
Operation conditions
When the system is operable
Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)
turns on.
•(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The engine is warmed up.
•(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
•The engine is not cold.
•The fuel injection amount learning, which is performed periodic ally and automatically,
is not being performed.
•The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a cer tain period.
•The engine is started with the bonnet closed.
•The battery is in good condition.
•All doors, liftgate, and bonnet are closed.
•The driver's seat belt is fastened.
•The air conditioner is not operating with the airflow mode dial in the position.
•(Automatic air-conditioning)
•The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than maximum
heating or maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
•The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
•The i-stop warning light (ambe r) is not turned on/flashing.
•The keyless entry & push button start system functions are norm al.
•The brake vacuum is sufficiently high.
•The steering wheel is not being operated.
•(Manual transaxle)
•The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.
•The shift lever is in the neutral position.
•The clutch pedal is not depressed.
•(Automatic transaxle)
•The vehicle is stopped.
•The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gea r fixed mode).
•The automatic transaxle fluid has warmed up sufficiently.
•The automatic transaxle fluid temperature is not abnormally hig h.
•The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the st raight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release t he force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
•The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)
*KEY Warning Light*1
Turns on
7-46
Flashing 7-53
(Amber)
*i-stop Warning Light*17-46
(Amber)*i-ELOOP Warning Indication 7-46
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) W
arning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
*Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-46
(Amber)
*Driver Attention Alert (D
AA) Warning Indication 7-46
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning
Indication7-46
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-46
(Amber)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-46
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-46
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Sma
rt City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In-
dication/Warning Light*17-53
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-53
*120 km/h Warning Light*17-53
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-53
(Red)*Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)7-53
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-53
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause the
system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally
which could lead to an unexpected accident.
Do not disassemble or modify th e Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each sy stem may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
Heed the following cautions to assure the co rrect operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
Do not place objects on the inst rument panel which reflect light.
Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning the interior side of the windscre en around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before
performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Ma zda Repairer for windscreen repair and
replacement.
When cleaning the windscreen, do not a llow glass cleaners or similar cleaning
fluids to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) le ns. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
When performing repairs around the rearvi ew mirror, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding
cleaning of the camera lens.
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage
caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the following systems
and consult an expert repairer, we rec ommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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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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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*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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▼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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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 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 shorter.
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 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 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
*3 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.
*4 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.
*5 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and ou ter appearance. The sealed battery only requires an
outer appearance inspection.
*6 If the brakes are used extensiv ely (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.
*7 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*8 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when pe rforming the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Russia/Belarus/Azerbaijan/Kazakh stan (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV- G 2.5)
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
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine oil Flexible
*2Replace when indicator is ON. (Max interval:12 months or
15,000 km)
Other than
flexible
*3RRRRRRRRRRRR
Azerbaijan
*4Replace every 5,000 km or 6 months.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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