Mazda 3 Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

NOTE

CAUTION

Tires degrade over time, even when

they are not being used on the road. It

¾ Do not use your temporary spare tire

is recommended that tires generally be

rim with a snow tire or a

replaced when they are 6 years or

conventional tire. Neither will

older. Heat caused by hot climates or

properly fit and could damage both

frequent high loading conditions can

tire and rim.

accelerate the aging process. You

¾ The temporary spare tire has a tread

should replace the spare tire when you

life of less than 5,000 km (3,000

replace the other road tires due to the

miles). The tread life may be shorter

aging of the spare tire. The period in

depending on driving conditions.

which the tire was manufactured (both

¾ The temporary spare tire is for

week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit

limited use, however, if the tread

number.

wear solid-band indicator appears,

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.

replace the tire with the same type of

temporary spare (page 6-35).

▼ Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at

NOTE

least monthly to make sure it is

Tires degrade over time, even when

properly inflated and stored.

they are not being used on the road. It

is recommended that tires generally be

NOTE

replaced when they are 6 years or

The temporary spare tire condition

older. Heat caused by hot climates or

gradually deteriorates even if it has not

frequent high loading conditions can

been used.

accelerate the aging process. You

The temporary spare tire is easier to

should replace the spare tire when you

handle because of its construction

replace the other road tires due to the

which is lighter and smaller than a

aging of the spare tire. The period in

conventional tire. This tire should be

which the tire was manufactured (both

used only for an emergency and only

week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit

for a short distance.

number.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.

Use the temporary spare tire only until

the conventional tire is repaired, which

should be as soon as possible.

Refer to Tires on page 9-10.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

▼ Replacing a Wheel

Light Bulbs

▼ Light Bulbs

WARNING

Front

Always use wheels of the correct size

Type A

on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is

dangerous. Braking and handling could

be affected, leading to loss of control

and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely

affect:

¾ Tire fit

1. Vanity mirror lights*

¾ Wheel and bearing life

2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights

¾ Ground clearance

3. Side turn signal lights*

¾ Snow-chain clearance

4. Front side-marker lights

5. Parking lights

¾ Speedometer calibration

6. Headlights (High/Low beam)/

¾ Headlight aim

Daytime running lights

¾ Bumper height

7. Front turn signal lights

¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Type B

NOTE

^ When replacing a wheel, make sure

the new one is the same as the

original factory wheel in diameter,

rim width, and offset (inset/outset).

^ For details, contact an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Proper tire balancing provides the best

riding comfort and helps reduce tread

1. Vanity mirror lights*

wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause

2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights

vibration and uneven wear, such as

3. Side turn signal lights*

cupping and flat spots.

4. Parking lights/Front side-marker

lights

5. Headlights (High/Low beam)/

Daytime running lights

6. Front turn signal lights

*Some models.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Rear

CAUTION

4-Door

When removing the lens or lamp unit

using a flathead screwdriver, make sure

that the flathead screwdriver does not

contact the interior terminal. If the

flathead screwdriver contacts the

terminal, a short circuit may occur.

NOTE

^ When replacing a bulb, contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer if

1. Trunk light

necessary.

2. High-mount brake light

^ Use the protective cover and carton

3. Overhead light (Rear)

for the replacement bulb to dispose

4. Rear side-marker lights

of the old bulb promptly and out of

5. Brake lights/Taillights*

the reach of children.

6. Rear turn signal lights

^ For details regarding the installation

7. Brake lights/Taillights

positions of the interior lights, refer

8. Taillights*

to the following:

9. Reverse lights

^ Vanity mirror lights

10.License plate lights

Refer to Vanity Mirrors on page

5-Door

5-38.

^ Overhead Lights/front map lights,

overhead light (rear), trunk light,

and luggage compartment light

Refer to Interior Lights on page

5-39.

▼ Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

The exterior lights have either LEDs or

normal bulbs.

Only the bulb for a parking lights/front

1. Luggage compartment light

side-marker lights (type B) can be

2. High-mount brake light

replaced.

3. Overhead light (Rear)

LED type

4. Rear side-marker lights

5. Rear turn signal lights

^ Headlights

6. Brake lights/Taillights

^ Daytime running lights

7. Taillights*

^ Parking lights (Type A)

8. Reverse lights

^ Front turn signal lights

9. License plate lights

^ Front side-marker lights (Type A)

^ Side turn signal lights*

^ High-mount brake light

^ Rear turn signal lights

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*Some models.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance



Rear side-marker lights

Pull the center of each plastic

^ Brake lights

retainer and remove the retainers.

