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qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period
of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-50.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.
qLights-On Reminderí
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-18) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qParking Brake Reminder
If the parking brake has not been
completely released and the vehicle is
driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the parking brake
has not been released.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-28).
qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with
Advanced Key)
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as“the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-18.
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qHeadlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this
angle.
Select the proper setting from the following chart.
Front seat Rear seat
LoadSwitch
Position
Driver
PassengerSecond-
rowThird-
row
×――――0
××―― ―0
××―×―1
××××―1
××××× 2
×―――×3
×: Yes
―:No
qDaytime Running Lights (Canada)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition is
switched ON.NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the
parking brake is applied.
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Switches and Controls
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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 (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ....... 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-9
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-16
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-16
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-17
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-18
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-19
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-21
Brake Fluid ............................................................................. 8-23
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-24
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-24
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-25
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-26
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-30
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-32
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-38
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-47
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-54
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-54
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-56
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-60
8-1
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive beltsInspect every 40,000 km or 2 years
Replace every 240,000 km
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolantFL22 type
*1Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
60,000 km or 3 years
Others R
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2
Fuel filter R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 60,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Power steering fluid levelIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil (AWD)
*3*4
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance
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(Cont.)
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
ENGINE
Drive beltsInspect every 40,000 km or 2 years
Replace every 240,000 km
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolantFL22 type
*1Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
60,000 km or 3 years
Others R R
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2I
Fuel filter R R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 60,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake fluid level I I I I
Brake fluid R R
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Power steering fluid levelIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil (AWD)
*3*4
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam)
High-mount brake lightFog lights
Front turn signal lightsSide turn signal lights
Courtesy lights
Some models.
License plate lights
Brake lights/TaillightsOverhead light/Map lights (Front)
Vanity mirror lights Overhead light (Center) Overhead light (Rear)
Front side marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Reverse lights
Luggage
compartment light
Parking lights
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2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.
3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then remove the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the bulb from its
socket in the reflector by gently pulling
it straight backward out of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Side turn signal lightsí, Brake lights,
Taillights, High-mount brake light
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
17 OUTLET CTR 15 A Accessory socket (Center)
18 OUTLET RR 15 A Accessory socket (Rear)
19 AC PWR 15 A Moonroof
í, DC/AC inverterí
20 S.WARM 15 A Seat warmerí
21 A/C MAG 10 A Air conditioner
22 BOSE 25 A Audio system (Bose®Sound System-equipped model)í
23 FAN230 AíCooling fan
40 Aí
24 ABS 50 A ABS
25 IG COIL 25 A Engine control system
26 H/L LOW L 15 A Headlight-left (Low beam)
27 H/L LOW R 15 A Headlight-right (Low beam)
28 H/L HIGH 20 A Headlight-high (High beam)
29 HAZARD 15 A Hazard warning flashers
30
10 A PCM
31 HORN 15 A Horn
32 STOP 7.5 A Brake lights
33 EGI INJ 10 A Engine control system
34 ENG BAR 20 A Engine control system
35 ENG BAR 2 7.5 A PCM
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íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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