Visteon MBLUEC09 User Manual

Interior Features

Interior Equipment

Sunvisors

When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side.

Sunvisor

Side Extension Sunvisors

The visor extender extends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. To use, pull it out.

V anity Mirrors

To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity mirror light, it will illuminate when you open the cover.

CAUTION

When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor extender to its original position. Otherwise, the visor extender could hit the rearview mirror.

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Interior Equipment

Interior Lights

Overhead Lights

Switch

Position

Light off

• Light is on when any door is open

• Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on

Light on

With Map Lights

Overhead Lights

Without Map Lights

NOTE

(With map lights) The map lights and rear overhead light also turn on and off when the front overhead light switch is operated.

Map Lights *

When the overhead light switch is in the door or off position, press the lens to illuminate the map lights, and then press the lens again to turn them off.

NOTE

The map lights will not turn off even if the lens is pressed in the following cases:

•

The overhead light switch is in the ON position.

•

The overhead light switch is in the door position with the door open.

•

The illuminated entry system is on.

Some models.

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Luggage Compartment Lights (5–door)

Switch

Position

Luggage Compartment Light

Light off

Light on when the liftgate is open

Trunk Light (4–door)

The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running.

Illuminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) turn on for:

•

About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition is switched off.

• About 15 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off.

• About 5 seconds after all doors are closed and the ignition is switched off when the key is out of the vehicle.

• Illuminates for about 15 seconds when the ignition is returned from ACC to OFF.

The light also turns off when:

• The ignition is switched on and all doors are closed.

• The driver's door is locked.

NOTE

•

Battery saver

If any door is left open with the

overhead light switch in the DOOR position, or the liftgate/trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or luggage compartment light/trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes to prevent battery depletion.

•

The operation of the illuminated entry system can be changed.

Refer to Personalization Features on

page

9-10 .

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Interior Equipment

Accessory Sockets

Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Type A

The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or off.

Type B

The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. With CD Player

Without CD Player



To prevent accessory socket damage or

electrical failure, pay attention to the following:



CAUTION

Do not use accessories that require

more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Do not use accessories that are not

genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent.

Close the cover when the accessory

socket is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from getting into the accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into the

accessory socket.

Do not insert the cigarette lighter into

the accessory socket.

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

Noise may occur on the audio playback

depending on the device connected to the accessory socket.



Depending on the device connected

to the accessory socket, the vehicle's electrical system may be a ected, which could cause the warning light to illuminate. Disconnect the connected device and make sure that the problem is resolved. If the problem is resolved, disconnect the device from the socket and switch the ignition o . If the problem is not resolved, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

To prevent discharging of the battery, do not use the socket for long periods with the engine off or idling.

Connecting the accessory socket

1. Open the lid.

2. Pass the connection plug cord through the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the accessory socket.

Cup Holder

WARNING

Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving:

Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the contents spill, you could be scalded.

Do not put anything other than cups or drink cans in cup holders:

Putting objects other than cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous. During sudden braking or maneuvering, occupants could be hit and injured, or objects could be thrown around the vehicle, causing interference with the driver and the possibility of an accident. Only use a cup holder for cups or drink cans.

Front

Plug

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Interior Equipment

Rear *

The rear cup holder is on the rear center armrest.

Bottle Holder

Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors.

CAUTION

Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed.

Bottle holder

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Storage Compartments

WARNING

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.

Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid:

Putting articles in storage spaces with no lid is dangerous as they could be thrown around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly accelerated and cause injury depending on how the article is stored.

CAUTION

Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under the sun. A lighter could explode or the plastic material in eyeglasses could deform and crack from high temperature.

Overhead Console *

This console box is designed to store eyeglasses or other accessories. Push and release to open.

Glove Compartment

To open the glove compartment, pull the latch toward you.

To close the glove compartment, ﬁ rmly press in the center of the glove compartment lid.

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Interior Features

Interior Equipment

Center Console

To open, pull the release latch.

Storage tray

The storage tray can be removed.

Storage tray

Rear Coat Hooks

WARNING

Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the assist grips and coat hooks:

Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects such as a coat hanger from the assist grips or coat hooks is dangerous as they can  y o and hit an occupant in the cabin if a curtain air bag was to deploy, which could result in serious injury or death.

Always hang clothes on the coat hooks and the assist grips without hangers.

