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.

    

   

    

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   The lever is located a little to the left of centre when facing the vehicle.

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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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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.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition off 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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Changing the coolant should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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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 travelling where temperatures may drop below freezing.

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 F and L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

MZR 1.6, SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 2.2

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.

 

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• Radiator coolant will damage paint.

  Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

• Use only soft (demineralised) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness.

• Do not add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.

• The engine has aluminium parts and must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.

• DO NOT USE coolants Containing Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Silicate.

  These coolants could damage the cooling system.

• DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. This could damage the cooling system.

• Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze.

  This would reduce effectiveness.

• 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.

 

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If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

 

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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.

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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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Left-hand drive model

Type A

Type B

Right-hand drive model

The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it using the following procedure:

The volume of fluid changes with temperature. Fluid must be checked while idling the engine without driving at normal operating temperature.

1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.

2. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal.

3. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P.

    

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   Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever:

   Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident.

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4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.

5. Pull it out again.

   The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows.

    

   

Fluid hot scale A

When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Full and Low.

Fluid cold scale B

When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20°C (70°F), the level must be between Full and Low.

 

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• Use the cold scale only as a reference.

• If outside temperature is lower than about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature.

• If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes.

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If the ATF level does not reach the appropriate level, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the vehicle inspected.

 

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Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate reading.

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Use only windscreen washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windscreen, it will dirty the windscreen, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.

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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary.

Type A

Type B

Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable.

But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing.

 

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Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from the same reservoir.

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When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.

Replace them.

 

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To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

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When raising both windscreen wiper arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm first. When lowering the wiper arms, slowly lower the wiper arm from the passenger's side first while supporting it with your hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and may scratch or crack the windscreen.

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1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow.

   

3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm.

   

    

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   To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windscreen.

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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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   • Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again.

   • If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced.

     So do not use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa.

   • Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners in the new blade rubber so that the curve is the same as it was in the old blade rubber.

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6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

   

When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.

Replace it.

 

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To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand.

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1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.

    

   

    

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   To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.

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2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.

    

   

3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

    

   

    

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   Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again.

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4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

   Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.