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Interior Lights
NOTE
•Do not leave the lights on for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Overhead Lights
Switch Posi- tion Overhead Lights
Light off
•Light is on when any door is open•Light is on or off
when the illumi-
nated entry system is on
Light on
Front
Center
Rear
NOTE
The rear overhead light and the center
map lights also turn on and off when the
front overhead light switch is operated.
Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.
Front
Center
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NOTE
•Once the center map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off
depending on the position to which the
overhead light is switched.
•The map lights will not turn off even if
the lens is pressed in the following
cases:
•The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
•The overhead light switch is in the
door position with the door open.
•The illuminated entry system is on.
Luggage Compartment Lights
Switch Posi-
tion Luggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
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Ambient Light*
The ambient lights continuously turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The ambient lights dim when the parking lights or headlights ar e turned on.
Ambient light
NOTE
•The ambient lights turn on or off in conjunction with the illuminated entry system when
the ignition is switched OFF.
•The ambient light illumination level can be ch anged while the parking lights or headlights
are turned on.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11.
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▼Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The ambient lights turn on regardless of
the overhead light switch position.
•The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
•The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
•The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.
•Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched
OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
•The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11.
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
Rear
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
*4Replace when any equivalent tim ing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*5III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*5I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 64,000 km (40, 000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*6Rotate when any equivalent tim ing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 8,000 km (5,000 miles))
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*6IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*7
Transfer oil*7
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*8Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Canada residents
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120, 000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter IIIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 56,000 km (35 ,000 miles) or 3 years.
Fuel lines and hoses
*3III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 64,000 km (40, 000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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▼Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*3
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*3
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs IIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I II I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*5
Transfer oil*5
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II I
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65707580859095100105110115120
Fuel lines and hoses I
*3I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*3I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs IIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level II I I
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*5
Transfer oil*5
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II I
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*6Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, r epair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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