Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing a Wheel

Mazda 3 Owners Manual / Maintenance and Care / Owner Maintenance / Tires / Replacing 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 aff ected, leading to loss of control and an accident.

CAUTION A wrong-sized wheel may adversely aff ect:

Tire fit
Wheel and bearing life
Ground clearance
Snow-chain clearance
Speedometer calibration
Headlight aim
Bumper height
Tire Pressure Monitoring System *

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 wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots.

Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used. T ...

Light Bulbs

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, yo ...

Other materials:

Headliner Removal/Installation
1. Shift to the D (ATX) or 4th gear (MTX) position. (4SD) 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system). 4. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) 5. Partially peel back the seaming ...

Airflow Mode Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
CAUTION: If the lever position exceeds the operation range shown in the figure, the circuit in the actuator could be damaged. Always perform an actuator operation inspection with the lever movement within the range shown in the figure. 1. Connect battery positive voltage to airfl ...

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions (severe driving conditions) apply. Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used ...