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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
Wa s h e r F l u i d
Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the
windshield, affect your visibility, and
could result in an accident. Use only
windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir.
WARNING
Float
Body Lubrication
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
This air filter may be cleaned with
compressed air and reused, or replaced,
depending on its condition. Unless it is
very dirty, simply shake it to remove
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it,
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a
damp cloth.
Replacing the Air Filter
1. Unfasten the clamps.2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove
the filter.
3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth.
4. Clean or replace the filter.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Air Filter
Don’t drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than recommended intervals.
CAUTION
2.5 liter V6 DOHCClamp
Miller Cycle Engine
V6 DOHC
Clamp
Air filter cover
Air filter 2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Air filter Air filter cover
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120AFor protection of all
circuits
2 AD.FAN 30AAdditional cooling
fan for air conditioner
3 EGI INJ 30A Fuel injection system
4 HEAD 40A Headlights
5 IG KEY 60ARADIO, TURN,
METER, ENGINE,
S/ROOF and P/WIND
fuses, Ignition system
6COOLING
FA N30A Cooling fan
7 ABS 60A Antilock brake system
8 HEATER 40AHeater, Air
conditioner
9DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
10 BTN 60ASTOP, ROOM and
D/LOCK fuses, Fuel
lid opener, Power
door lockDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
11 AUDIO 20A Audio system
12 P/WINDOW 30A Power windows
13 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
14 HORN 10A Horn
15 IDL UP 10AEngine control
system
16 ST.SIGN 10A Engine control unit
17 FOG 15A Fog lights
18 S.WARM 20A Seat warmer
19 TAIL 15ATaillights, Parking
lights, License plate
lights, Dashboard
illumination, Glove
box light, Clock
20—— —
21—— —
22—— —
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 HAZARD 15AHazard warning
light
2 ROOM 15AClock, Interior
light
3 S/ROOF 15A Sunroof
4 METER 15AGauges, Reverse
lights, Turn signals,
Cruise control
5 STOP 20A Brake lights
6—— —
7 IIA 15A IIA
8 R.DEF 10ARear window
defroster
9 A/C 10A Air conditioner
10 WIPER 20AWindshield wipers
and washer
11 M.DEF 10A Mirror defroster
12 START 15A Starter
13 TURN 10A Turn signal lights
14 BLOWER 10A Air conditioner
15—— —
16—— —DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
17—— —
18 RADIO 10A Audio system
19 ENGINE 15AEngine control
system
20 ILLUMI 10ADashboard
illumination
21 OPENER 15ATrunk lid opener,
Fuel-lid opener
22—— —
23 CIGAR 15A Cigar lighter
24—— —
25—— —
26 SPARE 30A—
27—— —
28—— —
29 D/LOCK 30A Power door lock
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Customer Information
Wa r r a n t y
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the
United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive
satisfactory servicing in other countries. We strongly recommend that you NOT take your
Mazda outside these areas.
You may have these problems if you do:
•Recommended fuel may be unavailable. Any kind of leaded fuel or low-octane fuel will
affect vehicle performance and damage the emission controls and engine.
•Proper repair facilities, tools, testing equipment, and replacement parts may not be
available.
The Mazda warranty applies only to Mazda vehicles registered and normally operated in
the United States, its territories, and Canada.
Outside the United States and Canada
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Customer Information
Wa r r a n t y
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by the Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle’s performance or safety system; the Mazda warranty doesn’t cover this. Before you
install any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the
installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Installation of Non-Genuine Parts or Accessories:
Installation of non-genuine parts or accessories is dangerous. Improperly designed
parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle’s performance or safety system.
This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries in an
accident. Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine
parts or accessories.
Add-On Electrical and Electronic Equipment:
Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an
improper installer is dangerous. Essential systems could damaged, causing engine
stalling, air-bag (SRS) activation, ABS inactivation, or a fire in the vehicle.
Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on ‘electrical equipment, such as
mobile telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems.
WARNING
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Identification Numbers
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Engine Number
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
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Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Specifications
Engine
Electrical System
Lubricant Quality
* Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-10.
Specifications
ItemModel
2.5 liter V6 DOHC Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Bore×Stroke 84.5 × 74.2 mm (3.33 × 2.92 in) 80.3 × 74.2 mm (3.16 × 2.92 in)
Displacement 2,496 ml (2,496 cc, 152.3 cu in) 2,254 ml (2,254 cc, 137.5 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.2 10.0
ItemModel
2.5 liter V6 DOHC Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
BatteryMaintenance-free,
12V-48AH/5HR,
52AH/5HR (Cold areas)Maintenance-free,
12V-52AH/5HR,
55AH/5HR (Cold areas)
Alternator 12V-110 A
Starter 12V-1.6 kW 12V-2.0 kW
Spark-plug
numberNGK ZFR5F-11, ZFR6F-11 PZFR5F, PZFR6F
DENSO—PKJ16CR8, PKJ20CR8
CHAMPION—RC8PMPA, RC10PMPA
Spark-plug gap 1.0—1.1 mm (0.040—0.043 in) 0.7—0.8 mm (0.028—0.031 in)
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*
SG (Energy Conserving II)—
SH (Energy Conserving II) GF-I
SJ GF-II
SL GF-III
Lubricant Classification
Automatic transaxle fluid
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
® III)
Power steering fluid
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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