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Maintenance and Care

6

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

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

Brake/Clutch Fluid...............6-20

Washer Fluid....................... 6-21

Body Lubrication..................6-22

Wiper Blades.......................6-23

Battery................................ 6-28

Key Battery Replacement......6-30

Tires....................................6-32

Light Bulbs...........................6-36

Fuses.................................. 6-39

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

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

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

Owner Maintenance............... 6-11

Owner Maintenance

Precautions......................... 6-11

Hood..................................6-12

Engine Compartment

Overview............................ 6-14

Engine Oil........................... 6-16

Engine Coolant....................6-19

Appearance Care.................... 6-47

Exterior Care....................... 6-47

Interior Care........................6-53

6-1

Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

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.

Introduction

▼

Be careful not to hurt yourself when

inspecting your vehicle, replacing a

tire, or doing some kind of

maintenance such as changing the oil

and ﬁlter. In particular, wear thick work

gloves such as cotton gloves when

touching areas that are diꢀcult to see

while inspecting or working on your

vehicle. Doing inspections or

procedures with your bare hands could

cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure

this manual describes, we strongly urge

you to have a reliable and qualiﬁed

service shop perform the work,

preferably an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

This evidence may consist of the

following:



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.

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

insuꢀcient servicing may result in

problems. This could lead to vehicle

damage or an accident and injuries.



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.



For self maintenance, a statement

For expert advice and quality service,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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.

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Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

NOTE

The malfunction diagnosis connector is

designed exclusively for connecting the

specially designed device to perform

on-board diagnosis.

Do not connect any devices other than

the specially designed malfunction

diagnosis devices for servicing. If any

device other than the malfunction

diagnosis device is connected, it may

aꢁect the vehicle's electrical devices or

lead to damage such as battery

depletion.

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.

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 “Vehicle Status Monitor”

enables the system to notify you of

your vehicle's approaching inspection/

servicing period. Refer to the

1. Malfunction diagnosis connector

Information section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

6-3

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

▼

Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:

The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the

wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.

Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.

The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval

of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the previous maintenance).

If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, follow the Severe

Driving Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and ﬁlter every 8,000 km

(5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Otherwise, follow the Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance intervals.

1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police

cars, taxis, or driver's education school car.

2. Driving under dusty conditions.

3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distan-

ces only.

4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.

5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.

If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (8,000 km (5,000

miles) or 6 months oil replacement interval), set the vehicle status monitor manually.

Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual. Please

contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.

USA and Puerto Rico Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance):

Number of times, maintenance was performed.

Maintenance Item

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

*1

R

Engine oil & ﬁlter

Spark plugs

Air ﬁlter

SKYACTIV-G

Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).

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

2.5T

Except SKY-

ACTIV-G

2.5T

R

I

*2

I

Fuel lines & hoses

*2

Hoses and tubes for emission

Drive belts

I

Engine coolant level

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120

months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or

60 months.

*3

Engine coolant

6-4

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of times, maintenance was performed.

Maintenance Item

1

2

3

4

I

5

6

7

8

I

Vacuum brake booster and hose

Exhaust system and heat shields

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

Disc brakes

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and

wheel bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boot

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Cabin air ﬁlter

I

T

Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.

Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).

Tire rotation

*4

I

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

*5

Inspect annually.

Emergency ﬂat tire repair kit (if equipped)

Function of all lights

I

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1

Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench

indicator light display.

*

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.

Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may cause

serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

3

*

4

5

Inspect a spare tire if equipped.

Check the tire repair ﬂuid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.

Replace the tire repair ﬂuid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

USA and Puerto Rico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):

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

Months

6

8

5

R

12

16

10

R

18

24

15

R

24

32

20

R

30

40

25

R

36

48

30

R

42

56

35

R

48

64

40

R

× 1000 km

× 1000 miles

*1

Engine oil & ﬁlter

Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

*2

& ﬁlter replacement)

Chart symbols:

R: Replace

Remarks:

*

1

Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench

indicator light display.

*

2

Follow Maintenance Interval listed in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.

Scheduled Maintenance (Canada)

▼

Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:

The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of engine oil replacement by turning on

the wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.

Every engine oil replacement must be done when the display/wrench indication

comes on. The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maxi-

mum interval of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the previous main-

tenance).

If you are following 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months maintenance interval, set

the vehicle status monitor manually.

Refer to the owner's manual section of mazda.ca for the Mazda Connect owner's

manual or contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.

Canada residents

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

6

8

5

12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Replace when the wrench indicator light is ON.

Maintenance Interval

*1*2

(Upper limit interval is 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12

months.)

Engine oil & ﬁlter

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Scheduled Maintenance

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

Months

×1000 km

×1000 miles

6

8

5

12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Maintenance Interval

SKYACTIV-G

Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).

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

2.5T

Spark plugs

Except SKY-

ACTIV-G

2.5T

Air ﬁlter

Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 36 months.

*3

I

Drive belts

Engine coolant level

I

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120

*4

months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or

60 months.

Engine coolant

*5

I

Fuel lines & hoses

*5

Hoses and tubes for emission

Brake lines, hoses and connections

Vacuum brake booster and hose

Disc brakes

I

Tire rotation

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

*6

I

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and

wheel bearing axial play

I

Body condition inspection for rust, corro-

sion and perforation

I

Driveshaft dust boot

I

T

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

Emergency ﬂat tire repair kit (if equipped)

Cabin air ﬁlter

T

*7

Inspect annually.

