Owner Maintenance

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the bonnet.

    

   

2. Insert your hand into the bonnet opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the bonnet.

    

   

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the bonnet open.

    

   

1. Check under the bonnet 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 bonnet, 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 bonnet.

    

   

3. Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.

 

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When closing the bonnet, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be deformed.

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In order to follow the maintenance interval (Search) and to protect the engine from damage caused by poor lubrication, it is vitally important to make use of engine oil with the correct specification. Do not use oils which do not meet the specification and requirements listed. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.

Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather operation (starting and oil flow).

Low-viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold-weather performance.

Use ILSAC GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V, or API service SL or higher.

When choosing an oil, consider the temperature range your vehicle will operate in before the next oil change.

Then select the recommended viscosity from the chart.

 

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Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specific temperature ranges could result in engine damage.

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New Zealand

Mazda recommends using Mazda Motor Oil which has been specifically designed and tested to meet the stringent Mazda Engineering Standards (MES) for your Mazda. To ensure engine longevity is not compromised particularly under the harsh climatic conditions existing in New Zealand, we only recommend using genuine Mazda engine oil which is available throughout the Mazda Repairer network.

If Mazda Motor Oil is not selected for use, always use an engine oil meeting the specifications.

 

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It is normal for all engines to consume engine oil under normal driving conditions.

Engine oil consumption may be as high as 0.8 L/1,000 km (1 L/800 miles). This may be as a result of evaporation, internal ventilation or burning of the lubricating oil in the working engine. Oil consumption may be higher when the engine is new due to the running-in process. Oil consumption is also dependant on engine speed and engine load. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption may be higher.

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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 sump.

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

    

   

5. Pull it out again and examine the 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.

    

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   Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.

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6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.