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Maintenance and Care

6

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2

Introduction................................................................................... 6-2

Scheduled Maintenance..................................................................... 6-4

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)........ 6-4

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-13

Maintenance Monitor.................................................................. 6-20

Owner Maintenance......................................................................... 6-22

Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-22

Hood............................................................................................ 6-24

Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-26

Engine Oil................................................................................... 6-27

Engine Coolant............................................................................ 6-29

Brake/Clutch Fluid...................................................................... 6-31

Washer Fluid ............................................................................... 6-31

Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-32

Wiper Blades............................................................................... 6-33

Battery......................................................................................... 6-37

Battery Replacement................................................................... 6-39

Tires............................................................................................. 6-42

Light Bulbs.................................................................................. 6-46

Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-59

Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-64

Exterior Care............................................................................... 6-64

Interior Care................................................................................ 6-70

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Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

Introduction

Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle

when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.

If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable

and qualiﬁed service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.

Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your

Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufﬁcient servicing may result in problems. This

could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to

properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this

manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and

any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these

documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in

your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:

ꢀyꢀ

The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be

completely ﬁlled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and

signed by a qualiﬁed automotive service technician who service vehicles.

ꢀyꢀ

Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the

vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualiﬁed automotive service

technician.

ꢀyꢀ

For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself,

displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the

replacement parts (ﬂuid, ﬁlters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this

statement.

NOTE

If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location

other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all ﬂuids, parts and materials

must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.

Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective

materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.

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Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may

perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized

Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.

Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you of your vehicle's

approaching inspection/servicing period (page 6-20).

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto

Rico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions

(severe driving conditions)apply.

ꢀyꢀ

Repeated short-distance driving

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in dusty conditions

ꢀyꢀ

Driving with extended use of brakes

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used

ꢀyꢀ

Driving on rough or muddy roads

ꢀyꢀ

Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation

ꢀyꢀ

Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in extremely hot conditions

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2.)

Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance

Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose

vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply:

ꢀyꢀ

Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving

school car

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in dusty conditions

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil ﬁxed maintenance.

Once engine oil ﬂexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life

based on engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due

by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon

as possible within the next 500 km (250 miles) or 15 days. Refer page 6-20 for the details.

Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol^®0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum

performance.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀPlease ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter

replacement.

^ꢀyꢀFor maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance

intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Schedule 1

U.S.A. residents - Engine oil ﬂexible maintenance interval

Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details, see

maintenance monitor. (page 6-20)

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁrst.

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

12

16

10

24

32

20

36

48

30

48

64

40

60

80

50

72

96

60

84

112

70

96

128

80

Maintenance Interval

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12

months/16,000km (10,000 miles))

Engine oil & ﬁlter^*1

COOLING SYSTEM

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

FL22 type^*2

Others

Engine coolant

Replace at ﬁrst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁlter

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval:36 months/60,000km (37,500 miles))

Fuel lines and hoses^*3

I

Hoses and tubes for emission^*3

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

Driveshaft dust boots

I

T

I

T

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

T

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval:24 months/48,000km (30,000 miles))

Cabin air ﬁlter

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 The engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000km (10,000 miles) since last

engine oil and ﬁlter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the

message/wrench indicator light display.

*2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

U.S.A. residents - Fixed maintenance interval

Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fixed”. For details, see

maintenance monitor. (page 6-20)

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁrst.

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

6

12

24

15

18

36

24

48

30

60

36

72

45

42

84

48

96

60

Maintenance Interval

12

7.5

22.5

37.5

52.5

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine oil & ﬁlter

COOLING SYSTEM

R

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

Replace at ﬁrst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁlter

R

Fuel lines and hoses^*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission^*2

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)^*3

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁlter

T

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*3 To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tires every 12,000

km (7,500 miles). However Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000km (5,000 miles) to help increase tire life

and distribute wear more evenly.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Schedule 2

U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁrst.

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

4

8

5

8

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

Maintenance Interval

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12

months/16,000km (10,000 miles))

Flexible^*1

Fixed

Engine oil & ﬁlter

COOLING SYSTEM

R

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

FL22 type^*2

Others

Engine coolant

Replace at ﬁrst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

Engine coolant level

I

FUEL SYSTEM

U.S.A.

(severe

driving

conditions)

R

Air ﬁlter

Puerto Rico

R

I

R

I

Fuel lines and hoses^*3

Hoses and tubes for emission^*3

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

I

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁrst.

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

4

8

5

8

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

Maintenance Interval

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer ﬂuid level

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁlter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Engine oil ﬂexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated

mainly where none of the following conditions apply.

y

Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car

Driving in dusty conditions

y

If any do apply, follow ﬁxed maintenance.

The engine oil and ﬁlter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last

engine oil and ﬁlter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the

message/wrench indicator light display.

*2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Canada residents

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁrst.

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

4

8

5

8

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

Maintenance Interval

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine oil & ﬁlter

COOLING SYSTEM

R

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

Replace at ﬁrst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

Engine coolant level

FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁlter

I

R

Fuel lines and hoses^*2

I

Hoses and tubes for emission^*2

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

Body condition (for rust, corrosion and

perforation)

I

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer ﬂuid level

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁlter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions

(severe driving conditions) apply.

ꢀyꢀ

Repeated short-distance driving

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in dusty conditions

ꢀyꢀ

Driving with extended use of brakes

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used

ꢀyꢀ

Driving on rough or muddy roads

ꢀyꢀ

Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation

ꢀyꢀ

Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in extremely hot conditions

ꢀyꢀ

Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.

NOTE

For maintenance guidelines beyond the kilometers/months listed, follow the maintenance

intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Schedule 1

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes ﬁrst

Maintenance Interval

Months

6

12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72

×1000 km

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine oil

R

Engine oil ﬁlter

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Replace at ﬁrst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

Replace every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁlter

R

I

Fuel lines and hoses

I^*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel ﬁlter

I

Replace every 60,000 km

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

I

Brake ﬂuid

R

I

R

I

R

I

Disc brakes

Tire (Rotation)

I

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer ﬂuid level

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁlter

R

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Scheduled Maintenance

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Schedule 2

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes ﬁrst

Maintenance Interval

Months

3

5

6

9

12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36

×1000 km

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine oil

R

Engine oil ﬁlter

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Replace at ﬁrst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

Replace every 2 years

Engine coolant level

FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁlter

I

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I^*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel ﬁlter

Replace every 60,000 km

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

Brake ﬂuid

I

R

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

T

I

T

I

T

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer ﬂuid level

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes ﬁrst

Maintenance Interval

Months

3

5

6

9

12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36

×1000 km

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁlter

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

C: Clean

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

(Cont.)

