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:

Fuel Filler Lid Opener And Lever Removal/Installation
Fuel-filler Lid Opener 4SD 1. Open the fuel-filler lid. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Trunk end trim. b. Trunk side trim (RH). 3. Remove the nut. 4. Remove the lift spring. 5. Pull out the fuel-filler lid opener in the direction of the arrow (1). 6. Disconnect the fue ...

Outer Mirror Glass Installation
1. Connect the mirror heater connectors. (Vehicles with heated outer mirrors) 2. Connect the BSM indicator light connector. (Vehicles with BSM system) 3. Press part C on the outer mirror glass and install pin C. 4. Press part A on the outer mirror glass and install pins A. 5. Press part ...

Electric Power Steering Oil Pump Component Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION: The internal parts of the EHPAS control module and motor could be damaged if they receive an impact. Be careful when handling the EHPAS control module and motor to prevent the component from getting hit. Replace the electric power steering oil pump component if it has recei ...