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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter turbocharged
engine 2.5-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm
(3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm
(3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 100 mm
(3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml
(1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml
(2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) 2,488 ml
(2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.09.59.7
qElectrical System
Item Classification
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter turbocharged
engine 2.5-liter engine
Battery 12V-40AH/5HR,
12V-52AH/5HR 12V-48AH/5HR,
12V-52AH/5HR 12V-40AH/5HR,
12V-48AH/5HR,
12V-52AH/5HR
Spark-plug number LFG1 18 110
*1, L3Y2 18
110 L3BD 18 110*1, L3YD 18
110 LFG1 18 110*1, L3Y2 18
110
Spark-plug gap 1.25
―1.35 mm
(0.049 ―0.053 in) 0.60
―0.70 mm
(0.024 ―0.027 in) 1.25
―1.35 mm
(0.049 ―0.053 in)
*1 ex factory
NOTE
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.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oil API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.0-liter engine
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engine With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine With oil filter
replacement
5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.0-liter engine
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2.0-liter engine
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Except Mexico
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
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Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-114
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-113
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-30
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-38
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-9
Clock ............................................... 6-100
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-111
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-40
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-64
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-70
Rear window .............................. 5-70
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-33
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-19
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-27 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-28
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-28
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-23
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-24
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-16
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-62
Index
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Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-30System error activation .............. 5-34
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-32
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-36
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Rotation ...................................... 8-37
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ........................... 10-11
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-24
Emergency towing ..................... 7-24
Recreational towing ................... 7-27
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-26 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-27
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-41 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-43
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-64
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-97
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-44
Air bag system ........................... 5-47
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-49
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-45
Check engine .............................. 5-46
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-47
Door-ajar .................................... 5-49
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-45
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-47
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-46
KEY ............................................ 5-52
Low fuel ..................................... 5-47
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-49
Seat belt ...................................... 5-47
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-50
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-7
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-39
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-44
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-69
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-66
Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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