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes ﬁrst

Maintenance Interval

Months

39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72

65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120

×1000 km

ENGINE

Drive belts

I

Engine oil

R

Engine oil ﬁlter

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

I

Replace at ﬁrst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

FL22 type^*1

Others

Engine coolant

Replace every 2 years

Engine coolant level

FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁlter

I

C

R

C

R

C

R

I

Fuel lines and hoses

I^*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel ﬁlter

I

Replace every 60,000 km

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

Brake ﬂuid

I

R

I

R

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

T

I

T

I

T

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

All locks and hinges

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

L

I

Washer ﬂuid level

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes ﬁrst

Maintenance Interval

Months

×1000 km

39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72

65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁlter

R

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁll up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

L: Lubricate

C: Clean

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the

recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance Monitor

Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)

“Oil Change” with a ﬂexible setting^*1is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer

when you want to change the setting^*2. Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator light

in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than 500

km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes ﬁrst).

Reset method

Press and hold the TRIP button with the ignition switched off, then switch it on. Keep

pressing the TRIP button for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will ﬂash for a

few seconds when the reset is completed.

*1 The ﬂexible setting is available in the United States and Puerto Rico. Based on the

engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the

remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol^®0W-20 oil are required to

achieve optimum calculation performance.

*2 Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must be reset

whenever replacing the engine oil.

Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio)

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.

2. Select the “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.

3. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.

You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab

Item

Explanation

Setting

Notiﬁcation can be switched on/off.

Time (months)

Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.

Select this item to set the maintenance period.

“Scheduled Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench indicator

light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the

remaining distance is less than 500 km or 250 mile, or the

remaining number of days is less than 15 (whichever comes

ﬁrst).

Distance (mile or km)

Maintenance

Resets the time and distance to the initial values.

Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever

carrying out maintenance.

Reset

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Scheduled Maintenance

Tab

Item

Explanation

Setting

Notiﬁcation can be switched on/off.

Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.

Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.

Distance (mile or km)

“Tire Rotation Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench

indicator light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated

when the remaining distance is less than 500 km or 250 mile.

Tire Rotation

Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.

Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating

the tires.

Reset

Oil replacement period can be selected from the ﬂexible setting

or ﬁxed setting, or it can be set to non-display.

The ﬂexible setting is available only in the United States and

Puerto Rico. Once engine oil ﬂexible maintenance is selected,

the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine

operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil

change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the

instrument cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol^®0W-

20 oil are required to achieve optimum performance.

Setting

Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.

Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.

“Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench indicator

light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the

remaining distance is less than 500 km or 250 mile.

Distance (mile or km)

(Displays only in ﬁxed

setting)

Oil Change

Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.

“Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench indicator

(Displays only in ﬂexible light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the

Oil life (%)

setting)

remaining oil life distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or

remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes ﬁrst).

In ﬂexible setting: Resets the remaining oil life to 100 %.

In ﬁxed setting: Resets the remaining distance to the initial

value.

Reset

Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the

system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.

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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

ꢀyꢀ

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level (page 6-31)

ꢀyꢀ

Engine coolant level (page 6-29)

ꢀyꢀ

Engine oil level (page 6-28)

ꢀyꢀ

Washer ﬂuid level (page 6-31)

At Least Monthly

ꢀyꢀ

Tire inﬂation pressures (page 6-42)

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.

ꢀyꢀ

Engine coolant (page 6-29)

ꢀyꢀ

Engine oil (page 6-27)

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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WARNING

Do not perform maintenance work if you lack suꢀcient knowledge and experience

or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a

qualiꢁed technician:

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be

seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.

If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you

remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all

neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling

fan which may turn on unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more

dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.

Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Switch the ignition to oꢂ 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 indeꢀnitely 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 leave items in the engine compartment:

After you have ꢀnished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not

forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.

Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a ꢀre

leading to an unexpected accident.

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NOTE

Hood

The lever is located a little to the left of

center when facing the vehicle.

WARNING

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the support rod

hole indicated by the arrow to hold the

hood open.

Always check that the hood is closed

and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely

locked is dangerous as it could ꢁy open

while the vehicle is moving and block

the driver's vision which could result in

a serious accident.

Pad

Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Clip

Support rod

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,

slide the latch lever to the right, and lift

up the hood.

Lever

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Closing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to make

certain all ﬁller caps are in place and all

loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,

etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on

the support rod, and secure the support

rod in the clip. Verify that the support

rod is secured in the clip before closing

the hood.

Clip

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of

about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed

position and then let it drop.

CAUTION

When closing the hood, do not push

it excessively such as by applying your

weight. Otherwise, the hood could be

deformed.

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Engine Compartment Overview

Windshield washer fluid reservoir

Engine oil dipstick

Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

Battery

Fuse block

Cooling system cap

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil-filler cap

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Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certiﬁed For

Gasoline Engines” by the American

Petroleum Institute (API).

Engine Oil

NOTE

Oil with this trademark symbol conforms

to the current engine and emission system

protection standards and fuel economy

requirements of the International Lubricant

Standardization and Approval Committee

(ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese

automobile manufacturers.

Changing the engine oil should be

performed by an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for

owner's responsibility in protecting your

investment.

Recommended Oil

–40

–20

0

20

10

30 40

–30

–10

U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico

–40 –20

0

20

40 60

80 100

Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.

Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your

Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20

Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel

economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and

Castrol^®(U.S.A. only).

(ILSAC)

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Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico

(Mexico)

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30

engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-20

engine oil.

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

Oil container labels provide important

information.

A chief contribution this type of oil makes

to fuel economy is reducing the amount of

fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC

must be on the label.

For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and

Castrol^®(Mexico only).

20

–40

–20

0

10

30 40

–30

–10

–40 –20

80 100

0

20

40 60

Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level

surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal

operating temperature.

3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes

for the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and

reinsert it fully.

(ILSAC)

Full

OK

Low

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

The level is normal if it is between

Low and Full.

If it is near or below Low, add enough

oil to bring the level to Full.

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Engine Coolant

Inspecting Coolant Level

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not add engine oil over Full. This

may cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is

positioned properly before reinserting

the dipstick.

Do not use a match or live ꢃame in the

engine compartment. DO NOT ADD

COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:

A hot engine is dangerous. If the

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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 oꢂ 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 indeꢀnitely 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.

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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.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Radiator coolant will damage paint.

Rinse it oꢂ quickly if spilled.

ꢀ

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Use only soft (demineralized) water in

the coolant mixture. Water that contains

minerals will cut down on the coolant's

eꢂectiveness.

Inspect the condition and connections of

all cooling system and heater hoses.

Replace any that are swollen or

deteriorated.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not add only water. Always add a

proper coolant mixture.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

The engine has aluminum parts and

must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-

based coolant to prevent corrosion and

freezing.

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.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

DO NOT USE coolants Containing

Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Silicate.

These coolants could damage the

cooling system.

ꢀ

ꢀ¾ꢀ

DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with

the coolant. This could damage the

cooling system.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not use a solution that contains more

than 60% antifreeze.

This would reduce eꢂectiveness.

