ESP MAZDA MAZDA 2023 Owner's Guide

NOTE
Android Auto™ is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to
the Android Auto™ terms of use.
When using Android Auto™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred
to your smart phone. For further details, refer to Google Privacy Policy.
Trademark
Pa n d o ra®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano, Siri and Apple Music are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc.
Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle
or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this product with iPhone, iPod may affect wireless performance.
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries
and is used under license.
“Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPod” mean that an accessory has been
designed to connect
specifically to iPhone or iPod, and has been
certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPod may affect wireless
performance.
The following models differ depending on the vehicle model and date of
manufacture.

Made for
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 8
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
Interior Features
Mazda Connect
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Introduction
▼Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when
inspecting your vehicle, replacing a
tire, or doing some kind of
maintenance such as changing the oil
and
filter. In particular, wear thick work
gloves such as cotton gloves when
touching areas that are difficult to see
while inspecting or working on your
vehicle. Doing inspections or
procedures with your bare hands could
cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure
this manual describes, we strongly urge
you to have a reliable and qualified
service shop perform the work,
preferably an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and
genuine Mazda parts are best for your
vehicle. Without this expertise and the
parts that have been designed and
made especially for your Mazda,
inadequate, incomplete, and
insufficient servicing may result in
problems. This could lead to vehicle
damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to
protect your investment, it is your
responsibility to properly maintain your
vehicle according to factory
recommended schedules outlined in
this manual. As part of this you must
keep your maintenance records,
receipts, repair orders and any other
documents as evidence this
maintenance was performed. You must
present these documents, should any
warranty coverage disagreement occur.
Failure to do so can result in your
warranty being voided either in whole
or in part.

This evidence may consist of the
following:
The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance
Record, refer to the Warranty
Booklet, must be completely filled
out showing mileage, repair order
number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive
service technician who service
vehicles.
Original copies of repair orders or
other receipts that include the
mileage and date the vehicle was
serviced. Each receipt should be
signed by a qualified automotive
service technician.
For self maintenance, a statement
that you completed the maintenance
yourself, displaying mileage and the
date the work was performed. Also,
receipts for the replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date
and mileage must accompany this
statement.

Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
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Owner MaintenancePrecautions
▼Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable
operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-20)
Engine coolant level (page 6-19)Engine oil level (page 6-18)Washer fluid level (page 6-21)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-33)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example,
Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
Engine coolant (page 6-19)Engine oil (page 6-18)

Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for items that are easy
to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page
6-2), several procedures can be done
only by a qualified service technician
with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. Refer to
Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's
responsibility in protecting your
investment. For details, read the
separate Mazda Warranty statement
provided with the vehicle. If you are
unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws
regarding the disposal of waste oil and
fluids. Please dispose of your waste
properly and with due regard to the
environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil
and fluid changes of your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if
you lack sufficient knowledge and
experience or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work. Have
maintenance work done by a
qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle is dangerous if not done
properly. You can be seriously injured
while performing some maintenance
procedures.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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If you must run the engine while
working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all jewelry
(especially rings, bracelets, watches,
and necklaces) and all neckties,
scarves, and similar loose clothing
before getting near the engine or
cooling fan which may turn on
unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous when
you wear jewelry, loose clothing or
have long hair or a long beard.
Either can become entangled in
moving parts and result in injury.
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not leave items in the engine
compartment:
After you have finished checking or
doing servicing in the engine
compartment, do not forget and leave
items such as tools or rags in the
engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine
compartment could cause engine
damage or a fire leading to an
unexpected accident.
Hood
▼ Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block
the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
▼
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hoodopening, slide the latch lever in the
direction of the arrow as shown in
the illustration, and lift up the
hood.


Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Oil
▼Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction on page 6-2 for
owner's responsibility in protecting
your investment.
▼Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G
2.5
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine
0W-20
Oil is required to achieve
optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Genuine Mazda Parts
and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified For
Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards
and fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC),
comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine
5W-30 Oil is required to achieve
optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Genuine Mazda Parts
and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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When the ignition is switched ON
and the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or
cleaning the windshield, always
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
 When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof or the antenna.
Otherwise, you could dent the
vehicle or damage the antenna.
 Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the
fuel-filler lid may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler lid.
To help protect the finish from rust and
deterioration, wash your Mazda
thoroughly and frequently, at least
once a month, with lukewarm or cold
water.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the
paint surface could be scratched. Here
are some examples of how scratching
could occur.

