wheel MAZDA MODEL MAZDASPEED 3 2013 (in English) Manual PDF

qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard:A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, 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 amount 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 front door.
Original Equipment (OE):Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit:The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire:Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire:Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire:Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacitymeans the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weightis the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rimis the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
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:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-12) and inspect the lug
nuts for tightness.
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Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)

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.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
ØTires of different sizes or types at the same time
ØTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing 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.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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 wheel vehicle 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch wheel vehicle 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
5 Door
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
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 wheel vehicle 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch wheel vehicle 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
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)
Specifications
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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 wheel vehicle 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch wheel vehicle 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch wheel vehicle 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
5 Door
(Except MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
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)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
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)
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Specifications

S
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-43
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-65
Horn ........................................... 5-76
Storage Compartments .................... 6-191
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-193
Center console .......................... 6-192
Center pocket ........................... 6-191
Glove compartment .................. 6-192
Overhead console ..................... 6-191
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-194
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-193
Sunshade ........................................... 3-53
Sunvisors ........................................ 6-176
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-44
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-43
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-62
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-26
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-31
System error activation .............. 5-35
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-33
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-35
T
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-40
Replacement ............................... 8-42
Rotation ...................................... 8-41
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ........................... 10-12
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-25
Emergency towing ..................... 7-25
Recreational towing ................... 7-28
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-27
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-43
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-69
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-176
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
Index
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W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-47
ABS ............................................ 5-50
Air bag system ........................... 5-53
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-54
Brake system .............................. 5-49
Charging system ......................... 5-51
Check engine .............................. 5-52
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-53
Door-ajar .................................... 5-54
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-51
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-53
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-52
KEY ............................................ 5-57
Low fuel ..................................... 5-53
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-54
Malfunction ................................ 5-50
Seat belt ...................................... 5-54
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-55
Warranty ............................................ 9-14
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-29
Weights ............................................. 10-9
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-43
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-46
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-74
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-71
Blades replacement .................... 8-31
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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Index