R

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

C: Clean

L: Lubricate

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1

Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench

indicator light display.

*

2

If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil & ﬁlter every

8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes ﬁrst.

1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or

driver's education school vehicles.

2. Driving under dusty conditions.

3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.

4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.

5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.

*

3

Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if equipped.

If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts more

often than the recommended intervals.

a) Driving under dusty conditions.

b) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds.

c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.

d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.

e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.

f) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condition.

Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22

may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*

4

5

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.

Inspect a spare tire if equipped.

*

6

7

Check the tire repair ﬂuid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.

Replace the tire repair ﬂuid bottle with a new one before the expiration date.

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

▼

Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:

The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the

wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.

Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.

The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval

of 10,000 km, or 6 months (after the previous maintenance).

If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, follow the Severe

Driving Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and ﬁlter every 5,000 km

or 3 months, whichever comes ﬁrst.

Otherwise, follow the Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance intervals.

1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police

cars, taxis, or driver's education school car.

2. Driving under dusty conditions.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distan-

ces only.

4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.

5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.

If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (5,000 km or 3

months oil replacement interval), set the vehicle status monitor manually.

Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual. Please

contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.

Mexico Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance):

Number of times, maintenance was performed.

Maintenance Item

1

R

I

2

R

I

3

R

I

4

R

I

5

R

I

6

R

I

7

R

I

8

R

I

*1

Engine oil & ﬁlter

SKYACTIV-G

2.5T

Replace every 64,000 km

Spark plugs

Except SKY-

ACTIV-G

2.5T

I

Replace every 120,000 km.

Air ﬁlter

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

Drive belts

I

Engine coolant level

I

Replace at ﬁrst 192,000 km or 120 months; after that,

every 96,000 km or 60 months.

*2

Engine coolant

*3

I

Fuel lines & hoses

*3

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

Fuel ﬁlter

Replace every 60,000 km.

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

Vacuum brake booster and

hose

With vacuum

booster

Brake and clutch ﬂuid level

Brake ﬂuid

I

R

I

R

I

Disc brakes

I

Tire rotation

Rotate every 10,000 km.

*4

I

Tire inﬂation pressure and tire wear

Steering operation and linkages

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and

wheel bearing axial play

I

Driveshaft dust boot

6-9

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of times, maintenance was performed.

Maintenance Item

1

2

T

I

3

4

T

I

5

6

T

I

7

8

T

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

Exhaust system and heat shields

*5

Inspect annually.

Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.

Emergency ﬂat tire repair kit (if equipped)

Cabin air ﬁlter

Function of all lights

I

Chart symbols:

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

R: Replace

T: Tighten

Remarks:

*

1

2

3

Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench

indicator light display.

*

Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22

may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

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.

Inspect a spare tire if equipped.

*

4

5

Check the tire repair ﬂuid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.

Replace the tire repair ﬂuid bottle with new one before the expiration date.

Mexico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):

Number of months or kilometers , whichever comes ﬁrst.

Months

3

5

R

6

10

R

9

15

R

12

20

R

15

25

R

18

30

R

21

35

R

24

40

R

× 1000 km

*1

Engine oil & ﬁlter

Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

*2

& ﬁlter replacement)

Chart symbols:

R: Replace

Remarks:

*

1

Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench

indicator light display.

*

2

Follow Maintenance Interval listed in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.

6-10

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

As explained in the Introduction (page

6-2), several procedures can be done

only by a qualiﬁed service technician

with special tools.

Owner Maintenance

Precautions

Owner Maintenance Precautions

▼

Improper owner maintenance during

the warranty period may aꢁect

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

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.

maintenance procedure, have it done

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

When Refueling

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.



Brake and clutch ﬂuid level (page

6-20)

Engine coolant level (page 6-19)

Engine oil level (page 6-18)



Washer ﬂuid level (page 6-21)

At Least Monthly

We recommend that you entrust the oil

and ﬂuid changes of your vehicle to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.



Tire inﬂation pressures (page 6-33)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example,

Every Spring and Fall)

WARNING

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.

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

qualiﬁed technician:

Performing maintenance work on a

vehicle is dangerous if not done

properly. You can be seriously injured

while performing some maintenance

procedures.



Engine coolant (page 6-19)

Engine oil (page 6-18)



Improper or incomplete service may

result in problems. This section gives

instructions only for items that are easy

to perform.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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, loose clothing or

have long hair or a long beard.

Either can become entangled in

moving parts and result in injury.

Hood

▼

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed

and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely

locked is dangerous as it could ﬂy open

while the vehicle is moving and block

the driver's vision which could result in

a serious accident.

Opening the Hood

▼

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the ignition oꢁ and make sure

the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running indeﬁnitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever in the

direction of the arrow as shown in

the illustration, and lift up the

hood.

Do not leave items in the engine

compartment:

After you have ﬁnished 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 ﬁre leading to an

unexpected accident.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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.

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.

1. Pad

2. Support rod

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.

1. 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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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Engine Compartment Overview

▼

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil dipstick

3. Brake/Clutch ﬂuid reservoir

4. Battery

5. Fuse block

6. Cooling system cap

7. Engine oil-ﬁller cap

8. Windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil dipstick

3. Brake ﬂuid reservoir

4. Battery

5. Fuse block

6. Cooling system cap

7. Engine oil-ﬁller cap

8. Windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certiﬁed For

Gasoline Engines” by the American

Petroleum Institute (API).