^ Taillights

^ Reverse lights

^ License plate lights

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a

single unit because it is an integrated

unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with

the unit. We recommend an

Authorized Mazda Dealer when the

replacement is necessary.

1. Removal

Bulb type

2. Installation

Parking lights/Front side-marker

Turn the screw counterclockwise

lights (Type B)

and remove it, and then partially

1. Make sure the ignition is switched

peel back the mudguard.

off, and the headlight switch is off.

2. If you are changing the left bulb,

start the engine, turn the steering

wheel all the way to the right, and

turn off engine. If you are changing

the right bulb, turn the steering

wheel to the left.

3. Pull the center of each plastic

retainer and remove the retainers.

Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Removal

2. Installation

7. Disconnect the bulb from the

socket.

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

▼ Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

Fuses

Overhead lights/Front map lights,

▼ Fuses

Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror

lights*, Luggage compartment light

Your vehicle's electrical system is

(5-Door)

protected by fuses.

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a

If any lights, accessories, or controls do

single unit because it is an integrated

not work, inspect the appropriate

unit.

circuit protector. If a fuse has blown,

The LED bulb has to be replaced with

the inside element will be melted.

the unit. We recommend an

Authorized Mazda Dealer when the

If the same fuse blows again, avoid

replacement is necessary.

using that system and consult an

Trunk light (4-Door)

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

1. Press both sides of the lens cap to

remove it.

▼ Fuse Replacement

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it

out.

Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's

left side

If the electrical system does not work,

first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's

left side.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched

off, and other switches are off.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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*Some models.

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Owner Maintenance

3. Pull the fuse straight out with the

Replacing the fuses under the hood

fuse puller provided on the fuse

If the headlights or other electrical

block located in the engine

components do not work and the fuses

compartment.

in the cabin are normal, inspect the

fuse block under the hood.

If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.

Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the ignition is switched

off, and other switches are off.

2. Remove the fuse block cover.

4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is

blown.

1. Normal

3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is

2. Blown

blown, replace it with a new one of

the same amperage rating.

5. Insert a new fuse of the same

amperage rating, and make sure it

fits tightly. If it does not fit tightly,

have an expert install it. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If you have no spare fuses, borrow

one of the same rating from a

circuit not essential to vehicle

operation, such as the audio or

1. Normal

accessory socket circuit.

2. Blown

CAUTION

Always replace a fuse with a

genuine Mazda fuse or equivalent

of the same rating. Otherwise, you

may damage the electric system.

6. Reinstall the cover and make sure

that it is securely installed.

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Owner Maintenance

FUSE RAT-

No.

PROTECTED COMPONENT

ING

15 A

―

20 A

Fuel pump

15 A

Engine control system

15 A

Transmission control system^*

F10

15 A

Engine control system

F11

7.5 A

Air conditioner

F12

15 A

Engine control system

F13

15 A

―

F14

20 A

Front seat warmer^*

F15

20 A

―

F16

15 A

For protection of various circuits

F17

―

F18

15 A

For protection of various circuits

F19

60 A

Power steering system

F20

15 A

Headlight (LH) 1

F21

15 A

Headlight (RH) 1

F22

15 A

Keyless system

F23

30 A

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

F24

15 A

Headlight (LH) 2

F25

15 A

Headlight (RH) 2

F26

7.5 A

On board diagnostics

F27

25 A

For protection of various circuits

F28

25 A

For protection of various circuits

F29

15 A

Windshield washer

F30

15 A

Accessory sockets

F31

15 A

Horn

F32

―

F33

―

F34

―

F35

50A

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

F36

―

F37

40 A

Rear window defogger

F38

50 A

For protection of various circuits

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*Some models.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

FUSE RAT-

No.

PROTECTED COMPONENT

ING

F39

―

F40

40 A

Air conditioner

F41

―

F42

20 A

Windshield wipers

F43

30 A

Cooling fan

F44

30 A

Starter

F45

10 A

Engine control system

F46

15 A

Audio

F47

15 A

For protection of various circuits

F48

7.5 A

Air bag

F49

15 A

Instrument cluster

F50

15 A

Room light

F51

25 A

Audio

F52

10 A

Moonroof^*

F53

15 A

Engine control system

F54

15 A

i-ACTIVSENSE

F55

50 A

―

50 A

―

F56

15 A

Electric water pump^*

*Some models.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Damage Caused by Bird Dropping,

Exterior Care

Insects, or Tree Sap

▼ Exterior Care

Occurrence

The paintwork on your Mazda

Bird droppings contain acids. If these

represents the latest technical

are not removed they can eat away the

developments in composition and

clear and color base coat of the

methods of application.

vehicle's paintwork.

