wheel MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2010 Manual PDF

Black plate (464,1)
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Tread wear:The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels.
Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other
tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
lEXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-
MATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa)
TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT
TIRES.
lTIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
9-26
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page464
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (466,1)
70
“70 ”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D ”is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction ”.
16
“16 ”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
90
“90 ”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
M
“ M ”is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.
Letter Rating Speed Rating
M 81 mph
9-28
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page466
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (469,1)
qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification 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.
Inflation 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
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
9-31
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page469
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (470,1)
Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire 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 specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-9) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
9-32
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page470
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (471,1)
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.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time
Ø Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
q 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.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread.
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. Regarding the manufacturing week and
year is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-23.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
9-33
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page471
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (489,1)
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.0-liter engine
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engine With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine With oil filter
replacement
5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.0-liter engine
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid With air-cooled oil cooler
8.31 L (8.78 US qt, 7.31 Imp qt)
Without air-cooled oil cooler 8.21 L (8.68 US qt, 7.22 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2.0-liter engine
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16 inch
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16 inch
1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17 inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
10-5
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page489
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (490,1)
5 Door
Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engineItem Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16 inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16 inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17 inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
q Weights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,768 kg (3,898 lbs) 1,800 kg (3,968 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 967 kg (2,132 lbs)
Rear 835 kg (1,841 lbs) 833 kg (1,836 lbs)
2.5-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,816 kg (4,004 lbs) 1,851 kg (4,081 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 971 kg (2,141 lbs) 1,002 kg (2,209 lbs)
Rear 845 kg (1,863 lbs) 849 kg (1,872 lbs)
10-6
Specifications
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page490
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (502,1)
P
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-22
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-38
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-68
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-68
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-66
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-27
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System3-point type ................................ 2-20
Automatic locking ...................... 2-19
Belt minder ................................. 2-26
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-25
Pregnant women ........................ 2-18
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-22
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-26
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Seat warmer ................................ 2-14
S
Security SystemImmobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-54
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-58
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-62
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-111
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-65
Horn ........................................... 5-69
Storage Compartments .................... 6-109
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-110
Center console .......................... 6-109
Glove box ................................. 6-109
Overhead console ..................... 6-109
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-111
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-111
Sunshade ........................................... 3-53
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-93
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-38
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-38
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-62
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-24
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30 System error activation .............. 5-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-32
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
11-6
Index
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page502
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J

Black plate (503,1)
T
TiresFlat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Rotation ...................................... 8-36
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-9
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-23
Emergency towing ..................... 7-23
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-26 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-27
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-62
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-93
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-44
Air bag system ........................... 5-46
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-49
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-45
Check engine .............................. 5-45
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-47
Door-ajar .................................... 5-49
Electronic steering lock .............. 5-53
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-45
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-46
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
KEY ............................................ 5-51
Low fuel ..................................... 5-47
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-49
Seat belt ...................................... 5-47
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-49
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-45
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-67
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-64 Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
Index
11-7
Mazda3_8BG3-EA-09J_Edition2 Page503
Tuesday, December 8 2009 1:30 PM
Form No.8BG3-EA-09J