Engine Oil

▼

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.

NOTE

Changing the engine oil should be

performed by an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Refer to Introduction on page 6-2 for

owner's responsibility in protecting

your investment.

Recommended Oil

▼

U.S.A., Canada

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G

2.5

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.

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your

Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine

5W-30 Oil is required to achieve

optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Genuine Mazda Parts

and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Genuine Mazda Parts

and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Only use SAE 5W-30 oil “Certiﬁed For

Gasoline Engines” by the American

Petroleum Institute (API).

For maintenance service, Mazda

recommends Mazda Genuine Parts.

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.

(Mexico)

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G

2.5

Use API SM or higher, SAE 5W-30

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

not available, use SAE 5W-20, SAE

0W-30 or SAE 10W-30 engine oil.

Except U.S.A., Canada

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, SN or SP

must be on the label.

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Use API SM or higher, SAE 5W-30

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

not available, use SAE 0W-30 or SAE

10W-30 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, SN or SP

must be on the label.

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Owner Maintenance

5. Pull it out again and examine the

level.

Inspecting Engine Oil Level

▼

The level is normal if it is between

the MIN and MAX marks.

If it is near or below MIN, add

enough oil to bring the level to

MAX.

NOTE



If the engine oil level warning

indication/warning light turns on,

add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal)

of engine oil.

CAUTION

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level

surface.

Do not overﬁll the engine oil. This

may cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the

dipstick is positioned properly

before reinserting the dipstick.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

2. Warm up the engine to normal

operating temperature.

3. Turn it oꢁ 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.

1. MAX

2. OK

3. MIN

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NOTE

Engine Coolant

Changing the coolant should be done

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Inspecting Coolant Level

▼

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.

WARNING

Do not use a match or live ﬂame in

the engine compartment. DO NOT

ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE

IS HOT:

A hot engine is dangerous. If the

engine has been running, parts of the

engine compartment can become very

hot. You could be burned. Carefully

inspect the engine coolant in the

coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

Inspect the condition and connections

of all cooling system and heater hoses.

Replace any that are swollen or

deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the

radiator and between the FULL and

LOW marks on the coolant reservoir

when the engine is cool.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G

2.5

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the ignition oꢁ and make sure

the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running indeﬁnitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

Do not remove either

cooling system cap when the engine

and radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are hot,

scalding coolant and steam may shoot

out under pressure and cause serious

injury.

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SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

Brake/Clutch Fluid

Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid

Level

▼

WARNING

FULL

LOW

If the brake/clutch ﬂuid level is low,

have the brakes inspected:

A low brake/clutch ﬂuid 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.

If it is at or near LOW, add enough

coolant to the coolant reservoir to

provide freezing and corrosion

protection and to bring the level to

FULL.

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.

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir

tank cap after adding coolant.

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.

CAUTION

Radiator coolant will damage paint.

Rinse it oꢁ quickly if spilled.

If the “FL22” mark is shown on or

near the cooling system cap, use of

FL-22 is recommended when

replacing engine coolant. Using

engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine

and cooling system.

Without M Hybrid

If the coolant reservoir is empty or new

coolant is required frequently, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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With M Hybrid

Washer Fluid

Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

▼

WARNING

Use only windshield washer ﬂuid or

plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

ﬂuid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the windshield,

aꢁect your visibility, and could result in

an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without

Anti-freeze Protection in Cold

Weather:

Operating your vehicle in temperatures

below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer ﬂuid

without anti-freeze protection is

dangerous as it could cause impaired

windshield vision and result in an

accident. In cold weather, always use

washer ﬂuid 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.

Add washer ﬂuid under any of the

following conditions.



The top of the ﬂuid level is low.

The Low Washer Fluid Level Warning



Indication/Warning Light (if

equipped) turns on.

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

The top of the ﬂuid level is lower

Body Lubrication

than E (if equipped).

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

non-freezing lubricant on locks during

cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch

keeps the hood from opening when

the primary latch is released.

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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Refer to the Replacing Windshield

Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section

for the procedure on how to move

the windshield wiper blades to the

service position.

Wiper Blades

▼

CAUTION

Contamination of either the

Hot waxes applied by automatic car

washers have been known to aꢁect

the wiper's ability to clean windows.

An operation malfunction may occur

or the wiper eꢁectiveness may be

reduced if a water-repellent coating

is used.

To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

solvents on or near them.

windshield or the blades with foreign

matter can reduce wiper eꢁectiveness.

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.

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position and the ignition is switched

ON, the wipers may move

automatically in the following cases:

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched.

If the windshield above the rain

sensor is wiped with a cloth.

If the windshield is struck with a

hand or other object.

If the rain sensor is struck with a

hand or other object from inside

the vehicle.

Be careful not to pinch hands or

ﬁngers 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.

Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades oꢁ the windshield, always

follow the procedure for moving the

windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,

a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the

hood could be damaged.

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NOTE

Replacing Windshield Wiper

▼

You can replace the wiper blades

yourself, however you cannot replace

the wiper arms.

If you want to replace the wiper arms,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well,

the blades are probably worn or

cracked.

Replace them.

Replace the wiper blades using the

following procedure.

1. Move the wipers to the service

positions using the following

procedure.

CAUTION

To prevent damaging a windshield

wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood,

perform the following procedure.

a) Switch the ignition ON.

b) Switch the ignition OFF.

c) Press up the wiper switch to the

MIST position 2 times within 30

seconds after switching the

ignition OFF.

Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades oꢁ the windshield, always

move them to the service position.

When putting the windshield

wiper blades back on the

windshield, make sure that they

are in the service position before

switching the ignition ON and

operating the windshield wipers.

Replace with Mazda genuine wiper

blades. If they are replaced with

wiper blades other than a Mazda

genuine product, they may not wipe

with the same eꢀciency as the

genuine product.

When the procedure is

completed, the wipers operate

and they stop at the service

positions.

2. Raise the wiper arms.

To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do not

try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

Do not bend the blade rubber

unnecessarily when replacing it.

Otherwise, the metal stiꢁener in the

blade may deform and the

windshield wiper operation may be

adversely aꢁected.

Do not hold a wiper blade by its end

when raising the wiper arm.

Otherwise, the part may deform and

the wiping performance may lower.

Forcefully lowering the wiper arms

could damage the wiper arm and

blade, and may scratch or crack the

windshield.

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3. Slide the blade component in the

direction of the arrow while

pressing the wiper arm tab to

remove the blade component from

the wiper arm.

5. Pull the end of the blade rubber

from the blade holder groove in the

direction of the arrow and remove

the blade rubber from the blade

holder.

4. Pull the blade rubber in the

direction of the arrow and slide it

to a position where the blade

holder groove can be checked.

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6. Insert the end of the new blade

rubber into the groove of the blade

holder until it contacts the end of

the blade holder.

7. After pulling the blade rubber in the

direction of the arrow and sliding

the blade rubber to a position to

check the blade holder groove,

slide the blade rubber end in the

opposite direction.

8. Make sure that the blade rubber is

correctly installed to the blade

holder.

9. Slide the blade component and

install it to the wiper arm.

10.Slowly lower the wiper arms onto

the windshield.

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2. Remove the stopper and raise the

wiper arm.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the

windshield let the wiper arm down

easily, do not let it slap down on

the windshield.

11.Move the wipers to their initial

positions using the following

procedure.

a) Make sure that the wipers are set

on the windshield.

b) Switch the ignition ON.

c) Press up the wiper switch to the

MIST position 1 time.

When the procedure is

3. Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the

right until it unlocks, then remove

the blade.

completed, the wipers operate

and they stop at the initial

positions.

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.

CAUTION

1. Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the rear

window, do not let the wiper arm

fall on it.

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4. Pull down the blade rubber and

slide it out of the blade holder.

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.

5. Remove the metal stiꢁeners from

the blade rubber and install them in

the new blade.

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 ﬂuid 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.

CAUTION

Do not bend or discard the

stiꢁeners. 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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Wear eye protection and

protective gloves to prevent contact

with battery ﬂuid:

Keep all ﬂames and sparks

away from open battery cells because

hydrogen gas is produced from open

battery cells while charging the

battery or adding battery ﬂuid:

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 ﬂames including

cigarettes and sparks away from open

battery cells.

Spilled battery ﬂuid is dangerous.

Battery ﬂuid contains SULFURIC ACID

which could cause serious injuries if it

gets in eyes, or on the skin or clothing.

If this happens, immediately ﬂush 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:

NOTE

Allowing children to play near batteries

is dangerous. Battery ﬂuid could cause

serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or

on the skin.

Before performing battery

maintenance, remove the battery

cover.

Keep ﬂames 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 ﬂames including

cigarettes and sparks away from open

battery cells.

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Battery Maintenance

▼

Key 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

Make sure the battery is installed

correctly. Battery leakage could occur

if it is not installed correctly.

When replacing the battery, be

careful 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.

There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly replaced.

Dispose of used batteries according

to the following instructions.

To get the best service from a battery:



Keep it securely mounted.

Keep the top clean and dry.

Keep terminals and connections



clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

Rinse oꢁ spilled electrolyte



immediately with a solution of water

and baking soda.

If the vehicle will not be used for an



extended time, disconnect the

battery cables and charge the battery

every 6 weeks.

Battery Replacement

▼

Insulate the plus and minus

terminals of the battery using

cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer

for battery replacement.

Never throw the battery into ﬁre or

water.

Never deform or crush.

Replace only with the same type

battery (CR2032 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that

the battery power is low:

3. Insert a tape-wrapped ﬂathead

screwdriver into the gap and slide it

in the direction of the arrow.



A message, “Low Key Fob Battery.

Replace Battery” is displayed on the

multi-information display when the

ignition is switched OFF.



The system does not operate and the

operation indicator light on the

transmitter does not ﬂash when the

buttons are pressed.

The system's operational range is

reduced.

4. Twist the ﬂathead screwdriver in the

direction of the arrow and remove

the upper cover.



Incorrect battery replacement

operation may damage the key.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer is recommended. If

replacing the battery by yourself,

follow the instruction.

Replacing the key battery

5. Remove the cap using the

1. Remove the lower cover while

sliding the knob in the direction of

the arrow.

tape-wrapped ﬂathead screwdriver.

6. Remove the battery using

tape-wrapped ﬂathead screwdriver.

2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper

cover.

7. Insert a new battery into the

transmitter so that the positive pole

is facing up.

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8. Install the cap.

Tires

▼

For reasons of proper performance,

safety, and better fuel economy, always

maintain recommended tire inﬂation

pressures and stay within the

9. Install the upper cover.

recommended load limits and weight

distribution.