Environmental hazards, however, can

When insects stick to the paint surface

harm the paint's protective properties,

and decompose, corrosive compounds

if proper care is not taken.

form. These can erode the clear and

color base coat of the vehicle's

Here are some examples of possible

paintwork if they are not removed.

damage, with tips on how to prevent

them.

Tree sap will harden and adhere

permanently to the paint finish. If you

Etching Caused by Acid Rain or

scratch the sap off while it is hard,

Industrial Fallout

some vehicle paint could come off

Occurrence

with it.

Industrial pollutants and vehicle

Prevention

emissions drift into the air and mix

It is necessary to have your Mazda

with rain or dew to form acids. These

washed and waxed to preserve its

acids can settle on a vehicle's finish. As

finish according to the instructions in

the water evaporates, the acid

this section. This should be done as

becomes concentrated and can

soon as possible.

damage the finish.

And the longer the acid remains on the

Bird droppings can be removed with a

surface, the greater the chance is for

soft sponge and water. If you are

damage.

traveling and these are not available, a

Prevention

moistened tissue may also take care of

the problem. The cleaned area should

It is necessary to wash and wax your

be waxed according to the instructions

vehicle to preserve its finish according

in this section.

to the instructions in this section.

Insects and tree sap are best removed

These steps should be taken

with a soft sponge and water or a

immediately after you suspect that acid

commercially available chemical

rain has settled on your vehicle's finish.

cleaner.

Another method is to cover the

affected area with dampened

newspaper for 1 to 2 hours. After

removing the newspaper, rinse off the

loosened debris with water.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Water Marks

^ Chipped paint can lead to rust

forming on your Mazda. Before this

Occurrence

happens, repair the damage by using

Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can

Mazda touch-up paint according to

contain harmful minerals such as salt

the instructions in this section.

and lime. If moisture containing these

Failure to repair the affected area

minerals settles on the vehicle and

could lead to serious rusting and

evaporates, the minerals will

expensive repairs.

concentrate and harden to form white

rings. The rings can damage your

Follow all label and container

vehicle's finish.

directions when using a chemical

Prevention

cleaner or polish. Read all warnings

and cautions.

It is necessary to wash and wax your

vehicle to preserve its finish according

▼ Maintaining the Finish

to the instructions in this section.

Washing

These steps should be taken

immediately after you find water marks

on your vehicle's finish.

CAUTION

Paint Chipping

¾ Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades off the windshield, always

Occurrence

follow the procedure for moving the

Paint chipping occurs when gravel

windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,

thrown in the air by another vehicle's

a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the

tires hits your vehicle.

hood could be damaged.

Refer to the Replacing Windshield

How to avoid paint chipping

Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section for

Keeping a safe distance between you

the procedure on how to move the

and the vehicle ahead reduces the

windshield wiper blades to the

chances of having your paint chipped

service position.

by flying gravel.

¾ When the ignition is switched ON

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

NOTE

position and the position, the

^ The paint chipping zone varies with

windshield wipers may operate

the speed of the vehicle. For

automatically in the following cases:

example, when traveling at 90 km/h

(56 mph), the paint chipping zone is

¾ The area of the windshield above

the rain sensor is touched or wiped

50 m (164 ft).

^ In low temperatures a vehicle's finish

with a cloth.

¾ The windshield or the rain sensor

hardens. This increases the chance of

paint chipping.

area in the cabin is hit.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

When the ignition is switched ON

^ The vehicle is washed with a rough,

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

dry, or dirty cloth.

position, do not touch the

^ The vehicle is washed at a car wash

windshield or the windshield wipers

that uses brushes that are dirty or too

Otherwise, the windshield wipers

stiff.

will operate automatically which

^ Cleansers or wax containing

could catch your fingers or damage

abrasives are used.

the windshield wipers.

When removing ice or snow, or

NOTE

cleaning the windshield, always

^ Mazda is not responsible for

make sure the wiper lever is in the

scratches caused by automatic car

OFF position.

washes or improper washing.

