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qTire Pressure Label (Except Canada)
qEngine Number
2.3-liter engine
Forward
2.5-liter engine
Forward
Identification Numbers
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qEngine
ItemSpecification
2.3-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 138.0 cu in) 2,488 ml (2,488 cc, 151.8 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5 9.7
qElectrical System
ItemClassification
2.3-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Battery12V-48AH/5HR MF 12V-48AH/5HR MF
12V-55AH/5HR MF 12V-52AH/5HR MF
Spark-plug numberL3BD 18 110
*1LFG1 18 110*1
L3YD 18 110 L3Y2 18 110
Spark-plug gap 0.60―0.70 mm (0.024―0.027 in) 1.25―1.35 mm (0.049―0.053 in)
*1 ex factory
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 8-19.
Automatic transaxle
fluid5-speed
transaxleMazda Genuine ATF M-V
6-speed
transaxleMazda Genuine JWS3309
Transfer case oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil2.3-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engineWith oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 9.0 L (9.5 US qt, 7.9 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid5-speed transaxle 8.55 L (9.03 US qt, 7.52 Imp qt)
6-speed transaxle 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 1.2 L (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Washer fluidWith low washer fluid level warning
light4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without low washer fluid level
warning light2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2.3-liter engine 69.0 L (18.2 US gal, 15.2 Imp gal)
2.5-liter engine 62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall lengthWith license plate holder 4,694 mm (184.8 in)
Without license plate holder 4,682 mm (184.3 in)
Overall width 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Overall height 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Front tread17 inch 1,627 mm (64.1 in)
18 or 19 inch 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
Rear tread17 inch 1,622 mm (63.9 in)
18 or 19 inch 1,612 mm (63.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
qWeights
2.3-liter engine
ItemWeight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,233 kg (4,923 lbs) 2,322 kg (5,119 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,188 kg (2,619 lbs) 1,217 kg (2,683 lbs)
Rear 1,049 kg (2,313 lbs) 1,115 kg (2,458 lbs)
Specifications
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Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,125 kg (4,685 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,104 kg (2,434 lbs)
Rear 1,025 kg (2,260 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beam 60 HB3 (#9005)
Low beamHalogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 27/8―(#1157NA)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (#168)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors)íLED*1―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*1―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7743)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (#168)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (#168)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Overhead lights/Map lights (Front) 5 W5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Luggage compartment light 10―
Vanity mirror light 1.8―
10-6íSome models.
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qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-36.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P215/70R17 100H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
P235/60R18 102H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
P235/55R19 101H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
(Except U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P215/70R17 100H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
235/60R18 103H 220 kPa (32 psi) 220 kPa (32 psi)
Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Except U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
185/80R17 95M 250 kPa (36 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-48.
Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-122
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-19
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD Warning light ................... 5-18
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Audio System ................................... 6-14
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-62
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Fluid ........................................... 8-26
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-4
B
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-59
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-59
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-59
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-59
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-35
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-36
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-36
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-35
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-63
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-72
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-76
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-81
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-88
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-96
Safety Certification .................... 6-96
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-95
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-29
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-120
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
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