WARNING

Using Diꢁerent Tire Types:

Driving your vehicle with diꢁerent

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.

10.Insert the tabs of the lower cover

into the slots of the transmitter and

install the lower cover.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

Using any other tire size than what is

speciﬁed for the vehicle (page 9-10)

is dangerous. It could seriously aꢁect

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 speciﬁed for the

vehicle.

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

Overinﬂation can produce a harsh

ride, uneven and accelerated tire

wear, and a greater possibility of

damage from road hazards.

Tire Inﬂation Pressure

▼

WARNING

Keep your tire pressure at the correct

levels. If one frequently needs

inﬂating, have it inspected.

Always inﬂate the tires to the correct

pressure:

Overinﬂation or underinﬂation of tires

is dangerous. Adverse handling or

unexpected tire failure could result in a

serious accident.

Tire Rotation

▼

WARNING

Refer to Tires on page 9-10.

Rotate tires periodically:

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve

cap:

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To

equalize tread wear for maintaining

good performance in handling and

braking, rotate the tires periodically or

sooner if irregular wear develops.

Please refer to Scheduled maintenance

for your tire rotation interval.

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

During rotation, inspect them for

correct balance.

Mazda-genuine part.

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).

NOTE

1. Forward



Do not include (TEMPORARY USE

ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Always check tire pressure when tires

are cold.

Warm tires normally exceed

recommended pressures. Do not

release air from warm tires to adjust

the pressure.



Underinﬂation 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.

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Also, inspect them for uneven wear

and damage. Abnormal wear is usually

caused by one or a combination of the

following:

Replacing a Tire

▼

WARNING



Incorrect tire pressure

Improper wheel alignment

Out-of-balance wheel

Severe braking

Always use tires that are in good

condition:

Driving with worn tires is dangerous.

Reduced braking, steering, and

traction could result in an accident.



After rotation, inﬂate all tire pressures

to speciﬁcation on page 9-10 and

inspect the lug nuts for tightness.

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.

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.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator

will appear as a solid band across the

tread.

Replace the tire when this happens.

1. New tread

2. Worn tread

3. Tread wear indicator

You should replace the tire before the

band crosses the entire tread.

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NOTE

CAUTION

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.

Do not use your temporary spare tire

rim with a snow tire or a

conventional tire. Neither will

properly ﬁt and could damage both

tire and rim.

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.

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 6-34).

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.

Temporary Spare Tire

▼

Inspect the temporary spare tire at

least monthly to make sure it is

properly inﬂated and stored.

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when

they are not being used on the road. It

is recommended that tires generally be

replaced when they are 6 years or

older. Heat caused by hot climates or

frequent high loading conditions can

accelerate the aging process. You

should replace the spare tire when you

replace the other road tires due to the

aging of the spare tire. The period in

which the tire was manufactured (both

week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit

number.

NOTE

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.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.

Use the temporary spare tire only until

the conventional tire is repaired, which

should be as soon as possible.

Refer to Tires on page 9-10.

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Replacing a Wheel

▼

Light Bulbs

▼

WARNING

Front

Always use wheels of the correct size

on your vehicle:

Type A

Using a wrong-sized wheel is

dangerous. Braking and handling could

be aꢁected, leading to loss of control

and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely

aꢁect:

*

1. Vanity mirror lights

Tire ﬁt

2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights

3. Side turn signal lights

4. Front side-marker lights

5. Parking lights

6. Headlights (High/Low beam)/

Daytime running lights

Wheel and bearing life

Ground clearance

Snow-chain clearance

Speedometer calibration

Headlight aim

*

Bumper height

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

7. Front turn signal lights

Type B

NOTE



When replacing a wheel, make sure

the new one is the same as the

original factory wheel in diameter,

rim width, and oꢁset (inset/outset).



For details, contact an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

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.

*

1. Vanity mirror lights

2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights

3. Side turn signal lights

4. Parking lights/Front side-marker

lights

*

5. Headlights (High/Low beam)/

Daytime running lights

6. Front turn signal lights

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Rear

CAUTION

4–Door

When removing the lens or lamp unit

using a ﬂathead screwdriver, make sure

that the ﬂathead screwdriver does not

contact the interior terminal. If the

ﬂathead screwdriver contacts the

terminal, a short circuit may occur.

NOTE



When replacing a bulb, contact an

Authorized Mazda Dealer if

necessary.

Use the protective cover and carton

for the replacement bulb to dispose

of the old bulb promptly and out of

the reach of children.

For details regarding the installation

positions of the interior lights, refer

to the following:

1. Trunk light



2. High-mount brake light

3. Overhead light (Rear)

4. Rear side-marker lights

*

5. Brake lights/Taillights



6. Rear turn signal lights

7. Brake lights/Taillights

*

8. Taillights

9. Reverse lights

10.License plate lights



Vanity mirror lights

Refer to Vanity Mirrors on page

5-39.

5–Door



Overhead Lights/front map lights,

overhead light (rear), trunk light,

and luggage compartment light

Refer to Interior Lights on page

5-40.

Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

▼

The exterior lights have either LEDs or

normal bulbs.

Only the bulb for a parking lights/front

side-marker lights (type B) can be

replaced.