¾ Do not spray water in the engine

^ Scratches are more noticeable on

compartment. Otherwise, it could

vehicles with darker paint finishes.

result in engine-starting problems or

To minimize scratches on the vehicle's

damage to electrical parts.

paint finish:

¾ When washing and waxing the

vehicle, be careful not to apply

^ Rinse off any dirt or other foreign

excessive force to any single area of

matter using lukewarm or cold water

the vehicle roof or the antenna.

before washing.

Otherwise, you could dent the

^ Use plenty of lukewarm or cold

vehicle or damage the antenna.

water and a soft cloth when washing

¾ Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is

the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.

closed and lock the doors.

^ Rub gently when washing or drying

Otherwise, the fuel-filler lid may be

the vehicle.

forcefully opened by water pressure

^ Take your vehicle only to a car wash

causing damage to the vehicle or

that keeps its brushes well

fuel-filler lid.

maintained.

^ Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax

To help protect the finish from rust and

that contain abrasives.

deterioration, wash your Mazda

thoroughly and frequently, at least

once a month, with lukewarm or cold

CAUTION

water.

¾ Do not use steel wool, abrasive

cleaners, or strong detergents

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the

containing highly alkaline or caustic

paint surface could be scratched. Here

agents on chrome-plated or

are some examples of how scratching

anodized aluminum parts. This may

could occur.

damage the protective coating; also,

cleaners and detergents may discolor

Scratches occur on the paint surface

or deteriorate the paint.

when:

^ The vehicle is washed without first

rinsing off dirt and other foreign

matter.

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Appearance Care

Pay special attention to removing salt,

When using a high water pressure car

dirt, mud, and other foreign material

wash

from the underside of the fenders, and

High water temperature and high

make sure the drain holes in the lower

water pressure car washers are

edges of the doors and rocker panels

available depending on the type of car

are clean.

wash machine. If the car washer nozzle

is put too close to the vehicle, the

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

force of the spray could damage or

industrial fallout, and similar deposits

deform the molding, affect the

can damage the finish if not removed

sealability of parts, and allow water to

immediately. When prompt washing

penetrate the interior. Keep a sufficient

with plain water is ineffective, use a

space (30 cm (12 in) or more)

mild soap made for use on vehicles.

between the nozzle and the vehicle. In

addition, do not spend too much time

Thoroughly rinse off all soap with

spraying the same area of the vehicle,

lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow

and be very careful when spraying

soap to dry on the finish.

between gaps in doors and around

windows.

After washing the vehicle, dry it with a

clean chamois to prevent water spots

Waxing

from forming.

Your vehicle needs to be waxed when

water no longer beads on the finish.

WARNING

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

waxing it. In addition to the vehicle

Dry off brakes that have become wet

body, wax the metal trim to maintain

by driving slowly, releasing the

its luster.

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the

1. Use wax which contains no

brake performance returns to normal:

abrasives.

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Wax containing abrasives will

Increased stopping distance or the

remove paints and could damage

vehicle pulling to one side when

bright metal parts.

braking could result in a serious

2. Use a good grade of natural wax for

accident. Light braking will indicate

metallic, mica, and solid colors.

whether the brakes have been

3. When waxing, coat evenly with the

affected.

sponge supplied or a soft cloth.

When using an automatic car wash

4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.

^ Retract the door mirrors.

NOTE

^ The automatic car wash brushes

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and

could reduce the paint lustre or

similar materials will usually also take

hasten paint deterioration.

off the wax. Rewax these areas even if

the rest of the vehicle does not need it.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

▼ Repairing Damage to the Finish

▼ Underbody Maintenance

Deep scratches or chips on the finish

Road chemicals and salt used for ice

should be repaired promptly. Exposed

and snow removal and solvents used

metal quickly rusts and can lead to

for dust control may collect on the

major repairs.

underbody. If not removed, they will

speed up rusting and deterioration of

CAUTION

such underbody parts as fuel lines,

frame, floor pan, and exhaust system,

If your Mazda is damaged and needs

even though these parts may be coated

metal parts repaired or replaced, make

with anti-corrosive material.

sure the body shop applies

anti-corrosion materials to all parts,

Thoroughly flush the underbody and

both repaired and new. This will

wheel housings with lukewarm or cold

prevent them from rusting.

water at the end of each winter. Try

also to do this every month.

▼ Bright-Metal Maintenance

^ Use tar remover to remove road tar

Pay special attention to these areas

and insects. Never do this with a

because they easily hide mud and dirt.

knife or similar tool.