ꢀ

NOTE

If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near

the cooling system cap, it is recommended

to use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine

coolant.

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.

If the coolant reservoir is empty or new

coolant is required frequently, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Brake/Clutch Fluid

Washer Fluid

Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid

Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer ꢃuid or

plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

ꢁuid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the windshield,

aꢂect your visibility, and could result in

an accident.

If the brake/clutch ꢃuid level is low, have

the brakes inspected:

A low brake/clutch ꢁuid level is

dangerous.

A low level could indicate brake lining

wear or a brake system leak which

could cause the brakes to fail and lead

to an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze

Protection in Cold Weather:

The brakes and clutch draw ﬂuid from the

same reservoir.

Inspect the ﬂuid level in the reservoir

regularly. It should be kept between the

MAX and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with

accumulated distance, a condition

associated with wear of brake and clutch

linings. If it is excessively low, have

the brake/clutch system inspected by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Operating your vehicle in temperatures

below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F)

using washer ꢁuid without anti-freeze

protection is dangerous as it could

cause impaired windshield vision and

result in an accident. In cold weather,

always use washer ꢁuid with anti-

freeze protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict the

use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs),

which are commonly used as anti-freeze

agents in washer ﬂuid. A washer ﬂuid with

limited VOC content should be used only

if it provides adequate freeze resistance

for all regions and climates in which the

vehicle will be operated.

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Inspect ﬂuid level in the washer ﬂuid

reservoir; add ﬂuid if necessary.

Body Lubrication

All moving points of the body, such as

door and hood hinges and locks, should

be lubricated each time the engine oil is

changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on

locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch

keeps the hood from opening when the

primary latch is released.

L

Use plain water if washer ﬂuid is

unavailable.

But use only washer ﬂuid in cold weather

to prevent it from freezing.

NOTE

Front and rear washer ﬂuid is supplied

from the same reservoir.

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Replacing Windshield Wiper

Blades

Wiper Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well, the

blades are probably worn or cracked.

Replace them.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Hot waxes applied by automatic car

washers have been known to aꢂect the

wiper's ability to clean windows.

To prevent damage to the wiper blades,

do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint

thinner, or other solvents on or near

them.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

and other components, do not try to

sweep the wiper arm by hand.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position and the ignition is switched ON,

the wipers may move automatically in

the following cases:

NOTE

To prevent damage to the wiper arm

blades when raising both the driver and

passenger side wiper arms, raise the

driver side wiper arm ﬁrst. Conversely,

when setting down the wiper arms, set the

passenger side wiper arm down ﬁrst.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is wiped with a cloth.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Open the clip and slide the blade

assembly in the direction of the arrow.

If the windshield is struck with a hand

or other object.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

If the rain sensor is struck with a hand

or other object from inside the vehicle.

ꢀ

Be careful not to pinch hands or ꢀngers

as it may cause injury, or damage the

wipers. When washing or servicing the

vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in

the OFF position.

Contamination of either the windshield or

the blades with foreign matter can reduce

wiper effectiveness. Common sources are

insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments

used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly,

clean the window and blades with a good

cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse

thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if

necessary.

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3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it

from the arm.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not bend or discard the stiꢂeners. You

need to use them again.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

If the metal stiꢂeners are switched,

the blade's wiping eꢃciency could be

reduced.

ꢀ

So do not use the driver's side metal

stiꢂeners on the passenger's side, or vice

versa.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Be sure to reinstall the metal stiꢂeners in

the new blade rubber so that the curve

is the same as it was in the old blade

rubber.

CAUTION

6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

To prevent damage to the windshield

let the wiper arm down easily, do not

let it slap down on the windshield.

4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it

out of blade holder.

5. Remove the metal stiffeners from each

blade rubber and install them in the

new blade.

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3. Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the

right until it unlocks, then remove the

blade.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper

Blade (5-Door)

When the wiper no longer cleans well, the

blade is probably worn or cracked.

Replace it.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper arm

and other components, do not move

the wiper by hand.

1. Remove the cover.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the rear window,

do not let the wiper arm fall on it.

4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it

out of the blade holder.

2. (With stopper type)

Remove the stopper and raise the wiper

arm.

(Without stopper type)

Raise the wiper arm.

Stopper

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5. Remove the metal stiffeners from the

blade rubber and install them in the

new blade.

CAUTION

Do not bend or discard the stiꢂeners.

You need to use them again.

6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

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Battery

WARNING

Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting

to ensure safe and correct handling:

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery ꢁuid contains SULFURIC ACID

which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery ꢃuid:

Spilled battery ꢁuid is dangerous.

Battery ꢁuid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes,

or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately ꢁush your eyes with water for 15

minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery ꢁuid could cause serious

injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Keep ꢃames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal

tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of the battery when working

near a battery. Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact the vehicle body:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all ꢁames including

cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.

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Keep all ꢃames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced

during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An

exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

NOTE

Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover by pulling the tab.

Tab

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Battery Maintenance

Battery Replacement

If the buttons on the transmitter are

inoperable and the operation indicator

light does not ﬂash, the battery may be

dead.

Replace with a new battery before the

transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Make sure the battery is installed

correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it

is not installed correctly.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

When replacing the battery, be careful

To get the best service from a battery:

ꢀyꢀ

Keep it securely mounted.

ꢀyꢀ

Keep the top clean and dry.

not to touch any of the internal circuitry

and electrical terminals, bend the

electrical terminals, or get dirt in the

transmitter as the transmitter could be

damaged.

ꢀyꢀ

Keep terminals and connections clean,

tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or

terminal grease.

ꢀyꢀ

Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately

with a solution of water and baking

soda.

ꢀyꢀ

If the vehicle will not be used for an

ꢀ¾ꢀ

There is the danger of explosion if the

battery is not correctly replaced.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Dispose of used batteries according to

the following instructions.

extended time, disconnect the battery

cables and charge the battery every six

weeks.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Insulate the plus and minus terminals

of the battery using cellophane or

equivalent tape.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Never disassemble.

Battery Replacement

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Never throw the battery into ꢀre or

water.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Never deform or crush.

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a

battery replacement purchase.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Replace only with the same type battery

(CR2025 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the

battery power is low:

2. Insert a small, ﬂathead screwdriver

into the groove shown in the ﬁgure and

rotate the screwdriver to open the cover

slightly.

ꢀyꢀ

The KEY indicator light (green) ﬂashes

in the instrument cluster for about 30

seconds after the engine is turned off.

ꢀyꢀ

The system does not operate and

the operation indicator light on the

transmitter does not ﬂash when the

buttons are pressed.

ꢀyꢀ

The system's operational range is

reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent

damage to the key. If replacing the battery

by yourself, follow the instruction below.

3. Insert the small, ﬂathead screwdriver

into the gap between the cover and

the transmitter, and then rotate the

screwdriver to detach the cover.

