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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Except Mexico
Spare tireSpare tire hold-down bolt
Tire hold-down boltJack
Lug wrenchJack leverTiedown eyelet (Short type)Tiedown eyelet (Long type)
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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Mexico
Spare tireSpare tire hold-down boltJack
Lug wrenchJack lever
Tiedown eyelet (Short type) Tiedown eyelet (Long type)
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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qIf the AWD warning light
illuminates or flashes
Type A
The warning indication will display under
the following conditions;
lWhen there is an abnormality with the
AWD system.
lIf there is too much difference in tire
radius between the front and rear
wheels.
lWhen the differential oil temperature is
abnormally high.
lWhen 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 remove the vehicle from mud,
sand or similar conditions.
When“4WD system inspection
required”is indicated
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When“Stop vehicle at safe area”is
indicated
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments, if the indication disappears,
you can resume driving. If the indication
does not disappear, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Type B
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.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 remove 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.
qIf the automatic transaxle
warning light illuminates
Type A/Type B
The light/indication illuminates when the
transaxle has a problem.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
qIf the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light flashes
If the tire pressure monitoring system has
a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light flashes for about 1 minute when the
ignition is switched ON and then
continues illuminating. Have your vehicle
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
qIf the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates
Type A
“Keyless System Inspection Required”
is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced
keyless entry & push button start system
has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the above message is indicated, or
the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not
start. If the engine cannot be started,
try starting it using the emergency
operation for starting the engine, and
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for
Starting the Engine on page 4-8.
“Set Power to OFF”is displayed
This message is displayed when the
driver's door is opened without switching
the ignition off.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Tread wear:The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
Traction:The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature:The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels.
Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other
tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
lEXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-
MATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa)
TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT
TIRES.
lTIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
ØTires of different sizes or types at the same time
ØTires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
qReplacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
With halogen bulb headlights
HeadlightsLow beam 55 H11 (H11)
High beam
60 HB3 (HB3)
Daytime running lights
With xenon fusion bulb headlights
Headlights High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lights 13 P13W (―)
Front turn signal lights/
Parking lights (Front side-marker lights)27/8―(#1157NA)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights LED*1―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*1―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (22.3CP)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Taillights (Liftgate side) 5 W5W (4CP)
Reverse light 18 W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights 8―
Rear map light 8―
Luggage compartment light 5―
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
9-8íSome models.
Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-114
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-59
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-20
Advanced Key
Operational range ......................... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-8
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 4-86
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-82
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-57
Mute Switch ............................... 5-57
Seek Switch ................................ 5-57
Audio System
Antenna ...................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-56
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-35
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-58
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-44
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-53
Manual shift mode ..................... 4-49
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-48
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-48
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-47
B
Battery ............................................... 6-31
Maintenance ............................... 6-32
Specifications ............................... 9-4
B
Battery runs out ................................. 7-14
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-14
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-32
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-34
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-33
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning ...................................... 7-34
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-34
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-33
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-32
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-34
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-33
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-34
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 4-96
BSM OFF switch ....................... 4-99
BSM warning light ..................... 4-98
Care of radar sensors .................. 4-99
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-77
Bluetooth® Audio .................... 5-102
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ............. 5-83
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-106
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-27
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-117
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-73
Foot brake .................................. 4-71
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-73
Parking brake ............................. 4-72
Break-In ............................................ 3-39
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