It will do more harm than good to wet

^ To prevent corrosion on bright-metal

down the road grime without

surfaces, apply wax or chrome

removing it.

preservative and rub it to a high

luster.

The lower edges of doors, rocker

^ During cold weather or in coastal

panels, and frame members have drain

areas, cover bright-metal parts with a

holes that should not be clogged.

coating of wax or preservative

Water trapped there will cause rusting.

heavier than usual. It would also help

to coat them with noncorrosive

WARNING

petroleum jelly or some other

protective compound.

Dry off brakes that have become wet

by driving slowly, releasing the

CAUTION

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the

Do not use steel wool, abrasive

brake performance returns to normal:

cleaners, or strong detergents

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

containing highly alkaline or caustic

Increased stopping distance or the

agents on chrome-plated or anodized

vehicle pulling to one side when

aluminum parts. This may result in

braking could result in a serious

damage to the protective coating and

accident. Light braking will indicate

cause discoloration or paint

whether the brakes have been

deterioration.

affected.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

▼ Aluminum Wheel Maintenance*

▼ Plastic Part Maintenance

A protective coating is provided over

^ When cleaning the plastic lenses of

the aluminum wheels. Special care is

the lights, do not use gasoline,

needed to protect this coating.

kerosene, rectified spirit, paint,

thinner, highly acidic detergents, or

CAUTION

strongly alkaline detergents.

Otherwise, these chemical agents

Do not use any detergent other than

can discolor or damage the surfaces

mild detergent. Before using any

resulting in a significant loss in

detergent, verify the ingredients.

functionality. If plastic parts become

Otherwise, the product could discolor

inadvertently exposed to any of these

or stain the aluminum wheels.

chemical agents, flush with water

immediately.

NOTE

^ If plastic parts such as the bumpers

become inadvertently exposed to

^ Do not use a wire brush or any

abrasive cleaner, polishing

chemical agents or fluids such as

gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or

compound, or solvent on aluminum

wheels. They may damage the

battery fluid, it could cause

discoloration, staining, or paint

coating.

^ Always use a sponge or soft cloth to

peeling. Wipe off any such chemical

agents or fluids using a soft cloth

clean the wheels.

Rinse the wheels thoroughly with

immediately.

^ High water temperature and high

lukewarm or cold water. Also, be

sure to clean the wheels after driving

water pressure car washers are

available depending on the type of

on dusty or salted roads to help

prevent corrosion.

high pressure car washer device. If

the car washer nozzle is put too

^ Avoid washing your vehicle in an

automatic car wash that uses

close to the vehicle or aimed at one

area for an extended period of time,

high-speed or hard brushes.

it could deform plastic parts or

damage the paint.

^ Do not use wax containing

compounds (polish). Otherwise, it

could result in paint damage.

^ In addition, do not use an electrical

or air tool to apply wax. Otherwise,

the frictional heat generated could

result in deformation of plastic parts

or paint damage.

*Some models.

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Appearance Care

3. Before retracting seat belts which

Interior Care

have been pulled out for cleaning,

dry them off thoroughly and make

▼ Interior Care

sure there is no remaining moisture

on them.

WARNING

Do not spray water into the vehicle

cabin:

If a seat belt appears frayed or has

Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is

abrasions, have it replaced by an

dangerous as electrical devices such as

Authorized Mazda Dealer:

the audio and switches could get wet

If a seat belt is used under such a

resulting in a malfunction or vehicle

condition, it cannot function at its full

fire.

capacity which could result in serious

injury or death.

NOTE

Use a mild detergent to remove

^ Do not wipe the interior using

soiling from a seat belt:

alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic

If organic solvents are used for cleaning

solvents such as thinner, benzene,

the seat belts or they become stained

and gasoline. Otherwise, it may

or bleached, there is the possibility of

cause discoloration or stains.

them becoming weakened and as a

^ Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or

result, they may not function at their

cloth may cause damage.

full capacity which could cause serious

If the vehicle interior becomes soiled

injury or death.

by any of the following, wipe it off

immediately using a soft cloth.

NOTE

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

Clean seat belts diligently if they get

discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling

dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will

of the coating, and it will make it hard

make it difficult to clean them later,

to wipe off later.

and it may affect the smooth retracting

of the seat belt.

^ Beverage or fragrance

^ Grease or oil

▼ Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance

^ Soiling

Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl

▼ Seat Belt Maintenance

upholstery using a brush or vacuum.

