Tire Placard:; Vehicle Load Limit:; Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects- Page 546

2015 Mazda MAZDA3 4-Door Owners Manual

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4.When Driving
8.Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

Tire Information (U.S.A.)

 Glossary  of  Terms

Tire Placard:

  A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended infl ation pressure, and the 

maximum weight the vehicle can carry.

Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN):

  A number on the sidewall of each tire providing 

information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.

Infl ation Pressure:

  A measure of the amount of air in a tire.

kPa:

  Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.

psi:

  Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.

B-pillar:

  The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.

Original Equipment (OE):

  Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.

Vehicle Load Limit:

  The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and 

cargo.

Bead Area of the Tire:

  Area of the tire next to the rim.

Sidewall Area of the Tire:

  Area between the bead area and the tread.

Tread Area of the Tire:

  Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's 

mounted on the vehicle.

Seating capacity

  means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity 

is described on the tire label.

Production options weight

  is the combination weight of installed regular production 

options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace, 
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty 
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Rim

  is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire 

beads are seated.

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  • 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace, and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

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