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qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-19.
Manual transaxle oil API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle
Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
6-speed transaxle Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil MZR 2.0
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
With oil filter
replacement4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
With oil filter
replacement5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
MZR 2.5 With 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
SKYACTIV-G 2.0Manual transaxle 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 8.2 L (8.7 US qt, 7.2 Imp qt)
Except SKYACTIV-G 2.0 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual
transaxle oil MZR 2.0
2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
MZR 2.5 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle fluid 5-speed transaxle
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
6-speed transaxle 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank MZR 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.0
55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Specifications
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B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-44
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 6-113
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-112
Center Pocket .................................. 6-111
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-26
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-31
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-32
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-37
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications .................... 10-10
Clock ................................................. 6-98
Cruise Control ................................... 5-22
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-109
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-45
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-69
D
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-76
Rear window .............................. 5-75
Dimensions ....................................... 10-6
Door Locks ....................................... 3-32
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-20
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) ..... 5-28 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-29
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-29
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-29
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-25
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-22
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-50
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Index
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