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2. Hold the end of the rubber and pulluntil the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
Ta b
3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.
CAUTION
ØDon't bend or discard the stiffener.
You need to use them again.
Ø If the metal stiffeners are
switched, the blade's wiping
efficiency could be reduced.
So don't use the driver's side metal
stiffener on the passenger's side,
or vice versa.
Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffener in the new blade rubber
so that the curve is the same as it
was in the old blade rubber.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the
bottom of the wiper arm.
qReplacing Rear Wiper Blade (5
Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
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NOTE
Remove the battery cover before performing
battery maintenance.
Battery cover
CAUTION
ØDo not use a tool which applies
excessive force such as a
screwdriver or pliers.
If excessive force is applied to the
clips, they could be damaged.
To prevent damaging the battery
cover, remove/install the battery
cover using the following
procedure.
Removing battery cover
1 Detach the clip facing the side of
the vehicle first and pull it outward
with your finger approx. 4 mm (0.2
in). Then, lift the cover slightly to
clear the lock.
Clip
2 Detach the clip facing the vehicle interior first and pull it outward
with your finger approx. 4 mm (0.2
in). Then, lift the cover slightly to
clear the lock.
Clip
3 Pull out the battery cover being
careful not to allow it to contact
the cowl grille.
Battery cover
Cowl grille
Installing battery cover
1 Being careful not to contact thecowl grille, insert the tabs on the
one end of the battery cover into
the holes of the battery tray and
engage the tabs.
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SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Cowl grilleTa b
Hole
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and
MZR 2.5
Cowl grille Tabs
Holes
2 Attach the clips on both sides ofthe battery cover.
Clips
q Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:lKeep it securely mounted.lKeep the top clean and dry.lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
15 BTN 2 7.5 A For protection of various circuits
16 AT PUMP ――
17 PTC
*1――
HEATER*240 A Air conditioner
18 INJ 30 A Engine control systemí
19 R.DEF 30 A Rear window defroster
20 IGKEY 2 40 A For protection of various circuits
21 IGKEY 1 40 A For protection of various circuits
22 HORN 15 A Horn
23 STOP 15 A Brake lights
24
10A Engine control system
25 FUEL PUMP 25 A Fuel system
26 ABS 40 A ABS
27 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer
í
28 EHPAS 80 A Power assist steering
29 ―― ―
30 ABS IG 7.5 A ABS
31 SWS 7.5 A Air bag
32 H/L LO RH 15 A Headlight low beam (RH)
33 H/L LO LH 15 A Headlight low beam (LH)
34 ILLUM 7.5 A Instrument panel illumination
35 TAIL 15 A Taillights, Parking lights, License plate lights
36 ENG INJ 15 A Engine control system
37 ENG BAR 15 A Engine control system
38 ENG INJ2
*115 A Engine control system
ENG BAR 2*220 A Engine control system
39 EHPAS IG*1――
ETV*215 A Engine control system
*1 SKYACTIV-G 2.0
*2 MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and MZR 2.5
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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 safety 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:Installation of non-genuine parts or accessories is dangerous. 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
Warranty
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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.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-114
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-68
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-20
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-20
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid ..... 3-11
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-16
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-21
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-24
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-63
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-20
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-16
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-14
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-18
Maintenance ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Blind spot monitoring system
warning ...................................... 5-63
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-63
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-63
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-63
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-63
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6 After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-37 BSM OFF indicator light ........... 5-39
BSM OFF switch ....................... 5-40
Care of radar sensors .................. 5-40
Warning light/beep ..................... 5-39
Bluetooth® Audio ............................ 6-62
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................... 6-72 Basic Bluetooth® Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-76
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-81
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-87
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free
customer service ......................... 6-94
Safety certification ..................... 6-94
When Bluetooth® Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-93
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Boost Gauge ..................................... 5-45
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-110
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-24
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B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-44
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-113
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-112
Center Pocket .................................. 6-111
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-31
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications .................... 10-10
Clock ................................................. 6-98
Cruise Control ................................... 5-22
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-109
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-45
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-69
D
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-76
Rear window .............................. 5-75
Dimensions ....................................... 10-6
Door Locks ....................................... 3-32
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-20
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) ..... 5-28 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-29
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-29
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-29
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
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T
TiedownHook .......................................... 7-26
Tire Information ................................ 9-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-31 System error activation .............. 5-35
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-33
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-35
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-38
Replacement ............................... 8-40
Rotation ...................................... 8-39
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ........................... 10-11
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-22
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-25
Emergency towing ..................... 7-25
Recreational towing ................... 7-28
Trailer towing ............................. 4-15
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-27 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-15
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-43
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-69
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-95
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-47 ABS ............................................ 5-50
Air bag system ........................... 5-53
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-54
Brake system .............................. 5-49
Charging system ......................... 5-51
Check engine .............................. 5-52
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-53
Door-ajar .................................... 5-54
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-51
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-53
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-52
KEY ............................................ 5-57
Low fuel ..................................... 5-53
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-54
Malfunction ................................ 5-50
Seat belt ...................................... 5-54
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-55
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-8
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-41
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-46
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-74
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-71 Blades replacement .................... 8-29
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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