GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
additional instructions
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock:
After exiting the vehicle after driving,
the car will automatically lock
For additional information
on customizable features,
see Owner’s ManualPassenger’s door request switch:
Press (6) on passenger’s door;
both doors unlock simultaneously
Trunk request switch: Press (7) on
trunk lid, only trunk will open,
doors do not lock/unlock
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (2) for driver’s
door; press again within a 3
seconds to unlock passenger’s door
Press and hold button (3)
for more than 1 secondto
open trunk
Activating panic alarmPanic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press any
remote button
compartments such as glove
box or in open trunk, engine
may not start or warnings
may activate
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged if start knob is left
in ACC position
Always put vehicle in Park (P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle
System operation warningsKEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, system will
beep as confirmation of
lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual
Replacing batterySee Owner’s Manual for
complete instructions
Cautions on useTo avoid damage to advanced
key, DO NOT SUBJECT to severe
impacts, liquids or place heavy
objects on advanced key or
leaving advanced key exposed
to direct sunlight or high
temperatures
See Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
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*Denotes optional equipment
Starting enginePress start knob
(8); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob (8) to
START position to start engine
Tip: Engine will not start if
trunk is open and advanced
key is placed in trunk
Auxiliary key operation
If advanced key cannot be used due
to a malfunction or dead battery,
use auxiliary key (5) to lock/unlock
doors, trunk and to start vehicle
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover (8) by pressing both
side release buttons (9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storageLocking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (6) once on either
door to lock both doors
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button (1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
Unlocking doors/
opening trunk
Driver’s door request switch: Press
(6) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
both doors
LOCK ACC ON STARTPUSH
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under
Hood
Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle
parked on a level surface
1. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Refill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap,
SAE 5W-20
4. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Engine oil should be between
FULL and LOW marks on dipstick
5. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir
If brake/clutch* fluid level
is low, have your vehicle
inspected by your nearest
Mazda dealer
6. Fuse block
7. Hood support rod
8. Air filter9. Hood latch
Push to right to release hood
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Level should be between
MIN and MAX
11. Cooling system cap
Do not remove if engine
is running or hot
12. Engine coolant reservoir
Check when engine is cold;
fluid level should be between
the FULL and LOW marks
on reservoir
WARNING: Never remove
cooling system cap while
engine is running or hot;
you could get burned
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Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Inspect engine valve clearance
every 75,000 miles
Replace spark plugs every
75,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†miles
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
A.Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lubricate: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
idle speed, brake lines and hoses,
steering operationand linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots,chassis
and body bolts
C.Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(other than FL22), manual
transmission oil, rear
differential oil
E.Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
F.Inspect: Disc brakes
2.0-liter 4-cylinder
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A BE F
A A
C F
A A B D
F
A A
EF
A C
A BF
A
A
F
A
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