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly

Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery

using a leather and vinyl upholstery

dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked

in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)

cleaner.

diluted with water.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

and wrung out well.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

▼ Upholstery Maintenance

^ If the leather upholstery gets wet,

promptly remove moisture with a dry

Clean the soiled area by lightly

cloth. Remaining moisture on the

dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked

surface may cause deterioration such

in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)

as hardening and shrinkage.

diluted with water.

^ Exposure to direct sunlight for long

Wipe off the remaining detergent

periods may cause deterioration and

using a cloth soaked in clean water

shrinkage. When parking the car

and wrung out well.

under direct sunlight for long

periods, shade the interior using

▼ Leather Upholstery Maintenance*

sunshades.

Remove dust and sand using a

^ Do not leave vinyl products on the

vacuum cleaner.

leather upholstery for long periods.

Wipe off the soiled area with a soft

They may affect the leather quality

cloth and a suitable, special cleaner

and coloring. If the cabin

or a soft cloth soaked in a mild

temperature becomes hot, the vinyl

detergent (about 5%) diluted with

may deteriorate and adhere to the

water.

genuine leather.

Wipe off the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

▼ Plastic Part Maintenance

and wrung out well.

Remove moisture with a dry, soft

CAUTION

cloth and allow the leather to

further dry in a well-ventilated,

Do not use polishing agents.

shaded area. If the leather gets wet

Depending on the product ingredients,

such as from rain, remove the

they could cause discoloration, stains,

moisture and dry it as soon as

cracks or peeling of the coating.

possible.

▼ Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)

NOTE

Maintenance

^ Because genuine leather is a natural

Extremely soft material is used for the

material, its surface is not uniform

soft pad surface. If the soft pad surface

and it may have natural scars,

is rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it

scratches, and wrinkles.

could result in the surface being

^ To maintain the quality for as long as

damaged and leaving white scratch

possible, periodical maintenance,

marks.

about twice a year, is recommended.

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft

^ If the leather upholstery comes into

cloth soaked in a mild detergent

contact with any of the following,

(approx. 5%) diluted with water.

clean it immediately.

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

using a cloth soaked in clean water

premature wear, mold, or stains.

and wrung out well.

^ Sand or dirt

^ Grease or oil, such as hand cream

^ Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or

hair dressing items

*Some models.

6-55

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

▼ Active Driving Display

▼ Cleaning the Window Interiors

Maintenance*

If the windows become covered with

The dust-proof sheet has a coating.

an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean

When cleaning, do not use a hard or

them with glass cleaner. Follow the

rough-surface cloth, or cleaning

directions on the container.

detergent. In addition, if a chemical

solvent gets on the active driving

CAUTION

display, wipe it off immediately. The

¾ Do not scrape or scratch the inside

dust-proof sheet could be damaged

of the window glass. It could

and the surface coating could be

damage the thermal filaments and

scratched. Use a fine, soft cloth such as

the antenna lines.

those used for cleaning eyeglasses.

¾ When washing the inside of the

NOTE

window glass, use a soft cloth

Use of compressed air when cleaning

dampened in lukewarm water, gently

the dust-proof sheet is recommended.

wiping the thermal filaments and the

antenna lines.

▼ Panel Maintenance

Use of glass cleaning products could

If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off

damage the thermal filaments and

with a soft cloth soaked in clean water

the antenna lines.

and thoroughly wrung out.

▼ Cleaning the Floor Mats

If some areas require further cleaning,

use the following procedure:

Rubber floor mats should be cleaned

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft

with mild soap and water only.

cloth soaked in a mild detergent

(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.

WARNING

2. Wipe off the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

Do not use rubber cleaners, such as

and wrung out well.

tire cleaner or tire shine, when

cleaning rubber floor mats:

NOTE

Cleaning the rubber floor mats with

Be particularly careful when cleaning

rubber cleaning products makes the

shiny surface panels and metallic parts

floor mats slippery.

such as plating as they can be

This may cause an accident when

scratched easily.

depressing the accelerator, brake, or

clutch (Manual transmission) pedal or

when getting in or out of the vehicle.

After removing the floor mats for

cleaning, always reinstall them securely

(page 3-46).

6-56

*Some models.

If Trouble Arises

Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the

vehicle.

