length MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep
them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to“Cleaning the
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing”(page 8-67).
qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific
recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.
The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the
stomach area.
Persons with serious medical conditions also should wear seat belts. Check with your
doctor for any special instructions regarding specific medical conditions.
qEmergency Locking Mode
In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the
retractor will lock in position during a collision. When the seat belt is fastened, it will
always be in the emergency locking mode until it is switched to automatic locking mode by
pulling it all the way out to its full length. If the belt feels tight and hinders comfortable
movement while the vehicle is stopped or in motion, it may be in the automatic locking
mode because the belt has been pulled too far out. To return the belt to the more
comfortable emergency locking mode, wait until the vehicle has stopped in a safe, level
area, retract the belt fully to convert it back to emergency locking mode and then extend it
around you again.
If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then try pulling it
out slowly. If this fails, pull the belt strongly one time and loosen, then pull it out again
slowly.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in the critical moment of a crash.
When ordering an extender, only order
one that provides the necessary additional
length to fasten the seat belt properly.
Please contact your Authorized Mazda
Dealer for more information.
WARNING
Do not use a seat belt extender unless
it is necessary:
Using a seat belt extender when not
necessary is dangerous. The seat belt
will be too long and not fit properly.
In an accident, the seat belt will not
provide adequate protection and you
could be seriously injured. Only use
the extender when it is required to
fasten the seat belt properly.Do not use an improper extender:
Using a seat belt extender that is for
another person or a different vehicle
or seat is dangerous. The seat belt
will not provide adequate protection
and the user could be seriously
injured in an accident. Only use the
extender provided for you and for the
particular vehicle and seat. NEVER
use the extender in a different vehicle
or seat. If you sell your Mazda, do
not leave your seat belt extender in
the vehicle. It could be used
accidentally by the new owner of the
vehicle. After removing the seat belt
extender, discard it. Never use the
seat belt extender in any other
vehicle you may own in the future.
Do not use an extender that is too
long:
Using an extender that is too long is
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit
properly. In an accident, the seat belt
will not provide adequate protection
and you could be seriously injured.
Do not use the extender or choose
one shorter in length if the distance
between the extender's buckle and
the center of the user's body is less
than 15 cm (6 in).
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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2.(4 Door)
Raise the head restraint to the top
locked position (except center seat
position).
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-10.
NOTE
(5 Door)
The rear outboard head restraints are non-
adjustable.
3. Secure the child-restraint system with
the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
See the manufacturer's instructions on
the child-restraint system for belt
routing instructions.
4. To get the retractor into the automatic
locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.
5. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will be
heard during retraction if the system is
in the automatic locking mode. If the
belt does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat this step.
NOTE
Inspect this function before each use of the
child-restraint system. You should not be able
to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor
while the system is in the automatic locking
mode. When you remove the child-restraint
system, be sure the belt fully retracts to return
the system to emergency locking mode before
occupants use the seat belts.
6. If your child-restraint system requires
the use of a tether strap, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions to hook and
tighten the tether strap.
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Child Restraint
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3. Place the child-restraint system on the
seat without putting your weight on the
seat and fasten the seat belt. See the
manufacturer's instructions on the
child-restraint system for belt routing
instructions.
4. To get the retractor into the automatic
locking mode, pull the shoulder belt
portion of the seat belt until the entire
length of the belt is out of the retractor.
5. Push the child-restraint system firmly
into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt
retracts as snugly as possible. A
clicking noise from the retractor will be
heard during retraction if the system is
in automatic locking mode. If the belt
does not lock the seat down tight,
repeat the previous step and also this
one.
NOTE
lInspect this function before each use of the
child-restraint system. You should not be
able to pull the shoulder belt out of the
retractor while the system is in the
automatic locking mode. When you remove
the child-restraint system, be sure the belt
fully retracts to return the system to
emergency locking mode before occupants
use the seat belts.
lFollow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Depending on the type of child-restraint
system, it may not employ seat belts which
are in automatic locking mode.
6. Seat your child safely in the child-
restraint system and secure the child
according to the instructions from the
child-restraint system manufacturer.7.(With Driver and Front Passenger
Occupant Classification System)
Make sure the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light illuminates
after installing a child-restraint system
on the front passenger seat.
If the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light does not
illuminate, remove the child-restraint
system, switch the ignition to OFF or
ACC, and then re-install the child-
restraint system.
Refer to Front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on page
2-56.
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Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptly turn to the left or
right. This can lead to loss of control
or an accident.
qSteering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, pull up the lock
release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, push the lever down to lock
the column.
3. Push the wheel up and down to be
certain it's locked before driving.
Mirrors
qOutside Mirrors
Check the mirror angles before driving.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Power mirror
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
To adjust:
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the left or
right side mirror.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil2.0-liter engineWith oil filter
replacement4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engineWith oil filter
replacement5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engineWith oil filter
replacement5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil2.0-liter engine 2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2.0-liter engine 55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Except Mexico
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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5 Door
(Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engine)
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(2.3-liter turbocharged engine)
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Mexico
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWithout license plate
holder4,580 mm (180.3 in)
With license plate holder 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
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5 Door
(Except 2.3-liter turbocharged engine)
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWithout license plate
holder4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With license plate holder 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(2.3-liter turbocharged engine)
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Overall height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Front tread 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
qWeights
Except Mexico
4 Door
(2.0-liter engine)
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,768 kg (3,898 lbs) 1,800 kg (3,968 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 967 kg (2,132 lbs)
Rear 835 kg (1,841 lbs) 833 kg (1,836 lbs)
(2.5-liter engine)
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,816 kg (4,004 lbs) 1,851 kg (4,081 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 971 kg (2,141 lbs) 1,002 kg (2,209 lbs)
Rear 845 kg (1,863 lbs) 849 kg (1,872 lbs)
Specifications
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