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  • Page 2 HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    Mazda. By reading your manual, you can Please refer to the manual for a detailed find out about the features, important explanation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.

  • Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ................1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) ............ 1-2 Interior Equipment (View B) ............ 1-3 Interior Equipment (View C) ............ 1-4 Exterior Overview ................. 1-5 Front (4 Door) ................

  • Page 6: Interior Overview

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob ....................page 3-35 Power door lock switch ..................page 3-35 DSC OFF switch ....................page 5-26 Turn and lane-change signals ................page 5-60 Lighting control ....................page 5-56 Dashboard illumination knob ................

  • Page 7: Interior Equipment (View B)

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switches ..................page 6-56 SRS air bags ...................... page 2-44 Multi information display .................. page 6-97 Navigation system (if equipped) .......... Refer to the separate manual Audio system ..................... page 6-17 Information display ....................

  • Page 8: Interior Equipment (View C)

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Seat belts ......................page 2-16 SRS air bag ......................page 2-44 Remote fuel-filler lid release ................page 3-49 Trunk release lever ..................... page 3-42 Bottle holder ....................page 6-108 Vanity mirror ......................

  • Page 9: Exterior Overview

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front (4 Door) Hood ........................page 3-50 Windshield wiper blades ..................page 8-26 Moonroof ......................page 3-51 Child safety locks ....................page 3-38 Tires ........................page 8-33 Door lock ......................page 3-34 Light bulbs ......................page 8-37 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle...

  • Page 10: Rear (4 Door)

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear (4 Door) Trunk lid ......................page 3-42 Rear window antenna ..................page 6-16 Outside mirror ....................page 3-65 Tires ........................page 8-33 Fuel-filler lid ...................... page 3-48 Light bulbs ......................page 8-37 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle...

  • Page 11: Front (5 Door)

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front (5 Door) Hood ........................page 3-50 Windshield wiper blades ..................page 8-26 Moonroof ......................page 3-51 Door lock ......................page 3-34 Tires ........................page 8-33 Light bulbs ......................page 8-37 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle...

  • Page 12: Rear (5 Door)

    Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear (5 Door) Rear wiper blade ....................page 8-28 Liftgate ......................page 3-39 Antenna ......................page 6-16 Fuel-filler lid ...................... page 3-48 Child safety lock ....................page 3-38 Outside mirror ....................page 3-65 Tires ........................
  • Page 13 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ....................2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ........2-2 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) ........2-4 Rear Seat ................... 2-9 Head Restraints ............... 2-12 í...

  • Page 14: Essential Safety Equipment

    Adjust the driver's seat only when the result in serious injury. Consult an vehicle is stopped: Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is Adjusting the driver's seat while the any need to remove or reinstall the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The front seats.
  • Page 15 Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline Do not drive with the seatback unlocked: WARNING All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a Do not drive with either front seat vehicle. Leaving the seatback reclined: unlocked is dangerous as it can allow Sitting in a reclined position while the passengers to be ejected or thrown vehicle is moving is dangerous...

  • Page 16: Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

    Down modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats. Do not drive with damaged front seats: Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous.
  • Page 17 Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline CAUTION WARNING Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Do not drive with either front seat Avoid extended operation because reclined: excessive use can damage the Sitting in a reclined position while the motors.
  • Page 18 Essential Safety Equipment Seats qHeight Adjustment The seat height can be adjusted by Set button moving the switch up or down. Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following functions: Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the set button.
  • Page 19 Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Operation using the seat-side buttons In the following cases, the seat position set Programming function cancels: Park the vehicle in a safe location before Any of the seat adjustment switches are performing the seat position operated.
  • Page 20 Essential Safety Equipment Seats With retractable type key Seat position memory setting procedure To set the driver's seat to pre-programmed position, switch the ignition off, unlock Unlock button the doors using any of the following Lock button methods, and then open the driver's door within about 40 seconds.

  • Page 21: Rear Seat

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE Rear Seat Memory will also be erased if any of the following operations are performed: WARNING The advanced key/retractable type key code Do not stack cargo higher than the has been changed. seatbacks or place articles on the rear Refer to Immobilizer System (with package tray or on the luggage Advanced Key) on page 3-54.
  • Page 22 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Never allow a passenger to sit or stand Always leave your car locked and keep on the folded seatback while the the car keys safely away from children: vehicle is moving: Leaving your car unlocked or the Driving with a passenger on the keys in reach of children is folded seatback is dangerous.
  • Page 23 Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSplit-Folding Rear Seatback WARNING To fold the seatbacks Always make sure the seat belts are fully pulled out from under the CAUTION seatbacks: A seat belt caught under a seatback When operating the rear seatback after the seatback is returned to its knob, make sure you support the upright position is dangerous.

  • Page 24: Head Restraints

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats qArmrest Head Restraints The rear armrest in the center of the rear Head restraints are intended to help seatback can be used (no occupant in the protect you and the passengers from neck center seat) or placed upright. injury.
  • Page 25 Essential Safety Equipment Seats qActive Head Restraints Rear seat The active head restraints are equipped on the front seats. In a rear-end collision, the active head restraints use the force applied by the occupant on the seatback to instantaneously move the head restraints in the forward direction, reducing excessive rearward tilting of the head and reducing the load on the neck.

  • Page 26: Seat Warmer Í

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE í Seat Warmer The active head restraints operate in a rear-end collision. The head restraints The driver and front passenger seats can return to their original position after the be warmed by rotating the applicable seat collision.
  • Page 27 Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE WARNING Use the seat warmer when the engine is Ø Be careful when using the seat running, and do not continue to use it for a warmer. The heat from the seat long period of time. warmer may be too hot for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-temperature...

  • Page 28: Seat Belt Systems

    Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when not in use.
  • Page 29 Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
  • Page 30 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-60). qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts.
  • Page 31 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.

  • Page 32: Seat Belt

    Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Seat Belt Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the qFastening the Seat Belt Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. portion of the seat belt is dangerous. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Always make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your...
  • Page 33 If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting WARNING properly, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.

  • Page 34: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner And Load Limiting Systems

    Authorized Mazda Dealer front seat belts inspected. Always after any collision. have an Authorized Mazda Dealer...
  • Page 35 Ask an Authorized Mazda switched ON. If any of these occur, Dealer how to safely dispose of the consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as pretensioner system or how to scrap soon as possible. The system may not a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.

  • Page 36: Seat Belt Extender

    35 minutes. one that provides the necessary additional Have your vehicle inspected at an length to fasten the seat belt properly. Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as Please contact your Authorized Mazda possible. Dealer for more information.
  • Page 37 NEVER use the extender in a different vehicle or seat. If you sell your Mazda, do not leave your seat belt extender in the vehicle. It could be used accidentally by the new owner of the vehicle.

  • Page 38: Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep

    ON. heard. period has passed. qBelt Minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or restore the seat belt minder. 2-26...
  • Page 39 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below. Vehicle speed Between 0 20 km/h Condition km/h (12 mph) or 12 mph) more Seat belt...

  • Page 40: Child Restraint

    Even if the front passenger air bag is shut off, Mazda strongly recommends that children be properly restrained and child-restraint systems of all kinds are properly secured on the rear seats which are the best place for children.
  • Page 41 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and always keep the child-restraint system buckled down: An unsecured child-restraint system is dangerous.
  • Page 42 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
  • Page 43 NOTE Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to LATCH Child-Restraint Systems (page 2-39).

  • Page 44: Installing Child-Restraint Systems

    LATCH installed on the seats that take tethers to system or tether, check in the child-restraint be effective. In your Mazda, tethered system manufacturer's instructions and follow child-restraint systems can only be them accordingly. Depending on the type of...
  • Page 45 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. To get the retractor into the automatic NOTE locking mode, pull the shoulder belt Inspect this function before each use of the portion of the seat belt until the entire child-restraint system. You should not be able length of the belt is out of the retractor.
  • Page 46 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door Tether strap position (5 Door center outboard position) position) Tether strap 7. Install the head restraint. Tether strap position (5 Door outboard Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-12. position) Tether strap Forward Anchor bracket location (5 Door center...
  • Page 47 NOTE To check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with side air bag will have a SRS AIRBAG tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. To check if your vehicle has curtain air...
  • Page 48 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child or anyone to lean WARNING over or against the side window of a Always move the front passenger seat vehicle with side and curtain air bags: as far back as possible if installing a It is dangerous to allow anyone to front-facing child-restraint system on it lean over or against the side window,...
  • Page 49 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. Secure the child-restraint system with 5. Make sure the front passenger air bag the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. deactivation indicator light illuminates See the manufacturer's instructions on after installing a child-restraint system the child-restraint system for belt on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 50 If the indicator light does not illuminate after seating a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, seat a child in a child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 2-38...

  • Page 51: Latch Child-Restraint Systems

    Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH child-restraint systems in the rear seat. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective.
  • Page 52 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System 5. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is Installation Procedure (Rear very important to properly secure the Outboard Seats) tether for child safety. Please carefully 1. Make sure the seatback is securely follow the child-restraint system latched by pushing it back until it is manufacturer's instructions when...
  • Page 53 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket location (5 Door) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
  • Page 54 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System WARNING Installation Procedure (Rear Use the tether and tether anchor only Center Seat) for a child-restraint system: The LATCH lower anchors at the center Using the tether or tether anchor to of the rear seat are much further apart than secure anything but a child-restraint the sets of LATCH lower anchors for system is dangerous.
  • Page 55 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 3. Secure the child-restraint system using Anchor bracket position (5 Door) BOTH LATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Pull on the child-restraint to be sure both anchors are engaged. 4. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety.

  • Page 56: Srs Air Bags

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the SRS AIRBAG location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags are installed in the following locations: The steering wheel hub (driver air bag) The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)
  • Page 57 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side collisions that are at least moderate.
  • Page 58 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit.
  • Page 59 Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and that familiarization with all instructions about them, from the Owner's Manual, is important.

