual transaxle, and
shift the selector lever to the P position
for an automatic transaxle.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed and turn off the engine.
4. If necessary, fl ash the hazard warning
lights and set up the roadside
emergency triangle.
5. Unload passengers and cargo and
remove the puncture tyre repair kit.
Saloon
Hatchback
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7–10
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
6. Shake the sealant bottle to mix the
contents. Then extend the injection
hose.
Injection hose
CAUTION
Do not shake the bottle excessively.
Otherwise, the sealant could spray out
of the injection hose, and if the sealant
contacts clothing or other objects, you
may not be able to remove it.
NOTE
The sealant hardens easily and injecting
it will be diffi cult under cold weather
conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or below).
Warm the sealant inside the vehicle to
facilitate injection. 7. Pull out the compressor hose and
the compressor plug from the air
compressor.
Compressor hose
8. Install the compressor hose which was
pulled out of the air compressor to the
injection valve of the bottle.
Compressor hose Injection hose
Injection
valve
CAUTION
Make sure that the air compressor
switch is OFF before inserting the
compressor hose to the injection valve
of the bottle. If the compressor hose is
not installed to the injection valve of the
bottle securely, the sealant may leak.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the fl at tyre, install the injection hose
to the tyre valve, turn the sleeve to the
right, and tighten it.
Valve cap Valve Injection hose
10. Install the bottle to the air compressor
and press it in until the left and right
tabs are engaged securely.
Tabs
11. Insert the air compressor plug into the
accessory socket inside the vehicle and
switch the ignition to ACC.
Refer to Accessory Sockets on page
5-155 .
Centre console
Compressor
Compressor plug
CAUTION
When inserting the air compressor
plug into or removing it from the
accessory socket, make sure that the air
compressor switch is OFF. When turning
the air compressor ON/OFF, use the air
compressor switch.
12. The sealant is injected into the tyre
when the air compressor is switched
ON. After the sealant is injected
completely, wait until the tyre infl ation
pressure increases to the specifi ed tyre
infl ation pressure.
NOTE
The infl ation pressure may increase
to about 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 3 bar,
43.5 psi) temporarily to inject the
sealant through the valve. Normally, the
infl ation pressure decreases gradually
and it reaches the actual infl ation
pressure after about 30 seconds.
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7–12
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Never use the air compressor above 300
kPa (3.1 kgf/cm 2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi):
Using the air compressor at an
infl ation pressure above 300 kPa (3.1
kgf/cm
2 , 3 bar, 43.5 psi) continuously
is dangerous. If the air compressor
overheats, hot air will be exhausted and
you could get burned.
CAUTION
If the air compressor operates slowly or
becomes hot, this indicates overheating.
Turn the air compressor OFF
immediately and cancel the procedure.
In this case, leave the air compressor
turned OFF for about 30 minutes or
longer and wait until the temperature
decreases.
NOTE
  Check the tyre infl ation pressure
label (driver's door frame) for the
correct tyre infl ation pressure.

 Do not operate the air compressor for
a continuous 10 minutes or longer
because using it for long periods
could cause a malfunction.
  If the tyre infl ation pressure does
not increase, repair of the tyre is not
possible. If the tyre does not reach
the specifi ed tyre infl ation pressure
within 10 minutes, it may have
received extensive damage. In this
case, the repair using the emergency
fl at tyre repair kit was not successful.
Contact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
13. Adhere the speed restriction sticker to
an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.
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7–13
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Do not adhere the speed restriction
sticker to the padded area on the
steering wheel:
Adhering the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering
wheel is dangerous because the air
bag may not operate (deploy) normally
resulting in serious injury. In addition,
do not adhere the sticker to areas where
warning lights or the speedometer
cannot be viewed.
14. When the tyre infl ates to the specifi ed
tyre infl ation pressure, turn the air
compressor switch OFF, turn the sleeve
of the injection hose to the left, and pull
it out of the tyre valve. Turn the sleeve
of the injection hose to the left, and pull
it out of the tyre valve.
15. Remove the compressor hose from the
injection valve of the bottle. After that,
install the injection hose to the injection
valve of the bottle to prevent leakage of
any remaining sealant.
CAUTION
The remaining sealant in the hose may
spray out when the hose is removed.
Remove the hose carefully because you
may not be able to remove the sealant
contacting clothing or other objects.
16. Install the tyre valve cap.
17. Put the puncture tyre repair kit into the
boot/luggage compartment.
18. Start driving immediately to spread the
sealant in the tyre.
CAUTION
Carefully drive the vehicle at a speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) or less. If the vehicle
is driven at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
or more, the vehicle may vibrate.
NOTE
(With Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)
If the tyre is not properly infl ated, the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light will illuminate (page 4-40 ).
19. After driving the vehicle for about 10
minutes or 5 km (3 miles), connect
the air compressor to the tyre using
Step 9 of the procedure, and check the
tyre infl ation pressure using the tyre
pressure gauge on the air compressor. If
the tyre infl ation pressure is lower than
the specifi ed tyre infl ation pressure,
turn the air compressor ON and wait
until it reaches the specifi ed tyre
infl ation pressure.
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7–14
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
WARNING
If the tyre infl ation pressure has
decreased below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/
cm
2 or bar, 18.9 psi), stop driving
and contact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer:
The repair using the puncture tyre
repair kit was not successful.
If you see a decrease in the tyre
infl ation pressure, even if Steps 9 to
19 of the procedure are performed
repeatedly, stop driving:
Contact an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
CAUTION
Before checking the tyre infl ation
pressure using the tyre pressure gauge,
turn the air compressor switch OFF.
20. The emergency fl at tyre repair is
completed successfully if the tyre
infl ation pressure does not decrease.
Carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer
immediately and have the fl at tyre
replaced. Replacement with a new tyre
is recommended. If the tyre is to be
repaired or reused, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
  If an emergency fl at tyre repair has
been performed using the puncture
tyre repair kit, Mazda recommends
that the tyre be replaced with a new
one as soon as possible. If the tyre is
to be repaired or reused, consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  The wheel can be reused if the
sealant adhering to it is removed.
However, replace the valve with a
new one.
Inspecting the Emergency Flat
Tyre Repair Kit
Inspect the emergency fl at tyre repair kit at
regular intervals.
 


 Check the tyre sealant period of
effective use.
 


 Check the operation of the tyre
compressor.
NOTE
The tyre sealant has a period of effective
use. Check the period of effective use
indicated on the bottle label and do not
use it if it has expired. Have the tyre
sealant replaced at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer before the period of effective
use has expired.
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