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Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is
dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
lCarry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse only cold-weather engine oil (page
8-18).
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 8-26).
lDo not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
lDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
lNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
lBraking performance can be adversely
affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake equipment. If this situation
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly,
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil2.0-liter engineWith oil filter
replacement4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged
engineWith oil filter
replacement5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engineWith oil filter
replacement5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil2.0-liter engine 2.77 L (2.93 US qt, 2.44 Imp qt)
2.3-liter turbocharged engine 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2.0-liter engine 55.0 L (14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Except 2.0-liter engine 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Except Mexico
4 Door
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Overall width 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread16-inch 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
17-inch 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread16-inch 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
17-inch 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-71
Headlights .................................. 5-59
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-65
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 ......................................... 5-38
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-54
Panel description ........................ 8-56
Replacement ............................... 8-54
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-36
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-110
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-71
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-59
Flashing ...................................... 5-62
High-low beam .......................... 5-62
Leveling ..................................... 5-62
On reminder ............................... 5-62
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-71
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-26
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-94
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-57
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41
AFS OFF .................................... 5-55
Cruise ......................................... 5-55
DSC OFF .................................... 5-55
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-54
KEY ............................................ 5-52
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 5-54
Power steering malfunction ........ 5-56
Security ...................................... 5-53
Shift position .............................. 5-54
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-54
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-56
Information Display .......................... 6-96
Audio display ............................. 6-97
Climate control display .............. 6-97
Clock .......................................... 6-97
Information display functions .... 6-96
Outside temperature display ....... 6-97
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