  • Page 60: Supplemental Restraint System Components

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags Crash sensor, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-22) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-51) Side and curtain inflators and air bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-56)

  • Page 61: How The Srs Air Bags Work

    SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.
  • Page 62 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.
  • Page 63 A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work in an accident.
  • Page 64 The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning...

  • Page 65: Srs Air Bag Deployment Criteria

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) Types of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision equipment...

  • Page 66: Limitations To Srs Air Bag

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity. Limitations to front/near front collision detection: The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
  • Page 67 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Roll-over 2-55...

  • Page 68: Driver And Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions (page 2-44) carefully. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system.
  • Page 69 ON position and does not illuminate as indicated in the above chart, do not allow a child to sit in the front passenger seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not work properly in an accident.
  • Page 70 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
  • Page 71 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous.
  • Page 72 If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. qDriver and Front Passenger Buckle Switches The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.

  • Page 73: Monitoring And Maintenance

    The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance. But if any of the following occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible: The air bag system warning light flashes. The air bag system warning light remains illuminated.
  • Page 74 Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury can result. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of an air bag or how to scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.
  • Page 75 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ........ 3-2 í Advanced Keys ..............3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions ......3-17 Advanced Key Suspend Function ...........

  • Page 76: Knowing Your Mazda

    Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System í Advanced Keys The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate, and opening the liftgate, and opening the trunk lid, without operating the key.
  • Page 77 (not in the vehicle) for use if you need to make a replacement key. Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle. If your key is lost, consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer with the code number ready.
  • Page 78 Refer to Advanced Key Battery Dead Warning on page 3-23. Additional advanced keys can be obtained at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 6 advanced keys can be used with the advanced keyless functions per vehicle.
  • Page 79 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent CAUTION damage to the advanced key. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the Ø Make sure the battery is installed instruction below.
  • Page 80 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the 5. Insert a new battery with the positive gap between the cover and the pole facing up, and then cover the transmitter, and then rotate the battery with the battery cap.

  • Page 81: Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions

    4 door If your advanced key is lost or stolen, bring all remaining advanced keys to an Exterior transmitter Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen advanced key inoperative. CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.
  • Page 82 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5 door (Locking) Opening the liftgate/trunk lid The operational range for opening the Exterior transmitter liftgate/trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm (2.6 ft) from the center of the liftgate/ trunk lid.
  • Page 83 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE Liftgate (Lock only) The luggage compartment/trunk is out of the operational range, however, starting the engine may be possible. The engine may not start if the advanced key is placed in the following areas:...
  • Page 84 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System The setting can be changed so that the To unlock doors and the liftgate are locked Driver's door request switch automatically without pressing the request To unlock the driver's door, press the switch (page 10-9).
  • Page 85 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qOpening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid While the ignition is switched ON, the liftgate/trunk lid can be opened only when A locked liftgate/trunk lid can also be the vehicle is stopped with the parking...
  • Page 86 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Ignition positions Each time the push button start is pressed, The steering wheel locks to help protect the ignition switches in the order of off, against theft. Also, the power supply to ACC, and ON.
  • Page 87 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 5. (Manual transaxle) Continue to press the clutch pedal This is the normal running position after firmly until the engine has completely the engine is started. The indicator light started. (ON) turns off. (The indicator light (ON)
  • Page 88 The advanced key is placed in areas vehicle inspected at an Authorized where it is difficult for the system to Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. detect the signal (page 3-7). A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range.
  • Page 89 It could damage the vehicle or the Emergency Starting. If the engine still does auxiliary key. not start, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17). 5. Press the push button start to start the engine. Starting the engine using the auxiliary...
  • Page 90 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 2. (Manual transaxle) Continuously pressing the push button Shift into neutral. start while the engine is running and the vehicle is stopped, or quickly pressing it (Automatic transaxle) Shift the shift lever to the P position.

  • Page 91: Operation Using Advanced Key Functions

    Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Transmitter Operation Using Advanced Key Functions Lock button Operation indicator light qKeyless Entry System Unlock button This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and Trunk button (4 door) opens the trunk lid.
  • Page 92 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE NOTE A beep sound can be heard for confirmation A beep sound can be heard for confirmation when the doors are locked using the when the doors are locked using the advanced keyless transmitter.
  • Page 93 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Trunk button (4 door) To open the trunk, press and hold the trunk button until the trunk lid opens. Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm.
  • Page 94 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-20...

  • Page 95: Advanced Key Suspend Function

    Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAuxiliary Key Function Advanced Key Suspend Use the auxiliary key stored in the Function advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction. If an advanced key is left in the vehicle,...

  • Page 96: Warning Lights And Beep Sounds

    Authorized start is switched to ACC and the door Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. is open due to the activation of the Refer to Starting the engine (page warning beep sound indicating that the 3-11).
  • Page 97 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qRequest Switch Inoperable The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to Warning Beep detect the signal (page 3-7). If the request switch for a front door is...
  • Page 98 Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep If an advanced key is left in the vehicle cabin and all the doors are locked using a separate advanced key, a beep sound is heard for about 10 seconds to remind the driver that the advanced key has been left in the vehicle cabin.

  • Page 99: When Warning Indicator/Beep Is Activated

    The advanced key is malfunctioning. Park the vehicle in When the KEY warning light (red) remains illuminated a safe place, and use the auxiliary key to continue in the instrument cluster. driving the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3-25...

  • Page 100: Doors And Locks

    Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-62) If your key is lost, consult your Authorized for information regarding keys and the Mazda Dealer and have your code number prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents ready. theft. Some types of key chains cannot be attached to the retractable type key.

  • Page 101: Keyless Entry System Í

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Key extend/retract method (Retractable í Keyless Entry System type key) This system remotely locks and unlocks To extend the key, press the release the doors and the liftgate, and opens the button. trunk lid.
  • Page 102 Maintenance (page 3-32). Additional transmitters can be obtained at To lock the doors and the liftgate, press an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3 the lock button. transmitters can be used with the keyless entry system per vehicle. Bring all...
  • Page 103 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE NOTE Pressing the transmitter lock button to lock (Without theft-deterrent system) the doors while any door is open does not The hazard warning lights will flash twice to sound the horn. indicate that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked.
  • Page 104 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Panic button If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm. NOTE The panic button will work whether any door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or closed.
  • Page 105 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system 3-31...
  • Page 106 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Maintenance 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from If the buttons on the transmitter are the transmitter. inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead.
  • Page 107 Authorized Mazda Dealer. If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring all remaining transmitters to an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative. CAUTION Radio equipment like this is governed by laws in the United States.

  • Page 108: Door Locks

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Key Door Locks The driver's door can be locked/unlocked WARNING with the key. Turn the key toward the front to lock, Always take all children and pets with toward the back to unlock.
  • Page 109 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter To lock the front passenger door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the (with Retractable Type Key) door-lock knob to the lock position and The doors can be locked/unlocked by close the door.
  • Page 110 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks (Without advanced key) Locking, unlocking with door-lock The vehicle lock-out prevention feature switch prevents you from locking yourself out of All doors and the liftgate lock the vehicle. With the key in the ignition automatically when lock side is pressed.

  • Page 111: Following Operation

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Settings can be changed using the Auto lock/unlock function following operation. WARNING Function Function Do not pull the inner handle on a front number door: The auto door-lock function is disabled. Pulling an inner handle on a front...
  • Page 112 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRear Door Child Safety Locks 4. Referring to the auto lock/unlock function setting table, determine the These locks are intended to help prevent function number for the desired setting children from accidentally opening the and press the unlock side of the driver's rear doors.

  • Page 113: Liftgate (5 Door)

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with Liftgate (5 Door) Transmitter (with Advanced Key) WARNING The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system Never allow a person to ride in the transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System luggage compartment: (page 3-17).
  • Page 114 The sound of the latch may be heard for a few seconds after the electric liftgate After performing this emergency measure, opener has been pressed, however, this does have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as not indicate a malfunction. possible. 3-40...
  • Page 115 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the liftgate Luggage compartment cover strap Use both hands to push the liftgate down The luggage compartment can be until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. accessed by opening the liftgate when the...

  • Page 116: Trunk Lid (4 Door)

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening and Closing the Trunk Lid Trunk Lid (4 Door) WARNING WARNING Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat Never allow a person to ride in the backs are latched and do not allow...
  • Page 117 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks í Opening the trunk lid with the key Opening the trunk lid with the remote release lever Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise. Pull up the release lever next to the driver's seat.

  • Page 118: Inside Trunk Release Lever

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Inside Trunk Release Lever Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat Your vehicle is equipped with an inside backs are latched and do not allow trunk release lever that provides a means...

  • Page 119: Power Windows

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOpening the Trunk Lid from the Power Windows Inside The ignition must be ON for the power Slide the inside trunk release lever in the windows to operate. direction of the arrow. The lever is made...

  • Page 120: Power Window

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Driver's Side NOTE If the battery was disconnected during vehicle Power Window maintenance, or for other reasons such as a Manual opening/closing switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the window will not To open the window to the desired fully open and close automatically.
  • Page 121 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks To open the window to the desired Engine-off power window operation position, hold down the switch. The power window can be operated for To close the window to the desired about 45 seconds after the ignition switch...

  • Page 122: Fuel-Filler Lid And Cap

    CAUTION Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and emission control systems.
  • Page 123 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid qFuel-Filler Cap To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it release. counterclockwise. 5 door To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds Remote fuel-filler are heard.

  • Page 124: Hood

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE Hood The removed cap can be attached to the inner side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel WARNING on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle. Always check that the hood is closed...