Coat hook

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MEMO

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Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

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Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2

Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2

Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4

Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-13

Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-15

Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-15

Hood ............................................................................................ 6-17

Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-19

Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-20

Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-21

Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-23

Washer Fluid ............................................................................... 6-23

Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-24

Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-25

Battery ......................................................................................... 6-28

Battery Replacement ................................................................... 6-30

Tires............................................................................................. 6-32

Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-36

Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-49

Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-54

Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-54

Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-60

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Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

Introduction

Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.

If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualiﬁ ed service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle. Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufﬁ cient servicing may result in problems. This could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:

• The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.

• Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service technician.

• For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself, displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this statement.

NOTE

If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all ﬂ uids, parts and materials must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.

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Essential Information

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.

Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you of your vehicle's approaching inspection/servicing period (page 6-13 ).

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions (severe driving 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

• Driving in extremely hot conditions

• Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2.)

Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance

Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply:

•

Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car

• Driving in dusty conditions

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil ﬁ xed maintenance.

Once engine oil ﬂ exible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench mark in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 500 km (250 miles) or 15 days. Refer page 6-13 for the details. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol

0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum

performance.

NOTE

• Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter replacement.

• For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

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Scheduled Maintenance

Schedule 1

U.S.A. residents - Engine oil ﬂ exible maintenance interval

Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details, see maintenance monitor. (page 6-13 )

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁ rst.

Maintenance Interval

ENGINE Drive belts I I

Engine oil & ﬁ lter COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FUEL SYSTEM Air ﬁ lter Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles). CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I Disc brakes I I I I I I I I Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles). Steering operation and linkages I I I I Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play Driveshaft dust boots I I I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T Exhaust system and heat shields I I AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM

Cabin air ﬁ lter

I I I I

Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

×1000 km 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128

×1000 miles 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Replace when indicator is ON. (Max interval:12

months/16,000km (10,000 miles))

Replace at ﬁ rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

FL22 type

Others

I I

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

Replace at ﬁ rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval:36 months/60,000km (37,500 miles))

I I I I

Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.

(Max interval:24 months/48,000km (30,000 miles))

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Scheduled Maintenance

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁ ll up, or replace if necessary. T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 The engine oil and ﬁ lter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000km(10,000 miles) since last

engine oil and ﬁ lter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench mark display.

*2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*3 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.

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Scheduled Maintenance

U.S.A. residents - Fixed maintenance interval

Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fixed”. For details, see maintenance monitor. (page 6-13 )

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁ rst.

Maintenance Interval

ENGINE Drive belts I Engine oil & ﬁ lter R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

FUEL SYSTEM Air ﬁ lter R

Fuel lines and hoses Hoses and tubes for emission IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles). CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I

Disc brakes I I I I Tire (Rotation) Steering operation and linkages I I Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play Driveshaft dust boots I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years. All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air ﬁ lter R R

I I

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

Replace at ﬁ rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

FL22 type

Others

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

Replace at ﬁ rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

I I

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁ ll up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate T: Tighten

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Scheduled Maintenance

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*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.

*3 To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tires every 12,000

km (7,500 miles). However Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000km (5,000 miles) to help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.

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Scheduled Maintenance

Schedule 2

U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁ rst.

Maintenance Interval

ENGINE Drive belts I

Engine oil & ﬁ lter

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM

Air ﬁ lter

Fuel lines and hoses

I I

Hoses and tubes for emission IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake and clutch ﬂ uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I Disc brakes I I I I Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles). Tire inﬂ ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I Steering operation and linkages I I Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel

bearing axial play Driveshaft dust boots I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Flexible

Replace when indicator is ON. (Max interval:12

months/16,000km (10,000 miles))

Fixed R R R R R R R R R R R R

Replace at ﬁ rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

FL22 type

Others

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

Replace at ﬁ rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

U.S.A. (severe driving

R conditions) Puerto Rico R R

I I

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Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁ rst.

Maintenance Interval

Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years. All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L Washer ﬂ uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air ﬁ lter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁ ll up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Engine oil ﬂ exible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated

mainly where none of the following conditions apply.

• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car

• Driving in dusty conditions If any do apply, follow ﬁ xed maintenance. The engine oil and ﬁ lter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000km (10,000 miles) since last

engine oil and ﬁ lter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench mark display.

*2 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*3 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.

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

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Scheduled Maintenance

Canada residents

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁ rst.

Maintenance Interval

ENGINE Drive belts I Engine oil & ﬁ lter R R R R R R R R R R R R COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I FUEL SYSTEM Air ﬁ lter R

Fuel lines and hoses

I I

bearing axial play Driveshaft dust boots I I Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T Body condition (for rust, corrosion and

perforation) Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years. All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L Washer ﬂ uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Replace at ﬁ rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

FL22 type

Others

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

Replace at ﬁ rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years.

