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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
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 6-25)lEngine coolant level (page 6-23)lEngine oil level (page 6-22)lWasher fluid level (page 6-26)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-36)
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.
lEngine coolant (page 6-23)lEngine oil (page 6-21)
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.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Coolant
qInspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become
very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the engine coolant
in the coolant reservoir, but do not
open it.
Switch the ignition to 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 remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L marks
on the coolant reservoir when the engine
is cool.
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle
loses power, or you hear a loud knocking
or pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to 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 remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
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.
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If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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qIf the check engine light
illuminates or flashes
If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
l(U.S.A. and Canada)
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
qIf the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red)
illuminates or flashes
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
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.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-18).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qIf the adaptive front lighting system
(AFS) OFF indicator light flashesí
The indicator light flashes continuously if
the system is malfunctioning. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lEven if the AFS is not operating due to
some malfunction, the normal headlight
function is still operable.
lIf there is a malfunction with the headlight
auto-leveling function, the indicator light
flashes.
qIf the low engine coolant
temperature indicator light (blue)
does not turn off
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qIf the turn signal/hazard warning
indicator light illuminates or flashes
at an abnormally high speed
If an indicator light remains illuminated
(does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qIf the security indicator light
illuminates or flashes
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil
SKYACTIV-G 2.0With oil filter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5With oil filter replacement 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
CoolantU.S.A. and
Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Manual transaxle 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Mexico
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Manual transaxle 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2WD 56.0 L (14.8 US gal, 12.3 Imp gal)
AWD 58.0 L (15.3 US gal, 12.8 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,540 mm (178.7 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Front tread 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Rear tread 1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Specifications
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Exterior Care ..................................... 6-56
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-60
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-59
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-57
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-61
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-67
Headlights .................................. 4-55
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-12
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-40
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-26
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-60
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-71
Front Seat ............................................ 2-4
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-24
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-21
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-118
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-67
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-40
H
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-55
Flashing ...................................... 4-58
High-low beam .......................... 4-58
Leveling ..................................... 4-59
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-68
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-67
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Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ................ 5-112
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-35
Indicator Lights
AFS OFF .................................... 4-41
BSM OFF ................................... 4-43
Cruise ......................................... 4-42
Hazard warning .......................... 4-42
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-42
KEY ............................................ 4-38
Lights-on .................................... 4-43
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-41
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-33
Security ...................................... 4-42
Shift position .............................. 4-41
TCS OFF .................................... 4-41
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-40
Turn signal ................................. 4-42
Wrench ....................................... 4-40
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
10-4
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Warning Lights
ABS ............................................ 4-29
Air bag system ........................... 4-34
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-33
AWD .......................................... 4-32
Brake system .............................. 4-28
Charging system ......................... 4-30
Check engine .............................. 4-31
Check fuel cap ........................... 4-34
Door-ajar .................................... 4-36
Engine oil ................................... 4-30
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 4-34
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-31
KEY ............................................ 4-38
Low fuel ..................................... 4-34
Low washer fluid level ............... 4-36
Seat belt ...................................... 4-35
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 4-37
Warning/Buzzer ................................ 7-23
Warranty ............................................ 8-17
Weights ............................................... 9-6
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-30
Windshield Washer ........................... 4-65
Windshield Wipers ............................ 4-62
Winter Driving .................................. 3-41
Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade .......................................... 6-29
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ........................................ 6-28
10-8
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