6 –71 Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Window InteriorsIf the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the window glass. It could damage the
thermal filaments.
When washing the inside of the window
glass, use a soft cloth dampened in
lukewarm water, gently wiping the
thermal filaments.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments.
Cleaning the Floor MatsRubber floor mats should be cleaned with
mild soap and water only.
WARNING Do not use rubber cleaners, such as tire
cleaner or tire shine, when cleaning
rubber floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with
rubber cleaning products makes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or
clutch (Manual transmission) pedal or
when getting in or out of the vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for cleaning,
always reinstall them securely (page
3 - 52 ).
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9 –4 Specifications
Specifications
Specifications Engine Item Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
Electrical System Item Classification
Battery 12V-45Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug *1
PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-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 fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Quality Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-27 .
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS *1
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine JWS3309
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimu m shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life
Gear Oil IS is recommended.
If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-
90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
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9 –5 Specifications
Specifications Capacities(Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission 6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil 2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
DimensionsU.S.A. and Canada Item Vehicle specification
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,235 mm (48.6 in) —
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,240 mm (48.8 in) 1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Mexico Item Vehicle specification
Soft top model Retractable fastback model
Overall length 3,915 mm (154.1 in) 3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width 1,735 mm (68.3 in) 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height 16 inch wheel vehicle 1,225 mm (48.2 in) —
17 inch wheel vehicle 1,230 mm (48.4 in) 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
Front tread 1,495 mm (58.9 in) 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread 1,505 mm (59.3 in) 1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,310 mm (90.9 in) 2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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10 –3Coming Home Light ........................... 4-48
Console Box
...................................... 5-138
Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback)
........................ 3-39
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
................. 3-34
Cruise Control
................................... 4-100
Cruise control switch ................... 4-100
Cruise main indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green)
........ 4-101
Cruise main indicator light (amber)/
cruise set indicator light (green)
... 4-101
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display
................................................ 4-16
Cup Holder
........................................ 5-135
Customer Assistance
............................. 8-2
D Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-15
Daytime Running Lights
..................... 4-49
Defogger
Mirror
............................................ 4-56
Rear window
................................. 4-55
Dimensions
........................................... 9-5
Door Locks
.......................................... 3-10
Drive Selection
.................................... 4-71
Driving In Flooded Area
..................... 3-55
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission
................. 4-43
Break-in period .............................. 3-51
Driving in flooded area .................. 3-55
Driving on uneven road
................. 3-56
Floor mat
....................................... 3-52
Hazardous driving
......................... 3-52
Overloading
................................... 3-55
Rocking the vehicle
....................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................... 3-51
Winter driving
............................... 3-53
Driving on Uneven Road
.................... 3-56 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
....... 4-67
DSC OFF indicator light
............... 4-68
DSC OFF switch
........................... 4-68
TCS/DSC indicator light
............... 4-67
E Emergency Starting
Push-starting
.................................. 7-26
Starting a flooded engine
............... 7-26
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks
.............................. 7-31
Towing description
........................ 7-30
Emission Control System
.................... 3-23
Ending Screen Display
........................ 4-70
Engine
Coolant
.......................................... 6-29
Engine compartment overview
..... 6-26
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-24
Hood release
.................................. 6-24
Oil
.................................................. 6-27
Starting
............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
......................................... 4-13, 4-21
Essential Information
............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder
........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas
........................................ 3-24
Exterior Care
....................................... 6-59
Aluminum wheel maintenance
...... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance
............. 6-63
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Maintenance
.................................. 6-66
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Maintenance
.................................. 6-64
Maintaining the finish
................... 6-61
Plastic part maintenance
................ 6-68Inde x
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10 –5Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............ 6-31
Instrument Cluster
............................... 4-11
Interior Care
........................................ 6-68
Cleaning the floor mats
................. 6-71
Cleaning the window interiors
...... 6-71
Instrument panel top maintenance ... 6-70
Leather upholstery maintenance
... 6-69
Panel maintenance
......................... 6-70
Plastic part maintenance
................ 6-70
Seat belt maintenance
.................... 6-68
Upholstery maintenance
................ 6-69
Vinyl upholstery maintenance
....... 6-69
Interior Lights
Overhead light
............................. 5-132
J Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting
...................................... 7-23
K Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)
................. 7-50
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
........... 7-50
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
.................................................... 7-50
Key Suspend Function
.......................... 3-7
Keyless Entry System
........................... 3-3
Keys
...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function
...................... 3-7
Transmitter
...................................... 3-4
L Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals
.......................... 4-50
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
............................................... 4-79
LDWS switch
................................ 4-82
Lane Departure Warning sound
.......... 7-51 Leaving Home Light
........................... 4-49
Light Bulbs
Replacement
.................................. 6-45
Specifications
.................................. 9-7
Lighting Control .................................. 4-45
Lights-on Reminder
............................ 7-48
Lubricant Quality
.................................. 9-4
M Maintenance
Information
...................................... 6-2
Scheduled
........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor
.......................... 6-20
Manual Transmission Operation
......... 4-31
Recommendations for shifting
...... 4-33
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display
................................................ 7-45
Message Indicated on Display
............ 7-46
Meters and Gauges
.............................. 4-11
Mirror Defogger
.................................. 4-56
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .............................. 3-28
Rearview mirror
............................ 3-29
Multi-information Display
.................. 4-18
Average fuel economy
................... 4-23
Compass Display
........................... 4-24
Cruise control set vehicle speed
display
........................................... 4-24
Current fuel economy
.................... 4-23
Distance-to-empty
......................... 4-22
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................ 4-21
Fuel gauge
..................................... 4-21
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display
........................... 4-24
Maintenance monitor
.................... 4-23
Odometer and trip meter
............... 4-20
Outside temperature display
.......... 4-22
Retractable Fastback Operation
Display
.......................................... 4-24
Warning (display indication)
......... 4-25Inde x
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