1. Luggage compartment light

2. High-mount brake light

3. Overhead light (Rear)

4. Rear side-marker lights

5. Rear turn signal lights

6. Brake lights/Taillights

7. Taillights

8. Reverse lights

9. License plate lights

LED type



Headlights

Daytime running lights

Parking lights (Type A)

Front turn signal lights

Front side-marker lights (Type A)

Side turn signal lights

High-mount brake light

Rear turn signal lights



*



*



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

Rear side-marker lights

Brake lights

Taillights

Reverse lights

4. Pull the center of each plastic

retainer and remove the retainers.



License plate lights

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a

single unit because it is an integrated

unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with

the unit. We recommend an

Authorized Mazda Dealer when the

replacement is necessary.

1. Removal

Bulb type

2. Installation

Parking lights/Front side-marker

lights (Type B)

5. Turn the screw counterclockwise

and remove it, and then partially

peel back the mudguard.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched

oꢁ, and the headlight switch is oꢁ.

2. If you are changing the left bulb,

start the engine, turn the steering

wheel all the way to the right, and

turn oꢁ engine. If you are changing

the right bulb, turn the steering

wheel to the left.

3. Pull the center of each plastic

retainer and remove the retainers.

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly

counterclockwise and remove it.

1. Removal

2. Installation

7. Disconnect the bulb from the

socket.

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

▼

Fuses

Overhead lights/Front map lights,

Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror

Fuses

▼

*

lights , Luggage compartment light

Your vehicle's electrical system is

protected by fuses.

(5–Door)

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a

single unit because it is an integrated

unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with

the unit. We recommend an

Authorized Mazda Dealer when the

replacement is necessary.

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.

Trunk light (4–Door)

1. Press both sides of the lens cap to

remove it.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it

out.

Fuse Replacement

▼

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

oꢁ, and other switches are oꢁ.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

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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.

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:

1. Make sure the ignition is switched

oꢁ, and other switches are oꢁ.

2. Remove the fuse block cover.

4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is

blown.

1. Normal

2. Blown

3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is

blown, replace it with a new one of

the same amperage rating.

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. Consult 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

accessory socket circuit.

1. Normal

2. Blown

CAUTION

Always replace a fuse with a

genuine Mazda fuse or equivalent

of the same rating. Otherwise, you

may damage the electric system.

6. Reinstall the cover and make sure

that it is securely installed.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

WARNING

Do not replace the main fuse by

yourself. Have an Authorized

Mazda Dealer perform the

replacement:

Replacing the fuse by yourself is

dangerous because the MAIN fuse

is a high current fuse. Incorrect

replacement could cause an

electrical shock or a short circuit

resulting in a ﬁre.

4. Reinstall the cover and make sure

that it is securely installed.

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Owner Maintenance

Fuse Panel Description

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Fuse block (Engine compartment)

FUSE RAT-

No.

ING

PROTECTED COMPONENT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

―

*

20 A

30 A

20 A

40 A

―

Windshield wiper de-icer

Engine control system

S-VT

Engine control system

―

20 A

Fuel pump

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Owner Maintenance

FUSE RAT-

No.

PROTECTED COMPONENT

ING

F8

15 A

7.5 A

15 A

―

Engine control system

Transmission control system

Engine control system

Air conditioner

*

F9

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

F16

F17

F18

F19

F20

F21

F22

F23

F24

F25

F26

F27

F28

F29

F30

F31

F32

F33

F34

F35

F36

F37

F38

F39

F40

Engine control system

―

*

20 A

―

Front seat warmer

15 A

―

For protection of various circuits

15 A

60 A

15 A

30 A

15 A

7.5 A

25 A

15 A

―

For protection of various circuits

Power steering system

Headlight (LH) 1

Headlight (RH) 1

Keyless system

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

Headlight (LH) 2

Headlight (RH) 2

On board diagnostics

For protection of various circuits

Windshield washer

Accessory sockets

Horn

―

50A

―

ABS, Dynamic stability control system

―

Rear window defogger

For protection of various circuits

―

40 A

50 A

―

40 A

Air conditioner

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Owner Maintenance

FUSE RAT-

No.

ING

PROTECTED COMPONENT

F41

F42

F43

F44

F45

F46

F47

F48

F49

F50

F51

F52

F53

F54

F55

F56

―

20 A

30 A

10 A

15 A

7.5 A

15 A

25 A

10 A

15 A

―

Windshield wipers

*

Cooling fan

Starter

Engine control system

Audio

For protection of various circuits

Air bag

Instrument cluster

Room light

Audio

*

Moonroof

Engine control system

i-ACTIVSENSE

―

*

15 A

Electric water pump

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Owner Maintenance

Fuse block (Left side)

FUSE RAT-

No.

PROTECTED COMPONENT

ING

F1

F2

―

F3

―

F4

15 A

―

Power door locks (Driver)

F5

Power door locks (Passenger)

F6

―

F7

―

F8

―

F9

30 A

―

Power windows (Driver)

F10

F11

F12

F13

F14

F15

Power windows (Passenger)

*

Power seat (Driver)

―

15 A

―

Audio

15 A

Liftgate lock

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Owner Maintenance

FUSE RAT-

No.

ING

PROTECTED COMPONENT

F16

F17

F18

F19

F20

F21

F22

F23

15 A

10 A

7.5 A

―

Illumination

Brake lights

Reverse lights

Rear turn signal lights

Taillights

Air bag

―

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Damage Caused by Bird Dropping,

Insects, or Tree Sap

Exterior Care

▼

Occurrence

The paintwork on your Mazda

represents the latest technical

developments in composition and

methods of application.

