engine MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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qWeights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,719 kg (3,790 lbs) 1,733 kg (3,821 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 919 kg (2,026 lbs)
983 kg (2,068 lbs)
Rear 800 kg (1,764 lbs) 795 kg (1,753 lbs)
2.3-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,764 kg (3,889 lbs) 1,792 kg (3,951 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 952 kg (2,099 lbs)
981 kg (2,163 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
5 Door
Without turbocharger
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,783 kg (3,931 lbs) 1,811 kg (3,993 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 954 kg (2,103 lbs)
983 kg (2,167 lbs)
Rear 829 kg (1,828 lbs) 828 kg (1,825 lbs)
With turbocharger Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,866 kg (4,114 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,055 kg (2,326 lbs)
Rear 811 kg (1,788 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
10-6
Specifications
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-42
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-66
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-58
Ashtray .............................................. 6-70
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-50
Beeps
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-50
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-72
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-73
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-73
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-18
Center Console .................................. 6-73
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-37
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-70
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-66
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-71
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Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-36
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-54
DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-60
Rear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-25
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-22
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-60
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-51
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-74
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-55
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-20
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
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Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
SRS Air BagsHow the Air Bags Work ............. 2-48
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-42
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-30 Horn ........................................... 5-61
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-72 Cargo securing loops .................. 6-73
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-73
Center console ............................ 6-73
Flexible Floor Board .................. 6-74
Glove box ................................... 6-72
Sunshade ........................................... 3-25
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-62
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-37
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-28
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-22
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27
System error activation .............. 5-31
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-29
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-31
T
TiresFlat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-36
Rotation ...................................... 8-36
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Tire chains .................................. 4-11
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-21
Emergency towing ..................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-23
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-24
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-34
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-14 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-17
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-16
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-54
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-62
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-38ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-45
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-41
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-42
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-44
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty ............................................ 9-13
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-18
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-59
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-56 Blades replacement .................... 8-29
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
Index
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