  • Page 125: Moonroof Í

    Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded í Moonroof area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood The moonroof can be opened or closed open.
  • Page 126 After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause Open rust and water damage to your headliner.
  • Page 127 Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qSunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it.

  • Page 128: Security System

    Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) Do not allow the following when starting the engine with the auxiliary The immobilizer system allows the engine key due to an advanced key dead to start only with an advanced key the battery or other malfunction.
  • Page 129 Authorized Mazda Dealer. Always keep a spare advanced key in case one is lost. If an advanced key is lost, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If you lose an advanced key (including auxiliary key), an Authorized Mazda Dealer...
  • Page 130 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-56...
  • Page 131 3 seconds and goes out. shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If the If the engine does not start with the engine is shut off while the indicator light is correct advanced key, and the security flashing, you will not be able to restart it.

  • Page 132: Immobilizer System (Without Advanced Key)

    Add-On Immobilizer System Equipment (without Advanced Key) Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer system's operation if the system has been The immobilizer system allows the engine modified or if any add-on equipment has to start only with a key the system been installed.
  • Page 133 Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. If a key is lost, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda Dealer will reset the electronic codes of your remaining keys and immobilizer system.
  • Page 134 Knowing Your Mazda Security System Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3-60...
  • Page 135 Disarming shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized The system is disarmed when the ignition Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If you switch is turned to the ON position with shut off the engine while the light is the correct ignition key.

  • Page 136: Theft-Deterrent System Í

    Knowing Your Mazda Security System (Without advanced key) í Theft-Deterrent System Switching the ignition ON without the key. If the theft deterrent system detects an (With advanced key) inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which Switching the ignition ON without could result in the vehicle or its contents using the push button start.
  • Page 137 Knowing Your Mazda Security System qHow to Arm the System NOTE Locking the doors with the inside door-lock 1. Remove the key from the ignition knob will not arm the system. switch. (With advanced key) 3. After 20 seconds, the system is fully Press the push button start to off armed.
  • Page 138 Mazda recommends that you affix it to the qTo Stop the Alarm lower rear corner of a front door window. A triggered alarm can be turned off by any one of the following methods: Unlock a door with the key.

  • Page 139: Steering Wheel And Mirrors

    Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel Mirrors WARNING qOutside Mirrors Never adjust the steering wheel while Check the mirror angles before driving. the vehicle is moving: Mirror type Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
  • Page 140 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors qRearview Mirror 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. WARNING Mirror switch Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block...
  • Page 141 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE Press the ON/OFF button ( ) to cancel the automatic dimming function. The For the manual day/night mirror, perform the indicator light will turn off. adjustment with the day/night lever in the day To reactivate the automatic dimming position.
  • Page 142 Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors NOTE Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor Light sensor The auto-dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever/selector lever is in reverse (R).
  • Page 143 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........4-2 Fuel Requirements ..............4-2 Emission Control System ............4-3 Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) ......... 4-4 Before Starting the Engine ............4-5 Before Getting In ..............4-5 After Getting In .................

  • Page 144: Before Driving Your Mazda

    Ø Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than those specified by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels.

  • Page 145: Emission Control System

    Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Ø Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. Ø Do not coast with the ignition switched off. Ø Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

  • Page 146: Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)

    When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately. Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous.

  • Page 147: Before Starting The Engine

    Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In After Getting In Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, Are all doors closed and locked? and outside lights are clean. Is the seat adjusted properly? Inspect inflation pressures and Are the inside and outside mirrors condition of tires.

  • Page 148: Driving Tips

    Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few How you operate your Mazda determines precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use miles) may add to the performance, these suggestions to help save money on economy, and life of your Mazda.

  • Page 149: Hazardous Driving

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving Floor Mat WARNING WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to Make sure the floor mats are hooked downshift on slippery surfaces: on the retention pins to prevent them Downshifting into lower gear while...

  • Page 150: Rocking The Vehicle

    (35 mph), and do not allow of sand or salt. anyone to stand behind a wheel when Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to pushing the vehicle: perform the following precautions: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning...
  • Page 151 CAUTION Install the chains on the front tires. Do not use chains on the rear tires. Check local regulations before using Use only genuine Mazda tire chains. studded tires. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE...

  • Page 152: Driving In Flooded Area

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area Overloading WARNING WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly Be careful not to overload your vehicle: and applying the brakes lightly until The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) brake performance returns to normal:...

  • Page 153: Driving On Uneven Road

    Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

  • Page 154: Towing

    Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3. 4-12...
  • Page 155 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..............5-2 Ignition Switch ................5-2 Starting the Engine ..............5-4 Brake System ................5-5 Manual Transaxle Operation ........... 5-10 Automatic Transaxle Controls ..........5-12 Power Steering ................ 5-18 í...

  • Page 156: Driving Your Mazda

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic transaxle Ignition Switch To turn the key from the ACC to the With advanced key LOCK position, the shift lever must be in Refer to Starting the engine (page 3-11) the P position.
  • Page 157 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING This is the normal running position after Remove the key only when the vehicle the engine is started. The warning lights is parked: (except brakes) should be inspected Removing the key from the ignition before the engine is started (page 5-39).

  • Page 158: Starting The Engine

    Keep the clutch pedal depressed while not start, have your vehicle inspected by an cranking the engine. Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-17). (Automatic transaxle) Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).

  • Page 159: Brake System

    Do not coast with the engine stalled or qFoot Brake turned off, find a safe place to stop: Coasting with the engine stalled or Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes turned off is dangerous. Braking will that adjust automatically through normal require more effort, and the brake's use.
  • Page 160 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qParking Brake Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly WARNING pull the parking brake lever fully upwards Before leaving the driver's seat, always with sufficient force to hold the vehicle in switch the ignition off, set the parking a stationary position.
  • Page 161 System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated.
  • Page 162 ABS. unsafe and reckless driving, excessive Should this happen, consult an Authorized speed, tailgating (following another Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. vehicle too closely), driving on ice and NOTE snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire...
  • Page 163 Have the vehicle towed to This is a normal effect of the brake assist an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have operation and does not indicate an the brakes inspected as soon as abnormality.

  • Page 164: Manual Transaxle Operation

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (6-speed transaxle) Manual Transaxle Operation Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
  • Page 165 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting CAUTION When you must slow down in heavy Ø Keep your foot off the clutch pedal traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift except when shifting gears. Also, before the engine starts to overwork. This...

  • Page 166: Automatic Transaxle Controls

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.
  • Page 167 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges WARNING The shift lever must be in P or N to If the engine is running faster than idle, operate the starter. do not shift from N or P into a driving...
  • Page 168 To shift from P: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever. 2. Start the engine. 4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized 3. Move the shift lever. Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. 5-14...
  • Page 169 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qManual Shift Mode Indicators Shift position indicator This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the In manual shift mode, the M of the shift shift lever and allows you to control...
  • Page 170 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Shifting Manually Shifting down (M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) Manually Shifting up To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5) lever forward ( ) once. To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once.
  • Page 171 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (2.5-liter engine model) Second gear fixed mode Gear Vehicle speed When the shift lever is tapped back ( while the vehicle is stopped or driven at M5→M4 196 km/h (121 mph) about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less, the M4→M3...

  • Page 172: Power Steering

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Downshifting Power Steering When you must slow down in heavy Power steering is only operable when the traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift engine is running. If the engine is off or if before the engine starts to overwork.

  • Page 173: Cruise Control

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the light remains illuminated after the í Cruise Control engine is started, or illuminates while driving, turn off the engine after parking With cruise control, you can set and in a safe place, and then start the engine automatically maintain any speed of more again.
  • Page 174 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActivation/Deactivation WARNING To activate the system, press the ON Always turn off the cruise control switch. system when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control system in To deactivate the system, press the OFF an activation-ready state while the switch.
  • Page 175 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE Release the cruise control switch at the Release the SET or SET - switch at the desired speed, otherwise the speed will desired speed, otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the switch is...
  • Page 176 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that To increase speed using accelerator allows you to increase your current speed pedal in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a Type A momentary tap of the cruise control SET Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate switch.
  • Page 177 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Type B Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily Press the SET - switch and hold it. The when the cruise control is on. Greater speed vehicle will gradually slow. will not interfere with or change the set speed.
  • Page 178 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving (Type A) (Type A) (Type B) (Type B) The system turns off when the ignition is qTo Cancel off. To cancel the system, use one of these NOTE methods: Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 Press the OFF switch.

  • Page 179: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS/DSC Indicator Light Traction Control System í (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and...

  • Page 180: Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)

    The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Ø Use tires of the correct size automatically controls braking and engine specified for your Mazda on all torque in conjunction with systems such four wheels. as ABS and TCS to help control side slip Ø...
  • Page 181 (page 5-27). If the light stays on when the TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The dynamic stability control may have a malfunction. qDSC OFF Switch Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC.

  • Page 182: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving í Tire Pressure Monitoring System The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire. If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
  • Page 183 Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a...

