Mazda 3 Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english — page 37

Vehicle Loading

▼

Vehicle Loading

WARNING

Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:

Towing a trailer with this vehicle is
dangerous because it has not been
designed to tow a trailer and doing so
will affect the drive system which could
result in vehicle damage.

This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:

WARNING

Overloaded Vehicle:

Overloading a vehicle is dangerous.
The results of overloading can have
serious consequences in terms of
passenger safety. Too much weight on
a vehicle's suspension system can
cause spring or shock absorber failure,
brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.

Overloading makes a vehicle harder to
drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases
of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep
grades. The load a tire will carry safely
is a combination of the size of the tire,
its load range, and corresponding
inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always
observe the vehicle's weight ratings
from the vehicle's Safety Certification
and Tire and Load Information labels.

Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including a full tank of fuel
and all standard equipment. It does
not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight

is the weight of

your new vehicle when you picked it
up from your dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment.

PAYLOAD

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

8-31

Payload

is the combination weight of

cargo and passengers that the vehicle
is designed to carry. The maximum
payload for your vehicle can be found
on the Tire and Load Information label
on the driver's door frame or door
pillar. Look for “THE COMBINATION
WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND
CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX
kg or XXX lbs” for your maximum
payload. The payload listed on the tire
label is the maximum payload for the
vehicle as built by the assembly plant.
If any aftermarket or dealer installed
equipment has been installed on the
vehicle, the weight of the equipment
must be subtracted from the payload
listed on the tire label in order to be
accurate.

SAMPLE

CARGO

Cargo Weight

includes all weight

added to the Base Curb Weight,
including cargo and optional
equipment.

The cargo weight limit decreases
depending on the number of vehicle
occupants. The cargo weight limit can
be calculated by subtracting the total
weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed” value
on the tire label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant
weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value
of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the
“combination weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one
occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs)

㸫

68 kg

(150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two
occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs)

㸫

(68 ×

2) kg ( (150 × 2) lbs) = 249 kg (549
lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases,
the cargo weight limit decreases by
that much.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

is the total

weight placed on each axle (front and
rear) - including vehicle curb weight
and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

is

the maximum allowable weight that
can be carried by a single axle (front or
rear).

These numbers are shown on

the Safety Compliance Certification
Label located on the driver's door
frame or door pillar. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its
GAWR.

GVW

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

8-32

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

is the

Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo).

The GVWR is shown on the

Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the driver's door frame or
door pillar. The GVW must never
exceed the GVWR.

SAMPLE

WARNING

Never Exceed Axle Weight Rating
Limits:

Exceeding the Safety Certification
Label axle weight rating limits is
dangerous and could result in death or
serious injury as a result of substandard
vehicle handling, performance, engine,
transmission and/or structural
damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle
weight rating limits.

GCW

GCW (Gross Combination Weight)

is

the weight of the loaded vehicle
(GVW).

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight
Rating)

is the maximum allowable

weight of the vehicle - including all
cargo and passengers - that the vehicle
can handle without risking damage.

The GCW must never exceed the
GCWR.

WARNING

Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR
Specifications:

Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification label is
dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle
rating limitation could result in a
serious accident, injury, or damage to
the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with
lower load carrying capacities than the
originals because they may lower the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than the originals do not
increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification label.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

8-33

Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit

▼

Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-

ŸěŹ

Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.

ŸĜŹ

Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.

ŸĝŹ

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.

ŸĞŹ

The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400

㸫

750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)

ŸğŹ

Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

ŸĠŹ

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.

Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

8-34

Vehicle Information

Labels

▼

Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number
legally identifies your vehicle. The
number is on a plate attached to the
cowl panel located on the left corner
of the dashboard. This plate can easily
be seen through the windshield.

▼

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label (U.S.A. and Canada)

▼

Chassis Number

Open the cover shown in the figure to
check the chassis number.

