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CAUTION
lDon't use an automatic car wash.
lDon't use strong soap, chemical
detergents, or hot water, and don't
wash the hardtop in direct sunlight or
when the surface is warm.
Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm or cold
water. Don't allow soap to dry on the
finish.
Waxing
Wax the hardtop when water no longer
beads on the paint. Always wash and dry
it before waxing.
CAUTION
lWiping off dust or dirt with a dry
cloth will scratch the finish.
lDon't use abrasive wax. This may
damage the protective coating and
discolor or deteriorate the paint.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas.
Interior Care
q Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They'll damage and discolor it.
If these solutions get on the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately.
CAUTION
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients
which may cause discoloration,
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
qCleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leatherí
Real leather isn't uniform and may have
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it
with a leather cleaner or mild soap.
If the leather gets wet from rain, remove
the moisture as soon as possible and dry
in a shaded area.
If the seats get wet, promptly remove
moisture with a dry cloth and allow it to
further dry in a shaded area.
If moisture is not removed, it will cause
hardening and shrinkage of the leather.
Do not leave vinyl products on the seats
for long periods as they may affect the
leather quality and coloring.
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Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Appearance Care
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11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
12. Max. permissible inflation pressure
13. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either
ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association).
215
“215 ”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“ 65 ”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction ”.
15
“15 ”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95 ”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
T115/70D 16 is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of
the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
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“115 ”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
70
“ 70 ”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 65 H9 (H9)
Low beam
Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (12W21W)
Parking lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (―)
Side-marker lights 5―(― )
High-mount brake light
*11 ―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (12W21W)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 10
Trunk light 8
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-30.
Standard tire Tire size Inflation pressure
205/50R16 87V 200 kPa (29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (29 psi)
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Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-43
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-14
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-16
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-14
Service ......................................... 3-6
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-26
Air Filter ............................................ 8-24
Antenna ............................................. 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7 Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-48
Audio System ................................... 6-10 Audio control switch .................. 6-36
Audio set .................................... 6-19
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-10
Safety certification ..................... 6-38
Automatic Transmission Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transmission ranges ................... 5-12
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-21
Maintenance ............................... 8-27
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-50
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-50
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-50
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-50
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-23
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-41
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-21
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-35
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-15
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-15
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-23
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
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C
Clock ................................................. 6-24
Convertible Top ................................ 3-40
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-40
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-37
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-56
Detachable Hardtop .......................... 3-45
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transmission .............. 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-21Flooded engine ........................... 7-21
Jump-starting .............................. 7-22
Push-starting .............................. 7-26
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-27
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-18
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-38
Oil .............................................. 8-15
Overheating ................................ 7-19
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-14
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-19
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-35
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-57
Headlights .................................. 5-52
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-6
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance .................... 8-11
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-54
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-37
Gauge ......................................... 5-36
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
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F
Fuses ................................................. 8-43Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-43
G
Glove Box ............................... 6-41, 6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-57
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-52
Flashing ...................................... 5-53
High-low beam .......................... 5-53
On reminder ............................... 5-52
Hood Release .................................... 3-38
Horn .................................................. 5-57
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-22
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-56
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-38 Cruise ......................................... 5-49
DSC OFF .................................... 5-49
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-48
Security ...................................... 5-48
Shift position .............................. 5-48
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-49
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-50
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-34
I
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-33
Interior Care ...................................... 8-54
Interior Lights ................................... 6-39
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-22
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23
Keys .................................................. 3-22
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-54
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-35
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-52
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-12
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-11
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ......... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-42
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-61
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-62
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-34
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-61
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39
Overheating ....................................... 7-19
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Steering .................................. 5-19Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Power Windows ................................ 3-35
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-26
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-56
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-62
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-30
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-13
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
S
Seat Belt System 3-point type .................................. 2-8
Automatic locking ........................ 2-7
Belt minder ................................. 2-13
Caution label ................................ 2-9
Emergency locking ...................... 2-7
Extender ..................................... 2-12
Pregnant women .......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-10
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-5
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-13
Seats .................................................... 2-2
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-53
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-56
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-59
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-34
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-61 Horn ........................................... 5-57
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-41 Back trim storage box ................ 6-42
Glove box ................................... 6-41
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-42
Seat side box .............................. 6-42
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-39
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-35
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-59
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TiedownHook .......................................... 7-28
Tire Information ................................ 9-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-30
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-28
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-30
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-30
Replacement ............................... 8-32
Rotation ...................................... 8-31
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-16
Tool ..................................................... 7-5
Tool Storage ........................................ 7-5
Towing Description ................................. 7-27
Emergency towing ..................... 7-27
Hook .......................................... 7-28
Recreational towing ................... 7-30
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-23 TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-23
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-34
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-31 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-34
Trunk Light ....................................... 6-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-54
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-39
V
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Light KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-46
Warning Lights ................................. 5-38
ABS ............................................ 5-40
Air bag system ........................... 5-42
Automatic transmission .............. 5-44
Brake system .............................. 5-40
Charging system ......................... 5-41
Check engine .............................. 5-42
Door-ajar .................................... 5-44
Flat tire ....................................... 5-46
Low fuel ..................................... 5-43
Seat belt ...................................... 5-43
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-45
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-22
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-33
Windblocker ...................................... 6-43
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-35
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-56
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-55 Blades replacement .................... 8-25
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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