  • Page 184: Beep Sounds

    Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station. Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light: Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated.
  • Page 185 Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply refilling the trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems and order the best replacement tire for your vehicle.
  • Page 186 The easiest way to do it is to have an Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Authorized Mazda Dealer change your tire and A system error activation may occur in complete ID signal code registration.
  • Page 187 Replacing tires and wheels CAUTION Ø When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. Ø The wheels equipped on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors.
  • Page 188 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges (Black-out meter) When the ignition is switched ON, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................... page 5-35 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ..........page 5-35 Tachometer ......................page 5-36 Fuel Gauge ......................
  • Page 189 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by Trip meter A...
  • Page 190 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qTachometer For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of origin, and trip The tachometer shows engine speed in meter B can record the distance from thousands of revolutions per minute where the fuel tank is filled.
  • Page 191 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qFuel Gauge qDashboard Illumination The fuel gauge shows approximately how Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of much fuel is remaining in the tank when the instrument cluster and other the ignition is switched ON.
  • Page 192 Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators To cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illumination knob. NOTE This symbol ( ) indicates the knob to adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination. If the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the...
  • Page 193 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-41 Charging System Warning Light 5-43 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-43...
  • Page 194 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel Warning Light 5-45 Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 5-45 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-45 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-46 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-46 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light...
  • Page 195 Consult an Authorized to START or ON. It turns off when the Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the parking brake is fully released. brake light is no longer illuminated.
  • Page 196 ABS. brake force distribution system. Should this happen, consult an Authorized WARNING Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Do not drive with both the ABS warning NOTE light and brake warning light When the engine is jump-started to charge illuminated.
  • Page 197 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCharging System Warning Light If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
  • Page 198 Pretensioner System Warning Light tightened securely. If the check engine light remains on or flashes continuously, do not drive at high speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. qHigh Engine Coolant If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner...
  • Page 199 Fuel Cap Warning Light heard. Belt minder NOTE The belt minder can be deactivated. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate or restore the seat belt minder. Driver seated/Front passenger not This warning light illuminates for a few seated...
  • Page 200 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Once the beep sound is heard, it continues NOTE sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers To allow the front passenger seat weight to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the...
  • Page 201 Continuing to you have enough air to proceed to a drive your Mazda in this condition place where air may be added and could cause damage to your the system monitored again by an transaxle.
  • Page 202 Leaks need to be addressed by more than simply refilling the trouble tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer which has all the equipment to fix tires, TPMS systems and order the best replacement tire for your vehicle.
  • Page 203 Have the vehicle tire is being used. inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Warning light flashes When the warning light flashes, there may When flashing be a system malfunction.
  • Page 204 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Under the following conditions, the Refer to Advanced Key Maintenance on KEY warning light (red) will flash page 3-7. continuously when the push button NOTE start has not been pressed off to notify...
  • Page 205 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qShift Position Indicator Light The light stops flashing when the ignition is switched ON with the correct ignition (Automatic Transaxle) key. This indicates the selected shift position. At this time, the immobilizer system is disarmed and the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off.
  • Page 206 If one operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an of the following conditions occurs, Authorized Mazda Dealer. consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The AFS OFF indicator light does not í qDSC OFF Indicator Light illuminate even though the ignition is switched ON.
  • Page 207 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLights-On Indicator Light NOTE The power steering system is inoperable (Black-out meter) when the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates. Steering is possible, but requires more physical effort. Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left...
  • Page 208 35 minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at an If the ignition is switched to off (LOCK) Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as or ACC with the key inserted, a possible. continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened.
  • Page 209 Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTire Inflation Pressure Warning í Beep The warning beep sound will be heard for about 3 seconds when there is any abnormality in tire inflation pressures (page 5-28). í qAdvanced Keyless Warning...
  • Page 210 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Type B (With AUTO position) Lighting Control qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Turn the headlight switch to turn the...
  • Page 211 Consult an Ø The light sensor also works as a Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding sensor rain sensor for the auto-wiper adjustment. control. Keep hands and scrapers...
  • Page 212 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qFlashing the Headlights NOTE If the headlights flicker, or the brightness To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a toward you. The headlight switch does replacement is necessary. Consult an not need to be on, and the lever will return Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • Page 213 Select the proper setting from the The following conditions could indicate following chart. that the system is malfunctioning. If one of the following conditions occurs, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Front seat Rear Switch Load The AFS OFF indicator light does not...
  • Page 214 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE Turn and Lane-Change The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the Signals parking brake is applied. qTurn Signal Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position.
  • Page 215 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE í Fog Lights If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.
  • Page 216 Authorized could result in an accident. Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of- Only use windshield washer fluid way. Wait until the weather clears before trying mixed with anti-freeze protection in to drive with the wipers inoperative.
  • Page 217 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls í Variable-speed intermittent wipers AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO Set the lever to INT and choose the position, the rain sensor senses the interval timing by rotating the ring.
  • Page 218 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Ø When the wiper lever is in the CAUTION AUTO position and the ignition is Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by switched ON, the wipers may adhering a sticker or a label on...
  • Page 219 (page 8-25). If it's normal, stop operation. In this case, pull the wiper consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. lever to the low speed or high speed position for manual operation, or remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.
  • Page 220 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Defroster Rear Window Wiper and Washer (5 Door) The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition must be switched ON. The ignition must be switched ON.
  • Page 221 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Manual Type Air-Conditioning Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on Indicator light the steering wheel. CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface.
  • Page 222 Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.

  • Page 223: Interior Comfort

    Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation .......... 6-75 Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ..........6-79 Hands-Free Setting ......6-85 When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used ..........6-91 Safety Certification ......6-91 Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service ..........6-92 í Some models.

  • Page 224: Interior Comfort

    ON when the efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda engine is not running. Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
  • Page 225 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation qAdjusting the Vents Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, move Directing airflow the adjustment knob. Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right. Knob Push NOTE...
  • Page 226 Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents...
  • Page 227 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Types of the Climate Control System Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately. Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages. Manual Type ......................page 6-6 Fully Automatic Type .................... page 6-10...
  • Page 228 Interior Comfort Climate Control System í Manual Type Mode selector dial Fan control dial Temperature control dial A/C switch Rear window defroster switch Air intake selector Some models. qControl Switches Fan control dial Temperature control dial Cold This dial allows variable fan speeds. 0 Fan off This dial controls temperature.
  • Page 229 Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE Mode selector dial The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (U.S.A.) When the mode is set to with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air...
  • Page 230 Interior Comfort Climate Control System í qCooling (With Air Conditioner) This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also 1. Set the mode selector dial to the helps to provide quicker cooling of the position.
  • Page 231 Interior Comfort Climate Control System qVentilation NOTE For maximum defrosting, set the 1. Set the mode selector dial to the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position. position and the fan control dial to position 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside If warm air is desired at the floor, set the air mode.
  • Page 232 Interior Comfort Climate Control System í Fully Automatic Type Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Information display Airflow display Air intake display DUAL AUTO Temperature setting display (passenger) Temperature setting display (driver) Mode selector display Driver temperature control dial Fan control dial Passenger temperature control dial AUTO switch...
  • Page 233 Interior Comfort Climate Control System qControl Switches Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system. AUTO switch Temperature control dial Cold By pressing the AUTO switch the This dial controls temperature. Turn it following functions will be automatically clockwise for hot and counterclockwise controlled in accordance with the selected for cold.
  • Page 234 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO Mode selector switch switch is turned on will turn off the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions). The air conditioning can be turned on and off by pressing the A/C switch while the fan control dial is on.
  • Page 235 Interior Comfort Climate Control System Windshield defroster switch WARNING Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.
  • Page 236 Interior Comfort Climate Control System qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 237 Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate properly. Sunlight sensor Interior temperature sensor 6-15...
  • Page 238 Interior Comfort Audio System í AM/FM Radio Antenna Antenna The AM/FM radio antenna receives both qAntenna (4 Door) AM and FM signals. AM/FM Radio Antenna Install The AM/FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals. Remove The AM/FM radio antenna is in the rear window.
  • Page 239 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE Operating Tips for Audio When leaving your vehicle unattended, we System recommend that you remove the antenna and store it inside the vehicle. WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the...
  • Page 240 Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not AM characteristics bend around corners, but they do reflect. AM signals bend around such things as Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot buildings or mountains and bounce off the travel beyond the horizon.
  • Page 241 Interior Comfort Audio System Flutter/Skip noise Strong signal noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in This occurs very close to a transmitter straight lines and become weak in valleys tower. The broadcast signals are between tall buildings, mountains, and extremely strong, so the result is noise and other obstacles.
  • Page 242 Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for CD Player/In- The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly Dash CD Changer bent) CDs should never be used. Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condensation.
  • Page 243 Interior Comfort Audio System A new CD may have rough edges on Use discs that have been legitimately its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc produced. If illegally-copied discs such with rough edges is used, proper as pirated discs are used, the system setting will not be possible and the CD may not operate properly.
  • Page 244 Interior Comfort Audio System Insert discs one by one. If two discs are It is possible that certain text data, such inserted at the same time, the system as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW may not operate properly. may not be displayed when musical The CD player/In-dash CD changer data (CD-DA) is playing.
  • Page 245 Interior Comfort Audio System This unit handles MP3 files NOTE conforming to the MP3 format Folders and tracks (files) within the same containing both header frames and data hierarchy play in the order they were written to frames. the disc depending on the write software. This unit can play multi-session Folder recorded discs that have up to 40...
  • Page 246 Interior Comfort Audio System A single disc with up to 512 files can This unit can only display English be played and a single folder with up to (including numerals) one-byte 255 files can be played. characters. Use only English (including When naming an MP3 file, be sure to numerals) one-byte characters when add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after...
  • Page 247 Interior Comfort Audio System Bit rate Playable WMA file specification Refers to the volume of data per second, CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files expressed in bps (bits per second). can be played with this unit. Discs which Generally, the larger the number of the conform to the following formats can be transfer bit rate when compressing an played.
  • Page 248 MEMO 6-26...
  • Page 249 Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls ................page 6-28 Operating the Radio ....................page 6-32 Operating the Satellite Radio ................. page 6-34 Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .............. page 6-46 Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ...............

  • Page 250: Power/Volume/Sound Controls

    Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be Press the power/volume dial to turn the indicated.
  • Page 251 Interior Comfort Audio System *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. Standard audio-equipped model *2 Depending on the model, this function, may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right...
  • Page 252 Interior Comfort Audio System ® Select the desired ALC mode. Bose Sound System-equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Mode Volume change No change Minimum Decrease Increase bass bass Decrease Increase treble treble Shift the Shift the Medium sound to the sound to the front rear...
  • Page 253 Interior Comfort Audio System í ® ® AudioPilot 2 (Bose Sound System- Welcome mode equipped model) The welcome mode provides the ® AudioPilot 2 automatically adjusts audio following presentation: volume and sound quality in accordance Sound is heard when the ignition is turned with the level of noise entering the vehicle ®...

