flat tire MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2014 User Guide

7–12
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 108—147
(12—14, 80—108)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off . This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.

Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same confi guration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the stud,
which could cause the wheel to slip off
and cause an accident.
5. Open the trunk/luggage compartment mat.
Trunk/Luggage compartment mat
6. Remove the belt for securing the fl at
tire.
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7–13
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
7. Put the fl at tire into the trunk/luggage
compartment on the left and toward the
back.
8. (Split-folding type seat)
Fold the rear seatback forward on the right side of the rear seat.
9. (Split-folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback on the left side and assure a clearance to pass the
belt.
(One-piece folding type seat)
Unlock the rear seatback and assure a clearance to pass the belt.
10. Pass the belt through the rear seatback as shown in the fi gure.
After passing the belt through, return the rear seatback to the original
position.
(Split-folding type seat)
Belt
(One-piece folding type seat)
Belt
NOTE
Pass the belt underneath the seatbelts.
Belt Seat belt
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7–14
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
11. Pass the buckle through the wheel as shown in the fi gure and secure it so that
the buckle does not contact the wheel.
(Aluminum wheel)
(Steel wheel)
12. Pass the belt through the buckle, then pull the belt end to secure the fl at tire.
13. (Split-folding type seat)
Return the rear seatback on the right side of the rear seatback to its original
position.
14. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
15. Check the infl ation pressure. Refer to
Tires on page 9-10 .
16. Have the fl at tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
NOTE
Do not press the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch after installing the spare
tire. The switch is only to be pressed after
installing the repaired fl at tire or installing
a replacement tire (page 4-21 ).
WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could aff ect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling,
store them properly.
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8–26
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Maximum Permissible Infl ation Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be p\
ut in the tire under
normal driving conditions.
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
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 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 c\
ontrolled conditions
on specifi ed 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 specifi ed 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. M\
ake
sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction typ\
e as the other tires
on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
 y  EXPLOSION 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.
 y  TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
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10–4
Index
F
Flasher Hazard warning ............................. 4-58
Headlights ..................................... 4-41
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3 Mounting the Spare Tire................ 7-11
Removing a Flat Tire ....................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-46
Fluid Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids Classifi cation ................................... 9-4
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-51
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-68
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................... 4-116 Collision Warning ....................... 4-118
Rader Sensor ............................... 4-118
Forward Sensing Camera .................... 4-63
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap............................ 3-30
Gauge ............................................ 4-15
Requirements................................. 3-27
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-86
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-86 Control status display .................... 4-87
Ending screen display ................... 4-87
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-86
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-12
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-139
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-58
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-46
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-10 Headlights
Control........................................... 4-41
Flashing ......................................... 4-45
High-low beam .............................. 4-45
Leveling......................................... 4-45
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-48
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-59
Hood Release ...................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................... 4-58
I
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-83 Control status display .................... 4-85
Display .......................................... 4-83
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-85
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-38
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-24
If the Active Driving Display (ADD)
does not operate .................................. 7-42
Ignition Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ....................................... 7-37
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-41
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-24 AFS OFF ....................................... 4-46
BSM OFF .................................... 4-114
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-26
Wrench .......................................... 4-26
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................ 3-25
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level............ 6-31
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10–7
Index
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ..... 4-72
Deactivating the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System operation
... 4-78
Laser sensor handling .................... 4-76
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Warning Light (Red) ..................... 4-78
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-5
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-4
Speed Unit Selector ............................. 4-13
Speedometer ........................................ 4-13
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-32
Horn............................................... 4-58
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-139 Center console ............................. 5-140
Glove compartment ..................... 5-139
Overhead console ........................ 5-139
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-140
Sunshade ............................................. 3-40
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-133
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-14
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-43
Tiedown Hook .............................................. 7-22
Tire Information .................................. 8-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-104
Tire infl ation pressure warning beep ... 7-38
Tires .................................................... 6-41
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire ............................ 6-43
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-44
Snow tires ...................................... 3-48
Specifi cations ................................ 9-10
Temporary Spare Tire .................... 6-43
Tire Infl ation Pressure ................... 6-41
Tire Rotation ................................. 6-42
Tire chains ..................................... 3-48
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-21 Towing
Recreational towing ...................... 3-52
Trailer Towing ............................... 3-52
Towing Description ............................. 7-21
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-80
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-80
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-17
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-13
Trouble Battery runs out ............................. 7-15
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-18
Emergency Towing........................ 7-21
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-19
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When liftgate/trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................... 7-40
Trunk Lid ............................................ 3-21 Inside trunk release lever .............. 3-25
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-133
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-22
Warning Message Indicated on
Display ................................................ 7-34
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