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Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Interior Lights
O v e r h e a d L i g h t s
Switch
Position Overhead Lights

Light off


y Light is on when any door is open
y Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on

Light on

With Map Lights

Front


Rear

Without Map Lights


N O T E
(With map lights)
The rear overhead light also turn on and
off when the front overhead light switch is
operated.

Map Lights *
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.


N O T E
The map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:
 y The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
 y The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
 y The illuminated entry system is on.
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Interior Equipment
Luggage Compartment Lights (5–door)

Switch
Position Luggage Compartment Light

Light off

Light on when the liftgate is open

Trunk Light (4–door)
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.


N O T E
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.

Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turn on for:
 y  About 30 seconds after the driver's door
is unlocked and the ignition is switched
off.
 y  About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
 y  About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off
when the key is out of the vehicle.
 y  Illuminates for about 15 seconds when
the ignition is returned from ACC to
OFF.


The light also turns off when:
 y  The ignition is switched on and all doors
are closed.
 y  The driver's door is locked.
N O T E
 y Battery saver  If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position, or the liftgate/trunk lid is left
open, the overhead light or luggage
compartment light/trunk light turns
off after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
 y The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
 Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-12 .

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Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W
(DC 12 V, 10 A).
T y p e A
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.


Type B
*
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
With CD Player


Without CD Player



CAUTION
 ¾  To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 ¾  Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 ¾  Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 ¾  Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 ¾  Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 ¾  Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.

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Interior Equipment
 Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.
Plug
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups
or drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be
hit and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
Front
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
*Some models.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid: Putting articles in storage spaces with
no lid is dangerous as they could be
thrown around the cabin if the vehicle
is suddenly accelerated and cause
injury depending on how the article is
stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses
in the storage boxes while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
Overhead Console*
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment,
firmly press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information
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6-2
Introduction
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...........6-2
Scheduled Maintenance
.....................................................................6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
........6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
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Maintenance Monitor
..................................................................6-20
Owner Maintenance
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.6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions
................................................6-22
Hood
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....................6-24
Engine Compartment Overview
.................................................6-26
Engine Oil
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...........6-27
Engine Coolant
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....6-30
Brake/Clutch Fluid
......................................................................6-32
Washer Fluid
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.......6-32
Body Lubrication
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6-33
Wiper Blades
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.......6-34
Battery
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.................6-38
Battery Replacement
...................................................................6-40
Tires ........................................................................\
..................... 6-43
Light Bulbs
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..........6-47
Fuses
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...................6-63
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...... 6-68
Exterior Care
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.......6-68
Interior Care
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto
Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the fo\
llowing conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
 Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used Driving on rough or muddy roads Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climate\
s Driving in extremely hot conditions Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose
vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply:\
 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life
based on engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due
by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon
as possible within the next 500 km (300 mile) or 15 days. Refer page 6-20 for the details.
Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum
performance.
NOTE
 Please ensur e that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement. For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the ma\
intenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
U.S.A. residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details, see
maintenance monitor. (page 6-20)
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 1224364860728496
×1000 km 16324864809611 2 128
×1000 miles 1020304050607080
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12 months/16,000 km (10,000 miles))
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months/60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*3I III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Steering operation and linkages IIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
III
Driveshaft dust boots IIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 24 months/48,000 km (30,000 miles))
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
T: Tighten
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