  • Page 254: Operating The Radio

    Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons Scan button Band selector buttons Manual tuning dial Seek tuning buttons Auto memory button Radio ON Tuning Press a band selector button ( ) to The radio has the following tuning turn the radio on.
  • Page 255 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE Press and hold the auto memory button ) for about 2 seconds until a beep If you continue to press and hold the button, sound is heard; the system will the frequency will continue changing without automatically scan and temporarily store stopping.

  • Page 256: Operating The Satellite Radio

    Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Satellite Radio Band selector buttons Satellite button Category Seek tuning button buttons Scan button Display button Instant replay button Channel preset buttons Channel preset buttons Manual tuning dial Text/Electronic Serial number button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
  • Page 257 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE What is satellite radio? This equipment has been tested and found to SIRIUS is radio the way it was meant to comply with the limits for a Class B digital be: More than 100 new channels of digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 258 Interior Comfort Audio System When you call the SIRIUS Customers How to subscribe to satellite radio Care number you have two options Once the system is installed you must first available. subscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service to (1) The full package which allows you activate the system.
  • Page 259 Interior Comfort Audio System When the satellite button is pressed in a UPDATING xx% is displayed when the mode other than the SIRIUS mode, the SIRIUS channel map is changed. If the last channel in use will be received. unit is initialized or the user contract Every time the satellite button is pressed, content is changed, UPDATING is the bank changes in the order shown...
  • Page 260 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE (Programming with text display (e.g. channel name)) When the subscription contract is canceled, all of the channels including channel 184 appear 1. Select the desired channel to be as unsubscribed. programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: Invalid channel (bank number)
  • Page 261 Interior Comfort Audio System Category change Channel number, channel name, category, artist, song titles and info Press the category button (UP or DOWN) display and select the desired category. Press the category button (UP): Each time the display button is pressed Category up during SIRIUS reception, the display of Press the category button (DOWN):...
  • Page 262 Interior Comfort Audio System The long name is displayed first, and Three seconds after scrolling the long three seconds later the short name is name, the display automatically returns displayed. If there is no short name, the to display the first part of the long long name is displayed.
  • Page 263 FAIL is displayed after pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback pressing the ESN button for 1.5 seconds starts from the beginning of the next or longer, contact an Authorized Mazda program. When the seek tuning button Dealer. ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds) while the last program is being played, the instant replay mode is cancelled.
  • Page 264 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE Initialization of ID code Master code: If the registered ID code is forgotten, The Master Code is used to initialize or re- return the ID code to the default [0000] by initialize the ID code in the event that the code performing the following steps: is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID Setting condition: SAT mode...
  • Page 265 Interior Comfort Audio System 8. SR1 - - - - appears, and it is ready for (Registered ID code input) input of the new ID code. 1. Press and hold the auto memory button (scan button), then press channel preset (New ID code input) button 5.
  • Page 266 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE (Locking a channel) If an ID code is not input for ten seconds, 1. Select a channel to be locked by Err is displayed and it returns to the turning the manual tuning dial. former display. Example: Select channel 100 Channel preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and the auto memory button (scan button) are used...
  • Page 267 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE NOTE If Err is displayed, go to the If a broken DLP unit is replaced with a new INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE section to unit, cancel the license for the broken unit and reset the ID code to [0000]. make sure to carry out new registration for the replaced unit.

  • Page 268: Operating The Compact Disc (Cd) Player

    Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player Load button CD slot CD eject button CD play button Folder down button Track up/Fast- Folder up forward button button Repeat button Random button Play/Pause button Display button Scan button Track down/Reverse button Text button Ejecting the CD...
  • Page 269 Interior Comfort Audio System 2. Press the button again to cancel the Fast-forward/Reverse repeat playback. Press and hold the fast-forward button ) to advance through a track at high During MP3/WMA CD playback speed. (Track repeat) Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to reverse through a track at high speed.
  • Page 270 Interior Comfort Audio System (CD random) MP3/WMA CD 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button File number/Elapsed time again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly. DISC RDM is displayed. Folder number/Track number 2.
  • Page 271 If CHECK CD is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. 6-49...

  • Page 272: Operating The In-Dash Cd Changer

    Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button Disc up button CD slot Disc down button CD play button CD eject button Folder down Random button button Repeat Folder up button button Play/Pause button Track up/Fast-forward button Channel preset buttons Display button Scan button...
  • Page 273 Interior Comfort Audio System Multiple insertion Multiple ejection 1. Press and hold the load button ( 1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard.
  • Page 274 Interior Comfort Audio System Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to 2. Press the button again to cancel the reverse through a track at high speed. repeat playback. Track search During MP3/WMA CD playback Press the track up button ( ) or turn the (Track repeat) file dial clockwise once to skip forward to...
  • Page 275 Interior Comfort Audio System (CD random) MP3/WMA CD 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button Disc number/File again within 3 seconds to play the number/Elapsed time tracks on the CD randomly. DISC RDM is displayed. Disc tray number 2.

  • Page 276: Operating The Auxiliary Jack

    CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. qOperating the Auxiliary jack You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the...

  • Page 277: Error Indications

    Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution Insert the CD properly. If the error indication...
  • Page 278 When the audio unit is turned on, Mazda has installed this system to prevent operation of the audio unit from the distraction while driving the vehicle and steering wheel is possible.
  • Page 279 Interior Comfort Audio System qChanging the Source NOTE CD, CD changer, SIRIUS digital satellite Press the mode switch ( ) to change radio, and BT audio modes cannot be selected the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> in the following cases: AM radio>...
  • Page 280 Interior Comfort Audio System When listening to the radio or SIRIUS Without Bluetooth Hands-Free digital satellite radio Pull up or press down the seek switch, the radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored (1 6).
  • Page 281 Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's instructions for the product You can connect portable audio units or being connected. similar products on the market to the Use a commercially-available, non- auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for...
  • Page 282 Interior Comfort Audio System 3. Press the AUX button ( ) of the WARNING audio unit or the mode switch ( Do not allow the connection plug cord of the audio control switches on the to get tangled with the parking brake steering wheel to change to the AUX or the shift lever: mode.
  • Page 283 Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Ø Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player with the top case of the unit removed.

