Mazda CX-3: Tires / Replacing a Wheel

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's 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 affected, leading to loss of control and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

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...

Light Bulbs

WARNING Never touch the glass portion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Operation of Automatic Air Conditioner

Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off).NOTE If the recirculated air position is used for long periods in cold weather or high humidity, the windshield may fog up more easily...