Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Maz da Dealer to check
the following:
•Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-27.
•Inspect the ba ttery 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 6-25).
•Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
•Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page
6-29).
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. Inflate 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 origina lly equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
WA R N I N G
Use only the same size and type tires (snow,
radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant U.S.A. and Canada
9.9 L (10.5 US qt, 8.7 Imp qt)
Mexico 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2WD
72.0 L (19.0 US gal, 15.8 Imp gal)
AWD 74.0 L (19.5 US gal, 16.3 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length 5,075 mm (199.8 in)
Overall width 1,969 mm (77.5 in)
Overall height 1,752 mm (69.0 in)
Front tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Rear tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 5,075 mm (199.8 in)
Overall width 1,969 mm (77.5 in)
Overall height 1,747 mm (68.8 in)
Front tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Rear tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Towing hooks.............................. 7-28
Emission Control System..................3-30
Ending Screen Display......................4-78
Engine Coolant.........................................6-27
Engine compartment overview.... 6-24
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-31
Hood release............................ .... 6-22
Oil................................................ 6-25
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-15
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-31
Exterior Care..................................... 6-60 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-61
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-65
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-61
Headlights.................................... 4-49
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-15
Removing a flat tire.....................7-11
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-50
Fluid Brake............................................6-29
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-54
Foot Brake.........................................4-66
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-145
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-32
Gauge........................................... 4-16
Requirements............................... 3-29
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-78
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-77
Ending screen display................. 4-78
Fuel consumption display............4-78
Fuses.................................................. 6-53 Panel description......................... 6-56
Replacement................................ 6-53
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment........................ 5-100
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-49
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-61
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-52
Control......................................... 4-49
Headlight flashing....................... 4-52
High-low beam............................ 4-52
Leaving home light..................... 4-52
Leveling....................................... 4-53
Head Restraint................................... 2-18
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-88 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-90
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-62
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-22
Horn...................................................4-61
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-30
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