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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualifi ed service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualifi ed service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
y Brake fl uid level (page 6-32 )
y Engine coolant level (page 6-30 )
y Engine oil level (page 6-30 )
y Washer fl uid level (page 6-32 )
At Least Monthly
y Tire infl ation pressures (page 6-42 )
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mec\
hanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this m\
anual.
y Engine coolant (page 6-30 )
y Engine oil (page 6-27 )
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2 ), several procedures can be done only by a
qualifi ed service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by\
an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil \
and fl uids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fl uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Index
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-39
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Belt System ................................. 2-13 Automatic locking ......................... 2-12
Emergency locking ........................ 2-12
Extender ........................................ 2-16
Pregnant women ............................ 2-12
Seat belt precautions ..................... 2-10
Seat belt warning beep ........................ 7-40
Seats Front seat ......................................... 2-4
Head restraint .................................. 2-8
Rear seat .......................................... 2-6
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-5
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-35
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-37
Service Publications ............................ 8-49
Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............. 4-109 Collision warning ........................ 4-111
Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator
light (red) ..................................... 4-111
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............... 4-111
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-104
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-6
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-4
Speed Unit Selector ............................. 4-13
Speedometer ........................................ 4-13
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-27 Horn............................................... 4-53
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-135 Glove compartment ..................... 5-136
Overhead console ........................ 5-136
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-138
Sunshade ............................................. 3-34
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-131 T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-17
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-37
Tiedown Hook .............................................. 7-25
Tire Information .................................. 8-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-126
Tire infl ation pressure warning beep ... 7-41
Tires .................................................... 6-42 Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire ............................ 6-44
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-45
Snow tires ...................................... 3-42
Specifi cations .................................. 9-8
Temporary Spare Tire .................... 6-44
Tire Infl ation Pressure ................... 6-42
Tire Rotation ................................. 6-43
Tire chains ..................................... 3-43
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-22
Towing Recreational towing ...................... 3-46
Trailer Towing ............................... 3-46
Towing Description ............................. 7-24
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-59 TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-59
TCS OFF Indicator Light .............. 4-60
TCS OFF Switch ........................... 4-60
Transmitter ............................................ 3-4
Trip Computer ............................ 4-20, 4-15
Trip Meter .................................. 4-14, 4-15
Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-18
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-21
Emergency Towing........................ 7-24
Flat Tire ........................................... 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-22
Parking in an Emergency ................ 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened ... 7-44
Turn Signals ........................................ 4-46
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