Black plate (539,1)
WARNING
Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
qAluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.NOTE
lDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on
aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
lAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to clean
the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm
or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or salted
roads to help prevent corrosion.
lAvoid washing your vehicle in an automatic
car wash that uses high-speed or hard
brushes.
lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
the wheels.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Check special requirements for Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-32.
qPlastic Part Maintenance
lWhen cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
lIf plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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Accessory Socket ............................ 6-201
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-17
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-13
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-18
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-20
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-53
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD Warning light ................... 5-18
Ambient Temperature Display ........ 6-191
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8
Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Armrest Box .................................... 6-198
Audio System ................................... 6-17
Audio control switch .................. 6-65
Audio set (Type A) ..................... 6-29
Audio set (Type B) ..................... 6-39
AUX mode ................................. 6-68
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-71
A
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-18
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-60
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-60
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-60
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-60
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-60
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-34
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-36
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-37
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-37
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-36
Bluetooth Audio (Type B) .............. 6-125
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Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Panel Operation) ............................ 6-164
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-166
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-169
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-173
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-176
Safety Certification .................. 6-176
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-175
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition) ........................ 6-133
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-138
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-144
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-153
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-163
Safety Certification .................. 6-162
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-162
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-25
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-197
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-198
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-199
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-198
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-35
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-39
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-48
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-32
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-191
Coin Box ......................................... 6-198
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-189
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-195
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-42
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-66
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-75
Rear window .............................. 5-74
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
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Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-12
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Roll Stability Control
(RSC) ................................................ 5-26
TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator light.... 5-27
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-41
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-76
Headlights .................................. 5-61
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-68
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-47
Gauge ......................................... 5-42
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-47
Panel description ........................ 8-49
Replacement ............................... 8-47
G
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-198
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-76
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-61
Flashing ...................................... 5-65
High-low beam .......................... 5-64
Leveling ..................................... 5-66
On reminder ............................... 5-64
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HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-76
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-75
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-188
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-57
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-44
BSM OFF ................................... 5-58
Cruise ......................................... 5-58
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-57
Security ...................................... 5-56
Shift position .............................. 5-57
TCS OFF .................................... 5-58
TCS/DSC/RSC ........................... 5-57
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-59
Information Display ........................ 6-190
Ambient temperature display .... 6-191
Audio display ........................... 6-192
Climate control display ............ 6-192
Clock ........................................ 6-191
Information display functions ... 6-190
Trip computer ........................... 6-192
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-39
Interior Care ...................................... 8-60
Interior Lights ................................. 6-188
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-67
Liftgate .............................................. 3-33
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-61
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-189
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ...................................... 6-189
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-75
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-64
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-65
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-50
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-40
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-64
Overhead Console ........................... 6-197
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-188
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Index
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-44
ABS ............................................ 5-47
Air bag system ........................... 5-49
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-52
AWD .......................................... 5-52
Brake system .............................. 5-46
Charging system ......................... 5-48
Check engine .............................. 5-48
Check fuel cap ........................... 5-50
Door-ajar .................................... 5-52
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-48
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-49
KEY Warning Light
(Red)/KEY Indicator Light
(Green) ....................................... 5-55
Low fuel ..................................... 5-50
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-52
Powertrain malfunction/reduced
power .......................................... 5-49
Seat belt ...................................... 5-50
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-53
Warranty ............................................ 9-15
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-24
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-36
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-40
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-73
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-69
Blades replacement .................... 8-26
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
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