Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 (2013 year). Instruction - part 32

qTire Inflation Pressure

WARNING

Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:

Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 10-12.

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap:

Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a Mazda-
genuine part.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

does not alleviate the need to check the
tire condition every day, including
whether the tires all look inflated properly.
Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, handling, and minimum
tire wear.
When checking the tire pressures, use of a
digital tire pressure gauge is
recommended.

Refer to the specification charts (page
10-12).

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NOTE

Always check tire pressure when tires are
cold.

Warm tires normally exceed recommended
pressures. Don't release air from warm tires
to adjust the pressure.

Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,
and poor sealing of the tire bead, which
will deform the wheel and cause separation
of tire from rim.

Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.

qTire Rotation

WARNING

Rotate tires periodically:

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires according to
the scheduled maintenance charts.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
page 8-4.

During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.

Forward

Also, inspect them 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 (page 10-12) 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 reduced if
rotated from side to side.

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CAUTION

Limited-Slip Differential system;
don't use the following:

Ø Tires not of the designated size

Ø Tires of different sizes or types at

the same time

Ø Tires 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.

Replace all four tires at the same time:

Replacing just one tire is dangerous.
It could cause poor handling and
poor braking resulting in loss of
vehicle control. Mazda strongly
recommends that you replace all four
tires at the same time.

CAUTION

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
When replacing/repairing the tires or
wheels or both, have the work done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or
the tire pressure sensors may be
damaged.

NOTE

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

When tires with steel wire reinforcement in
the sidewalls are used, the system may not
function correctly even with a genuine
wheel.
Refer to System Error Activation on page
5-35.

Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors
whenever tires or wheels are replaced.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-35.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New tread

Tread wear indicator

Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when they are
not being used on the road. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced when they are
6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You should
replace the spare tire when you replace the
other road tires due to the aging of the spare
tire. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is
indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 9-23.

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qTemporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it's properly inflated
and stored.

NOTE

The temporary spare tire condition gradually
deteriorates even if it has not been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.

Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2
kgf/cm

or bar, 60 psi).

CAUTION

Ø Do not use your temporary spare

tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.

Ø The temporary spare tire has a

tread life of less than 5,000 km
(3,000 miles). The tread life may
be shorter depending on driving
conditions.

Ø The temporary spare tire is for

limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator
appears, replace the tire with the
same type of temporary spare
(page 8-42).

NOTE

qReplacing a Wheel

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.

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CAUTION

Ø A wrong-sized wheel may

adversely affect:

Tire fit

Wheel and bearing life

Ground clearance

Snow-chain clearance

Speedometer calibration

Headlight aim

Bumper height

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System

Limited-Slip Differential System

Ø (With Tire Pressure Monitoring

System)

When replacing/repairing the
tires or wheels or both, have the
work done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, or the tire
pressure sensors may be
damaged.

The wheels equipped on your
Mazda are specially designed
for installation of the tire
pressure sensors. Do not use
non-genuine wheels, otherwise
it may not be possible to install
the tire pressure sensors.

NOTE

Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors
whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to
Tires and Wheels on page 5-35.

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).

Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.

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Light Bulbs

Overhead light (Front)/Map lights

Overhead light (Rear)

Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/

Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive Front
Lighting System

Fog lights

Parking lights/

Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS)

Overhead light (Front)/Map lights

Front turn signal
lights /Front side-
marker lights /Parking
lights

Head lights (Low beam)

Head lights (Low/High beam)

Fog lights

Side turn signal light

Trunk light

Brake lights/Taillights

Rear turn signal lights

Rear side marker lights

Except Canada

Some models.

Reverse lights

License plate lights

High-mount brake light

Halogen bulb

High-mount brake light

Luggage
compartment light

4 Door

5 Door

Canada

Daytime running lights

Head lights (High beam)/

Daytime running lights

Side turn signal lights

Parking lights

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WARNING

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.

Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs:

When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.

Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children:

Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.

qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs

NOTE

To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.

Use the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.

Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive front
lighting system

Replacing the headlight bulbs

(Low/High beam bulbs)
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Parking lights (Except Canada)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Daytime running lights (Canada)

(Type A)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

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2. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to

remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

(Type B)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/Parking lights (Canada)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. If you are changing the right bulb, start

the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.

3. Turn the center section of the plastic

retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.

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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Halogen bulb

High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights (Canada)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to

remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Low-beam bulbs

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

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2. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to

remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights/Parking lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. If you are changing the right bulb, start

the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.

3. Turn the center section of the plastic

retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.

Installation

Removal

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Fog lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to

remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Side-turn signal lights

Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

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Some models.

Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side
marker lights)

LED type

Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

Bulb type

(4 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.

Installation

Removal

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

(5 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Remove the cover.

Left side

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Right side

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Rear turn signal lights

(4 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.

Installation

Removal

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

(5 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

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2. Remove the cover.

Left side

Right side

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Reverse lights

(4 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers and the trunk
lid trim.

Installation

Removal

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

(5 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

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2. Remove the cover.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

High-mount brake light

(4 Door)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers and the trunk
lid trim.

Installation

Removal

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

(5 Door)

LED type

Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.

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