Replacing the key battery

1. Pull out the auxiliary key.

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4. Remove the battery cap, then remove

the battery.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Be careful not to allow the rubber ring

shown in the ꢀgure to be scratched or

damaged.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it

before inserting a new battery.

Rubber ring

5. Insert a new battery with the positive

pole facing up, and then cover the

battery with the battery cap.

6. Close the cover.

7. Reinsert the auxiliary key.

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Tire Inﬂation Pressure

Tires

For reasons of proper performance, safety,

and better fuel economy, always maintain

recommended tire inﬂation pressures and

stay within the recommended load limits

and weight distribution.

WARNING

Always inꢃate the tires to the correct

pressure:

Overinꢁation or underinꢁation of tires

is dangerous. Adverse handling or

unexpected tire failure could result in a

serious accident.

WARNING

Using Diꢂerent Tire Types:

Refer to Tires on page 9-10.

Driving your vehicle with diꢂerent

types of tires is dangerous. It could

cause poor handling and poor braking;

leading to loss of control.

Except for the limited use of the

temporary spare tire, use only the

same type tires (radial, bias-belted,

bias-type) on all four wheels.

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve

cap:

Use of a non-genuine part is

dangerous as the correct tire air

pressure cannot be maintained if the

tire valve becomes damaged. If the

vehicle is driven under this condition,

the tire air pressure will decrease which

could result in a serious accident. Do

not use any part for the tire valve cap

that is not a Mazda-genuine part.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

Using any other tire size than what is

speciꢀed for the vehicle (page 9-10)

is dangerous. It could seriously aꢂect

ride, handling, ground clearance,

tire clearance, and speedometer

calibration. This could cause you to

have an accident. Use only tires that

are the correct size speciꢀed for the

vehicle.

Inspect all tire pressures monthly

(including the spare) when the tires are

cold. Maintain recommended pressures for

the best ride, handling, and minimum tire

wear.

Refer to the speciﬁcation charts (page

9-10).

After adjusting the tire pressure,

initialization of the tire pressure

monitoring system is necessary to make

the system operates normally.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization on page 4-106.

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NOTE

During rotation, inspect them for correct

balance.

^ꢀyꢀAlways check tire pressure when tires

are cold.

^ꢀyꢀWarm tires normally exceed

recommended pressures. Do not release

air from warm tires to adjust the

pressure.

^ꢀyꢀUnderinﬂation can cause reduced fuel

economy, uneven and accelerated tire

wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,

which will deform the wheel and cause

separation of tire from rim.

^ꢀyꢀOverinﬂation can produce a harsh ride,

uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a

greater possibility of damage from road

hazards.

Forward

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)

spare tire in rotation.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and

damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused

by one or a combination of the following:

^ꢀKeep your tire pressure at the correct

levels. If one frequently needs inﬂating,

have it inspected.

ꢀyꢀ

Incorrect tire pressure

ꢀyꢀ

Improper wheel alignment

Tire Rotation

ꢀyꢀ

Out-of-balance wheel

ꢀyꢀ

Severe braking

WARNING

Rotate tires periodically:

After rotation, inﬂate all tire pressures to

speciﬁcation (page 9-10) and inspect the

lug nuts for tightness.

After adjusting the tire pressure,

initialization of the tire pressure

monitoring system is necessary to make

the system operates normally.

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To

equalize tread wear for maintaining

good performance in handling and

braking, rotate the tires every 12,000

km (7,500 miles). However Mazda

recommends to rotate every 8,000 km

(5,000 miles) to help increase tire life

and distribute wear more evenly.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on

page 6-4.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization on page 4-106.

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 reduced if rotated from side to

side.

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NOTE

Replacing a Tire

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. The

period in which the tire was manufactured

(both week and year) is indicated by a

4-digit number.

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.

Replace all four tires at the same time:

Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It

could cause poor handling and poor

braking resulting in loss of vehicle

control. Mazda strongly recommends

that you replace all four tires at the

same time.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-24.

Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least

monthly to make sure it is properly

inﬂated and stored.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will

appear as a solid band across the tread.

Replace the tire when this happens.

NOTE

Tread wear indicator

The temporary spare tire condition

gradually deteriorates even if it has not

been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to

handle because of its construction which

is lighter and smaller than a conventional

tire. This tire should be used only for an

emergency and only for a short distance.

New tread

Worn tread

Use the temporary spare tire only until the

conventional tire is repaired, which should

be as soon as possible.

You should replace the tire before the band

crosses the entire tread.

Refer to Tires on page 9-10.

After adjusting the tire pressure,

initialization of the tire pressure

monitoring system is necessary to make

the system operates normally.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization on page 4-106.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Replacing a Wheel

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not use your temporary spare tire

rim with a snow tire or a conventional

tire. Neither will properly ꢀt and could

damage both tire and rim.

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size on

your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is

dangerous. Braking and handling

could be aꢂected, leading to loss of

control and an accident.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

The temporary spare tire has a tread life

of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The

tread life may be shorter depending on

driving conditions.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

The temporary spare tire is for limited

use, however, if the tread wear solid-

band indicator appears, replace the tire

with the same type of temporary spare

(page 6-45).

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely

aꢂect:

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Tire ꢀt

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Wheel and bearing life

NOTE

ꢀ¾ꢀ

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. The

period in which the tire was manufactured

(both week and year) is indicated by a

4-digit number.

Ground clearance

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Snow-chain clearance

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Speedometer calibration

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Headlight aim

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Bumper height

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

*

When replacing a wheel, make sure the

new one is the same as the original factory

wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset

(inset/outset).

Proper tire balancing provides the best

riding comfort and helps reduce tread

wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause

vibration and uneven wear, such as

cupping and ﬂat spots.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-24.

*Some models.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Light Bulbs

With Xenon Fusion Headlights

With Halogen Headlights

Side turn signal lights

Overhead lights (Front)/

Map lights

Overhead lights (Front)/

Map lights

Vanity mirror

lights

Vanity mirror

lights

Front side-marker lights

Headlights (Low/High beam)

Fog lights

Front side-marker lights

Headlights (Low beam)

Fog lights

Daytime running lights/

Parking lights

Front turn signal lights

Headlights (High beam)/

Daytime running lights

Front turn signal lights

4-Door

5-Door

Overhead light (Rear)

Trunk light

Overhead light (Rear)

Luggage

compartment light

Brake lights (LED type)

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear

side-marker lights (Bulb type)

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear

side-marker lights (Bulb type)

Taillights/Rear side-marker

lights (LED type)

Taillights/Rear side-marker

lights (LED type)

Rear turn signal lights

Taillights (Trunk lid side)

Reverse lights

Rear turn signal lights

Taillights (Trunk lid side)

Reverse lights

High-mount brake light

License plate lights

High-mount brake light

License plate lights

Some models.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

WARNING

Headlights (With xenon fusion

headlights)

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs

yourself:

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs

yourself is dangerous. Because the

xenon fusion bulbs require high

voltage, you could receive an electric

shock if the bulbs are handled

incorrectly. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer when the replacement is

necessary.

