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 left, 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. Pad

   2. Support rod

All moving points of the body, such as door and bonnet hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.

Make sure the bonnet's secondary latch keeps the bonnet from opening when the primary latch is released.

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

Replace them.

 

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• 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 efficiency as the genuine product.

• 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 stiffener in the blade may deform and the windscreen wiper operation may be adversely affected.

• 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.

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• You can replace the wiper blades yourself, however you cannot replace the wiper arms.

  If you want to replace the wiper arms, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

• Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and may scratch or crack the windscreen.

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1. Move the wipers to the service positions using the following procedure.

   1. Switch the ignition ON.

   2. Switch the ignition OFF.

   3. Press up the wiper switch to the position 2 times within 30 seconds after switching the ignition OFF.

      When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the service positions.

2. Raise the wiper arms.

    

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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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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.

    

   

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.

    

   

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.

    

   

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 windscreen.

11. Move the wipers to their initial positions using the following procedure.

    1. Make sure that the wipers are set on the windscreen.

    2. Switch the ignition ON.

    3. Press up the wiper switch to the position 1 time.

       When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the initial positions.

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 off 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 leads and charge the battery every 6 weeks.

A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly.

1. Upper level

2. Lower level

Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration).

Do not overfill.

Examine the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially during cold weather. If it is low, recharge the battery.

 

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• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the engine.

• To disconnect the battery, remove the negative lead first. Install it last when connecting the battery.

• Be sure to remove the caps before recharging the battery.

• Do not quick-charge the battery.

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• If the battery quickly discharges because, for example, the lights were left on too long with the engine off, slow-charge it as required by battery size and charger capacity.

• If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is being used, recharge it as required by battery size and charger capacity.

Contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer for a battery replacement purchase.

 

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Always use tyres that are in good condition:

Driving with worn tyres is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tyres at the same time:

Replacing just one tyre is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking resulting in loss of vehicle control. Mazda strongly recommends that you replace all four tyres at the same time.

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If a tyre wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.

Replace the tyre when this happens.

1. New tread

2. Worn tread

3. Tread wear indicator

You should replace the tyre before the band crosses the entire tread.

Inspect the temporary spare tyre at least monthly to make sure it is properly inflated and stored.

 

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The temporary spare tyre condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used.

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The temporary spare tyre is easier to handle because of its construction which is lighter and smaller than a conventional tyre. This tyre should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tyre only until the conventional tyre is repaired, which should be as soon as possible.

Refer to Tyre (Search).

 

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• Do not use your temporary spare tyre rim with a snow tyre or a conventional tyre. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tyre and rim.

• The temporary spare tyre 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 tyre is for limited use, however, if the tread wear solid-band indicator appears, replace the tyre with the same type of temporary spare (Search).

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Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident.

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A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

• Tyre fit

• Wheel and bearing life

• Ground clearance

• Snow-chain clearance

• Speedometer calibration

• Headlight aim

• Bumper height

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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• When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset (inset/outset).

• For details, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Proper tyre balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Out-of-balance tyres can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots.

Drive belts

Inspect the belts for cracks and other damage. Replace if necessary.

Engine oil

When changing the engine oil, use the following oil of the proper viscosity for your climate.

(Australia)

API SL/SM/SN or ILSAC GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V

(New Zealand)

API SN or higher, or ILSAC GF-V or higher

Change it more frequently during heavy use under any of these conditions:

1. Dusty environment

2. Extended idling or low-speed operations

3. Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures or in an extremely humid climate

4. Repeated short-distance driving

Oil filter

Do not fail to change the oil filter as prescribed. As with the engine oil, under severe driving conditions, the filter should be changed more frequently.

Cooling system

When inspecting hoses (including the heater hose), connections, and clamps, look for leaks, swellings, cracks, and other damage. Replace any defective hose or part.

Engine coolant

Change the coolant and flush the cooling system as prescribed.

Fuel lines and hoses

When inspecting the fuel pipes, hoses, connections and clamps, look for leaks, deterioration, and other damage.

Replace any defective hose or part.

Air filter

Besides replacing the filter regularly, always replace it if it is torn or otherwise damaged. Inspect and replace it more often than prescribed if the vehicle is used in very dusty or sandy areas.