  • Page 284: Bluetooth Audio

    Playback Ø Because only specified Bluetooth Pause audio devices can be used, consult File (Track) up/down an Authorized Mazda Dealer when purchasing or changing devices. Yes: Available Bluetooth audio devices which No: Not available correspond to specified Bluetooth...
  • Page 285 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio qBluetooth Audio preparation NOTE It may not be possible to play a Bluetooth Bluetooth audio device set-up audio device if it is placed anywhere Bluetooth audio programming, changes, transmission is compromised, such as deletions, and display of programmed inside a metal container or the trunk.
  • Page 286 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Display Mode Function Bose Sound System-equipped model Pairing Bluetooth PAIR DEVICE program audio device mode programming Changing link Link change LINK CHANGE to Bluetooth mode audio device Deleting link Pairing PAIR DELETE to Bluetooth deletion mode audio device Displaying Device...
  • Page 287 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE 2. Press the audio control dial to determine the mode. Always perform Bluetooth audio device After ENTER PIN is displayed on programming while the vehicle is stopped. the information display for 3 seconds, If a Bluetooth device has already been PIN 0000 is displayed and the PIN programmed to the vehicle as a hands-free code can be input.
  • Page 288 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio NOTE 6. When the programming is completed, and PAIR SUCCESS are Some Bluetooth audio devices need a displayed after about 10-30 seconds, certain amount of time before the after which PAIR SUCCESS symbol is displayed. continues to be displayed for three If the programming failed, Err flashes seconds, and then the unit returns to the for three seconds.
  • Page 289 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 2. Press the audio control dial to 6. If the link to the desired device is determine the mode. successful, the symbol is displayed again, together with 3. The name of the currently linked LINK CHANGED . Bluetooth audio device is displayed.
  • Page 290 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 5. If a selection other than GO BACK Deleting the link to a Bluetooth audio is made and the audio control dial is device pressed, SURE ? NO is displayed. 1. Using the audio control dial, select the pairing delete mode PAIR DELETE 6.
  • Page 291 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio 3. The name of the Bluetooth unit device 2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's is displayed. power. Make sure that the symbol is 4. Rotate the audio control dial to select displayed in the information display. the information for the Bluetooth unit The symbol is not displayed if an which you would like to view.
  • Page 292 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Audio Selecting a file (track) Short-press the track down button ( ) or turn the file dial counterclockwise: Selects the beginning of the current file (track). Short-press the track up button ( ) or turn the file dial clockwise: Selects the next file (track).
  • Page 293 Bluetooth devices (Mobile phone) are Performing phonebook registration some which will not connect with while driving the vehicle could be a your Mazda or will have limited distraction to your driving and result function. Therefore, consult Mazda in an accident. In addition, a mistake...
  • Page 294 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang- Up button Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering wheel.
  • Page 295 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qVoice Information display When available, the information display To prevent the deterioration in voice shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth recognition rate and voice quality, the Hands-Free messages, and operation following points must be observed: status. It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it.
  • Page 296 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation Method If the voice recognition performance is not satisfactory, refer to Voice Recognition Press the pick-up button or talk button Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) with a short press. (page 6-89). The hands-free system is activated. Functions of the hands-free telephone, Please be aware that the voice recognition such as making and receiving calls, can be...
  • Page 297 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free NOTE Basic Bluetooth Hands- Other language settings can also be made Free Operation while in the current setting by saying the name of the language in the native pronunciation. qBluetooth Hands-Free Preparation 7. Prompt: French (Desired language) Language setting selected.
  • Page 298 For the operation of the device, refer to its with a short press. instruction manual. 3. Say: [Beep] Setup 15. Select Mazda from the device list searched by the device. 4. Prompt: Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmation prompts, 16.
  • Page 299 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qMaking a Call Using a Telephone 18. Say: [Beep] XXXX - - - (Speak a device tag , an arbitrary name for Number the device.) NOTE Example: Stan's device. Practice this while parked until you are NOTE confident you can do it while driving in a non- Speak a programmed device tag within 10...
  • Page 300 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qReceiving an Incoming Call qVoice Guidance Interrupt Operation 1. Prompt: Incoming call, press the Voice guidance can be stopped by pickup button to answer . pressing the talk button with a short press while it is being heard. A new voice input 2.
  • Page 301 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 13. Prompt: Number, please. Convenient Use of the 14. Say: [Beep] XXXXXXXXXXX Hands-Free System (Ex. 555-1234 ) (Say the phone number to be registered.) qPhonebook Usage 15. Prompt: XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. Phonebook registration 555-1234 ) (Phone number Phone numbers can be registered to the registration).
  • Page 302 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. Prompt: X (Number of locations 5. Prompt: Calling XXXXX... (Ex. which include data) numbers have been John's phone ) XXXX (Ex. at imported. What name would you like home ). Is this correct? (Voice tag and to use for these numbers? phone number location registered in phonebook).
  • Page 303 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qRefusing an Incoming Call 3. Prompt: Transferred call to Hands Free system For incoming call refusal, refer to Receiving an incoming call (page 6-78). qMulti-Call Functions qMute Call waiting A call can be interrupted to receive an The microphone can be muted during a incoming call from a third party.
  • Page 304 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. Prompt: Dialing Three-way call function 1. Press the talk button with a short press. Redialing function 2. Say: [Beep] Join call 1. Press the talk button with a short press. 3. Prompt: Joining calls 2. Say: [Beep] Redial 3.
  • Page 305 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 8. Say: [Beep] Home (Say the 2. Say: [Beep] Phonebook registered location to be edited: 3. Prompt: Select one of the following: Home , Work , Mobile , or New entry, edit, list names, delete, Other ). erase all or import contact.
  • Page 306 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 5. Prompt: Are you sure you want to Call : Calls the registered phonebook erase everything from your Hands Free data when the talk button is short- system phonebook? pressed. Edit : Edits the registered phonebook 6.
  • Page 307 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Press the talk button with a short press Hands-Free Setting during the read-out at the desired device, and then say one of the following voice qDevice commands to execute it. Select phone : Selects device (Mobile Device registration phone) when the talk button is short- For the registration of a Bluetooth...
  • Page 308 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: Select one of the following: 9. Prompt: XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) Pairing options, confirmation prompts, (Device tag) selected. language, passcode, select phone or NOTE select music player. Device (Music player) selection can also be 4.
  • Page 309 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qSecurity Setting NOTE Say All to delete all devices (Mobile phone). If a passcode is set, the system cannot be activated unless the passcode is input. 9. Prompt: Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Registered device tag). Is NOTE this correct? Do this function only when parked.
  • Page 310 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 2. Prompt: Hands-Free system is locked. Confirmation Prompts State the passcode to continue. The confirmation prompt confirms the command content to the user before 3. Say: [Beep] XXXX (Say the set advancing to the operation requested by passcode PCode .) the user.
  • Page 311 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qVoice Recognition Learning 5. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the Function (Speaker Enrollment) voice input command list for voice The voice recognition learning function recognition learning). (Ex. Please read enables voice recognition appropriate to phrase 1 ) the characteristics of the user's voice.
  • Page 312 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. The voice guidance reads out the voice NOTE input command number (refer to the The applicable phrase appears in the voice input command list for voice display. recognition learning). (Ex. Please read After user voice registration is completed, phrase 1 ) voice guidance Speaker enrollment is complete, returning to main menu is...
  • Page 313 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Safety Certification When Bluetooth Hands- Free Cannot be Used FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B- MBLUEC07 Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used This device complies with Part 15 of the under the following conditions: FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry The device is outside of the Canada.
  • Page 314 Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Mazda Bluetooth Hands- Free Customer Service For toll-free Bluetooth Hands-Free customer service call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance. 6-92...

  • Page 315: Interior Equipment

    Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors Interior Lights qIlluminated Entry System When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. When the illuminated entry system Sunvisor operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turns on for: About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition key is...
  • Page 316 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qOverhead Lights qMap Lights The map lights are switched on or off by Front pressing the switches. Rear qLuggage Compartment Light (5 Door) Switch Overhead Lights Position Light off Switch Luggage Compartment Light Light is on when any door is open Position Light is on or off when the Light off...
  • Page 317 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display Audio display Clock Without multi information display Ambient temperature display Climate control display Hands-free display Audio display With multi information display Climate control display Clock adjustment buttons qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: í...
  • Page 318 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment í qClock qOutside Temperature Display (Fully Automatic Type) The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ambient temperature is displayed. Time setting 1.
  • Page 319 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment í Multi Information Display Without navigation system With navigation system Clock adjustment buttons Steering switch Steering Switch Enter (up/down) switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch INFO switch BACK switch í 6-97 Some models.
  • Page 320 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Switch Function Enter (up/down) switch Used to select a menu and change numbers. Select up or down and press enter. Right switch/Left Used to select digits when setting numbers. switch Navi switch Press to switch the system to the navigation system screen. (With navigation sys- tem) BACK switch...
  • Page 321 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock NOTE Daylight saving time is not reflected in the The time is displayed when the ignition is time zone displayed. switched to ACC or ON. The clock does not display if there is no GPS signal reception. qOutside Temperature Display When the ignition switch is switched ON, the ambient temperature is displayed.
  • Page 322 1. Switch the ignition ON. 2. Press the INFO switch until the trip computer screen is displayed. If you have any problems with your trip computer, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Average fuel economy This mode displays the average fuel...
  • Page 323 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment The current fuel economy will be NOTE calculated every 2 seconds. Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount of remaining driving distance before refueling is required, refuel as soon as possible if the fuel gauge needle nears E or the low fuel warning light illuminates.
  • Page 324 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. Select the item you want to turn on 6. Select DISTANCE or DAYS and press (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE) the Enter (up/down) switch. The screen by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch for setting the distance or days to the up or down, and then press the Enter next maintenance period is displayed.
  • Page 325 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Message display When the remaining days or the distance approaches 0, a message is displayed for 5 seconds each time the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. NOTE If the Enter (up/down) switch is pressed while a message is displayed, it will no longer be displayed the next time the engine is started.
  • Page 326 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Display period Item Start of message display End of message display TIRE ROTATION When remaining distance is less Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from than 500 km (300 mile) remaining distance of 0 km SERVICE DUE When remaining distance is less Distance exceeds 500 km (300 mile) from than 500 km (300 mile), or...
  • Page 327 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 5. Select SET and press the Enter (up/ NOTE down) switch. If the settings are changed from the initial values, the values which you set are displayed, not the initial values. Even if the battery is disconnected, the remaining distance and days information is not erased.
  • Page 328 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 3. Select the item you want to turn off RELEASE PARKING BRAKE (TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE) Advanced Keyless Entry System by pressing the Enter (up/down) switch related up or down, and then press the Enter KEY BATTERY IS LOW (up/down) switch.
  • Page 329 Mazda Dealer. If separate buzzer volume settings have been done at an Authorized CAUTION Mazda Dealer, you will be unable to change To reduce the possibility of injury in the settings. an accident or a sudden stop, keep...
  • Page 330 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qRear Bottle Holder The rear cup holder is on the rear center Bottle holders are on the inside of the armrest. doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed.
  • Page 331 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qGlove Compartment Storage Compartments To open the glove box, pull the latch WARNING toward you. Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
  • Page 332 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment í Press the button to slide the armrest Storage tray frontward. The storage tray can be installed to the left/right side of the center console. Storage tray When storing the armrest, press and hold the button while pulling the armrest back, í...
  • Page 333 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qRear Coat Hooks Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The WARNING tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force Never hang heavy or sharp objects on to the loops as it will damage them.
  • Page 334 Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. To use, press the cover and open it.
  • Page 335 Ø Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Ø Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent. Ø Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from getting into the accessory socket.
  • Page 336 6-114...
  • Page 337 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency ............7-2 Flat Tire ..................7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............7-3 Changing a Flat Tire ..............7-9 Overheating .................

  • Page 338: In Case Of An Emergency

    In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.

  • Page 339: Flat Tire

    In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. 4 Door Tiedown eyelet Spare tire Jack Lug wrench Jack handle Bolt for flat tire...
  • Page 340 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5 Door Tiedown eyelet Spare tire Jack handle (Type A) Jack Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire (Type B) Tiedown eyelet Spare tire Jack handle Jack Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire...
  • Page 341 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack (5 Door) 1. Turn the knob and remove the cover. To remove the jack (4 Door) 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise.
  • Page 342 Tire conventional tire, so the ground clearance is reduced about Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. 10 mm (0.4 in). The temporary spare tire is lighter and Ø Do not use a tire chain on this...
  • Page 343 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire NOTE 2. For vehicles equipped with a sub- woofer, uncouple the connector. (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used (page 5-30).
  • Page 344 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire For vehicles not equipped with a sub- (With sub-woofer) woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and remove the spare tire. Tire hold-down bolt Sub-woofer To secure the spare tire Perform the removal procedure in reverse. Secure the spare tire using the hold-down bolt and tire clamp in the correct position as illustrated.

