Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
Passenger car tire
Nominal width of tire in millimeters
Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
Radial
Run- ...
Other materials:
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...
Trunk Lid Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
Standard clearance
a: 2.4—4.4 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
b: -4.6—-2.6 mm {-0.18—-0.11 in}
c: 2.5—4.5 mm {0.10—0.17 in}
d: -1.7—0.3 mm {-0.06—0.01 in}
e: 2.6—4.6 mm {0.11—0.18 in}
...
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult ...
