•Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
▼Snow Tyres
WA R N I N G
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehi
cle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specified size and pressure (page 9-9).
▼ Ty r e C h a i n s
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
Chains may
affect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on a temporary spare
tyre; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tyre.
In some models, the vehicle is not
equipped with a factory installed
temporary spare tyre.
Do not use chains on roads that are free
of snow or ice. The tyres and chains could
be damaged.
Chains may scratch or chip aluminium
wheels.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using tyre
chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Dynamic Stability Control(DSC)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
automatically controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with systems such as
ABS and TCS to help control side slip
when driving on slippery surfaces, or
during sudden or evasive manoeuvring,
enhancing vehicle safety.
Refer to ABS (page 4 -90) and TCS (page
4-91).
DSC operation is possible at speeds
greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability
Control as a substitute for safe driving:
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless
driving, excessive speed, tailgating
(following another vehicle too closely), and
hydroplaning (reduced tyre friction and
road contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an accident.
CAUTION
The DSC may not operate correctly
unless the following are observed:
Use tyres of the correct size
specified
for your Mazda on all four wheels.
Use tyres of the same manufacturer,
brand and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
Do not mix worn tyres.
The DSC may not operate correctly when
tyre chains are used or a temporary spare
tyre is installed because the tyre diameter
changes.
▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
If the TCS or DSC
is operating, the
indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
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WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LAS&LDWS:
The LAS&LDWS is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to
an accident.
The detection ability of the LAS&LDWS is limite d. Always stay on course using the steering
wheel and drive with care.
Do not use the LAS&LDWS in the following cases:
The system may not operate adequately accordin g to the actual driving conditions, resulting
in an accident.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
Roads with heavy traffic and insufficient distance between vehicles.
Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines.
Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures.
The vehicle is driven on a temp orary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from road
construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are interrupted.
Vehicle is driven on roads other than expressways and highways.
The tyre pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
Tyres of a different specified size are used, such as an emergency spare tyre.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the LAS&LDWS can operate normally.
Do not modify the suspensions.
Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authoris ed Mazda Repairer for tyre replacement.
NOTE
•When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the LAS&LDWS is
automatically disabled. The LAS&LDWS beco mes operational again when the direction
indicator lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the
vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.
When Driving
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Do not use the front bumper to push other vehi cles or obstructions such as when pulling
out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and its position
deviated.
Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).
For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not modify the suspension. If the suspensi on are modified, the vehicle's posture could
change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle ahead or
an obstruction.
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, the
radar sensor (front) may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions
correctly and each system may not
operate normally.
•The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reflect radio waves
effectively, such as an unloaded
trailer or an automobile with a
loading platform covered by a soft
top, vehicles with a hard plastic
tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
•Vehicles ahead with low vehicle
height and thus less area for
reflecting radio waves.
•Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle
ahead casting off water, snow, or
sand from its tyres and onto your
windscreen.
•The luggage compartment is loaded
with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
•Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front
surface of the front emblem.
•During inclement weather such as
rain, snow, or sand storms.
•When driving near facilities or
objects emitting strong radio waves.
•Under the following conditions, the
radar sensor (front) may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions.
•The beginning and end of a curve.
•Roads with continuous curves.
•Narrow lane roads due to road
construction or lane closures.
•The vehicle ahead enters the radar
sensor's blind spot.
•The vehicle ahead is running
abnormally due to accident or
vehicle damage.
•Roads with repeated up and down
slopes
•Driving on poor roads or unpaved
roads.
•The distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead is extremely
short.
•A vehicle suddenly comes close such
as by cutting into the lane.
•To prevent incorrect operation of the
system, use tyres of the same specified
size, manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern on all four wheels. In addition,
do not use tyres with significantly
different wear patterns or tyre
pressures on the same vehicle
(Including the temporary spare tyre).
•If the battery power is weak, the system
may not operate correctly.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System*
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tyre.
If tyre pressure is too low in one or more tyres, the system wi ll inform the driver via the
warning light in the instrument cluster and by the warning beep sound.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-42.
Refer to Tyre Inflation Pressu re Warning Beep on page 7-66.
The tyre pressure sensors installed on each wheel send tyre pressure data by radio signal to
the receiver unit in the vehicle.
Tyre pressure sensors
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes, tyre temperatures are also
lower. When the tyre temperature decreases, the air pressure decreases as well. The TPMS
warning light may illumina te more frequently. Visually inspect the tyres daily before driving,
and check tyre pressures monthly with a tyre pressure gauge. When checking tyre pressures,
use of a digital tyre pressure gauge is recommended.
TPMS does not alleviate your need to check the pressure and con dition of all four tyres
regularly.
CAUTION
Each tyre, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tyre inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tyre inflation pressure for those tyres.)
When Driving
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Maintenance1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th10th 11th 12th
Engine coolant*10Replace at first 200,000 km (125, 000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 5 years.
Battery
*11IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid
*12RRRRRR
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Manual transaxle oil Replace every 180,000 km (112,500 miles).
Rear differential oil
*13
Transfer oil*13
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIIIII
Driveshaft dust boots IIIIII
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 5 years.
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTTTT
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion) IIIIIIIIIIII
Cabin air filter (if installed) RRRRRR
Tyres (including spare tyr e) (with inflation pres-
sure adjustment)
*14IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if installed)
*15IIIIIIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, r epair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 In the countries below, inspect the spark plugs at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 12 months before replacing them at the said interval.
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Mac edonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine
*2 If the vehicle is operated in v ery dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often
than the recommended intervals.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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▼Except Europe
Israel
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometres, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
×1000 km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km or 6 years.
Fuel filter Replace every 135,000 km.
Evaporative system (if installed) II I
Fuel lines and hoses IIIIII
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine oil & oil filter
*2RRRRRRRRRRRR
Air filter
*3CCCRCCCRCCCR
Cooling system IIIIII
Engine coolant
*4Replace at first 195,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 90,000 km or 5 years.
Battery
*5IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid
*6IRIRIRIRIRIR
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit (Brake booster) and hoses IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Rear differential oil
*7
Transfer oil*7
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boots II II
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 75,000 km.
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTTTTTTTTTT
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion) Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter (if installed) RRRRRR
Tyres (including spare tyr e) (with inflation pres-
sure adjustment) IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if installed)
*8Inspect annually.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometres, whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Fuel lines and hoses Russia IIIIII
Belarus IIIIIIIIIIII
Battery
*8IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluid
*9RRRRRR
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Rear differential oil
*10
Transfer oil*10
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields IIIIIIIIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T T T T T T T
Hinges and catches L L L L L L L L L L L L
All electrical system IIIIIIIIIIII
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion) Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter (if installed) RRRRRR
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with inflation pres-
sure adjustment)
*11IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tyre re pair kit (if installed)
*12Inspect annually.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, re pair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
T: Tighten
L: Lubricate
Remarks:
*1 Also inspect the air conditi oner drive belts, if installed.
If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every
10,000 km or 12 months.
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
c) Driving for long period in col d temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
d) Driving in extremely hot conditions
e) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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