Parking in an Emergency

7-2

Warning/Indicator Lights and

Parking in an Emergency

7-2

Warning Sounds

7-27

If a Warning Light Turns On or

Flashes

7-27

Flat Tire

7-3

Message Indicated on Multi-

Spare Tire and Tool Storage

information Display

7-39

............................................ 7-3

Warning Sound is

Changing a Flat Tire

7-7

Activated

7-42

Battery Runs Out

7-17

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be

Jump-Starting

7-17

Opened

7-48

When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot

Emergency Starting

7-20

be Opened

7-48

Starting a Flooded Engine

7-20

Push-Starting

7-20

Active Driving Display Does Not

Operate

7-50

Overheating

7-21

If the Active Driving Display Does

Overheating

7-21

Not Operate*

7-50

Emergency Towing

7-23

Windshield Wipers Operate at High

Towing Description

7-23

Speed

7-51

Tiedown Hooks*

7-24

Windshield Wipers Operate at

High Speed

7-51

*Some models.

7-1

If Trouble Arises

Parking in an Emergency

▼ Parking in an Emergency

The hazard warning lights should

always be used when you stop on or

near a roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other

drivers that your vehicle is a traffic

hazard and that they must take

extreme caution when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher

and all the turn signals will flash. The

hazard warning indicator lights in the

instrument cluster flash simultaneously.

NOTE

^ The turn signals do not work when

the hazard warning lights are on.

^ Check local regulations about the

use of hazard warning lights while

the vehicle is being towed to verify

that it is not in violation of the law.

7-2

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

4. Jack

Spare Tire and Tool

5. Spare tire hold-down bolt

Storage

6. Spare tire

7. Lug wrench

▼ Spare Tire and Tool Storage

Type B

Spare tire and tools are stored in the

locations illustrated in the diagram.

4-Door

1. Tiedown eyelet*

2. Spare tire hold-down bolt

3. Flat tire hold-down bolt

4. Jack lever

1. Tiedown eyelet*

5. Jack

2. Spare tire hold-down bolt

6. Spare tire

3. Jack lever

7. Lug wrench

4. Flat tire hold-down bolt*

5. Jack

▼ Jack

6. Lug wrench

To remove the jack

7. Spare tire

4-Door

5-Door

1. Remove the trunk mat.

Type A

1. Tiedown eyelet*

2. Flat tire hold-down bolt*

3. Jack lever

*Some models.

7-3

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

2. Remove the cover.

2. Remove the jack.

3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

To secure the jack

counterclockwise.

4-Door

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack

with the jack screw pointing to the

front and turn the wing bolt

clockwise to temporarily tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.

1. Wing bolt

2. jack screw

5-Door

1. Remove the luggage mat.

1. Wing bolt

2. jack screw

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to

secure the jack.

NOTE

If the jack is not completely secured, it

could rattle while driving. Make sure

the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.

7-4

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

5-Door

CAUTION

Perform the removal procedure in

¾ When using the temporary spare tire,

reverse.

driving stability may decrease

Maintenance

compared to when using only the

conventional tire. Drive carefully.

^ Always keep the jack clean.

¾ To avoid damage to the temporary

^ Make sure the moving parts are kept

spare tire or to the vehicle, observe

free from dirt or rust.

the following precautions:

^ Make sure the screw thread is

adequately lubricated.

¾ Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

¾ Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,

▼ Spare Tire

do not drive through an automatic

Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.

car wash. This tire's diameter is

The temporary spare tire is lighter and

smaller than a conventional tire, so

smaller than a conventional tire, and is

the ground clearance is reduced.

designed only for emergency use and

¾ Do not use a tire chain on this tire

should be used only for VERY short

because it will not fit properly.

periods. Temporary spare tires should

¾ Do not use your temporary spare

NEVER be used for long drives or

tire on any other vehicle, it has

extended periods.

been designed only for your

Mazda.

WARNING

¾ Use only one temporary spare tire

on your vehicle at the same time.

Do not install the temporary spare tire

To remove the spare tire

on the front wheels (driving wheels):

Driving with the temporary spare tire

4-Door

on one of the front driving wheels is

1. Remove the trunk mat.

dangerous. Handling will be affected.

You could lose control of the vehicle,

especially on ice or snow bound roads,

and have an accident. Move a regular

tire to the front wheel and install the

temporary spare tire to the rear.

7-5

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt

(Vehicles with sub-woofer)

counterclockwise and remove the

Uncouple the sub-woofer

spare tire.

connector.

