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Before Driving
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver
to abruptly turn to the left or right.
This can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
NOTE
Make sure that the steering wheel is
locked ¿ rmly in place. If it is dif ¿ cult to
raise the lever, lightly move the steering
wheel forward and back to pull up the
lever.
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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.
Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traf ¿ c-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
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Speci ¿ cations
Speci ¿ cations
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G
2.0 With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 With oil ¿ lter replacement 5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.1 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual transaxle 5.6 L (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle Saudi Arabia 6.1 L (6.4 US qt, 5.4 Imp qt)
Right-hand drive
model 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Except above 5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 For engine Manual transaxle 6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.8 L (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
For water-cooled charge air cooler 2.1 L (2.2 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2WD SKYACTIV-G 2.0 1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
4WD 1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle À uid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2WD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
4WD 44.0 L (11.6 US gal, 9.68 Imp gal)
Check oil and À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
Item Vehicle speci ¿ cation
Overall length 4,275 mm (168.3 in)
Overall width 1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Overall height 1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Front tread 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Rear tread 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101.2 in)
