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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
Carry 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 6-23.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-21).
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 6-26).
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.
lSnow left on the windshield is
dangerous as it could obstruct vision.
Remove snow before driving.
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.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil
SKYACTIV-G 2.0With 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)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5With oil filter replacement 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
CoolantU.S.A. and
Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Manual transaxle 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Mexico
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Manual transaxle 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 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)
Specifications
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E
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-56
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-60
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-59
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-57
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-61
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-67
Headlights .................................. 4-55
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-12
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-40
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-26
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-60
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-71
Front Seat ............................................ 2-4
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-24
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-21
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-118
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-67
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-40
H
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-55
Flashing ...................................... 4-58
High-low beam .......................... 4-58
Leveling ..................................... 4-59
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-68
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-67
I
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ................ 5-112
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-35
Indicator Lights
AFS OFF .................................... 4-41
BSM OFF ................................... 4-43
Cruise ......................................... 4-42
Hazard warning .......................... 4-42
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-42
KEY ............................................ 4-38
Lights-on .................................... 4-43
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-41
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-33
Security ...................................... 4-42
Shift position .............................. 4-41
TCS OFF .................................... 4-41
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-40
Turn signal ................................. 4-42
Wrench ....................................... 4-40
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
10-4
Index
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