Low/High beam bulbs

You cannot replace the low/high beam

bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be

replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Headlights (With halogen headlights)

Low-beam bulbs

Never touch the glass portion of a

halogen bulb with your bare hands

and always wear eye protection when

handling or working around the bulbs:

When a halogen bulb breaks, it is

dangerous. These bulbs contain

1. If you are changing the right bulb, start

the engine, turn the steering wheel all

the way to the left, and turn off engine.

If you are changing the left bulb, turn

the steering wheel to the right, and turn

off engine.

pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will

explode and serious injuries could be

caused by the ꢁying glass.

2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

If the glass portion is touched with

bare hands, body oil could cause the

bulb to overheat and explode when lit.

Removal

Always keep halogen bulbs out of the

reach of children:

Playing with a halogen bulb is

dangerous. Serious injuries could be

caused by dropping a halogen bulb or

breaking it some other way.

Installation

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀTo replace the bulb, contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^ꢀyꢀIf the halogen bulb is accidentally

touched, it should be cleaned with

rubbing alcohol before being used.

^ꢀyꢀUse the protective cover and carton for

the replacement bulb to dispose of the

old bulb promptly and out of the reach

of children.

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Owner Maintenance

4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it, and then partially peel back

the mudguard.

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

to remove it. Carefully remove the

bulb from its socket in the reﬂector by

gently pulling it straight backward out

of the socket.

5. Disconnect the connector from the unit

by pressing the tab on the connector

with your ﬁnger and pulling the

connector downward.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

High-beam bulbs/Daytime running

lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Lift the hood.

3. Disconnect the connector from the unit

by pressing the tab on the connector

with your ﬁnger and pulling the

connector downward.

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4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

to remove it. Carefully remove the

bulb from its socket in the reﬂector by

gently pulling it straight backward out

of the socket.

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

Removal

Installation

4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it, and then partially peel back

the mudguard.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Daytime running lights/Parking lights

(With xenon fusion headlights)

Due to the complexity and difﬁculty of

the procedure, the LED bulbs must be

replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

LED bulb replacement is not possible

because it is built into the unit. Replace

the unit.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/

Front side-marker lights (With halogen

headlights), Front side-marker lights

(With xenon fusion headlights)

1. If you are changing the right bulb, start

the engine, turn the steering wheel all

the way to the left, and turn off engine.

If you are changing the left bulb, turn

the steering wheel to the right, and turn

off engine.

2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.

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6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Front turn signal lights

Fog lights^*

1. If you are changing the right bulb, start

the engine, turn the steering wheel all

the way to the left, and turn off engine.

If you are changing the left bulb, turn

the steering wheel to the right, and turn

off engine.

2. Make sure the fog light switch is off.

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

Removal

Parking lights/Front side-marker

lights (With halogen headlights),

Front side-marker lights (With

xenon fusion headlights)

Installation

4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and

remove it, and then partially peel back

the mudguard.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

*Some models.

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5. Disconnect the connector from the unit

by pressing the tab on the connector

with your ﬁnger and pulling the

connector downward.

Side turn signal lights^*, Brake lights

(LED type), Taillights/Rear side-marker

lights (LED type), Taillights (Trunk lid

side/Liftgate side), High-mount brake

light

Due to the complexity and difﬁculty of

the procedure, the LED bulbs must be

replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

LED bulb replacement is not possible

because it is built into the unit. Replace

the unit.

Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/

Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb

type)

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

to remove it. Carefully remove the

bulb from its socket in the reﬂector by

gently pulling it straight backward out

of the socket.

4–Door

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

3. Remove trunk end trim.

Removal

Installation

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

*Some models.

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5. Peel back the trunk side trim.

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-

marker lights (Bulb type)

Removal

Installation

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Rear turn signal lights

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

5–Door

(Left side)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Rear turn signal lights

6. Insert the cover tabs and install the

cover.

Tabs

NOTE

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-

marker lights (Bulb type)

Verify that the cover is securely installed.

(Right side)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

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3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw

counterclockwise.

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-

marker lights (Bulb type)

4. Remove the jack

7. Install the new bulb.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Rear turn signal lights

8. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with

the jack screw pointing to the down

and turn the wing bolt clockwise to

temporarily tighten it.

9. Turn the jack screw in the direction

shown in the ﬁgure.

10.Turn the wing bolt completely to secure

the jack.

NOTE

If the jack is not completely secured, it

could rattle while driving. Make sure the

jack screw is sufﬁciently tightened.

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11.Install the cover in the reverse order of

the removal procedure.

12.Insert the cover tabs and install the

cover.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on the

connector with your ﬁnger and pulling

the connector.

Tabs

NOTE

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Verify that the cover is securely installed.

Reverse lights

4–Door

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Installation

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Owner Maintenance

5–Door

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Remove the cover.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

License plate lights

3. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on the

connector with your ﬁnger and pulling

the connector.

4–Door

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer

and remove the retainers.

3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal

Installation

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

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Maintenance and Care

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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights^*,

Overhead lights (Front)^*, Overhead

lights (Rear)^*, Vanity mirror lights^*

1. Wrap a small ﬂathead screwdriver

with a soft cloth to prevent damage to

the lens, and then remove the lens by

carefully prying on the edge of the lens

with the ﬂathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights^*

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

5–Door

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and the headlight switch is off.

2. Wrap a ﬂathead screwdriver with a soft

cloth to prevent damage to the lens,

and then remove the lens by carefully

prying on the edge of the lens with a

ﬂathead screwdriver.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

*Some models.

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Owner Maintenance

Overhead lights (Front)^*

Trunk light (4–Door)

1. Press both sides of the lens cap to

remove it.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

Edge

Overhead lights (Rear)^*

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

Luggage compartment light (5–Door)

1. Wrap a small ﬂathead screwdriver with

a soft cloth to prevent damage to the

lens and remove the lens by carefully

prying on the edge of the lens with the

ﬂathead screwdriver.

Edge

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

Vanity mirror lights^*

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order

of the removal procedure.

*Some models.

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Owner Maintenance

3. Pull the fuse straight out with the

fuse puller provided on the fuse block

located in the engine compartment.

Fuses

Your vehicle's electrical system is

protected by fuses.

If any lights, accessories, or controls do

not work, inspect the appropriate circuit

protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside

element will be melted.

If the same fuse blows again, avoid using

that system and consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

Fuse Replacement

4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is

blown.

Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left

side

If the electrical system does not work, ﬁrst

inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and other switches are off.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

Blown

Normal

5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage

rating, and make sure it ﬁts tightly. If

it does not ﬁt tightly, have an expert

install it. We recommend an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

If you have no spare fuses, borrow one

of the same rating from a circuit not

essential to vehicle operation, such as

the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.

