CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
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 expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
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
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Interior Equipment
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Front
Bottle holder
Rear
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
the door is opened or closed.
Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
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.
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Interior Equipment
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-3 Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor................. 6-17
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-20 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-20
Bonnet........................ .................6-22
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-24
Engine Oil...................................6-25
Engine Coolant........................... 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-31
Window and Headlight Washer
Fluid............................................6-32
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-32
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-33
Battery........................................ 6-38
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-41
Tyres........................................... 6-43
Light Bulbs................................. 6-47
Fuses........................................... 6-54
Appearance Care............................. 6-61
Exterior Care.............................. 6-61
Interior Care................................6-66
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*3 Flexible setting is factory preset for some countries in Europ e. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for
details. Flexible setting can be s et if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
Once the flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculat es the remaining oil life based on engine
operating conditions and lets you know when an oil change is du e by illuminating the wrench indicator light in
the instrument cluster.
Reset the engine oil data wheneve r replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*4 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at
every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or shorter.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*5 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at
every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*6 For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, r eset the engine oil data whenever replaci ng the engine oil regardless of the message/
wrench indicator light display.
*7 Implement the fuel injection amount correction.*8 Drain water in the fuel system if the indicator lights is ON.*9 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every
20,000 km (12,500 miles) 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
*10 Use of FL-22 is recommended wh en replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*11 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and o uter appearance. The sealed battery only requires an
outer appearance inspection.
*12 If the brakes are used extensi vely (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extreme ly humid climates, replace the brake flui d annually.
*13 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*14 Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).*15 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
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 7,500
km or 6 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
*2 Flexible setting can be set if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
The vehicle calculates the rem aining oil life based on engine o perating conditions and lets you know when an
oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Replace the engine oil and filter when message/wrench indicator light is ON. And they must be changed at
least once a year or within 15,000 km since last engine oil and filter change.
The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at
every 7,500 km or 6 months.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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*2 Flexible setting can be set if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idli ng or low speed operation
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine o perating conditions and lets you know when an
oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Replace the engine oil and filter when message/wrench indicator light is ON. And they must be changed at
least once a year or within 10,00 0 km since last engine oil and filter change.
The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil rega rdless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*3 If the vehicle is operated prim arily under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at
every 5,000 km or 6 months.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is police car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idli ng or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*4 For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, reset the e ngine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/
wrench indicator light display.
*5 Implement the fuel injection amount correction.*6 If the vehicle is operated in v ery dusty or sandy areas, clean the air filter at every 5,000 km or 6 months.*7 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*8 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and outer appearance. The sealed battery only requires an
outer appearance inspection.
*9 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous ha rd driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid c limates, replace the brake fluid annually.
*10 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*11 Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km.*12 Check the tyre repair fluid e xpiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance Inter-val Number of months or kilometres (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles
6.25 12.518.752531.2537.543.755056.2562.568.757581.2587.593.75100
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T T T
Body condition (for rust, corrosion
and perforation) Inspect annually
Cabin air filter (if installed) R R R R R R R R
Tyres (including spare tyre) (with
inflation pressure adjustment) IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Tyre rotation Rotate every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).
Emergency flat tyre repair kit (if
installed)
*11Inspect annually.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, re pair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter
more often than the recommended intervals.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*2 In the countries below, inspect t he spark plugs at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 1 year before replacing
them at the said interval.
Algeria, Armenia, Angola, Bahrain, Bolivia, Burundi, B.Virgin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, Costa Rica, Cote
d'Ivoire, Curacao, El Salvador, G abon, Ghana, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iran, Jordan,
Kenya, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Papua New
Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Seneg al, Seychelles, Syria, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Zaire,
Zimbabwe
*3 For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, Reset the e ngine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/
wrench indicator light display.
*4 Implement the fuel injection amount correction.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance Monitor
▼Maintenance Monitor (Type A audio)
“Oil Change” with flexible setting*1 is available. Consult an Au
thorised Mazda Repairer for
details
*2. When the engine oil flexible maintenance setting is selected, the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster w ill be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than
1,000 km (600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (Whiche ver comes first).
Reset method
Press and hold the instrument panel illumination knob with the ignition switched off, then
switch it on. Keep pressing the instrument panel illumination k nob for more than 5 seconds.
The master warning light will flash for a few seconds when the reset is completed.
Instrument panel illumination knob
*1 The engine oil flexible maintenance setting is available (only some models). Based on
the engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your v ehicle calculates the
remaining oil life.
*2 When the engine oil flexible maintenance setting is selected, the system must be reset
whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the wrench indi cator light display.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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