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If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-23).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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qIf the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red)
illuminates or flashes
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-18).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
qIf the AWD warning light
illuminates or flashes
The warning light will illuminate or flash
under the following conditions:
lIlluminates when there is an
abnormality with the AWD system.
lIlluminates if there is too much
difference in tire radius between the
front and rear wheels.
lFlashes when the differential oil
temperature is abnormally high.
lFlashes when there are continually
large differences between front and rear
wheel rotation, such as when trying to
pull away from an icy surface, or when
trying to extricate the vehicle from
mud, sand or similar conditions.
When illuminated
If the AWD warning light illuminates,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments, if the warning light stops
flashing, you can resume driving. If the
light does not stop flashing, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qIf the traction control system (TCS)
OFF indicator light illuminates
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The DSC
may have a malfunction.
qIf the adaptive front lighting system
(AFS) OFF indicator light flashesí
The indicator light flashes continuously if
the system is malfunctioning. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lEven if the AFS is not operating due to
some malfunction, the normal headlight
function is still operable.
lIf there is a malfunction with the headlight
auto-leveling function, the indicator light
flashes.
qIf the low engine coolant
temperature indicator light (blue)
does not turn off
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qIf the turn signal/hazard warning
indicator light illuminates or flashes
at an abnormally high speed
If an indicator light remains illuminated
(does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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íSome models.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
CoolantU.S.A. and
CanadaManual transaxle 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
MexicoManual transaxle 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle fluid 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Fuel tank2WD 56.0 L (14.8 US gal, 12.3 Imp gal)
AWD 58.0 L (15.3 US gal, 12.8 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,540 mm (178.7 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Front tread 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Rear tread 1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
qWeights
2WD
ItemWeight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,927 kg (4,248 lbs) 1,961 kg (4,323 lbs)
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 964 kg (2,125 lbs) 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs)
Rear 966 kg (2,130 lbs) 964 kg (2,125 lbs)
AW D
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,024 kg (4,462 lbs)
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,016 kg (2,240 lbs)
Rear 1,011 kg (2,229 lbs)
Specifications
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C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-23
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 5-103
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-21
Center Console ................................ 5-103
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-18
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ................................................. 5-98
Cruise Control ................................... 4-68
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-101
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-11
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-45
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 4-52
Rear window .............................. 4-51
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-43
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-44
D
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-39
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-39
Break-in ..................................... 3-39
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-43
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-44
Floor mat .................................... 3-40
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-40
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-39
Overloading ............................... 3-43
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-41
Winter driving ............................ 3-41
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-64
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-17
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-21
Towing Description .................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................. 3-22
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-23
Hood release .............................. 6-18
Oil .............................................. 6-21
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-22
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-23
Index
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E
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-55
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-59
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-58
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-56
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-60
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-53
Headlights .................................. 4-40
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-11
Removing a Flat Tire ................... 7-8
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-40
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-26
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-45
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-57
Front Seat ............................................ 2-4
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-24
Gauge ......................................... 4-11
Requirements ............................. 3-21
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges ................................................ 4-9
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-103
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-53
H
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-40
Head Restraint ................................... 2-11
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-40
Flashing ...................................... 4-44
High-low beam .......................... 4-44
Leveling ..................................... 4-44
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-60
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-53
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-52
I
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 5-97
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-35
Indicator Lights
AFS OFF .................................... 4-28
BSM OFF ................................... 4-30
Cruise ......................................... 4-29
Display indication ...................... 4-17
Hazard warning .......................... 4-29
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-29
KEY ............................................ 4-26
Lights-on .................................... 4-30
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-28
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-22
Security ...................................... 4-29
Shift position .............................. 4-28
TCS OFF .................................... 4-28
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-27
Turn signal ................................. 4-29
Warning ...................................... 4-17
10-4
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I
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-22
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-26
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-9
Interior Care ...................................... 6-60
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ..................................... 6-62
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................ 6-60
Cleaning the Window Interiors ... 6-62
Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-60
Interior Lights ................................... 5-96
Luggage Compartment Light ..... 5-96
Map Lights ................................. 5-96
Overhead Lights ......................... 5-96
J
Jack ..................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-7
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ................... 3-7
Transmitter ................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ............................... 9-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-46
Liftgate .............................................. 3-19
L
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 6-40
Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-40
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment ................... 5-104
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 5-96
M
Maintenance and Care ........................ 6-2
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-31
Recommendations for shifting.... 4-32
Map Lights ........................................ 5-96
Meters and Gauges ............................. 4-9
Mirror Defroster ................................ 4-52
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-27
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-28
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-39
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 4-10
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-27
Outside Temperature Display ............ 4-12
Overhead Console ........................... 5-102
Overhead Lights ................................ 5-96
Overheating ....................................... 7-18
Overloading ...................................... 3-43
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Hood ....................... 6-19
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-18
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-16
Replace Electrical Battery .......... 6-33
Index
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Warning Lights
ABS ............................................ 4-18
Air bag system ........................... 4-22
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-21
AWD .......................................... 4-21
Brake system .............................. 4-17
Charging system ......................... 4-19
Check engine .............................. 4-20
Check fuel cap ........................... 4-23
Display indication ...................... 4-17
Door-ajar .................................... 4-24
Engine oil pressure ..................... 4-19
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 4-22
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-20
KEY ............................................ 4-26
Low fuel ..................................... 4-23
Low washer fluid level ............... 4-25
Master ......................................... 4-18
Seat belt ...................................... 4-23
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 4-25
Warning ...................................... 4-17
Warning/Buzzer ................................ 7-24
Warranty ............................................ 8-17
Weights ............................................... 9-5
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-30
Windshield Washer ........................... 4-50
Windshield Wipers ............................ 4-47
Winter Driving .................................. 3-41
Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade .......................................... 6-29
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades ........................................ 6-28
10-8
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