CAUTION

Always replace a fuse with a genuine

Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same

rating. Otherwise you may damage

the electric system.

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Owner Maintenance

6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that

it is securely installed.

WARNING

Do not replace the main fuse and

multiplex slow blow fuse by yourself.

Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer

perform the replacement:

Replacing the fuses under the hood

If the headlights or other electrical

components do not work and the fuses

in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse

block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it

must be replaced. Follow these steps:

Replacing these fuses by yourself is

dangerous because they are high

current fuses. Incorrect replacement

could cause an electrical shock or a

short circuit resulting in a ꢀre.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,

and other switches are off.

2. Remove the fuse block cover.

4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that

it is securely installed.

3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is

blown, replace it with a new one of the

same amperage rating.

Normal

Blown

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Fuse Panel Description

Fuse block (Engine compartment)

Multiplex slow blow fuse

FUSE

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

RATING

1

2

3

4

5

FOG

H/L HI

H/CLEAN

STOP

15 A

20 A

10 A

15 A

Fog lights^*

Headlight high beam^*

—

Brake lights

ROOM

Overhead light

6

7.5 A

Engine control system

7

FUEL WARM

HAZARD

ABS/DSCS

METER2

AUDIO2

—

8

25 A

30 A

—

Hazard warning ﬂashers, Turn signal lights

9

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

10

11

12

13

14

—

7.5 A

25 A

15 A

Audio system

BOSE

Bose^®Sound System-equipped model^*

AUDIO1

Audio system

FUEL PUMP

Fuel system

HID R

DRL

15

15 A

Headlight (RH)^*1, Daytime running lights^*

16

17

AT PUMP

HORN

—

15 A

Horn

Taillights, License plate lights, Parking lights, Front side-marker

lights

18

TAIL

15 A

*Some models.

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FUSE

RATING

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

CNG

AT

15 A

7.5 A

15 A

—

Transaxle control system

R.WIPER

A/C

Rear window wiper^*

Air conditioner

ENGINE3

ENGINE2

ENGINE1

GLOW SIG

EVVT

Engine control system

—

20 A

—

Engine control system

WIPER

Front window wiper and washer

DCDC REG

FUEL PUMP2

ADD FAN DE

P.WINDOW1

H/L LOW R

—

30 A

—

30 A

15 A

Power windows

Headlight low beam (RH)^*2

H/L LOW L

HID L

34

15 A

Headlight (LH)^*1, Headlight low beam (LH)^*2

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

METER1

IG2

10 A

30 A

—

Instrument cluster

For protection of various circuits

LPG

—

FAN DE

DCDC DE

SRS1

—

7.5 A

15 A

—

Air bag

ENGINE. IG1

C/U IG1

—

Engine control system

For protection of various circuits

—

*1 With xenon fusion headlights

*2 With halogen headlights

*Some models.

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Fuse block (Left side)

FUSE

RATING

DESCRIPTION

PROTECTED COMPONENT

P.WINDOW3

P.SEAT D

1

30 A

Power seat^*

2

3

D.LOCK

P.WINDOW2

SEAT WARM

R.OUTLET3

SRS2/ESCL

SUNROOF

M.DEF

25 A

20 A

15 A

10 A

7.5 A

15 A

7.5 A

15 A

Power door locks

Power windows

Seat warmer^*

4

5

Accessory sockets

Seat weight sensor^*

Moonroof^*

6

7

8

Mirror defogger^*

9

R.OUTLET1

MIRROR

—

10

11

Power control mirror

Accessory sockets

F.OUTLET

ABS IG

AT IND

12

7.5 A

AT shift indicator^*

13

14

15

SRS1

7.5 A

10 A

15 A

—

METER1

C/U IG1

*Some models.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Damage Caused by Bird Dropping,

Insects, or Tree Sap

Exterior Care

The paintwork on your Mazda represents

the latest technical developments in

composition and methods of application.

Occurrence

Bird droppings contain acids. If these

are not removed they can eat away the

clear and color base coat of the vehicle's

paintwork.

Environmental hazards, however, can

harm the paint's protective properties, if

proper care is not taken.

When insects stick to the paint surface and

decompose, corrosive compounds form.

These can erode the clear and color base

coat of the vehicle's paintwork if they are

not removed.

Here are some examples of possible

damage, with tips on how to prevent them.

Etching Caused by Acid Rain or

Industrial Fallout

Tree sap will harden and adhere

Occurrence

permanently to the paint ﬁnish. If you

scratch the sap off while it is hard, some

vehicle paint could come off with it.

Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions

drift into the air and mix with rain or dew

to form acids. These acids can settle on a

vehicle's ﬁnish. As the water evaporates,

the acid becomes concentrated and can

damage the ﬁnish.

And the longer the acid remains on the

surface, the greater the chance is for

damage.

Prevention

It is necessary to have your Mazda washed

and waxed to preserve its ﬁnish according

to the instructions in this section. This

should be done as soon as possible.

Bird droppings can be removed with a soft

sponge and water. If you are traveling and

these are not available, a moistened tissue

may also take care of the problem. The

cleaned area should be waxed according to

the instructions in this section.

Insects and tree sap are best removed with

a soft sponge and water or a commercially

available chemical cleaner.

Prevention

It is necessary to wash and wax your

vehicle to preserve its ﬁnish according to

the instructions in this section. These steps

should be taken immediately after you

suspect that acid rain has settled on your

vehicle's ﬁnish.

Another method is to cover the affected

area with dampened newspaper for one to

two hours. After removing the newspaper,

rinse off the loosened debris with water.

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Appearance Care

NOTE

Water Marks

Occurrence

^ꢀyꢀThe paint chipping zone varies with the

speed of the vehicle. For example, when

traveling at 90 km/h (56 mph), the paint

chipping zone is 50 m (164 ft).

^ꢀyꢀIn low temperatures a vehicle's ﬁnish

hardens. This increases the chance of

paint chipping.

^ꢀyꢀChipped paint can lead to rust forming

on your Mazda. Before this happens,

repair the damage by using Mazda

touch-up paint according to the

Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can

contain harmful minerals such as salt and

lime. If moisture containing these minerals

settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the

minerals will concentrate and harden to

form white rings. The rings can damage

your vehicle's ﬁnish.

Prevention

instructions in this section. Failure to

repair the affected area could lead to

serious rusting and expensive repairs.

It is necessary to wash and wax your

vehicle to preserve its ﬁnish according to

the instructions in this section. These steps

should be taken immediately after you ﬁnd

water marks on your vehicle's ﬁnish.

Follow all label and container directions

when using a chemical cleaner or polish.

Read all warnings and cautions.

Paint Chipping

Occurrence

Paint chipping occurs when gravel thrown

in the air by another vehicle's tires hits

your vehicle.

How to avoid paint chipping

Keeping a safe distance between you and

the vehicle ahead reduces the chances

of having your paint chipped by ﬂying

gravel.