I I

I I I I

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Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ﬁ rst.

Maintenance Interval

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air ﬁ lter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ﬁ ll up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area.

Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.

*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.

Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48

×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

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Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance Monitor

Maintenance Monitor (Vehicles with type B Audio)

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.

2. Select the “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.

3. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change. You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab Item Explanation

Setting interval Notiﬁ cation can be switched on/off.

Scheduled Maintenance

Tire Rotation

Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.

Distance (mile or km)

Reset

Setting interval Notiﬁ cation can be switched on/off.

Distance (mile or km)

Reset

Select this item to set the maintenance period. “Scheduled Maintenance Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench mark in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 miles), or the remaining number of days is less than 15 (whichever comes ﬁ rst).

Resets the time and distance to the initial values. Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying out maintenance.

Displays the distance until tire rotation is due. Select this item to set the tire rotation distance. “Tire Rotation Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench mark in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 miles).

Resets the remaining distance to the initial value. Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating the tires.

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Tab Item Explanation

Oil replacement period can be selected from the ﬂ exible setting or ﬁ xed setting, or it can be set to non-display. The ﬂ exible setting is available only in the United States and Puerto Rico. Once engine oil ﬂ exible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench mark in the instrument cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol 0W-20 oil are required to achieve optimum performance.

Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due. Select this item to set the oil replacement distance. “Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench mark in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 500 km (250 miles).

Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due. “Oil Change Due!” is displayed in red and the wrench mark in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life distance is less than 500 km (250 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes ﬁ rst).

In ﬂ exible setting: Resets the remaining oil life to 100%. In ﬁ xed setting: Resets the remaining distance to the initial value. Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.

Oil Change

Setting interval

Distance (mile or km) (Displays only in ﬁ xed setting)

Oil life (%) (Displays only in ﬂ exible setting)

Reset

Maintenance Monitor (Vehicles without type B Audio)

“Oil Change” with a ﬂ exible setting *1 is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer when you want to change the setting instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than 500 km (250 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes ﬁ rst).

Reset method

Press and hold the TRIP button with the ignition switched off, then switch it on. Keep pressing the TRIP button for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will ﬂ ash for a few seconds when the reset is completed.

*1 The ﬂ exible setting is available in the United States and Puerto Rico. Based on the

engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol achieve optimum calculation performance.

*2 Once the Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must be reset whenever

replacing the engine oil.

. Once the system turns on, the wrench mark in the

0W-20 oil are required to

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Owner Maintenance Precautions

The owner or a qualiﬁ ed 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 qualiﬁ ed service technician as soon as possible.

When Refueling

• Brake and clutch fluid level (page 6-23 )

• Engine coolant level (page 6-21 )

• Engine oil level (page 6-20 )

• Washer fluid level (page 6-23 )

At Least Monthly

• Tire inflation pressures (page 6-32 )

At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)

You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.

•

Engine coolant (page 6-21 )

• Engine oil (page 6-20 )

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

As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2 ), several procedures can be done only by a qualiﬁ ed service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. Refer to Introduction (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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

We recommend that you entrust the oil and ﬂ uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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WARNING

Do not perform maintenance work if you lack su cient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a quali ed technician:

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.

If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing. Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Switch the ignition to o and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to

work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running inde nitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not leave items in the engine compartment:

After you have  nished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment. Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a  re leading to an unexpected accident.

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Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could  y open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.

Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.

Release handle

NOTE

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

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.

Pad

Clip

Support rod

Clip

Lever

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Closing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to make certain all ﬁ ller caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

Clip

ClipClip

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.

CAUTION

When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.

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Engine Compartment Overview

Windshield washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

Maintenance and Care

Engine oil dipstick

Battery

Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil-filler cap

Fuse block

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Engine Oil

NOTE

Changing the engine oil should be performed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to Introduction (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.

Recommended Oil

U.S.A., CANADA, and Puerto Rico

Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and

Castrol

(U.S.A. only).

Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certiﬁ ed For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

–40

–40 –20

–30

–20

–10

Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

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

100

5040

120

Full

(ILSAC)

Low

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5. Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is between

Low and Full.

If it is near or below Low, add enough

oil to bring the level to Full.

CAUTION

Do not add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage.

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

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Engine Coolant

Inspecting Coolant Level

WARNING

Do not use a match or live  ame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:

A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

Switch the ignition to o and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running inde nitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

NOTE

Changing the coolant should be done by

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