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:

Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
WARNING: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin ...

Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection NOTE: Because the IAT sensor is integrated in the MAF sensor, replacing the IAT sensor includes replacement of the MAF/IAT sensor. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector. 4. Mea ...

Call interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party. Switch to a new incoming call using the following methods. Method 1 Press the pick-up button. Prompt: “Swapping calls.” Method 2 Press the talk button with a short press. Say: [Beep] “Swap calls” ...