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Appearance Care

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the

paint surface could be scratched. Here are

some examples of how scratching could

occur.

Maintaining the Finish

Washing

CAUTION

Scratches occur on the paint surface when:

ꢀ¾ꢀ

When the wiper lever is in the

ꢀyꢀ

The vehicle is washed without ﬁrst

rinsing off dirt and other foreign matter.

position and the ignition is switched ON,

the wipers may move automatically in

the following cases:

ꢀyꢀ

The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry,

or dirty cloth.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

ꢀyꢀ

If the windshield above the rain

The vehicle is washed at a car wash that

uses brushes that are dirty or too stiff.

sensor is touched or wiped with a

cloth.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

If the windshield is struck with a hand

ꢀyꢀ

Cleansers or wax containing abrasives

are used.

or other object from either outside or

inside the vehicle.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀMazda is not responsible for scratches

caused by automatic car washes or

improper washing.

^ꢀyꢀScratches are more noticeable on

vehicles with darker paint ﬁnishes.

ꢀ

Keep hands and scrapers clear of the

windshield when the wiper lever is in the

position and the ignition is

switched ON as ꢀngers could be pinched

or the wipers and wiper blades damaged

when the wipers activate automatically.

To minimize scratches on the vehicle's

paint ﬁnish:

ꢀ

If you are going to clean the windshield,

be sure the wipers are turned oꢂ

completely (when it is most likely

that the engine is left running) this is

particularly important when clearing ice

and snow.

ꢀyꢀ

Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter

using lukewarm or cold water before

washing.

ꢀyꢀ

Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water

and a soft cloth when washing the

vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not spray water in the engine

compartment. Otherwise, it could result

in engine-starting problems or damage

to electrical parts.

ꢀyꢀ

Rub gently when washing or drying the

vehicle.

ꢀyꢀ

Take your vehicle only to a car wash

that keeps its brushes well maintained.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

When washing and waxing the vehicle,

be careful not to apply excessive force to

any single area of the vehicle roof or the

antenna. Otherwise, you could dent the

vehicle or damage the antenna.

ꢀyꢀ

Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax

that contain abrasives.

To help protect the ﬁnish from rust

and deterioration, wash your Mazda

thoroughly and frequently, at least once a

month, with lukewarm or cold water.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

When using an automatic car wash

CAUTION

ꢀyꢀ

Retract the door mirrors.

ꢀyꢀ

The automatic car wash brushes could

Do not use steel wool, abrasive

cleaners, or strong detergents

containing highly alkaline or caustic

agents on chrome-plated or anodized

aluminum parts. This may damage the

protective coating; also, cleaners and

detergents may discolor or deteriorate

the paint.

reduce the paint lustre or hasten paint

deterioration.

When using a high water pressure car

wash

High water temperature and high water

pressure car washers are available

depending on the type of car wash

Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt,

mud, and other foreign material from the

underside of the fenders, and make sure

the drain holes in the lower edges of the

doors and rocker panels are clean.

machine. If the car washer nozzle is

put too close to the vehicle, the force of

the spray could damage or deform the

molding, affect the sealability of parts,

and allow water to penetrate the interior.

Keep a sufﬁcient space (30 cm (12 in) or

more) between the nozzle and the vehicle.

In addition, do not spend too much time

spraying the same area of the vehicle, and

be very careful when spraying between

gaps in doors and around windows.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial fallout, and similar deposits

can damage the ﬁnish if not removed

immediately. When prompt washing with

plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap

made for use on vehicles.

Waxing

Thoroughly rinse off all soap with

lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow

soap to dry on the ﬁnish.

Your vehicle needs to be waxed when

water no longer beads on the ﬁnish.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,

wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.

After washing the vehicle, dry it with a

clean chamois to prevent water spots from

forming.

1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.

Waxes containing abrasive will remove

paint and could damage bright metal

parts.

2. Use a good grade of natural wax for

metallic, mica, and solid colors.

3. When waxing, coat evenly with the

sponge supplied or a soft cloth.

4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.

WARNING

Dry oꢂ brakes that have become

wet by driving slowly, releasing the

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the brake

performance returns to normal:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the

vehicle pulling to one side when

braking could result in a serious

accident. Light braking will indicate

whether the brakes have been aꢂected.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

NOTE

CAUTION

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and

similar materials will usually also take off

the wax. Rewax these areas even if the rest

of the vehicle does not need it.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive

cleaners, or strong detergents

containing highly alkaline or caustic

agents on chrome-plated or anodized

aluminum parts. This may result in

damage to the protective coating

and cause discoloration or paint

deterioration.

Repairing Damage to the Finish

Deep scratches or chips on the ﬁnish

should be repaired promptly. Exposed

metal quickly rusts and can lead to major

repairs.

Underbody Maintenance

CAUTION

Road chemicals and salt used for ice and

snow removal and solvents used for dust

control may collect on the underbody. If

not removed, they will speed up rusting

and deterioration of such underbody parts

as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust

system, even though these parts may be

coated with anti-corrosive material.

If your Mazda is damaged and needs

metal parts repaired or replaced,

make sure the body shop applies anti-

corrosion materials to all parts, both

repaired and new. This will prevent

them from rusting.

Bright-Metal Maintenance

Thoroughly ﬂush the underbody and wheel

housings with lukewarm or cold water at

the end of each winter. Try also to do this

every month.

ꢀyꢀ

Use tar remover to remove road tar and

insects. Never do this with a knife or

similar tool.

ꢀyꢀ

To prevent corrosion on bright-

Pay special attention to these areas

because they easily hide mud and dirt.

It will do more harm than good to wet

down the road grime without removing

it.

metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome

preservative and rub it to a high luster.

ꢀyꢀ

During cold weather or in coastal areas,

cover bright-metal parts with a coating

of wax or preservative heavier than

usual. It would also help to coat them

with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or

some other protective compound.

The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,

and frame members have drain holes that

should not be clogged. Water trapped there

will cause rusting.

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Plastic Part Maintenance

WARNING

ꢀyꢀ

When cleaning the plastic lenses of the

lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,

rectiﬁed spirit, paint, thinner, highly

acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline

detergents. Otherwise, these chemical

agents can discolor or damage the

surfaces resulting in a signiﬁcant loss

in functionality. If plastic parts become

inadvertently exposed to any of these

chemical agents, ﬂush with water

immediately.

Dry oꢂ brakes that have become

wet by driving slowly, releasing the

accelerator pedal and lightly applying

the brakes several times until the brake

performance returns to normal:

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.

Increased stopping distance or the

vehicle pulling to one side when

braking could result in a serious

accident. Light braking will indicate

whether the brakes have been aꢂected.

ꢀyꢀ

If plastic parts such as the bumpers

become inadvertently exposed to

chemical agents or ﬂuids such as

gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery

ﬂuid, it could cause discoloration,

staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any

such chemical agents or ﬂuids using a

soft cloth immediately.

