Engine Coolant
▼Inspecting Coolant Level
WA R N I N G
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You
could be burned. Carefully inspect the
engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but
do not open it.
Pull over to a safe location, then switch
the ignition off and make sure the fan is
not running before attempting to work
near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the
engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and radiator
are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot out
under pressure and cause serious injury.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling where
temperatures may drop below freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If it is at or near LOW, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protec tion and to bring the
level to FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, use of FL-22 is
recommended when replacing engine
coolant. Using engine coolant other than
FL-22 may cause serious damage to the
engine and cooling system.
If the coolant reser voir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
▼ Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
If the brake/clutch fluid level is low, have
the brakes inspected:
A low brake/clutch
fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining wear
or a brake system leak which could cause
the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between the
MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and clutch
linings. If it is exce ssively low, have the
brake/clutch system inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
MAX
MIN
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level. If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
1. Cooling system cap
2. Cooling fan
3. Coolant reservoir
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-17).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutesfor the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engi ne oil level (page
6-16). If it's low, add the appropriate
amount of engine oil while being
careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is
low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.
If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indication
Displays if the engine coolant temperature
has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-20.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in
damage to the engine.
▼ Power Steering Malfunction
Indication/Indicator Light
The message is displayed if the electric
power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is d
isplayed, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and do not operate
the steering wheel. There is no problem if
the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if the message is displayed
continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power
steering will not operate normally. In
this case, the steering wheel can still be
operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the
steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.0
With oil filter replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.5 With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transmission
6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission SKYACTIV-G 2.0
6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
Manual transmis‐
sion oil SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic trans‐
mission fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.0
7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.5 U.S.A. and
CanadaWith Cylinder Deactiva‐
tion
7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Without Cylinder Deacti‐
vation 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
Mexico 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank U.S.A. and
Canada2WD
50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp gal)
AWD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
Mexico 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
F
FlasherHazard warning........................... 4-57
Headlights.................................... 4-43
Flat Tire
Changing a flat tire........................7-7
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluids Brake/Clutch................................ 6-18
Classification................................. 9-4
Washer......................................... 6-19
Foot Brake.........................................4-62
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-198
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera............................................ 4-208
Front Cross Traffic A lert (FCTA)... 4-109
Front Radar Sensor...... ................... 4-202
Front Side Radar Sensor................. 4-204
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-26
Requirements............................... 3-24
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-37 Panel description......................... 6-39
Replacement................................ 6-37
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-41
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-44
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-57
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-47
Flashing....................................... 4-46
High-low beam............................ 4-46
Leaving home light..................... 4-47
Leveling....................................... 4-48
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-88 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-89
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-57
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-12
Horn...................................................4-56
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-26
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-48
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-42
Ignition Switch.................................... 4-4
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-35
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-39
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-18
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-17
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-16
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-19
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-12 Average fuel econom y.................4-20
Compass display.......................... 4-21
Current fuel economy. .................4-20
Dashboard illuminati on............... 4-18
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-19
Engine coolant temperature
gauge............................................4-17
Fuel gauge................................... 4-17
Indication/indicator lights............4-24
i-ACTIVSENSE display..............4-20
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