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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
ØTires of different sizes or types at the same time
ØTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace
the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. Regarding the manufacturing week and
year is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-23.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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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Specifications
qEngine
ItemSpecification
2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0 9.7
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery2.0-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR
2.5-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug number LFG1 18 110
*1, L3Y2 18 110
Spark-plug gap 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.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oilAPI Service GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-112
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-59
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-21
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-21
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid ..... 3-11
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-17
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-22
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-25
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
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 ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beeps
Electronic Steering Lock ............ 5-55
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-54
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-54
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-54
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-55
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-71
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-75
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-79
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-85
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-92
Safety Certification .................... 6-91
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-91
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-26
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-108
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-37
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Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-68
Headlights .................................. 5-56
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-61
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-48
Gauge ......................................... 5-37
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48
Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-34
Glove Box ....................................... 6-109
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-68
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-58
High-low beam .......................... 5-58
Leveling ..................................... 5-58
On reminder ............................... 5-58
Hood Release .................................... 3-50
Horn .................................................. 5-67
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-93
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-54
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-58
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-39
AFS OFF .................................... 5-52
Cruise ......................................... 5-52
DSC OFF .................................... 5-52
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-51
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-53
Security ...................................... 5-50
Shift position .............................. 5-51
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-51
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-53
Information Display .......................... 6-95
Audio display ............................. 6-96
Climate control display .............. 6-96
Clock .......................................... 6-96
Information display functions .... 6-95
Outside temperature display ....... 6-96
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-44
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-34
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
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Interior Lights ................................... 6-93
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-27
Keys .................................................. 3-26
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-60
Liftgate .............................................. 3-39
Luggage compartment ............... 3-41
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-37
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Lighting Control ............................... 5-56
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-94
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10
Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-94
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-34
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-67
M
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-51
Multi Information Display ................ 6-97
Audio Display ............................ 6-99
Clock .......................................... 6-99
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-101
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................... 6-98
Outside Temperature Display ..... 6-99
Settings ..................................... 6-106
Trip Computer .......................... 6-100
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-106
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-35
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-96
Overhead Console ........................... 6-109
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-94
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-9
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-35
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-45
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Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-38
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-66
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-66
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-66
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-66
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-25
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-20
Automatic locking ...................... 2-19
Belt minder ................................. 2-26
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-24
Pregnant women ........................ 2-18
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-22
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-26
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Seat warmer ................................ 2-14
S
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-54
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-58
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-62
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-111
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-35
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-65
Horn ........................................... 5-67
Storage Compartments .................... 6-109
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-110
Center console .......................... 6-109
Glove box ................................. 6-109
Overhead console ..................... 6-109
Rear coat hooks ........................ 6-111
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-111
Sunshade ........................................... 3-53
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-93
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-36
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-35
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-62
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-23
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-28
System error activation .............. 5-32
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-30
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-32
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Tires
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33
Replacement ............................... 8-34
Rotation ...................................... 8-34
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-22
Emergency towing ..................... 7-22
Recreational towing ................... 7-25
Trailer towing ............................. 4-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-12
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-35
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-42
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-44
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-43
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-60
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-93
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-39
ABS ............................................ 5-42
Air bag system ........................... 5-44
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-47
Brake system .............................. 5-41
Charging system ......................... 5-43
Check engine .............................. 5-43
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-45
Door-ajar .................................... 5-46
Electronic Steering Lock ............ 5-50
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-43
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-44
High Engine Coolant
Temperature ............................... 5-44
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-49
Low fuel ..................................... 5-45
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-46
Seat belt ...................................... 5-45
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-47
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-25
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-36
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-45
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-65
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-62
Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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