  • Page 345: Changing A Flat Tire

    CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) The wheels equipped on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors. Do not NOTE use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks...
  • Page 346 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qRemoving a Flat Tire 2. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a don't remove any lug nuts until the tire wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover has been raised off the ground.
  • Page 347 Before positions recommended in this manual: removing the lug nuts, make sure your Attempting to jack the vehicle in Mazda is firmly in position and that it positions other than those cannot slip or move. recommended in this manual is dangerous.
  • Page 348 If you lose qMounting the Spare Tire this key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's 1. Remove dirt and grime from the order form, which is with the registration mounting surfaces of the wheel and card.
  • Page 349 Because the wheel studs and lug nuts tightening torque: on your Mazda have metric threads, Applying oil or grease to lug nuts and using a non-metric nut is dangerous. bolts is dangerous. The lug nuts...
  • Page 350 In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire (With sub-woofer) Bolt for flat tire Sub-woofer 6. Remove the tire blocks and store the tools, jack, and damaged tire. 7. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts on page 10-8. 8.

  • Page 351: Overheating

    Stop the engine and call an radiator are hot: Authorized Mazda Dealer. When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,...
  • Page 352 Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-20). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless repairs are made. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 7-16...

  • Page 353: Emergency Starting

    Emergency Starting If the engine still does not start using the Starting a Flooded Engine above procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda If the engine fails to start, it may be Dealer. flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

  • Page 354: Jump-Starting

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
  • Page 355 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
  • Page 356 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Remove the battery cover from its front 6. When finished, carefully disconnect the side. cables in the reverse order described in the illustration. NOTE Battery cover Verify that the covers are securely installed. 2.

  • Page 357: Push-Starting

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide.

  • Page 358: Emergency Towing

    Towing Description Do not tow the vehicle pointed We recommend that towing be done only backward with driving wheels on the by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a ground. This may cause internal commercial tow-truck service. damage to the transaxle.

  • Page 359: Tiedown Hook

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing CAUTION Tiedown Hook Do not use the hooks under the rear CAUTION bumper for towing and tying down, as they cannot hold the load and it Don't use the tiedown hook under will damage the bumper. the rear for towing.
  • Page 360 In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown Type B eyelet. CAUTION CAUTION The cap cannot be completely Ø If the tiedown eyelet is not securely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch tightened, it may loosen or the painted bumper surface.

  • Page 361: Recreational Towing

    In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to Towing Description (page 7-22) and Tiedown Hook (page 7-23) and carefully follow the instructions.
  • Page 362 7-26...
  • Page 363 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................. 8-2 Introduction ................8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ..............8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ..8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ..........8-8 Owner Maintenance ..............8-15 Owner Maintenance Schedule ..........8-15 Owner Maintenance Precautions ..........

  • Page 364: Maintenance And Care

    Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored. Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may perform maintenance.But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.

  • Page 365: Scheduled Maintenance

    Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used Driving on rough or muddy roads Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation...

  • Page 366: Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

    Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months Maintenance Interval ×1000 km ×1000 miles 22.5 37.5 52.5 ENGINE Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, Engine valve clearance adjust Drive belts Engine oil Engine oil filter...
  • Page 367 *2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 368 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months Maintenance Interval ×1000 km ×1000 miles ENGINE Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, Engine valve clearance adjust Drive belts Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months Engine oil Others...
  • Page 369 *2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 370 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used Driving on rough or muddy roads Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates...
  • Page 371 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Maintenance Interval Months ×1000 km 90 100 110 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system...
  • Page 372 *2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 373 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Maintenance Interval Months ×1000 km ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years;...
  • Page 374 *2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 375 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.) Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Maintenance Interval Months ×1000 km 95 100 105 110 115 120 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audibly inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust Drive belts Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system...
  • Page 376 *2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

  • Page 377: Owner Maintenance

    The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.

  • Page 378: Owner Maintenance Precautions

    Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you're unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Page 379: Engine Compartment Overview

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine coolant reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Fuse block Engine oil-filler cap Battery Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick (Only for automatic transaxle) Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8-17...

  • Page 380: Engine Oil

    Institute (API). An oil with this trademark NOTE symbol conforms to the current engine Changing the engine oil should be done by an and emission system protection standards Authorized Mazda Dealer. and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization qRecommended Oil and Approval Committee (ILSAC), Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
  • Page 381 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. must be on the label. It's OK between Low or MIN and Full or MAX. But if it's near or below Low or MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to –30 –10...

  • Page 382: Engine Coolant

    When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury. NOTE Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-20...
  • Page 383 If the coolant reservoir is empty or new Ø DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol coolant is required frequently, consult an with the coolant. This could Authorized Mazda Dealer. damage the cooling system. Ø Don't use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze.

  • Page 384: Brake/Clutch Fluid

    Ø Using nonspecified brake and clutch fluids (page 10-4) will damage the systems. Mixing different fluids will also damage them. If the brake/clutch system frequently requires new fluid, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-22...

  • Page 385: Power Steering Fluid

    CAUTION If new fluid is required frequently, consult Do not shift the shift lever while the an Authorized Mazda Dealer. engine is warming up. If the ATF level is extremely low, the automatic transaxle could be damaged.
  • Page 386 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out CAUTION the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then Ø Use the cold scale only as a put it back. reference. 5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF Ø...

  • Page 387: Washer Fluid

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid Washer Fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous.

  • Page 388: Body Lubrication

    Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may cause injury, or damage the wipers. When washing or servicing your Mazda, make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF position. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness.
  • Page 389 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal When the wipers no longer clean well, the support. blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them.
  • Page 390 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffener. To prevent damage to the wiper arm You need to use them again. and other components, don't try to Ø If the metal stiffeners are sweep the wiper arm by hand. switched, the blade's wiping 1.
  • Page 391 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. out of the blade holder. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

  • Page 392: Battery

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling: Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:...
  • Page 393 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
  • Page 394 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qInspecting Electrolyte Level NOTE Remove the battery cover before performing A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause battery maintenance. the battery to discharge quickly. Battery cover Upper level Lower level qBattery Maintenance Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week.

  • Page 395: Tires

    (radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four wheels. Using Wrong-Sized Tires: Using any other tire size than what is specified for your Mazda (page 10-8) is dangerous. It could seriously affect ride, handling, ground clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer Refer to the specification charts (page calibration.
  • Page 396 (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. Forward Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation.
  • Page 397 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qTemporary Spare Tire NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Inspect the temporary spare tire at least When tires with steel wire reinforcement in monthly to make sure it's properly inflated the sidewalls are used, the system may not and stored.
  • Page 398 Always use wheels of the correct size work done by an Authorized on your vehicle: Mazda Dealer, or the tire Using a wrong-sized wheel is pressure sensors may be dangerous. Braking and handling damaged.

  • Page 399: Light Bulbs

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Xenon fusion bulb/Adaptive Front Halogen bulb Lighting System Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Side turn signal lights (LED type) Side turn signal lights Side turn signal light (LED type) (Bulb type) Front turn signal lights/Front side- Front turn signal lights marker lights/...
  • Page 400 The bulbs must be voltage, you could receive an electric replaced at an expert repairer, we shock if the bulbs are handled recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Parking lights (Except Canada) Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
  • Page 401 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to 3. Turn the center section of the plastic remove it. Carefully remove the bulb retainer counterclockwise and remove from its socket in the reflector by the retainers and partially peel back the gently pulling it straight backward out mudguard.
  • Page 402 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the electrical connector 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to from the bulb by pressing the tab on remove it. Carefully remove the bulb the connector with your finger and from its socket in the reflector by pulling the connector downward.
  • Page 403 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the center section of the plastic 2. Turn the screw counterclockwise and retainer counterclockwise and remove remove it and then partially peel back the retainers and partially peel back the the mudguard. mudguard. Removal Installation 3.
  • Page 404 Due to the complexity and difficulty of 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer the procedure, the LED bulbs should be and remove the retainers and the trunk replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. end trim. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced.
  • Page 405 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. Rear turn signal lights (4 Door) Left side 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim.
  • Page 406 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. Reverse lights (4 Door) Left side 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim.
  • Page 407 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Remove the cover. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
  • Page 408 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Overhead light/Map light (Front), Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror lights 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.
  • Page 409 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Vanity mirror lights 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. of removal. Trunk light (4 Door) 1.

  • Page 410: Fuses

    If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. qFuse Replacement 4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left blown.
  • Page 411 If the headlights or other electrical Do not replace the main fuse by components do not work and the fuses in yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse Dealer perform the replacement: block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it Replacing the fuse by yourself is must be replaced.
  • Page 412 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 25 29 30 31 FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING FAN 2 ENG MAIN 40 A Engine control system...
  • Page 413 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING R.DEF 30 A Rear window defroster IGKEY 2 40 A For protection of various circuits IGKEY 1 40 A For protection of various circuits HORN 15 A Horn STOP 15 A Brake lights ENG+B Engine control system...
  • Page 414 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Passenger's side) FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING í ® BOSE 30 A Bose Sound System-equipped model í P SEAT 30 A Power seat P.WIND 30 A Power window D LOCK 25 A Door lock motor í...
  • Page 415 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING AUDIO 7.5 A Audio system í M.DEF 7.5 A Mirror defroster í 7.5 A Adaptive Front-Lighting System 20 A Engine control system P.WIND 25 A Power window F WIPER 25 A Windshield wiper and washer í...

  • Page 416: Appearance Care

    Prevention Industrial pollutants and vehicle emissions drift into the air and mix with rain or dew It is necessary to have your Mazda washed and waxed to preserve its finish to form acids. These acids can settle on a according to the instructions in this vehicle's finish.
  • Page 417 The rings Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on can damage your vehicle's finish. your Mazda. Before this happens, repair the damage by using Mazda touch-up paint Prevention according to the instructions in this section.

