Mazda 3 Sedan 2020, Owner'S Manual

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i-ACTIV AWD Operation
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads,
sand and mud, as well as on steep
slopes and other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light on page 7-31.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is o ff the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is o ff the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck or
in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fi re.
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AWD Driving
This vehicle has not been designed for
the purpose of o ff -road driving or
rallies. Do not attempt to drive over
uneven or rocky surfaces, or across
rivers.
Although this vehicle is equipped with
AWD, acceleration, steering and
braking operations should be
conducted in the same manner as with
a non-AWD vehicle, with the emphasis
placed on safe driving.
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Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse e ff ects to
the drive assembly, please note the
following:
Tires
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When replacing tires, always replace
all front and rear tires at the same
time.
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All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread
pattern. Pay particular attention
when equipping snow or other types
of winter tires.
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Do not mix tread-worn tires with
normal tires.
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Inspect tire in fl ation pressures at the
speci fi ed periods adjust to the
speci fi ed pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire in fl ation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire in fl ation pressure.
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Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine tires of the speci fi ed size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all 4 wheels being of
the same dimensions.
Tire chains
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Install tire chains to the front tires.
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Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
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Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire
chains installed.
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Do not drive the vehicle with tire
chains on road conditions other than
snow or ice.
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Towing
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all 4 wheels completely o ff
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-23.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
*Some models.
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