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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-29 .
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-26 ).
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-31 ).
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
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 Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Infl ate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2 , 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never
more than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates you
may fi nd it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tires diff erent in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly aff ected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
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When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
*Some models.
i-ACTIV AWD Operation *
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck
or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fi re.
AWD Driving
WARNING
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle
is dangerous as it could result in the
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle roll-over, personal injury or
death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center
of gravity such as utility and AWD
vehicles handle diff erently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not
designed for cornering at high speeds
any more than low profi le sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off -road conditions. In addition,
utility vehicles have a signifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.
Drive carefully when the vehicle is
loaded by lowering vehicle speed and
applying the brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden
braking when driving a loaded vehicle
is dangerous as the driving behavior of
a vehicle with a high center of gravity
is diff erent when it is loaded compared
to when it is not, and could result in the
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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When Driving
Parking Sensor System
System problem notifi cation
If any of the problems indicated in the table occurs, the driver is notifi ed of the problem
depending on the type of system as shown.
Detection Indicator
Solution
Disconnection
The system may have a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
System
malfunction
The system may have a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
Frost/soiling
Foreign matter may be on the sensor area
corresponding to the obstruction detection
indication shown. If the system does not recover,
have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
® (Mexico only).
(ILSAC)
(Mexico)
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30
engine oil is not available, use SAE 0W-30
or SAE 10W-30 engine oil.
The quality designation SM or SN, or
ILSAC must be on the label.
80
60
40 20
0 –40 –20
30
100
40 20
10 0
–10 –20
–30 –40
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectifi ed spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a signifi cant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, fl ush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fl uids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fl uid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fl uids using a
soft cloth immediately.
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin:
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fi r e .
NOTE
Do not wipe the interior using alcohol,
chlorine bleach, or organic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration
or stains.
Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.
If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.
Beverage or fragrance
Grease or oil
Soiling
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/fl ashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
ABS Warning Light If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a
system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had
no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Master Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
Type A instrument cluster
Displays when notifi cation of the system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Master
warning
light
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated at same
time.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/
indicator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the
“Warning” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display and INFO Switch on page 4-21 .
Type B instrument cluster
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Warning Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Engine Oil Level
Warning Indication
* The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Engine
Item Specifi cation
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 10.5
Electrical System
Item Classifi cation
Battery 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1 PY8V-18-110
*1 The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fi ne particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classifi cation
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-26 .
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transaxle fl uid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fl uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
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P
Parking Sensor System ..................... 4-163
Personalization Features ..................... 9-11
Power Liftgate ..................................... 3-22
Power Liftgate Warning Beep ............. 7-49
Power Steering .................................... 4-83
Power Steering Warning Buzzer ......... 7-49
Power Windows .................................. 3-37
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ......................... 4-139
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-144
Rear Coat Hooks ................................. 5-93
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-101
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-19
Rear View Monitor............................ 4-154
Displayable range on the screen ... 4-156
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-162
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-158
Rear view parking camera
location ........................................ 4-155
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-155
Variance between actual road conditions
and displayed Image
.................... 4-161
Viewing the display ..................... 4-157
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-60
Rear Window Washer .......................... 4-59
Rear Window Wiper ............................ 4-59
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-34
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-26
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-21
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-65
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-17 Replacement
Fuse ............................................... 6-56
Key battery .................................... 6-40
Light bulbs .................................... 6-47
Tires ............................................... 6-45
Wheel ............................................ 6-46
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
... 7-47
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-51
S
SRS Air Bags
Monitoring..................................... 2-70
Passenger occupant classifi cation
system ............................................ 2-65
Safety Defects, Reporting ................... 8-13
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-49
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat
Driving position memory ................ 2-8
Seat Belt System ................................. 2-23
3-point type ................................... 2-23
Automatic locking ......................... 2-22
Emergency locking ........................ 2-22
Extender ........................................ 2-27
Pregnant women ............................ 2-22
Seat belt precautions ..................... 2-20
Seat Belt Warning Beep ...................... 7-46
Seats ...................................................... 2-5
Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-16
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Second-row seat ............................ 2-10
Third-row seat ............................... 2-15
Second-Row Seat ................................ 2-10
Security System
Immobilizer system ....................... 3-45
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-47
Shopping Bag Hook ............................ 5-93
Index
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