engine coolant MAZDA MAZDA 2023 Owner's Manual

6. Make sure the cooling fan isoperating, then turn off the engine
after the temperature has
decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it is low, look for coolant leaks
from the radiator and hoses.

If you find a leak or other damage, or
if coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5
1. Cooling system cap
2. Cooling fan
3. Coolant reservoir

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Cooling fan
3. Cooling system cap

If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required
(page 6-19).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road andpark off the right-of-way on level
ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-18). If it's low, add the
appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
level is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the
warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine
immediately and have your vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
War n in g I nd ic at ion
Displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load
until you can find a safe place to stop
the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the
engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-21.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
▼Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric
power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and do not
operate the steering wheel. There is no
problem if the indication turns off
when the engine is restarted after
some time has passed. If the indication
displays even after the engine is
restarted, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the message is
displayed continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the
power steering will not operate
normally. In this case, the steering
wheel can still be operated,
however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the
steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the instrument cluster or
on the center display.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
M Hybrid problemBrake fluid amount decreaseEngine oil level sensor problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine hydraulic pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problem
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side
where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
▼Front Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (FCTA)
War n in g Be ep*
The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the front on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
War n in g Be ep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼
Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a
warning sound.
NOTE
The volume of the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning
sound can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings notify the
driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1
time while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h
(16 mph) and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) sys-
tem has been can-
celed.
The beep sounds in-
termittently while the
Mazda Radar Cruse
Control (MRCC) is op-
erating. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Check the safety
of the surrounding
area and reduce vehi-
cle speed.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼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
With Cylinder Deactiva-
tion Mazda Genuine ATF A7
Without Cylinder Deac-
tivation Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Tra n s f e r c a s e o i l
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake 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
U.S.A. and Canada Mexico
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G
2.0
With oil filter
replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil
filter replace-
ment 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 With oil filter
replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil
filter replace-
ment 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5T With oil filter
replacement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil
filter replace-
ment 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Specifications
Specifications
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ItemU.S.A. and Canada Mexico
Coolant SKYACTIV-G
2.0
Manual
transmission
5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission 6.1 L (6.4 US qt, 5.4 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 Manual
transmission
6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt) 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission 6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt) 6.1 L (6.4 US qt, 5.4 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5T For engine
7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
For wa-
ter-cooled
charge air
cooler 1.6 L (1.7 US qt, 1.4 Imp qt)
Manual
transmission
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
transmission
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYAC-
TIV-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 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
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Index
Cruise Control........................ 4-224Cruise control switch.......... 4-224
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-224
Cup Holder.............................. 5-43
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Mexico)..... 8-9
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).......................................... 8-8
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-17
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-62
Defogger.................................. 4-69 Mirror.................................. 4-70
Rear window........................ 4-69
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-18
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-118 Indication on display...........4-119
Door Locks............................... 3-11
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-48
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-119
Driver Monitoring Camera....... 4-222
Driver Monitoring (DM)...........4-121
Drive Selection..........................4-92
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-51
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-52
Driving Position Memory........... 2-11
Driving Tips...............................3-46 Automatic transmission......... 4-52
Break-in period.................... 3-46
Driving in flooded area......... 3-51
Driving on uneven road.........3-52
Floor mat............................. 3-48
Hazardous driving.................3-47
Overloading......................... 3-51
Rocking the vehicle...............3-48
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-46
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)................................ 3-52
Winter driving...................... 3-49
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-90 DSC OFF indicator light........ 4-91
DSC OFF switch................... 4-91
TCS/DSC indicator light........4-90
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-77
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-46
Emergency StartingPush-starting........................ 7-20
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-20
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-24
Towing description............... 7-23
Emission Control System............ 3-27
Engine Coolant............................... 6-19
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-27
Hood release....................... 6-12
Oil....................................... 6-16
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-19
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-48
Exterior Care............................. 6-47 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-52
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-51
Maintaining the finish........... 6-48
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-52
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Index
Distance-to-empty................4-26
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................4-23
Fuel gauge........................... 4-23
Indication/indicator lights..... 4-31
i-ACTIVSENSE display........... 4-27
Message Display................... 4-28
Message indicated on multi-
information display............... 7-40
Multi-information display...... 4-20
Odometer............................ 4-22
Outside temperature
display................................. 4-25
Speedometer....................... 4-18
Tachometer.......................... 4-19
Trip meter............................ 4-22
Warning indication/warning
lights....................................4-29
Interior Care............................. 6-53 Active driving display
maintenance........................ 6-55
Cleaning the floor mats......... 6-55
Cleaning the window
interiors............................... 6-55
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance........................ 6-54
Leather upholstery
maintenance........................ 6-54
Panel maintenance............... 6-55
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-54
Seat belt maintenance.......... 6-53
Upholstery maintenance....... 6-54
Vinyl upholstery
maintenance........................ 6-53
Interior Lights............................ 5-40 Luggage compartment light... 5-40
Map lights............................5-40
Overhead lights.................... 5-40
Trunk light............................ 5-40
i-ACTIVSENSE........................... 4-96 Active safety technology........ 4-96Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................. 4-101
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM)................................ 4-107
Camera and sensors............. 4-97
Distance & Speed Alert
(DSA)................................ 4-118
Driver Attention Alert
(DAA)................................ 4-119
Driver monitoring camera....4-222
Driver Monitoring (DM)...... 4-121
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)................................. 4-211
Front camera/side cameras/rear
camera...............................4-221
Front Cross Tra ffi c Alert
(FCTA)............................... 4-123
Front radar sensor...............4-215
Front side radar sensor........ 4-218
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................ 4-101
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch... 4-100
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system)................................ 4-98
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS).............................. 4-103
Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS)..................................4-164
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)........... 4-139
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)............................. 4-130
Pre-crash safety technology... 4-97
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)............................... 4-126
Rear side radar sensor......... 4-219
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...4-168
Tra ffi c Jam Assist (TJA)......... 4-150
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