weight MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2021 Owner's Guide

Pay l o a d is the combination weight of
cargo and passengers that the vehicle
is designed to carry. The maximum
payload for your vehicle can be found
on the Tire and Load Information label
on the driver's door frame or door
pillar. Look for “THE COMBINATION
WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND
CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX
kg or XXX lbs” for your maximum
payload. The payload listed on the tire
label is the maximum payload for the
vehicle as built by the assembly plant.
If any aftermarket or dealer installed
equipment has been installed on the
vehicle, the weight of the equipment
must be subtracted from the payload
listed on the tire label in order to be
accurate.

SAMPLE

CARGO
Cargo Weight includes all weight
added to the Base Curb Weight,
including cargo and optional
equipment.

The cargo weight limit decreases
depending on the number of vehicle
occupants. The cargo weight limit can
be calculated by subtracting the total
weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed” value
on the tire label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant
weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value
of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the
“combination weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one
occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) － 68 kg
(150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two
occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) － (68 ×
2) kg ( (150 × 2) lbs) = 249 kg (549
lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases,
the cargo weight limit decreases by
that much.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total
weight placed on each axle (front and
rear) - including vehicle curb weight
and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is
the maximum allowable weight that
can be carried by a single axle (front or
rear). These numbers are shown on
the Safety Compliance Certi fication
Label located on the driver's door
frame or door pillar. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its
GAWR.

GVW
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 Certi fication 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
Speci fications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR
speci fied on the certi fication 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
speci fied on the certi fication label.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
▼Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the dr iver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX
lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be fi ve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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▼We igh ts
U.S.A. and Canada
SKYACTIV
-G 2.0
(4-Door)
Item Weight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,804 kg (3,977 lbs)
1,825 kg (4,023 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 966 kg (2,130 lbs)
989 kg (2,180 lbs)
Rear 843 kg (1,858 lbs) 841 kg (1,854 lbs)
(5-Door)
Item Weight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)
1,833 kg (4,041 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 965 kg (2,127 lbs)
989 kg (2,180 lbs)
Rear 848 kg (1,870 lbs) 847 kg (1,867 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
(4-Door)
Item Weight
FWD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs)
1,910 kg (4,211 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 1,016 kg (2,240 lbs)
1,030 kg (2,271 lbs)
Rear 839 kg (1,850 lbs) 885 kg (1,951 lbs)
(5-Door)
Item Weight
FWD AWD
Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,822 kg (4,017 lbs) 1,849 kg (4,076 lbs) 1,915 kg (4,222 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 987 kg (2,176 lbs) 1,016 kg (2,240 lbs) 1,046 kg (2,306 lbs)
Rear 838 kg (1,847 lbs) 836 kg (1,843 lbs) 872 kg (1,922 lbs)
Speci
fications
Speci fications
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
(4-Door)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front
1,066 kg (2,350 lbs)
Rear 889 kg (1,960 lbs)
(5-Door)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front
1,085 kg (2,392 lbs)
Rear 868 kg (1,914 lbs)
Mexico
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
(4-Door)
Item Weight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 1,861 kg (4,103 lbs) 1,870 kg (4,123 lbs)
(5-Door)
Item Weight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 1,848 kg (4,074 lbs) 1,870 kg (4,123 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Item
Weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)
Specifications
Speci fications
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▼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 in
flation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pressure Label on page 9-2.Refer to Tire In flation Pressure on page 6-34.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size In
flation 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 sizeIn
flation 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 2.5 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
Speci fications
Speci fications
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Index
Fuse..................................... 6-40
Key battery........................... 6-31
Light bulbs........................... 6-37
Tires.....................................6-35
Wheel.................................. 6-37
Wiper.................................. 6-23
Rocking the Vehicle................... 3-46
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada).................................. 8-14
Safety Defects, Reporting
(U.S.A.).................................... 8-12
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................. 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance Canada.................................. 6-6
Mexico.................................. 6-9
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......................... 2-20
Seat Belt System Automatic locking................ 2-25
Emergency locking................ 2-25
Extender.............................. 2-30
Pregnant women.................. 2-25
Seat belt precautions............ 2-23
Seat Belt Warning Beep............. 7-42
Security System Immobilizer system............... 3-40
Theft-deterrent system.......... 3-42
Shift Position Warning Beep....... 7-45
Smart Brake Support (SBS)....... 4-158 Collision warning................ 4-159
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation........4-160
Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing]
(SBS- RC).................................4-164
Collision warning................ 4-167
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
[Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC) system
operation........................... 4-168
Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS -
R) ........................................... 4-160
Collision warning................ 4-163
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
[Rear] (SBS-R) system
operation........................... 4-163
Spare Tire................................... 7-5
Spare Tire and Tool Storage.......... 7-3
Speci fications
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................................. 2-70
How the SRS air bags work.... 2-63
Limitations to SRS air bag...... 2-69
Monitoring........................... 2-75
SRS air bag deployment
criteria................................. 2-67
Supplemental restraint system
components......................... 2-61
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions................. 2-55
Starting the Engine...................... 4-5
Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel.......... 2-21
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Index
Vehicle emission control
information label.................... 9-2
Vehicle identification
number..................................9-2
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep... 7-45
W
Warning Sound is Activated AUTOHOLD warning beep.... 7-45
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep....................... 7-46
Brake override warning
beep.................................... 7-45
Collision warning..................7-47
Door-ajar warning beep........ 7-47
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning beep....................... 7-45
Excessive speed warning........7-47
Front Cross Tra ffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep...................... 7-46
Ignition not switched o ff (STOP)
warning beep....................... 7-43
Key left-in-luggage compartment/
trunk warning beep (With the
advanced keyless function).... 7-44
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).............................. 7-44
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep.................................... 7-43
Lane departure warning
sound.................................. 7-46
Liftgate Door-lock Switch
Inoperable Warning Beep...... 7-44
Lights-on reminder............... 7-42
Low fuel warning beep..........7-45
Mazda Radar Crui se Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.............................. 7-46
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings...... 7-46
Rear Cross Tra ffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep...................... 7-46
Seat belt warning beep......... 7-42
Shift position warning beep... 7-45
Touch sensor inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).............................. 7-44
Vehicle problem warning
beep.................................... 7-45
Warranty................................... 8-15
Weights...................................... 9-7
Windows Power windows.................... 3-34
Windshield Washer................... 4-56
Windshield Wipers.................... 4-53
Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed....................................... 7-51
Windshield Wiper De-icer..........4-58
Winter Driving...........................3-47
Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade (5-Door).....................6-27
Replacing windshield wiper
blades..................................6-24
0-9
360°View Monitor.................. 4-168How to use the system........ 4-178
Margin of error between road
surface on screen and actual road
surface............................... 4-197
Side view........................... 4-187
Top view/front view............4-182
Top view/front wide view.... 4-185
Top view/rear view............. 4-190
Top view/rear wide view..... 4-195
Types of images displayed on the
screen................................ 4-173
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