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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.7 10.0
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-50AH/5HR
Spark-plug number 2.3-liter engine LFG1 18 110
*1
L3Y2 18 110
3.0-liter engine AJ57 18 110*1*2
Spark-plug gap2.3-liter engine
1.25―1.35 mm (0.050 ―0.053 in)
3.0-liter engine 1.29―1.45 mm (0.051 ―0.057 in)
*1 ex factory
*2 Verify the spark plug type from the spark plug itself. If the spark plug type cannot be determined, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers
on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oil 2.3-liter engineAny temperature
API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F) API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
3.0-liter engine API Service
GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.3-liter engine
ATF M-V
3.0-liter engine JWS3309
Power steering fluid ATF M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-50
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-53
Audio System ................................... 6-14 Audio control switch .................. 6-42
Audio set .................................... 6-25
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-14
Safety certification ..................... 6-45
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-46
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-46
Beeps Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-46
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-52
B
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-55
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-55
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Box ........................................ 6-53
Center Console .................................. 6-54
Child Restraint Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-10
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-50
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-51
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-34
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
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DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-52
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-30
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-33
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-55
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-53
Headlights .................................. 5-47
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-29
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48 Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-54
H
Hatch ................................................. 3-10Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-12
Luggage strap ............................. 3-12
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-53
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Index
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-32
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-38
Overhead Console ............................. 6-53
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-47
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-53
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-18Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power Windows ................................ 3-22
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-52
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-51
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-51
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-39
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
S
Seat Belt System 3-point type
(Except center-rear position) ...... 2-19
Automatic locking ...................... 2-18
Belt minder ................................. 2-28
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-17
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-15
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-28
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-33
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-35
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-32
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-52
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-38 Horn ........................................... 5-53
Storage Box ...................................... 6-54
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-53Cargo securing loops .................. 6-55
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-55
Center box .................................. 6-53
Center console ............................ 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-54
Overhead console ....................... 6-53
Storage box ................................ 6-54
Storage pocket ............................ 6-53
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-53
Sunshade ........................................... 3-32
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-46
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-33
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-36
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-35
Tire Information ................................ 9-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-25 System error activation .............. 5-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-27
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-29
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33
Replacement ............................... 8-35
Rotation ...................................... 8-34
Snow tires .................................... 4-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
T
Towing Description ................................. 7-20
Emergency towing ..................... 7-20
Recreational towing ................... 7-21
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22 TCS indicator light ..................... 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-23
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-32
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-21
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-20
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-49
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-46
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-35 ABS ............................................ 5-37
Air bag system ........................... 5-39
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-41
Brake system .............................. 5-37
Charging system ......................... 5-38
Check engine .............................. 5-39
Door-ajar .................................... 5-41
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-38
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-39
Low fuel ..................................... 5-40
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-41
Seat belt ...................................... 5-40
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-41
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
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