Owner Maintenance

Routine Service

We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.

• Engine Oil Level (Search)

• Engine Coolant Level (Search)

• Brake and clutch Fluid Level (Search)

• Washer Fluid Level (Search)

• Battery Maintenance (Search)

• Tyre Inflation Pressure (Search)

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (Search), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).

 

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Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient 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.

If you must run the engine while working under the bonnet, make certain that you remove all jewellery (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 bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewellery, loose clothing or have long hair or a long beard.

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

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 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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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

 

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(SKYACTIV-X 2.0)

Do not close the bonnet with the engine cover open. Otherwise, the engine cover may fall and cause injury.

For the opening/closing of the engine cover, refer to the “Engine Compartment Overview” (Search).

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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.

    

   

   1. Clip

    

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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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

3. Engine oil dipstick

4. Battery

5. Fuse block

6. Cooling system cap

7. Engine oil-filler cap

8. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir

SKYACTIV-X 2.0

1. Engine oil dipstick

2. Engine oil-filler cap

3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

4. Engine cover

5. Battery

6. Fuse block

7. Cooling system cap

8. Engine coolant reservoir

9. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir

Opening the engine cover

1. Turn the engine cover knob to unlock.

   

2. Lift up the engine cover.

   

3. Pinch the strap and remove it from the holder.

   

4. Hook the strap onto the bonnet hook to secure the cover.

   

Closing the engine cover

1. Unhook the strap from the bonnet hook.

   

2. Pinch the strap and press it in until a click sound is heard, and store.

   

3. Close the engine cover, turn the knob, and then lock the cover.

   

4. Make sure that the engine cover is securely closed.

 

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• 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.

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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. (SKYACTIV-X 2.0)

   Open the engine cover (Search).

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

   SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

    

   

   1. MAX

   2. OK

   3. MIN

    

   SKYACTIV-X 2.0

    

   

   1. MAX

   2. OK

   3. MIN

    

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

8. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

 

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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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If the replacement is not done using the correct procedure indicated in the service manual, it could cause an engine malfunction. Consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer) for details.

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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 FULL and LOW marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

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.

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.

• 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).

Without M Hybrid

With M Hybrid

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.

    

   

The exterior lights have either LEDs or normal bulbs.

Only the bulb for a position lights (type B) can be replaced.

LED type

• Headlights

• Running lights (Type A)

• Front direction indicator lights

• Side direction indicator lights

• High-mount brake light

• Rear direction indicator lights

• Brake lights

• Tail lights

• Reverse lights

• Number 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. If a replacement is necessary, consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).

Bulb type

Position lights (Type B)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.

2. If you are changing the left bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the right bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.

3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

   

   1. Removal

   2. Installation

    

4. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

   

   1. Removal

   2. Installation

5. Turn the screw anticlockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

   

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.

   

7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Fuse block (Engine compartment)

Fuse block (Left side)