Owner Maintenance

 

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(With active bonnet)

Do not pull the bonnet's release handle after the active bonnet has activated:

Pulling the release handle while the active bonnet is operating is dangerous as it will raise the bonnet further and obstruct vision. In addition, the bonnet cannot be lowered manually, therefore do not attempt to forcefully push the bonnet back down. Otherwise, it could deform the bonnet or cause injury. If the active bonnet has activated, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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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 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 keep 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 following specifications or requirements. 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.

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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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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This procedure is intended for vehicles with the engine oil flexible maintenance setting selected.

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After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.

 

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The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be performed using the following procedure:

1. Switch the ignition OFF.

2. Switch the ignition ON with the selector pressed, and press and hold the selector for about 5 seconds until the master warning light flashes.

    

   

3. After the master warning light flashes for several seconds, the initialization is completed.

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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.

 

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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 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.

• 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

Right-hand drive model

 

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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.

Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable.

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

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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(Type A)

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.

   

(Type B)

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.

   Compress the clip and slide the assembly downward; then lift it off 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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2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support.

   

3. 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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4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

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

   

    

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   Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the bottom of the wiper arm.

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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 six weeks.

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

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.

• (With i-stop system)

  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 inflate the tyres to the correct pressure:

Overinflation or underinflation of tyres is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tyre failure could result in a serious accident.

Refer to Tyres (Search).

Use only a Mazda-genuine tyre valve cap:

Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as the correct tyre air pressure cannot be maintained if the tyre valve becomes damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this condition, the tyre air pressure will decrease which could result in a serious accident. Do not use any part for the tyre valve cap that is not a Mazda-genuine part.

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Inspect all tyre pressures monthly when the tyres are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tyre wear.

Refer to the specification charts (Search).

(With tyre pressure monitoring system)

After adjusting the tyre pressure, initialization of the tyre pressure monitoring system is necessary to make the system operate normally.

Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization (Search).

 

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• Always check tyre pressure when tyres are cold.

• Warm tyres normally exceed recommended pressures. Do not release air from warm tyres to adjust the pressure.

• Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tyre wear, and poor sealing of the tyre bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tyre from rim.

• Overinflation can produce a harsh ride, uneven and accelerated tyre wear, and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards.

  Keep your tyre pressure at the correct levels. If one frequently needs inflating, have it inspected.

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Rotate tyres periodically:

Irregular tyre wear is dangerous. To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tyres every 10,000 km (6,250 miles), or sooner if irregular wear develops.

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During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.

 

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Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tyre, you cannot do a tyre rotation safely with the jack that comes with your vehicle. Have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform tyre rotation.

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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:

• Incorrect tyre pressure

• Improper wheel alignment

• Out-of-balance wheel

• Severe braking

After rotation, inflate all tyre pressures to specification (Search) and inspect the wheel nuts for tightness.

(With tyre pressure monitoring system)

After adjusting the tyre pressure, initialization of the tyre pressure monitoring system is necessary to make the system operate normally.

Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization (Search).

 

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Rotate unidirectional tyres and radial tyres that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tyre performance will be reduced if rotated from side to side.

(With limited-slip differential)

Do not use the following:

• Tyres not of the designated size

• Tyres of different sizes or types at the same time

• Tyres not sufficiently inflated

If these instructions are not followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.

This will cause a malfunction.

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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.

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

(With tyre pressure monitoring system)

After adjusting the tyre pressure, initialization of the tyre pressure monitoring system is necessary to make the system operate normally.

Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Initialization (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 (Some Models)

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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.

Headlights, Running lights (LED type), Position lights, High-mount brake light, Brake lights, Tail 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 Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.

Running lights (Bulb type)

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

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

    

   

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

    

   

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

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   

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

Front direction indicator lights

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

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

3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

    

   

4. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector rearward.

    

   

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

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   

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

Side direction indicator lights

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

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

3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

    

   

4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on the unit with your finger and pulling the unit forward.

    

   

5. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear.

    

   

6. Install the new side direction indicator unit in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Rear direction indicator lights

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

2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the boot end trim.

    

   

3. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.

    

   

4. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the boot side trim.

    

   

5. To provide a hole for inserting a finger to remove the rear combination lamp unit later in the procedure, pinch the top and bottom of the grommet shown in the figure and press it out of the hole in the direction of the rear combination lamp unit.

    

   

    

   

6. Apply protective tape as shown in the figure. Otherwise, the rear combination lamp unit will contact the body and may scratch or damage it.

   Always apply three layers of protective tape to the area indicated in the figure.

    

   

    

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   • Do not use tape with strong adhesive strength. Otherwise, the vehicle paint may peel off.

   • Always apply three layers of protective tape to the area indicated in the figure. Otherwise, the body may become scratched or damaged when pulling out the rear combination lamp unit.

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7. Remove the screw and nut.

    

   

8. To remove the rear combination lamp unit, insert your finger from inside the boot and into the hole from which the grommet was removed in Step 5, and while holding the lamp lens (round part) of the rear combination lamp with your hand, press the rear combination lamp unit until the hook detaches from the clip.

    

   

9. After the hook is detached, pull out the rear combination lamp unit in the direction of the arrow and remove it.

    

   

    

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   Carefully pull out the rear combination lamp unit when removing it from the body.

   The wiring may become damaged if the rear combination lamp unit is forcefully pulled out.

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

11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

     

    

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

Reverse lights, Rear fog light (Some Models)

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

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

3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   

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

Number plate lights

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

2. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on the unit with your finger and pulling the unit downward.

    

   

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

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   

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

Overhead light

1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

    

   

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

Boot light

1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.

    

   

2. Disconnect the connector from the unit.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

    

   

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