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance^*

A protective coating is provided over the

aluminum wheels. Special care is needed

to protect this coating.

CAUTION

ꢀyꢀ

High water temperature and high water

pressure car washers are available

depending on the type of high pressure

car washer device. If the car washer

nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or

aimed at one area for an extended period

of time, it could deform plastic parts or

damage the paint.

Do not use any detergent other than

mild detergent. Before using any

detergent, verify the ingredients.

Otherwise, the product could discolor

or stain the aluminum wheels.

NOTE

ꢀyꢀ

Do not use wax containing compounds

(polish). Otherwise, it could result in

paint damage.

^ꢀyꢀDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive

cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent

on aluminum wheels. They may damage

the coating.

^ꢀyꢀAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to

clean the wheels.

^ꢀRinse the wheels thoroughly with

lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure

to clean the wheels after driving on

dusty or salted roads to help prevent

corrosion.

ꢀyꢀ

In addition, do not use an electrical or

air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the

frictional heat generated could result

in deformation of plastic parts or paint

damage.

^ꢀyꢀAvoid washing your vehicle in an

automatic car wash that uses high-

speed or hard brushes.

*Some models.

6

–69

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Cleaning the Upholstery and

Interior Trim

Interior Care

WARNING

Vinyl

Do not spray water in the cabin:

Splashing water on electrical parts

such as the audio unit and switches

is dangerous as it could cause a

malfunction or a ꢀre.

Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl

with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.

Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl

cleaner.

Leather^*

Remove dust and sand ﬁrst using a

vacuum cleaner or other means, then wipe

dirt off using a soft cloth with a leather

cleaner or a soft cloth soaked in mild soap.

Wipe off the remaining cleaner or soap

using a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

Dashboard Precautions

Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume

and cosmetic oils from contacting the

dashboard. They will damage and discolor

the dashboard. If these solutions get on the

dashboard, wipe them off immediately.

Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth

and allow the leather to further dry in a

well-ventilated, shaded area. If the leather

gets wet such as from rain, also remove

moisture and dry it as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Do not use glazing agents.

Glazing agents contain ingredients

which may cause discoloration,

wrinkling, cracks and peeling.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀBecause genuine leather is a natural

material, its surface is not uniform and

it may have natural scars, scratches,

and wrinkles.

^ꢀyꢀTo maintain the quality for as long as

possible, periodical maintenance, about

twice a year, is recommended.

Instrument panel top (soft pad)

ꢀyꢀ

Extremely soft material is used for the

soft pad surface. When cleaning, it is

recommended that you use a clean towel

dampened in a mild detergent to remove

soiling.

^ꢀyꢀSand and dust on the seat surface may

damage the overcoat of the genuine

leather surfaces and accelerate wear.

^ꢀyꢀGreasy soiling on genuine leather may

cause molding and stains.

ꢀyꢀ

If the soft pad surface is rubbed harshly,

it could result in the surface being

damaged leaving white scratch marks.

^ꢀyꢀRubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth

may cause damage.

^ꢀyꢀDo not wipe the leather using alcohol,

chlorine bleach, or organic solvents

such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline.

Otherwise, it may cause discoloration

or stains.

*Some models.

6

–70

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

^ꢀyꢀIf the seats get wet, promptly remove

moisture with a dry cloth. Remaining

moisture on the surface may cause

deterioration such as hardening and

shrinkage.

^ꢀyꢀExposure to direct sunlight for long

periods may cause deterioration and

shrinkage. When parking the car under

direct sunlight for long periods, shade

the interior using sunshades.

^ꢀyꢀDo not leave vinyl products on the seats

for long periods as they may affect

the leather quality and coloring. If the

cabin temperature becomes hot, the

vinyl may deteriorate and adhere to the

genuine leather.

Panel

When the interior panels need to be

cleaned, use soft material such as a soft

cloth soaked in clean water and wrung

out well and lightly wipe off dirt from

the surface. If a panel requires further

cleaning, use the following procedure.

1. Wipe dirt off using a soft cloth soaked

in mild detergent (about 5% solution).

2. Wipe off any remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water and

wrung out well.

NOTE

^ꢀyꢀDo not wipe leather parts using alcohol,

chlorine bleach, or organic solvents

such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline.

Otherwise, it may cause discoloration

or stains.

^ꢀyꢀScratches or nicks on the panels and

metallic trim resulting from the use

of a hard brush or cloth may not be

repairable.

Fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric

with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.

Clean it with a mild soap solution good

for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh

spots immediately with a fabric spot

cleaner.

^ꢀyꢀBe particularly careful when cleaning

high lustre panels and metallic trim as

they can be easily scratched.

To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh,

take care of it. Otherwise its color will be

affected, it can be stained easily, and its

ﬁre-resistance may be reduced.

Maintenance of the Active Driving

Display

CAUTION

The combiner and mirror surface have a

special coating. When cleaning, do not use

a hard or rough-surface cloth, or cleaning

detergent. In addition, if a chemical

solvent gets on the active driving display,

wipe it off immediately. Otherwise, the

combiner and mirror could be damaged

and the surface coating could be scratched.

Use a ﬁne, soft cloth such as those used

for cleaning eyeglasses.

Use only recommended cleaners

and procedures. Others may aꢂect

appearance and ꢀre-resistance.

*Some models.

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–71

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt

Webbing

Cleaning the Floor Mats

Rubber ﬂoor mats should be cleaned with

mild soap and water only.

Clean the webbing with a mild soap

solution recommended for upholstery or

carpets. Follow instructions. Do not bleach

or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.

WARNING

Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire

cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning

rubber ꢃoor mats:

After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry

the belt webbing and make sure there is no

remaining moisture before retracting them.

Cleaning the rubber ꢁoor mats with

rubber cleaning products makes the

ꢁoor mats slippery.

This may cause an accident when

depressing the accelerator, brake, or

clutch (Manual transaxle) pedal or

when getting in or out of the vehicle.

WARNING

Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer

replace damaged seat belts

immediately:

Using damaged seat belts is

dangerous. In a collision, damaged

belts cannot provide adequate

protection.

After removing the ﬂoor mats for cleaning,

always reinstall them securely.3-46

Cleaning the Window Interiors

If the windows become covered with an

oily, greasy, or waxy ﬁlm, clean them with

glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the

container.

CAUTION

ꢀ¾ꢀ

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of

the window glass. It could damage the

thermal ꢀlaments and the antenna lines.

ꢀ¾ꢀ

When washing the inside of the window

glass, use a soft cloth dampened in

lukewarm water, gently wiping the

thermal ꢀlaments and the antenna lines.

ꢀ

Use of glass cleaning products could

damage the thermal ꢀlaments and the

antenna lines.

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Maintenance and Care for Your Mazda 3 4 Door Third Generation (2014-2018)

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