MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2014 Owners Manual

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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.

Replace all four tires at the same time: Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.
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 the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-107 .
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 .
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
infl ated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-10 .
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Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lightsHeadlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights
Fog lights
Fog lights
Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type) Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)
Luggage
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights
4-Door 5-Door
With Xenon Fusion Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.

Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands
and always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the fl ying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.

Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
NOTE
 y To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 y If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
 y Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With xenon fusion
headlights)
Low/High beam bulbs
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
Due to the complexity and diffi culty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights (With halogen
headlights), Front side-marker lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights (With halogen headlights),
Front side-marker lights (With
xenon fusion headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Fog lights
*
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the fog light switch is off. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
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5. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights * , Brake lights
(LED type), Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type), Taillights (Trunk lid
side/Liftgate side), High-mount brake
light
Due to the complexity and diffi culty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb
type)
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
3. Remove trunk end trim.
Installation Removal
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
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5. Peel back the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side- marker lights (Bulb type)
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
5–Door
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb type)
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
6. Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.
4. Remove the jack
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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