Black plate (436,1)
(Automatic transmission)Item Weight
Without power retractable hardtop With power retractable
hardtop
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs)
Rear 693 kg (1,528 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 65
―(H9)
Low beam Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 28/8 ―(#7444NA)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Front side-marker lights 5―(― )
High-mount brake light LED
*1―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ―)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 18 W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Rear side-marker lights LED
*1― (― )
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 10
Trunk light 8
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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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 8-30.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
205/50R16 87V 200 kPa (29 psi) 200 kPa (29 psi)
205/45R17 84W 200 kPa (29 psi) 200 kPa (29 psi)
205/45RF17 84W 200 kPa (29 psi) 200 kPa (29 psi)
q Fuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-42.
Specifications
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-83
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-18
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operation range ............................ 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-15
Service ......................................... 3-7
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-22
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-29
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-48
Audio System ................................... 6-14 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-25
AUX mode ................................. 6-58
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-15
Safety certification ..................... 6-60
Automatic Transmission Direct mode ................................ 5-19
Driving tips ................................ 5-20
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transmission ranges ................... 5-14
Average Fuel Economy Display ........ 5-37
B
Battery Emergency starting .................... 7-20
Maintenance ............................... 8-27
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-54
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-54
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-54
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-55
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-61 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-64
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-68
Hands-Free Telephone Setting .... 6-73
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-79
Safety certification ..................... 6-78
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-78
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-24
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-6
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-34
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Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Child RestraintChild restraint precautions ......... 2-18
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-26
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Convertible Top
Power Retractable Hardtop ........ 3-48
Soft Top ...................................... 3-43
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-81
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-40
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-57
Defroster Rear window .............................. 5-60
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-30
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-12
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transmission .............. 5-20
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-12
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
D
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-26
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-27
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-27
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-26
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-20Flooded engine ........................... 7-20
Jump-starting .............................. 7-21
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-42
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-18
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-18
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-39
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-50
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-61
Headlights .................................. 5-56
Index
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Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3Changing .................................... 7-13
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit ................................................ 7-7
Tool storage .................................. 7-5
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-58
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-6
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-40
Gauge ......................................... 5-39
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-42 Panel description ........................ 8-45
Replacement ............................... 8-42
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-82
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-61
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-56
Flashing ...................................... 5-57
High-low beam .......................... 5-57
On reminder ............................... 5-56
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-42
Horn .................................................. 5-61
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-63
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-67
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 Cruise ......................................... 5-53
DSC OFF .................................... 5-53
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-52
KEY ............................................ 5-50
Security ...................................... 5-52
Shift position .............................. 5-52
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-53
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-54
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-35
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-36
Interior Care ...................................... 8-55
Interior Lights ................................... 6-80
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-24
Keys .................................................. 3-23
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-58
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-34
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-56
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Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
M
MaintenanceIntroduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transmission Operation ....... 5-11 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-12
Mesh Pocket ..................................... 6-83
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-73
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-74
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Multi Pocket ...................................... 6-81
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-37
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-73
Outside Temperature Display ............ 5-37
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-80
Overheating ....................................... 7-18
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-48
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-31
Power Retractable Hardtop ............... 3-48
Power Steering .................................. 5-21
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power Windows ................................ 3-37
P
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-24
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-60
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-74
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-28
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-18
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-11
Automatic locking ...................... 2-10
Belt minder ................................. 2-16
Caution label .............................. 2-12
Emergency locking ...................... 2-9
Extender ..................................... 2-15
Pregnant women .......................... 2-9
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-13
Seat belt precautions .................... 2-7
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-16
Seats .................................................... 2-2
Seat warmer .................................. 2-5
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-63
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-67
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-71
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Soft Top ............................................ 3-43
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-37
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Index
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Steering Wheel .................................. 3-73Horn ........................................... 5-61
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-82 Back trim storage box ................ 6-82
Glove box ................................... 6-82
Mesh pocket ............................... 6-83
Seat side box .............................. 6-82
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-80
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-38
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-71
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-26
Tire Information ................................ 9-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-29 System error activation .............. 5-33
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-31
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-34
Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-30
Replacement ............................... 8-32
Rotation ...................................... 8-31
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-21
Tool ..................................................... 7-5
Tool Storage ........................................ 7-5
T
Towing Description ................................. 7-25
Emergency towing ..................... 7-25
Hook .......................................... 7-26
Recreational towing ................... 7-28
Trailer towing ............................. 4-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-25
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
Trailer Towing .................................. 4-13
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-37
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-33 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-35
Trunk Light ....................................... 6-80
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-58
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-80
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-41 ABS ............................................ 5-43
Air bag system ........................... 5-45
Automatic transmission .............. 5-47
Brake system .............................. 5-43
Charging system ......................... 5-44
Check engine .............................. 5-45
Door-ajar .................................... 5-47
Flat tire ....................................... 5-50
KEY ............................................ 5-50
Low fuel ..................................... 5-46
Seat belt ...................................... 5-46
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-45
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-48
Warranty ............................................ 9-14
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