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:

Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the following parts: a. Front scuff plate (Passenger-side). b. Front side trim (Passenger-side). c. Dashboard under cover. d. Glove compartment. e. Lower panel (Passenger-side). f. Shower duct ( ...

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING: When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor. ECT Sensor No.1 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Drain the engine coolant.. 4. Remove the battery and b ...

Door Sash Film Installation
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the door. 2. Cut away the unused portion along the dotted lines. 3. Peel off the backing paper and attach the door sash film onto the door as shown in the figure. Standard clearance a: 3.0—5.0 mm {0.12—0.19 in} ...