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

Here are some examples of possible

damage, with tips on how to prevent

them.

paintwork if they are not removed.

Tree sap will harden and adhere

permanently to the paint ﬁnish. If you

scratch the sap oꢁ while it is hard,

some vehicle paint could come oꢁ

with it.

Etching Caused by Acid Rain or

Industrial Fallout

Occurrence

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.

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.

And the longer the acid remains on the

surface, the greater the chance is for

damage.

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

aꢁected area with dampened

newspaper for 1 to 2 hours. After

removing the newspaper, rinse oꢁ the

loosened debris with water.

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Appearance Care



Water Marks

Occurrence

Chipped paint can lead to rust

forming on your Mazda. Before this

happens, repair the damage by using

Mazda touch-up paint according to

the instructions in this section.

Failure to repair the aꢁected area

could lead to serious rusting and

expensive repairs.

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.

Follow all label and container

directions when using a chemical

cleaner or polish. Read all warnings

and cautions.

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

Maintaining the Finish

▼

Washing

immediately after you ﬁnd water marks

on your vehicle's ﬁnish.

CAUTION

Paint Chipping

Occurrence

Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades oꢁ the windshield, always

follow the procedure for moving the

windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,

a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the

hood could be damaged.

Paint chipping occurs when gravel

thrown in the air by another vehicle's

tires hits your vehicle.

Refer to the Replacing Windshield

Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section for

the procedure on how to move the

windshield wiper blades to the

service position.

When the ignition is switched ON

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position, the windshield wipers may

operate automatically in the

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.

NOTE



The 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).

In low temperatures a vehicle's ﬁnish

hardens. This increases the chance of

paint chipping.

following cases:

The area of the windshield above

the rain sensor is touched or wiped

with a cloth.

The windshield or the rain sensor

area in the cabin is hit.



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Appearance Care



When the ignition is switched ON

and the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position, do not touch the

windshield or the windshield wipers

Otherwise, the windshield wipers

will operate automatically which

could catch your ﬁngers or damage

the windshield wipers.

The vehicle is washed with a rough,

dry, or dirty cloth.

The vehicle is washed at a car wash

that uses brushes that are dirty or too

stiꢁ.



Cleansers or wax containing

abrasives are used.

When removing ice or snow, or

cleaning the windshield, always

make sure the wiper lever is in the

OFF position.

NOTE



Mazda is not responsible for

scratches caused by automatic car

washes or improper washing.

Scratches are more noticeable on

vehicles with darker paint ﬁnishes.



Do not spray water in the engine

compartment. Otherwise, it could

result in engine-starting problems or

damage to electrical parts.

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.

Make sure that the fuel-ﬁller lid is

closed and lock the doors.

To minimize scratches on the vehicle's

paint ﬁnish:



Rinse oꢁ any dirt or other foreign

matter using lukewarm or cold water

before washing.

Use plenty of lukewarm or cold



water and a soft cloth when washing

the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.

Rub gently when washing or drying



the vehicle.

Take your vehicle only to a car wash

that keeps its brushes well

maintained.

Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax

Otherwise, the fuel-ﬁller lid may be

forcefully opened by water pressure

causing damage to the vehicle or

fuel-ﬁller lid.



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.

that contain abrasives.

CAUTION

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.

If the vehicle is washed improperly, the

paint surface could be scratched. Here

are some examples of how scratching

could occur.

Scratches occur on the paint surface

when:

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



The vehicle is washed without ﬁrst

rinsing oꢁ dirt and other foreign

matter.

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Appearance Care

edges of the doors and rocker panels

are clean.

force of the spray could damage or

deform the molding, aꢁect the

sealability of parts, and allow water to

penetrate the interior. Keep a suꢀcient

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 ineꢁective, use a

mild soap made for use on vehicles.

Thoroughly rinse oꢁ all soap with

lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow

soap to dry on the ﬁnish.

Waxing

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.

WARNING

1. Use wax which contains no

abrasives.

Dry oꢁ 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

aꢁected.

Wax containing abrasives will

remove paints 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 oꢁ the wax with a soft cloth.

NOTE

A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and

similar materials will usually also take

oꢁ the wax. Rewax these areas even if

the rest of the vehicle does not need it.

When using an automatic car wash



Retract the door mirrors.

The automatic car wash brushes



could reduce the paint luster or

hasten 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.

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 machine. If the car washer nozzle

is put too close to the vehicle, the

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

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

▼



Use tar remover to remove road tar

and insects. Never do this with a

knife or similar tool.

To prevent corrosion on bright-metal

surfaces, apply wax or chrome

preservative and rub it to a high

luster.

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.



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.



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.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

Dry oꢁ 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

aꢁected.

deterioration.

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Appearance Care

Aluminum Wheel Maintenance^*

Plastic Part Maintenance

▼



When cleaning the plastic lenses of

the lights, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, rectiﬁed spirit, paint,

thinner, highly acidic detergents, or

strongly alkaline detergents.

A protective coating is provided over

the aluminum wheels. Special care is

needed to protect this coating.

CAUTION

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.

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 oꢁ any such chemical

agents or ﬂuids using a soft cloth

immediately.

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



Do not use a wire brush or any

abrasive cleaner, polishing

compound, or solvent on aluminum

wheels. They may damage the

coating.



Always 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.



Avoid washing your vehicle in an

automatic car wash that uses

high-speed or hard brushes.



Do not use wax containing

compounds (polish). Otherwise, it

could result in paint damage.

