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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-18
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-24
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-27
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-34
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-42
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-23
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-29
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-33
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-2
Child safety locks ................................................................................................ page 3-9
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-22
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-26
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-24
Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-12
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-34
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-42
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-23
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-29
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-33
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Exterior Overview
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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance ............................................................ 8-3
Owner Maintenance ..................................................................... 8-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule .................................................. 8-7
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................... 8-8
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................ 8-9
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-10
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-13
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-16
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-17
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-18
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-20
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-21
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-23
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-28
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-29
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-33
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-42
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-47
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-47
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-49
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-52
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Light Bulbs
Luggage compartment
light (Hatchback)
High-mount brake light
(Sedan)
Headlights
(High beam)Headlights
(Low beam) Overhead light/
Map lights
Luggage compartment light Sport Wagon
Taillights
Side-marker lights
License plate lightsCourtesy lights
Front turn signal lightsParking lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
High-mount brake light Fog lights Sedan/5-Door
Taillights Side-marker lights
License plate lightsCourtesy lights
Front turn signal lightsParking lights
Reverse lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/TaillightsTrunk light
Fog lights
High-mount brake light (Hatchback)Headlights
(High beam)(Low beam) HeadlightsMap lights Overhead light/
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Your Mazda's headlights and fog lights
have replaceable halogen bulbs.
WARNING
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries could
be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Replacing the headlight, fog light andparking light bulbs
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Front turn signal lights
1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.2. Remove the bulb by pushing it in
slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Side-marker lights
1. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, then partially peel back the
mudguard.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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(Sport Wagon)
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim and
high-mount brake light component.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
License plate lights
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens and
remove the lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens.2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Withoverhead console)
1. Remove the screws.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the overhead light unit.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qWeights
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)Sedan 1,956 kg (4,312 lb)
5-Door/Sport Wagon 2,037 kg (4,491 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)SedanFront 1,071 kg (2,361 lb)
Rear 888 kg (1,958 lb)
5-Door/Sport WagonFront 1,076 kg (2,372 lb)
Rear 961 kg (2,119 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.6 oz)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R SAE
HeadlightsHigh beam 55 H1―
Low beam 55 H1―
Front turn signal lights 28
*1―#2357A
Parking lights 5 W5W―
Fog lights
í55 H3―
Side-marker lights 5 W5W―
High-mount brake lightSedan/Sport Wagon 18.4 W16W #921
5-Door 21――
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W―
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
Taillights 5
*2W21/5W #7443
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W #921
License plate lights 5 W5W―
*1 Use a 28/7W type bulb.
*2 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-38
Flashing ...................................... 5-38
High-low beam .......................... 5-38
On reminder ............................... 5-38
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-44
Hood Release .................................... 3-26
Horn .................................................. 5-43
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-43
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-29
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-27
Cruise Main ................................ 5-35
Cruise set .................................... 5-36
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-34
Security ...................................... 5-34
Shift position .............................. 5-34
TCS ............................................ 5-35
TCS OFF .................................... 5-35
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-36
Information Display .......................... 6-46
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-47
Audio display ............................. 6-48
Climate control display .............. 6-48
Clock .......................................... 6-47
Information display functions .... 6-46
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-23
Interior Care ...................................... 8-52
Interior Lights ................................... 6-43
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-39
Trunk Release lever ........................... 3-21
Liftgate .............................................. 3-12
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-14
Luggage compartment net .......... 3-15
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighter ............................................... 6-48
Lighting Control ............................... 5-38
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-45
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-7
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-8
Recommendations for shifting ..... 5-9
Map Lights ........................................ 6-44
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-34
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-35
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-27
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