tires MAZDA MAZDA 2023 Workshop Manual

NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.▼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
drive 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
disturbance 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 tire for damage. If the tire
is under-inflated or damaged, deflate
it, remove the tire and rim and replace
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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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the
Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the driver's door frame or
door pillar. The GVW must never
exceed the GVWR.

SAMPLE
WARNING
Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating
Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification
Label axle weight rating limits is
dangerous and could result in death or
serious injury as a result of substandard
vehicle handling, performance, engine,
transmission and/or structural
damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle
weight rating limits.

GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is
the weight of the loaded vehicle
(GVW).

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight
Rating) is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle - including all
cargo and passengers - that the vehicle
can handle without risking damage.
The GCW must never exceed the
GCWR.

WARNING
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR
Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification label is
dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle
rating limitation could result in a
serious accident, injury, or damage to
the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with
lower load carrying capacities than the
originals because they may lower the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than th e originals do not
increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification label.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Light bulbCategory
Wattage UN-R*1
Trunk light (4-Door) 5―
Luggage compartment light (5-Door) LED―
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.
▼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
inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pressure Label on page 9-2.Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-33.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation 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 size Inflation 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 2.0,
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
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-20
Recreational Towing.................. 3-53
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.................................... 8-16
ReplacementFuse..................................... 6-39
Key battery........................... 6-30
Light bulbs........................... 6-36
Tires.....................................6-34
Wheel.................................. 6-36
Wiper.................................. 6-23
Rocking the Vehicle................... 3-48
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada).................................. 8-14
Safety Defects, Reporting
(U.S.A.).................................... 8-12
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................. 3-46
Scheduled Maintenance Canada.................................. 6-6
Mexico.................................. 6-8
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico........... 6-4
Seats Driver's seat........................... 2-5
Front passenger's seat........... 2-13
Front seat............................... 2-5
Head restraint...................... 2-17
Rear seat.............................. 2-14
Seat warmer......................... 2-19
Seat Belt System Automatic locking................ 2-24
Emergency locking................ 2-24
Extender.............................. 2-29
Pregnant women.................. 2-24
Seat belt precautions............ 2-22
Seat Belt Warning Beep............. 7-43
Security System Immobilizer system............... 3-42
Theft-deterrent system.......... 3-44
Selector Lever Not In P or N
Reminder Warning Beep............ 7-46
Shift Position Warning Beep....... 7-46
Smart Brake Support (SBS)....... 4-168 Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation........4-176
Spare Tire................................... 7-5
Spare Tire and Tool Storage.......... 7-3
Specifications Capacities.............................. 9-5
Dimensions............................ 9-6
Electrical system..................... 9-4
Engine................................... 9-4
Light bulbs............................. 9-9
Lubricant quality..................... 9-5
Tires.....................................9-10
Weights................................. 9-7
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger
occupant classification
system................................. 2-69
How the SRS air bags work.... 2-62
Limitations to SRS air bag...... 2-68
Monitoring........................... 2-74
SRS air bag deployment
criteria................................. 2-66
Supplemental restraint system
components......................... 2-60
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions................. 2-54
Starting the Engine...................... 4-5
Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel.......... 2-20
Horn.................................... 4-70
Storage Compartments.............. 5-46 Center console..................... 5-47
Glove compartment..............5-47
Overhead console................ 5-47
Storage pocket..................... 5-47
Storage Pocket.......................... 5-47
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Index
Sunshade.................................. 3-41
Sunvisors.................................. 5-39
T
Theft-Deterrent System.............. 3-44
Three-flash Turn Signal...............4-63
Tiedown Hook.......................... 7-24
Tires......................................... 6-32Replacing a tire.................... 6-34
Replacing a wheel................ 6-36
Snow tires............................ 3-49
Specifications....................... 9-10
Temporary spare tire............. 6-35
Tire chains............................3-50
Tire inflation pressure............6-33
Tire rotation......................... 6-33
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................... 8-21
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard).............................. 8-27
Steps for determining the correct
load limit............................. 8-34
Tire labeling......................... 8-23
Tire maintenance.................. 8-29
Vehicle loading.....................8-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.................................... 4-228
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)...................................7-45
To w i n g Recreational towing.............. 3-53
Trailer towing....................... 3-53
Towing Description................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS).... 4-89 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-89
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA).............. 4-150 Close proximity warning...... 4-155
Display indication............... 4-154
Setting the system...............4-156
Shift-up/shift-down request
display............................... 4-163
Stop hold control............... 4-163
Tra ffi c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...................................... 4-112
Trouble Battery runs out.................... 7-17
Emergency starting................7-20
Flat tire.................................. 7-7
Overheating......................... 7-21
Parking in an emergency......... 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-49
Trunk Lid...................................3-20 Inside trunk release lever....... 3-24
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened................................ 7-49
Trunk Light................................ 5-40
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-63
Turn Signals.............................. 4-63
U
Ultrasonic Sensor.................... 4-221
V
Vehicle Information Labels 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
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep...7-47
W
Warning Sound is Activated........7-48
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