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Vehicle Loading
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.
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, with or without a trailer, 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.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
PAYLOAD
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Tire Information (except Canada)
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 _
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15 _
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Type DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 95.5 × 86.7 mm (3.75 × 3.41 in)
Displacement 3,726.2 ml (3,726.2 cc)
Compression ratio 10.3
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug CY02-18-110
CAUTION
When cleaning the platinum plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate
coating on the platinum alloy could be damaged.
qLubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 8-21.
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Transfer case oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 75W-140)
Rear differential oil API Service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
Power steering fluid Mazda Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 8-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE
*1(SAE)
Headlights Halogen
High beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low
beam 35
D4S (D4S)
Daytime
running lights With halogen headlights
65HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion headlights LED
*2―(― )
Parking lights With halogen headlights 5 W5W (
―)
With xenon fusion headlights LED
*2― (― )
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Front side-marker lights 5 WY5W ( ―)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lightsíLED*2― (― )
High-mount brake light LED*2― (― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Taillights/Brake lights 21/5 W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side) 5 W5W ( ―)
Reverse lights 18 W16W (921)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
Rear side-marker 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 bulb Category
Wattage UNECE
*1
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8―
Overhead light (Center) 10―
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Courtesy lights 5W5W
Vanity mirror lights 2―
Luggage compartment light 10―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-175
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-19
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-17
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-13
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-18
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-20
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-54
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-18 AWD warning light .................... 5-19
Ambient Temperature Display ........ 6-166
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8 Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Armrest Box .................................... 6-173
Audio System ................................... 6-17 Audio control switch .................. 6-50
Audio set .................................... 6-29
AUX/USB/iPod Mode ............... 6-52
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-63
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-18
Maintenance ............................... 8-31
Replacement ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Blind spot monitoring system
warning ...................................... 5-71
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-70
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-70
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-71
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-70
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-71
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-35 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).... 5-37
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-42
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-43
Care of radar sensors .................. 5-43
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) ...................................... 5-39
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-42
Bluetooth® ...................................... 6-116 Bluetooth® Audio .................... 6-141
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ........... 6-122
Safety Certification .................. 6-149
Troubleshooting ....................... 6-145
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-171
Brake Fluid ........................................... 8-25
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BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-173
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-173
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-20
Center Console ................................ 6-173
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-35
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-40
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-49
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-32
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-166
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-164
Cruise Control ................................... 5-21
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-169
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-55
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-77
Defogger Mirror ......................................... 5-86
Rear window .............................. 5-85
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-12
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Roll Stability Control
(RSC) ................................................ 5-27
TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator light.... 5-28
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-23
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-21
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-20
Index
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Engine CoolantOverheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-54
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-21
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-87
Headlights .................................. 5-72
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-17
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-79
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 ......................................... 5-55
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-47 Panel description ........................ 8-49
Replacement ............................... 8-47
G
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-172
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-87
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-72
Flashing ...................................... 5-76
High-low beam .......................... 5-75
Leveling ..................................... 5-77
On reminder ............................... 5-75
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-88
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-86
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-163
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-53
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-57
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-56 BSM OFF ................................... 5-69
Cruise ......................................... 5-68
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-67
Security ...................................... 5-67
Shift position .............................. 5-67
TCS OFF .................................... 5-68
TCS/DSC/RSC ........................... 5-68
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-69
Information Display ........................ 6-165 Ambient temperature display .... 6-166
Climate control display ............ 6-166
Clock ........................................ 6-166
Information display functions ... 6-165
Trip computer ........................... 6-167
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I
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-52
Interior Care ...................................... 8-61
Interior Lights ................................. 6-163
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-78
Liftgate .............................................. 3-33
Light BulbsReplacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-72
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-164
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-18
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-17
Scheduled ..................................... 8-4
Map Lights ...................................... 6-164
Mirror Defogger ................................ 5-86
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-64
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
M
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-50
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-53
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-64
Overhead Console ........................... 6-172
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-163
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Parking Sensor System ..................... 5-46Park assist sensor switch ............ 5-48
Parking sensor warning beep ..... 5-50
Sensor detection range ............... 5-48
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 5-51
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Liftgate ................................... 3-35
Power Outlet ................................... 6-177
Power Steering .................................. 5-18 Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-40
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-174
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...... 5-39
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-32
Index
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