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qGlossary of Terms
Tire Placard:A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and
the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of
manufacture.
Inflation Pressure:A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa:Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi:Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar:The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE):Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit:The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire:Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire:Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire:Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacitymeans the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.
Production options weightis the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rimis the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure,
handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
qElectrical System
Item Classification
BatteryQ-85*1
12V-60Ah/20HR*2or 12V-65Ah/20HR*2
Spark-plug numberMazda Genuine spark
plug*3PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 Q-85 is designed for i-ELOOP system. Only Q-85 should be used to ensure correct operation of i-ELOOP
system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
*2 Not for i-ELOOP system.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-21.
Manual transaxle oilAPI Service GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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qAir Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the
label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1(SAE)
HeadlightsHalogenHigh beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lightsWith halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Front turn signal lights/Parking
lights (Front side-marker lights)With halogen bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lightsWith xenon fusion bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Fog lightsí55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights LED*2―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*2―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights LED
*2―(―)
Taillights (Trunk lid side) 5 W5W (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1
Trunk light 3―
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8―
Rear map lights 8―
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Multi-information
display operation
soundThe operation sound volume for the following
operations can be changed.
lTrip computer data clearing
The INFO switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer while the average fuel economy or average
vehicle speed is displayed.
lNumerical value scroll
The Up/Down switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer, such as while the maintenance monitor
period setting screen is displayed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Meter displayThe distance unit can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.miles or kmkm/
miles
The display language can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.English, French,
or SpanishEnglish/
French/
Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.°F or °C°C/
°F
Forward
Obstruction
Warning (FOW)The system can be changed so that Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW) does not operate.
*4
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.ONON/
OFF
The distance at which the collision warning activates
can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.NearNear/
Far
The volume of the collision warning can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)The system can be changed so that Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) does not operate.
*4
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.ONON/
OFF
*1 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*2 If the setting is changed to 0 seconds, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
lAtposition: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.lAt any position other than: Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*3 When set to 0 seconds, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*4 Though these systems can be turned OFF, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain ON.
*5 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
0 seconds. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-38.
*6 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*7 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be
changed. The warning sound is only a beep.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-116
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-62
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Advanced Key
Operational range ....................... 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-57
Mute Switch ............................... 5-58
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 ................ 5-60
Commander switch operation .... 5-58
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-44
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-56
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-51
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-51
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-50
B
Battery ............................................... 6-30
Maintenance ............................... 6-31
Replacement ............................... 6-31
Specifications ............................... 9-4
Battery runs out ................................. 7-20
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-20
B
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-39
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-41
i-ELOOP ..................................... 7-40
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-39
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning ...................................... 7-40
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-40
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-40
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning ....................... 7-41
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-38
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-40
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-39
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-40
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System ................................ 4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) ...................................... 4-123
BSM OFF switch ..................... 4-129
BSM warning light ................... 4-128
Care of radar sensors ................ 4-129
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) system ........................ 4-125
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-79
Bluetooth® Audio .................... 5-104
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ............. 5-85
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-108
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-26
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-118
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-83
Foot brake .................................. 4-81
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-83
Parking brake ............................. 4-82
Break-In ............................................ 3-45
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 5-121
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-120
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
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 ............................................... 5-115
Commander switch operation ........... 5-58
Commander knob operation ....... 5-59
Operation of switches around
commander knob ........................ 5-58
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................. 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-117
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger ........................................... 4-72
Mirror ......................................... 4-73
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-99
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-45
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in ..................................... 3-45
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-50
Floor mat .................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-46
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-45
Overloading ............................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................ 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-23
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-23
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-27
Towing Description .................... 7-26
Emission Control System .................. 3-25
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E
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-26
Hood release .............................. 6-18
Oil .............................................. 6-21
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-58
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-62
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-61
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-59
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-63
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-74
Headlights .................................. 4-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-17
Removing a Flat Tire ................. 7-14
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-25
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-67
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-81
F
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................. 4-114
Collision Warning .................... 4-116
Display ..................................... 4-116
Rader Sensor ............................ 4-116
Front Seat ............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-27
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-24
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-120
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-58
Flashing ...................................... 4-61
High-low beam .......................... 4-61
Leveling ..................................... 4-62
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-63
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-74
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-73
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