▼

Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label (U.S.A. and
Canada)

▼

Tire Pressure Label

Specifications

Identification Numbers

9-2

▼

Engine Number

1. Forward

Specifications

Identification Numbers

9-3

Specifications

▼

Engine

Item

Specification

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Type

DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder

Bore × Stroke

83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 ×

3.59 in)

89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)

Displacement

1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)

2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)

Compression
ratio

13.0

10.5

▼

Electrical System

Classification

Specification

Battery

*1

U.S.A. and Cana-
da

12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR

Mexico

12V-60Ah/20HR

Spark-plug num-
ber

SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Mazda Genuine spark
plug

*2

PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Mazda Genuine spark
plug

*2

PY8V-18-110

*

1

Check the battery installed on the vehicle and use a battery with an equal or higher performance.
However, the performance of the battery may vary even among the same battery types, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for replacement.

*

2

This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details.

CAUTION

When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.

Specifications

Specifications

9-4

▼

Lubricant Quality

Lubricant

Classification

Engine oil

Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-16.

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manual transmission oil

Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7

Automatic transmission fluid

*1

Mazda Genuine ATF FZ

Transfer case oil

*2

Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1

Rear differential oil

*2

Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1

Brake/Clutch fluid

SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

*

1

Periodic replacement is unnecessary.

*

2

Replacement is necessary when the component is submerged in water.

NOTE

Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.

▼

Capacities

(Approximate Quantities)

Item

Capacity

Engine oil

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

With oil filter re-
placement

4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)

Without oil filter re-
placement

4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

With oil filter re-
placement

4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)

Without oil filter re-
placement

4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

With oil filter re-
placement

4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)

Without oil filter re-
placement

4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)

Specifications

Specifications

9-5

Item

Capacity

Coolant

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

Manual transmis-
sion

6.2 L (6.6 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)

Automatic trans-
mission

6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

Manual transmis-
sion

6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)

Automatic trans-
mission

6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

For engine

8.3 L (8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt)

For water-cooled
charge air cooler

1.6 L (1.7 US qt, 1.4 Imp qt)

Manual transmis-
sion oil

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5

1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)

Automatic trans-
mission fluid

SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5

7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)

Transfer case oil

0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)

Rear differential oil

0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)

Fuel tank

U.S.A. and Canada

FWD

50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp gal)

AWD

48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)

Mexico

FWD

51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)

AWD

48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)

Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

▼

Dimensions

4-Door

Item

Vehicle specification

Overall length

4,662 mm (183.5 in)

Overall width

1,797 mm (70.7 in)

Overall height

1,445 mm (56.9 in)

Front tread

1,568 mm (61.7 in)

Rear tread

FWD

1,581 mm (62.2 in)

AWD

1,580 mm (62.2 in)

Wheelbase

2,726 mm (107.3 in)

Specifications

Specifications

9-6

5-Door

Item

Vehicle specification

Overall length

4,459 mm (175.6 in)

Overall width

1,797 mm (70.7 in)

Overall height

1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Front tread

1,568 mm (61.7 in)

Rear tread

FWD

1,581 mm (62.2 in)

AWD

1,580 mm (62.2 in)

Wheelbase

2,726 mm (107.3 in)

▼

Weights

U.S.A. and Canada

SKYACTIV-G 2.0
(4-Door)

Item

Weight

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

1,804 kg (3,977 lbs)

1,825 kg (4,023 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)

Front

966 kg (2,130 lbs)

989 kg (2,180 lbs)

Rear

843 kg (1,858 lbs)

841 kg (1,854 lbs)

(5-Door)

Item

Weight

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)

1,833 kg (4,041 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)

Front

965 kg (2,127 lbs)

989 kg (2,180 lbs)

Rear

848 kg (1,870 lbs)

847 kg (1,867 lbs)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5
(4-Door)

Item

Weight

FWD

AWD

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

1,850 kg (4,079 lbs)