1. Spare tire hold-down bolt

NOTE

If the spare tire hold-down bolt

Extra strength may be required to

cannot be loosened, hold the edge

uncouple the connector. Be sure to

of the tire and turn it

squeeze the tab firmly.

counterclockwise until the spare

(Vehicles with sub-woofer)

tire hold-down bolt rotates.

Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise and remove the

5-Door

sub-woofer and the spare tire.

1. Remove the luggage mat.

7-6

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

(Vehicles without sub-woofer)

Changing a Flat Tire

Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt

counterclockwise and remove the

▼ Changing a Flat Tire

spare tire.

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it

could indicate a flat tire.

^ Steering becomes difficult.

^ The vehicle begins to vibrate

excessively.

^ The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a

level spot that is well off the road and

out of the way of traffic to change the

1. Spare tire hold-down bolt

tire.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder

NOTE

of a busy road is dangerous.

If the spare tire hold-down bolt

cannot be loosened, hold the edge

WARNING

of the tire and turn it

counterclockwise until the spare

Be sure to follow the directions for

tire hold-down bolt rotates.

changing a tire:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not

To secure the spare tire

done properly. The vehicle can slip off

Store the spare tire in the reverse order

the jack and seriously injure someone.

of removal. After storing, verify that the

No person should place any portion of

spare tire is stored securely.

their body under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle

supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in a

vehicle supported by a jack is

dangerous. The occupant could cause

the vehicle to fall resulting in serious

injury.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated

before using it.

7-7

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Park on a hard, level surface off the

▼ Removing a Flat Tire

right-of-way and firmly set the

parking brake.

WARNING

Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual

When jacking-up a vehicle, always

transmission in Reverse (R) or 1,

shift the shift lever to 1st or R position

and turn off the engine.

(manual transmission vehicle) or shift

Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

the selector lever to P position

Have passengers get out of the

(automatic transmission vehicle),

vehicle and away from the vehicle

apply the parking brake, and place

and traffic.

wheel blocks in the position

Remove any luggage, the jack,

diagonally opposed to the jack:

tools, and spare tire (page 7-3).

Changing a flat tire without using

Block the wheel diagonally

wheel blocks is dangerous because the

opposite the flat tire. When

vehicle may move and fall off the jack

blocking a wheel, place a tire block

even with the shift lever in 1st or R

both in front and behind the tire.

position, or the selector lever is in P

position, which could result in an

accident.

1. If your vehicle is equipped with a

wheel cover, pry off the wheel

cover with the beveled end of the

jack lever.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or

wood blocks of sufficient size if

possible to hold the tire in place.

NOTE

Force the end of the jack lever

firmly between wheel and cover, or

removal will be difficult.

7-8

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them

CAUTION

counterclockwise one turn each,

Align the notch on the wheel cover

but do not remove any lug nuts

with the valve stem when installing

until the tire has been raised off the

it.

ground.

1. Notch

2. Tire valve

NOTE

If your Mazda is equipped with the

Damage could occur during

optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, a

installation if the wheel cover is not

special key must be used to unlock

properly aligned.

the locking lug nut for each wheel.

For details, refer to the Locking Lug

Nuts on page 7-11.

3. Place the jack on the ground.

4. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the figure and adjust the

jack head so that it is close to the

jack-up position.

1. Jack head

7-9

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Place the jack under the jack-up

WARNING

position closest to the tire being

changed with the jack head

Use only the front and rear jacking

squarely under the jack-up point.

positions recommended in this

manual:

Attempting to jack the vehicle in

positions other than those

recommended in this manual is

dangerous. The vehicle could slip

off the jack and seriously injure or

even kill someone. Use only the

front and rear jacking positions

recommended in this manual.

Do not jack up the vehicle in a

1. Jacking position

position other than the designated

jack-up position or place any

Continue raising the jack head

objects on or under the jack:

gradually by rotating the screw with

Jacking up the vehicle in a position

your hand until the jack head is

other than the designated jack-up

inserted into the jack-up position.

position or placing objects on or

under the jack is dangerous as it

could deform the vehicle body or

the vehicle could fall off the jack

resulting in an accident.

Use only the jack provided with

your Mazda:

Using a jack that is not designed for

your Mazda is dangerous. The

vehicle could slip off the jack and

seriously injure someone.

Never place objects under the

jack:

Jacking the vehicle with an object

1. Tire blocks

under the jack is dangerous. The

2. Jacking position

jack could slip and someone could

be seriously injured by the jack or

the falling vehicle.

7-10

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