flat tire MAZDA MODEL 6 2021 Service Manual

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 measure d 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, represent ing the tire's
resistance to the generation of h eat 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 sn ow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or p laced on all four wheels. Make
sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and constru ction 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:
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.
TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/
DAMAGE-FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN
VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR
DAMAGE.
▼ Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
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Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important
information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.

SAMPLE
▼ Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
On the tire label you will find
the recommended tire inflation pressure in both kPa and psi
for the tires installed as origin al equipment on the vehicle. It is very important that the
inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained a t the recommended pressure.
You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper inflation pressure is
maintained.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
NOTE
Tire pressures listed on the vehicle placard or tire information label indicate the
recommended cold tire inflation pressure, measured when the tires are cold, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least 3 hours. As you drive, the temperature in the tire warms up,
increasing the tire pressure.
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WA R N I N G
Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended
tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's
manual:
Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in
severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and
increased risk of injury. Under-inflation incr eases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It results in unnecessary tire stress,
irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A ti re can lose up to half of its air pressure and
not appear to be flat!
It is impossible to determine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking at them.
▼Checking Tire Pressure
1. When you check the air pressure, make sure the tires are cold
―meaning they are not
hot from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire, including the spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, b ulges, cracks or other
irregularities.
▼ Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pr essure, 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 amo unt 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 fr ont door.
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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthl
y (including the spare) when th e tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and mini mum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
▼Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500
miles) at the latest or sooner
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8, 000 km (5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
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:
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper wheel alignment
Out-of-balance wheel
Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (pa ge 9-8) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
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.

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▼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 d rive 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 distur bance 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 rep lace 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.
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive sy stem which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehic le, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its desig n rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading yo ur vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following term s for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification La bel and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure , handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overl oading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wat t a ge UN-R*1
Trunk light Bulb type 3 ―
LED type
LED―
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights Bulb type
8―
LED type LED―
Rear map lights Bulb type
8―
LED type LED―
Vanity mirror lights
*Bulb type 2―
LED type LED―
Courtesy lights LED―
Ambient lights
*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 fo
r tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Pressure Label on page 9-2.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-44.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W
*1240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
Specifications
Specifications
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(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Up to 3 persons ―Full load
225/55R17 97V Front
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92W
*2Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg*1P225/45R19 92W
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
Before driving at high speeds, in crease the pressure of the front tires. For speeds above 200 km/h (124 mph),
increase the pressure of the fr ont tires by 20 kPa (0.2 bar, 2. 9 psi).
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Before driving at high speeds, in crease the pressure of the front tires. For speeds above 180 km/h (111 mph),
increase the pressure of the fr ont tires by 40 kPa (0.4 bar, 5. 8 psi).
*2225/45R19 92W (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
Before driving at high speeds, in crease the pressure of the front tires. For speeds above 210 km/h (130 mph),
increase the pressure of the fr ont tires by 20 kPa (0.2 bar, 2. 9 psi).
Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70R17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
T135/80D17 103M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
T125/70R17 98M 420 kPa (4.2 bar, 60 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following to rque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
▼ Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-52.
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-60
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-64
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-91
Headlights.................................... 4-78
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-12
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluid Brake............................................6-28
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.......................................4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-215
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-21
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-52 Panel description......................... 6-55
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-13
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-37
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-91
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-82
Control......................................... 4-78
Flashing....................................... 4-82
Headlight flashing....................... 4-82
High-low beam............................ 4-82
Leaving home light..................... 4-83
Leveling....................................... 4-83
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-123 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-124
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-109
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-92
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-95
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-18
Horn...................................................4-91
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-32
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-28
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-26
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-25
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-13 Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-33
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-51
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14
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Index
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-181
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)........................................ 4-182
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system
operation.................................... 4-185
Spare Tire............................................ 7-6
Specifications...................................... 9-4
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-68
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-61
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-66
Monitoring................................... 2-72
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-65
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-59
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wh eel................. 2-21
Horn............................................. 4-91
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-36
Armrest box................................. 5-37
Center console............................. 5-37
Glove compartment..................... 5-37
Overhead console........................ 5-36
Rear coat hooks........................... 5-39
Sunshade............................................3-39
Sunvisors........................................... 5-27
T
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-42
Three-flash Turn Signal.................... 4-85
Tiedown Hook............................................ 7-23
Tires................................................... 6-44 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-45
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-47
Snow tires.................................... 3-47
Specifications.................................9-8
Temporary spare tire....................6-46
Tire chains................................... 3-47
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-44
Tire rotation................................. 6-45
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-24
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-48
Tire Information................................ 8-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-232
To w i n g Recreational towing.....................3-52
Trailer towing.............................. 3-52
Towing Description........................... 7-22
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-112
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-112
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-132
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-15
Emergency starting...................... 7-18
Emergency towing....................... 7-22
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-20
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds............. ............................. 7-25
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-50
Trunk Lid............ .............................. 3-18
Inside trunk release lever............ 3-20
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-50
Turn and Lane-Change Signals......... 4-84
Turn Signals...................................... 4-84
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