1,910 kg (4,211 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)

Front

1,016 kg (2,240 lbs)

1,030 kg (2,271 lbs)

Rear

839 kg (1,850 lbs)

885 kg (1,951 lbs)

Specifications

Specifications

9-7

(5-Door)

Item

Weight

FWD

AWD

Manual transmission

Automatic transmis-

sion

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

1,822 kg (4,017 lbs)

1,849 kg (4,076 lbs)

1,915 kg (4,222 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)

Front

987 kg (2,176 lbs)

1,016 kg (2,240 lbs)

1,046 kg (2,306 lbs)

Rear

838 kg (1,847 lbs)

836 kg (1,843 lbs)

872 kg (1,922 lbs)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
(4-Door)

Item

Weight

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)

Front

1,066 kg (2,350 lbs)

Rear

889 kg (1,960 lbs)

(5-Door)

Item

Weight

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)

GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)

Front

1,085 kg (2,392 lbs)

Rear

868 kg (1,914 lbs)

Mexico

SKYACTIV-G 2.0

Item

Weight

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

1,881 kg (4,147 lbs)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5
(4-Door)

Item

Weight

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

1,861 kg (4,103 lbs)

1,870 kg (4,123 lbs)

Specifications

Specifications

9-8

(5-Door)

Item

Weight

Manual transmission

Automatic transmission

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

1,848 kg (4,074 lbs)

1,870 kg (4,123 lbs)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Item

Weight

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)

▼

Light Bulbs

Exterior light

Light bulb

Category

Wattage

UN-R

*1

(SAE)

Headlights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Daytime running lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Parking lights

LED type

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Bulb type

5

WY5W (

ʊ

)

Front turn signal lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Front side-marker lights

LED type

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Bulb type

5

WY5W (

ʊ

)

Side turn signal lights

*

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

High-mount brake light

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Rear turn signal lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Rear side-marker lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Brake lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Taillights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

Reverse lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

License plate lights

LED

ʊ

(

ʊ

)

*

1

UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.

Interior light

Light bulb

Category

Wattage

UN-R

*1

Overhead light (Front)/Map lights

LED

ʊ

Overhead light (Rear)

LED

ʊ

Vanity mirror lights

*

LED

ʊ

Specifications

Specifications

*Some models.

9-9

Light bulb

Category

Wattage

UN-R

*1

Trunk light (4-Door)

5

ʊ

Luggage compartment light (5-Door)

LED

ʊ

*

1

UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.

▼

Tires

NOTE

The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.

x

Refer to Tire Pressure Label on page 9-2.

x

Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-33.

Standard tire

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Tire size

Inflation pressure

Front

Rear

205/60R16 92H M+S

250 kPa (36 psi)

250 kPa (36 psi)

215/45R18 89V
M+S

SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5

250 kPa (36 psi)

250 kPa (36 psi)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

260 kPa (38 psi)

250 kPa (36 psi)

(Mexico)

Tire size

Inflation pressure

Up to 3 persons

ʊ

Full load

205/60R16 92V

Fron
t

250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)

260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)

Rear

250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)

290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi)

215/45R18 89W

SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5

Fron
t

250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)

270 kPa (2.7 bar, 39 psi)

Rear

250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)

290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi)

SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5T

Fron
t

260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)

270 kPa (2.7 bar, 39 psi)

Rear

250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)

290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi)

1 person's weight: About 75 kg

Specifications

Specifications

9-10

Temporary spare tire

Tire size

Inflation pressure

T125/70D16 96M

*

㸯

420 kPa (60 psi)

T125/80D16 97M

*2

420 kPa (60 psi)

*

1

FWD

*

2

AWD

Lug nut tightening torque

When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108

ʊ

147 N·m (12

ʊ

14 kgf·m, 80

ʊ

108 ft·lbf)

▼

Fuses

Refer to Fuses on page 6-39.

Specifications

Specifications

9-11