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:

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1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.. 4. Remove the air cleaner and the air hose as a single unit.. 5. Remove the radiator hose (upper, engine side).. 6. Disconnect the EGR valve connector. 7. Remove in th ...

How to use iPod mode (Type A)
An iPod may not be compatible depending on the model or OS version. In this case, an error message is displayed. NOTE The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be operated while it is connected to the unit because the unit controls the iPod functions. Playback Switch the ignition to ACC ...

Unfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the seat belt buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, ...