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Customer Assistance (Mexico)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle
in top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend that you take
the following steps:
qContact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
lIf your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
lIf it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical condition in
accordance with a certified physician you must contact your dealership in order to avoid
the potential loss of the warranty of your vehicle which may occur if some third party is
hired by the customer to make any modifications to this system.
Log on: at www.MazdaMexico.com.mx
Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in
Mexico, can be found here.
E-mail: click on “Contactanos ”at the top of the page at www.MazdaMexico.com.mx
By phone at: 01 800 01 MAZDA (62932)
By letter at:
Attn: Customer Assistance
Mazda Motor de Mexico
Mario Pani #150, PB Col. Lomas de Santa Fe
Mexico, D.F. C.P. 05300
Del. Cuajimalpa de Morelos
Tel: Customer Assistance
01 800 01 MAZDA (62932).
In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following
information:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and
temperature performance.
qTread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
qTraction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
qTemperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation. Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-7) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBERPUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-042B-13 2013 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-042B-13 2013 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-026G-13 2013 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-026G-13 2013 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-031C-13 2013 OWNER'S MANUAL (English)
9999-EC-031C-13 2013 OWNER'S MANUAL (English and French)
9999-PR-031C-13 2013 OWNER'S MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-MODL-13 2013 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Service Publications
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.8
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug LFJR-18-110, L3Y1-18-110
CAUTION
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 oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-20.
Manual transmission
oil 5-speed
transmission
Any temperature
API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10 °C (50 °F) API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
6-speed transmission API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil API Service
GL-5
SAE 90
80W-90
75W-90
*1
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III or equivalent
(e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Not available from Mazda
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 8-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-84
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-15
Service ......................................... 3-7
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-22
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-25
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-52
Audio System ................................... 6-14 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transmission Direct mode ................................ 5-19
Driving tips ................................ 5-20
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transmission ranges ................... 5-14
Average Fuel Economy Display ........ 5-37
B
Battery Emergency starting .................... 7-21
Maintenance ............................... 8-29
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-53
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-53
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-53
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-54
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................... 6-62 Basic Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-65
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-69
Hands-Free Telephone Setting .... 6-74
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-80
Safety certification ..................... 6-79
When Bluetooth® Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-79
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-26
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
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L
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
MaintenanceIntroduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-4
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-11 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-12
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-84
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-73
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-74
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Multi Pocket ...................................... 6-82
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-37
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-73
Outside Temperature Display ............ 5-37
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-81
Overheating ....................................... 7-19
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-52
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-32
Power Retractable Hardtop ............... 3-48
Power Steering .................................. 5-21
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
P
Power Windows ................................ 3-37
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-25
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-59
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-74
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-29
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-19
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-43
Seat Belt System3-point type ................................ 2-11
Automatic locking ...................... 2-10
Caution label .............................. 2-12
Emergency locking ...................... 2-9
Extender ..................................... 2-15
Pregnant women .......................... 2-9
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-13
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-7
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-17
Warning light ............................. 2-16
Seats .................................................... 2-2 Seat warmer .................................. 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-63
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-67
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-71
Service Publications .......................... 9-45
Soft Top ............................................ 3-43
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-37
Index
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