Scratches occur on the paint surface
when:
The vehicle is washed without first
rinsing off dirt and other foreign
matter.
The vehicle is washed with a rough,
dry, or dirty cloth.
The vehicle is washed at a car wash
that uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.
Cleansers or wax containing
abrasives are used.
NOTE
Mazda is not responsible for
scratches caused by automatic car
washes or improper washing.
Scratches are more noticeable on
vehicles with darker paint finishes.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's
paint finish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign
matter using lukewarm or cold water
before washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold
water and a soft cloth when washing
the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying
the vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash
that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax
that contain abrasives.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor
or deteriorate the paint.
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material
from the underside of the fenders, and
make sure the drain holes in the lower
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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5–Door
Perform the removal procedure in
reverse.
Maintenance
Always keep the jack clean.Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
▼Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the rear.
CAUTION

When using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
 To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
 Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,
do not drive through an automatic
car wash. This tire's diameter is
smaller than a conventional tire, so
the ground clearance is reduced.
 Do not use a tire chain on this tire
because it will not
fit properly.
 Do not use your temporary spare
tire on any other vehicle, it has
been designed only for your
Mazda.
 Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
To remove the spare tire
4–Door
1. Remove the trunk mat.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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(Vehicles with flat tire hold-down
bolt (excluding vehicles with
sub-woofer for 5-door))
1. Spread apart the tabs on thespare tire hold-down bolt that
was removed when removing
the spare tire and remove the
bolt for securing the spare tire.
1. Tabs
2. Bolt for securing spare tire
3. Spare tire hold-down bolt

2. Remove the bolt for securing the
flat tire from its stored position
and install it in place of the
removed spare tire hold-down
bolt.
1. Bolt for securing the flat tire
2. Spare tire hold-down bolt

NOTE
The longer bolt is used as the
bolt for securing the flat tire,
and the shorter one is used as
the bolt for securing the spare
tire. When installing a bolt,
check the bolt's length.
3. Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the flat tire
hold-down bolt.
(Vehicles with flat tire hold-down
bolt and with sub-woofer for
5-door))
1. Remove the bolt for securing theflat tire from its stored position.
2. Secure the damaged tire to the vehicle using the flat tire
hold-down bolt.
1. Flat tire hold-down bolt
2. Sub-woofer

If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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NOTE
If you live in the U.S.A., all correspondence to Mazda Motor Corporation should be
forwarded to:

Mazda North American Operations
200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 100
Irvine, California 92618
or
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
Customer Experience Center or toll free at 1 (800) 222-5500

If you live outside of the U.S.A., please contact the nearest Mazda Distributor shown
in this manual.
Refer to CANADA on page 8-11.Refer to PUERTO RICO/U.S. Virgin Island on page 8-11.Refer to MEXICO on page 8-11.Refer to GUAM on page 8-11.Refer to SAIPAN on page 8-11.Refer to AMERICAN SAMOA on page 8-11.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects
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Add-On Non-GenuineParts and Accessories
▼ Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for
Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may
fit your vehicle, but they are
not approved by Mazda for use with
Mazda vehicles. When you install
non-genuine parts or accessories, they
could affect your vehicle's
performance or safe ty systems; the
Mazda warranty doesn't cover this.
Before you install any non-genuine
parts or accessories, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer before you install non-genuine
parts or accessories:
Improperly designed parts or
accessories could seriously affect your
vehicle's performance or safety
systems. This could cause you to have
an accident or increase your chances of
injuries in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and
installing add-on electrical
equipment, such as mobile
telephones, two-way radios, stereo
systems, and car alarm systems:
Incorrectly choosing or installing
improper add-on equipment or
choosing an improper installer is
dangerous. Essential systems could be
damaged, causing engine stalling ,
air-bag (SRS) activation,
ABS/TCS/DSC inactivation, or a fire in
the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for
death, injury, or expenses that may
result from the installation of add-on
non-genuine parts or accessories.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Warranty
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