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.

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Appearance Care

3. Before retracting seat belts which

have been pulled out for cleaning,

dry them oꢁ thoroughly and make

sure there is no remaining moisture

on them.

Interior Care

▼

WARNING

Do not spray water into the vehicle

cabin:

If a seat belt appears frayed or has

abrasions, have it replaced by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer:

If a seat belt is used under such a

condition, it cannot function at its full

capacity which could result in serious

injury or death.

Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is

dangerous as electrical devices such as

the audio and switches could get wet

resulting in a malfunction or vehicle

ﬁre.

NOTE

Use a mild detergent to remove

soiling from a seat belt:



Do not wipe the interior using

alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic

solvents such as thinner, benzene,

and gasoline. Otherwise, it may

cause discoloration or stains.

Rubbing hard with a stiꢁ brush or

cloth may cause damage.

If organic solvents are used for cleaning

the seat belts or they become stained

or bleached, there is the possibility of

them becoming weakened and as a

result, they may not function at their

full capacity which could cause serious

injury or death.



If the vehicle interior becomes soiled

by any of the following, wipe it oꢁ

immediately using a soft cloth.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling

of the coating, and it will make it hard

to wipe oꢁ later.

NOTE

Clean seat belts diligently if they get

dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will

make it diꢀcult to clean them later,

and it may aꢁect the smooth retracting

of the seat belt.



Beverage or fragrance

Grease or oil

Soiling



Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance

▼



Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl

upholstery using a brush or vacuum.

Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery

using a leather and vinyl upholstery

cleaner.

Seat Belt Maintenance

▼

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly

dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked

in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)

diluted with water.

2. Wipe oꢁ the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

and wrung out well.

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Appearance Care



If the leather upholstery gets wet,

promptly remove moisture with a dry

cloth. Remaining moisture on the

surface may cause deterioration such

as hardening and shrinkage.

Exposure 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.

Do not leave vinyl products on the

leather upholstery for long periods.

They may aꢁect the leather quality

and coloring. If the cabin

temperature becomes hot, the vinyl

may deteriorate and adhere to the

genuine leather.

Upholstery Maintenance

▼

1. Clean the soiled area by lightly

dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked

in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)

diluted with water.

2. Wipe oꢁ the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

and wrung out well.



Leather Upholstery Maintenance^*

▼

1. Remove dust and sand using a

vacuum cleaner.



2. Wipe oꢁ the soiled area with a soft

cloth and a suitable, special cleaner

or a soft cloth soaked in a mild

detergent (about 5%) diluted with

water.

3. Wipe oꢁ the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

and wrung out well.

Plastic Part Maintenance

▼

4. 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, remove the

moisture and dry it as soon as

possible.

CAUTION

Do not use polishing agents.

Depending on the product ingredients,

they could cause discoloration, stains,

cracks or peeling of the coating.

Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)

▼

NOTE

Maintenance



Because genuine leather is a natural

Extremely soft material is used for the

soft pad surface. If the soft pad surface

is rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it

could result in the surface being

damaged and leaving white scratch

marks.

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft

cloth soaked in a mild detergent

(approx. 5%) diluted with water.

2. Wipe oꢁ the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

and wrung out well.

material, its surface is not uniform

and it may have natural scars,

scratches, and wrinkles.

To maintain the quality for as long as

possible, periodical maintenance,

about twice a year, is recommended.

If the leather upholstery comes into

contact with any of the following,

clean it immediately.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause

premature wear, mold, or stains.



Sand or dirt

Grease or oil, such as hand cream

Alcohol, such as in cosmetic or



hair dressing items

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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Active Driving Display

Maintenance^*

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.

The dust-proof sheet has a 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 oꢁ immediately. The

dust-proof sheet could be damaged

and the surface coating could be

scratched. Use a ﬁne, soft cloth such as

those used for cleaning eyeglasses.

CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside

of the window glass. It could

damage the thermal ﬁlaments and

the antenna lines.

When washing the inside of the

window glass, use a soft cloth

dampened in lukewarm water, gently

wiping the thermal ﬁlaments and the

antenna lines.

NOTE

Use of compressed air when cleaning

the dust-proof sheet is recommended.

Panel Maintenance

▼

Use of glass cleaning products could

damage the thermal ﬁlaments and

the antenna lines.

If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it oꢁ

with a soft cloth soaked in clean water

and thoroughly wrung out.

If some areas require further cleaning,

use the following procedure:

1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft

cloth soaked in a mild detergent

(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.

2. Wipe oꢁ the remaining detergent

using a cloth soaked in clean water

and wrung out well.

Cleaning the Floor Mats

▼

Rubber ﬂoor mats should be cleaned

with mild soap and water only.

WARNING

Do not use rubber cleaners, such as

tire cleaner or tire shine, when

cleaning rubber ﬂoor mats:

Cleaning the rubber ﬂoor mats with

rubber cleaning products makes the

ﬂoor mats slippery.

This may cause an accident when

depressing the accelerator, brake, or

clutch (Manual transmission) pedal or

when getting in or out of the vehicle.

NOTE

Be particularly careful when cleaning

shiny surface panels and metallic parts

such as plating as they can be

scratched easily.

After removing the ﬂoor mats for

cleaning, always reinstall them securely

(page 3-48).

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MEMO

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Maintenance and Care for Your Mazda 3 4 Door Fourth Generation (2019-2026)

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