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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
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“115”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
Customer Information
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-017B-11 2011 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-017B-11 2011 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-019G-11 2011 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-019G-11 2011 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-038C-11 (U.S.A. only) 2011 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-038C-11 (Canada only) 2011 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-038C-11 (Puerto Rico, Mexico only) 2011 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-MODL-11 2011 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
9999-95-038C-10NAV (U.S.A. only) 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-038C-10NAV (Canada only) 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-038C-10NAV (Puerto Rico, Mexico only) 2011 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHalogenHigh beam 60 HB3 (#9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion bulb High/Low beam 35 D2S (D2S)
Daytime running lights (Canada)
í35 H8 (H8)
Front turn signal
lights/Front
side-marker
lights/Parking
lightsHalogen/Xenon fusion bulb
(With daytime running lights)
27/8―(#7444NA)
Xenon fusion bulb
(Without daytime
running lights)Front turn signal
lights/Front side-marker
lights
Parking lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
íExcept 2.3-liter turbocharged engine 51 HB4 (#9006)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors)
íLED*1―(―)
High-mount brake
light4 Door 21 W21W (1120)
5 DoorBulb type 18 W16W (#921)
LED type LED
*1―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (32CP)
Brake
lights/TaillightsBulb type 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED type LED
*1―(―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
Rear side-marker lights
íLED*1―(―)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door) 3―
Luggage compartment light (5 Door) 5―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 8―
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
10-10íSome models.
Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/offThe headlight illumination on/off timing based
on the surrounding lightness/darkness can be
changed.2000―4000 lx 1000―2000 lx
Turn indicatorThe volume level of the turn indicator can be
changed.High Low/Deactivated
Key reminder
warning alarmThe volume of the key reminder warning alarm
can be changed.High Low
Lights-on reminder
warning alarm
*1The volume of the lights-on reminder warning
alarm can be changed.High Low/Deactivated
Illumination entryThe time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after all the doors are closed
can be changed.15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the ignition is
switched off can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The function allowing the interior lamp to
illuminate automatically when the doors are
unlocked can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The time required for the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar).30 minutes 10/60 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to
illuminate after unlocking any door can be
changed.30 seconds 7.5/15/60 seconds
The function allowing the interior lamp to turn
off automatically when any door is opened
(or not securely closed) can be changed.Activated Deactivated
Smart turnThe function allowing the turn signal lights to
flash three times with a momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes) can be
activated.Deactivated Activated
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Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Power door locksThe vehicle-speed-response auto lock function
can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
Locking/unlocking of the doors can be set in
conjunction with the selector lever position.Deactivated1. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock all doors
2. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Unlock the driver's
door only
3. Not in Park (P)
position: Lock all
doors
Park (P) position:
Inoperable
The function for unlocking the doors
simultaneously when the ignition is switched
off can be changed.Unlock all doorsUnlock driver's
door/Inoperable
Keyless entryThe method for unlocking doors using the
retractable key can be selected.Press × 2 Press × 1
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the
transmitter can be changed.30 seconds 60/90 seconds
The function allowing the horn to sound
automatically when the doors are locked by
pressing the transmitter two times consecutively
can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The hazard warning lights can be deactivated so
that they do not flash when the doors are
locked/unlocked.Activated Deactivated
Personalization Features
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Setting Available customization Initial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entryThe function to automatically lock doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can
be activated.Deactivated Activated
The advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivated.Activated Deactivated
The volume of the answer-back beep during
keyless entry system operation can be adjusted.High Low/Deactivated
The volume of the warning beep for the
advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted.High Low
The function allowing the power supply to turn
off automatically after the ignition has been left
in the ACC position for a long period of time
can be deactivated.Activated Deactivated
A transition pattern in which the ignition
position can be switched when pressing the
push button start can be selected.ON→Off ON→ACC→Off
The advanced key function can be deactivated. Activated Deactivated
The method for unlocking the doors using the
request switch can be selected.Press × 2 Press × 1
*1 Without auto-light control function
The following“Personalization Features”can be changed the vehicle owner.
Setting Function Initial Setting After Setting Change
Multi information
displayThe display language can be selected. 6-107English, French,
or Spanish
English/German/French/Italian/
Spanish
The distance unit can be changed. 6-107 mile or km km or mile
The temperature unit can be changed. 6-107 °F or °C °C or °F
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-113
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 5-63
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-21
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-21
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-9
Opening the liftgate/trunk lid ..... 3-11
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-17
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-22
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-25
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-43
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8
Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-60
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-61
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-19
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-16
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-15
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-14
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-31
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-57
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-57
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-57
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-58
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-62
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-71
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
operation .................................... 6-75
Convenient use of the hands-free
system ........................................ 6-80
Hands-free setting ...................... 6-86
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
customer service ......................... 6-93
Safety certification ..................... 6-93
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot
be used ....................................... 6-92
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Boost Gauge ..................................... 5-39
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-109
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-42
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Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-111
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-110
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-30
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-38
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-9
Clock ................................................. 6-97
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-108
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-40
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-64
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-70
Rear window .............................. 5-70
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-33
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-19
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-14
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-27
DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-28
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-28
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17
Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-23
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-62
Index
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