  • Page 418: Exterior Care

    When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in NOTE the ON position, the wipers may Mazda is not responsible for scratches move automatically in the following caused by automatic car washes or cases: improper washing.
  • Page 419 CAUTION forming. WARNING If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly make sure the body shop applies and applying the brakes lightly until...
  • Page 420 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care WARNING CAUTION Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly Don't use steel wool, abrasive and applying the brakes lightly until cleaners, or strong detergents brake performance is normal: containing highly alkaline or caustic Driving with wet brakes is agents on chrome-plated or anodized dangerous.

  • Page 421: Interior Care

    Maintenance and Care Appearance Care To keep the fabric looking clean and Interior Care fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily, qDashboard Precautions and its fire-resistance may be reduced. Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume CAUTION and cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard.
  • Page 422 After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry the belt webbing and make sure there is no remaining moisture before retracting them. WARNING Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer replace damaged seat belts immediately: Using damaged seat belts is dangerous. In a collision, damaged belts cannot provide adequate protection.
  • Page 423 Mazda Importer/Distributors ....9-13 Importer/Distributor ......9-13 Distributor in Each Area ....9-13 Warranty ..........9-15 Warranties for Your Mazda ....9-15 Outside the United States ....9-16 Outside Canada ......... 9-17 Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) ..........

  • Page 424: Customer Information

    Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in the U.S., can be found here. E-mail: click on Contact Us located on the Inside Mazda tab, or at the bottom of the page at www.mazdaUSA.com...

  • Page 425: Customer Assistance (Canada)

    Mazda North American Operations realizes that mutual agreement on some issues may not be possible. As a final step to ensure that your concerns are being fairly considered, Mazda North American Operations has agreed to participate in a dispute settlement program administered by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) system, at no cost to you the consumer.
  • Page 426 Mazda or one of our dealers, and a statement of the relief you are seeking. 5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation. If...
  • Page 427 AND the nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more times by Mazda or its agents AND the buyer or lessee has directly notified Mazda of the need for the repair of the nonconformity; OR...
  • Page 428 11. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and will comply with the decision within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days after we receive notice of your acceptance of the decision.
  • Page 429 Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, problems, or complaints regarding the operation of your Mazda or any other general service transactions are most effectively resolved by your dealer.
  • Page 430 If a specific item of concern arises, where a solution cannot be reached between an owner, Mazda, and/or one of it's dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may wish to use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 431 1 (800) 207-0685 Ontario 1 (800) 207-0685 Atlantic Canada 1 (800) 207-0685 Quebec 1 (800) 207-0685 qRegional Offices REGIONAL OFFICES AREAS COVERED MAZDA CANADA INC. WESTERN REGION ALBERTA, 8171 ACKROYD ROAD BRITISH COLUMBIA, SUITE 2000 MANITOBA, RICHMOND B.C. SASKATCHEWAN, V6X 3K1...

  • Page 432: Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)

    1 Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
  • Page 433 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
  • Page 434 Customer Information Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4.

  • Page 435: Importer/Distributor

    Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. (905) 787-7000 (outside Canada) TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) qPUERTO RICO/U.S. Virgin Island (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Plaza Motors Corp. (Mazda de Puerto Rico) P.O. Box 362722, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-2722 TEL: (787) 641-9300...
  • Page 436 Customer Information Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors, Inc. P.O. Box 1120, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 TEL: (684) 699-9347 9-14...
  • Page 437 Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Control Warranty (Canada only) Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty Tire Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided with your Mazda. 9-15...
  • Page 438 We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside the United States. However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety requirements (CMVSS).

  • Page 439: Outside Canada

    We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside Canada. However, in the event that you are moving to the United States permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

  • Page 440: Registering Your Vehicle In A Foreign

    Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be unavailable. There might not be an Authorized Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your vehicle. The Mazda warranty is valid only in certain countries.

  • Page 441: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts And Accessories

    Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems;...

  • Page 442: Cell Phones Warning

    Customer Information Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.

  • Page 443: Uniform Tire Quality Grading System

    Customer Information Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. qTread Wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 444 These grades will be added to the sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires over the next several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers. The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary with respect to grade.

  • Page 445: Tire Information (U.s.a.)

    Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
  • Page 446 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example.
  • Page 447 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) H is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
  • Page 448 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 449 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qInformation on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating.
  • Page 450 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) 70 is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D is the tire construction symbol. D indicates diagonal ply construction . 16 is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 is the Load Index.

  • Page 451: Location Of The Tire Label

    Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE qRecommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommended tire inflation pressure in both kPa and psi...
  • Page 452 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result in severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.
  • Page 453 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qGlossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.

  • Page 454: Tire Maintenance

    Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
  • Page 455 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) CAUTION Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if rotated from side to side. (With limited-slip differential) Don't use the following: Ø...
  • Page 456 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) qSafety Practices The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit. Observe posted speed limits Avoid fast starts, stops and turns Avoid potholes and objects on the road Do no run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking CAUTION...

  • Page 457: Vehicle Loading

    Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Vehicle Loading WARNING Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle: Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
  • Page 458 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
  • Page 459 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed value on the tire label.
  • Page 460 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849 lbs) for the combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed : The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg (699 lbs) The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) _ (68 ×...
  • Page 461 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
  • Page 462 Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW). GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.

  • Page 463: Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit

    Customer Information Tire Information (U.S.A.) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

  • Page 464: Reporting Safety Defects

    7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, California 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 Customer Assistance Center or toll free at 1 (800) 222-5500 If you live outside of the U.S.A., please contact the nearest Mazda Distributor shown (page 9-13) in this booklet. 9-42...
  • Page 465 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.

  • Page 466: Service Publications

    Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
  • Page 467 Customer Information Service Publications qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. 9-45...
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  • Page 469: Specifications

    Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ............. 10-2 Specifications ................10-4 Specifications ................10-4 Personalization Features ............10-9 Personalization Features ............10-9 10-1...

  • Page 470: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers qChassis Number Vehicle Information Labels qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
  • Page 471 Identification Numbers qEngine Number Forward 10-3...
  • Page 472 Specifications Specifications qEngine Specification Item 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm (3.44 × 3.27 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in) Displacement 1,999 ml (1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in) Compression ratio 10.0...
  • Page 473 Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity With oil filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) replacement 2.0-liter engine Without oil filter 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) replacement Engine oil With oil filter 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt) replacement 2.5-liter engine...
  • Page 474 Specifications 5 Door Item Vehicle specification STANDARD TYPE 4,500 mm (177.2 in) (Canada) Overall length SPORTY TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in) Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in) Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in) 16 inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in) Front tread 17 inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 16 inch...
  • Page 475 Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Category Light bulb Wattage ECE R (SAE) High beam HB3 (#9005) Halogen Headlights Low beam H11 (H11) Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam D2S (D2S) í Daytime running lights (Canada) H8 (H8) Halogen/Xenon fusion bulb Front turn signal (With daytime running lights) lights/Front 27/8...
  • Page 476 NOTE The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.

  • Page 477: Personalization Features

    Personalization Features Personalization Features The following Personalization Features are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change The headlight illumination on/off timing based Auto headlight on/off on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be...
  • Page 478 Personalization Features Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change The vehicle-speed-response auto lock function Activated Deactivated can be deactivated. 1. Not in Park (P) position: Lock all doors Park (P) position: Unlock all doors 2. Not in Park (P) position: Lock all Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in doors...
  • Page 479 Personalization Features Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change The function to automatically lock doors when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can Deactivated Activated be activated. The advanced key's remaining battery level warning light in the instrument cluster can be Activated Deactivated deactivated.
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  • Page 481: Index

    Index 11-1...
  • Page 482 Air Bag Systems ....... 2-44 System ........6-79 Antenna ..........6-16 Hands-Free Setting ..... 6-85 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..5-7 Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Warning light ....... 5-8 Customer Service ....... 6-92 Appearance Care ....... 8-54 Safety Certification ....6-91 Audio System ........
  • Page 483 Index Capacities .......... 10-5 Driving Tips ........4-6 Carbon Monoxide ....... 4-4 Automatic transaxle ....5-18 Cargo Securing Loops ..... 6-110 Break-in period ......4-6 Catalytic Converter ......4-3 Driving in flooded area ....4-10 Cell Phones ........9-20 Driving on uneven road ....4-11 Center Console ........
  • Page 484 Index Flasher Headlights Hazard warning ......5-68 Control ........5-56 Headlights ........5-56 Flashing ........5-58 Flat Tire ..........7-3 High-low beam ......5-58 Changing ........7-9 Leveling ........5-58 Spare tire and tool storage .... 7-3 On reminder ....... 5-58 Fluids Hood Release ........
  • Page 485 Index Interior Lights ........6-93 Mirrors Outside mirrors ......3-65 Rearview mirror ......3-66 Money-Saving Suggestions ....4-6 Jump-Starting ........7-18 Moonroof .......... 3-51 Multi Information Display ....6-97 Audio Display ......6-99 Clock .......... 6-99 Keyless Entry System ....... 3-27 Maintenance Monitor ....
  • Page 486 Index Push-Starting ........7-21 Security System Immobilizer system (with advanced key) ....3-54 Immobilizer system Rear Coat Hooks ......6-111 (without advanced key) ....3-58 Rear Door Child Safety Locks ..3-38 Theft-deterrent system ....3-62 Rear Seat ..........2-9 Service Publications ......
  • Page 487 Index Warning Lights ......... 5-39 Tires ABS ..........5-42 Flat Tire ........7-3 Air bag system ......5-44 Inflation pressure ......8-33 Automatic transaxle ....5-47 Replacement ....... 8-34 Brake system ......5-41 Rotation ........8-34 Charging system ......5-43 Snow tires ........
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