WA R N I N G
Always confirm the safety of the area
around the vehicle with the mirrors and
directly with your eyes when driving.
The 360°View Monitor is an auxiliary device
which assists the driver in checking the
safety of the area around the vehicle.
The shooting range of the cameras and
detection range of the sensors are limited.
For example, the areas in black at the front
and rear of the vehicle image and the
seams where each of the camera images
merge are blind spots where an obstruction
may not be visible. In addition, the
extended vehicle widt h lines and projected
vehicle path lines are only to be used as
references, and the images on the screen
may differ from the actual conditions.
CAUTION
Do not use the 360°View Monitor under
any of the following conditions.
Icy or snow-covered roads.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is
installed.
The front doors or the rear doors is not
fully closed.
The vehicle is on a road incline.
The door mirrors are retracted.
Do not hit the front/rear camera, front/
rear bumper, and door mirrors forcefully.
The camera position or installation angle
may shift.
The cameras are of a waterproof
structure. Do not di sassemble, modify, or
remove a camera.
The camera cover is made of hard
plastic, therefore do not apply oil film
remover, organic solvents, wax, or
coating agents. If any such agent gets on
the camera cover, wipe it
off using a soft
cloth immediately.
Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or
clean it with an abrasive or hard brush.
Otherwise, it could scratch the camera
lens and negatively affect the images.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
repair, painting, or replacement of the
front/rear camera, front/rear bumper
and door mirrors.
Heed the following cautions to assure
that the 360°View Monitor operates
normally.
Do not modify the vehicle suspensions
or lower/raise the vehicle body, or
both.
Always use wheels of the
specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for tire replacement.
When the display is cold, images may
leave trails or the screen might be darker
than usual, making it
difficult to check
the vehicle surroundings. Always confirm
the safety at the front and around the
vehicle visually when driving.
The method for parking/stopping the
vehicle using the 360°View Monitor
differs depending on the road
circumstances/conditions and the
vehicle conditions. When and how much
you turn the steering wheel will differ
depending on the situation, , therefore
always check the vehicle surroundings
directly with your eyes while using the
system.
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The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
includes a function for detecting a soiled
windshield and informing the driver,
however, depending on the conditions, it
may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice
or snow on the windsh ield. In such cases,
the system cannot accurately determine
a vehicle ahead and may not be able to
operate normally. Always drive carefully
and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect
target objects correctly, and each system
may be unable to operate normally.
The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
You drive your vehicle at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
Headlights are not turned on during
the night or when going through a
tunnel.
In the following cases, the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able
to detect target objects correctly.
Under bad weather condition, such as
rain, fog and snow.
The window washer is being used or
the windshield wipers are not used
when it's raining.
Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or
foreign matter such as a plastic bag is
stuck on the windshield.
Trucks with low lo ading platforms and
vehicles with an extremely low or high
profile.
When driving next to walls with no
patterning (including fences and
longitudinally striped walls).
The taillights of the vehicle ahead are
turned off.
A vehicle is outside the illumination
range of the headlights.
The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or
ascending or descending a steep
slope.
Entering or exiting a tunnel.
Heavy luggage is loaded causing the
vehicle to tilt.
Strong light is shone at the front of the
vehicle (back light or high-beam light
from on-coming vehicles).
There are many light emitters on the
vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off at nighttime.
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded
onto installed roof rails and covers
the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front,
sand, snow, and water vapor rising
from manholes and grating, and water
splashed into the air.
When towing a malfunctioning
vehicle.
The vehicle is driven with tires having
significantly different wear.
The vehicle is driven on down slopes
or bumpy roads.
There are water puddles on the road.
The surroundings are dark such as
during the night, early evening, or
early morning, or in a tunnel or
indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the
headlights is reduced or the headlight
illumination is weakened due to dirt
or a deviated optical axis.
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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure
correct operation of each system.
Do not adhere stickers (including
transparent stickers) to the surface of the
radiator grille and front emblem in and
around the front radar sensor, and do
not replace the radiator grille and front
emblem with any product that is not a
genuine product designed for use with
the front radar sensor.
The front radar sensor includes a
function for detecting soiling of the radar
sensor's front surface and informing the
driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may require time to detect
or it may not detect plastic shopping
bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the
system may not operate correctly,
therefore always keep the front radar
sensor clean.
Do not install a grille guard.
If the front part of the vehicle has been
damaged in a vehicle accident, the
position of the front radar sensor may
have moved. Stop the system
immediately and always have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Do not use the front bumper to push
other vehicles or obstructions such as
when pulling out of a parking space.
Otherwise, the front radar sensor could
be hit and its position deviated.
Do not remove, disa ssemble, or modify
the front radar sensor.
For repairs, replacement or paint work
around the front radar sensor, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not modify the suspension. If the
suspension are modified, the vehicle's
posture could change and the front
radar sensor may not be able to correctly
detect a vehicle ahead or an obstruction.
NOTE
Under the following co nditions, the front
radar sensor may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly
and each system may not operate
normally.
The rear surface of a vehicle ahead
does not reflect radio waves
effectively, such as an unloaded
trailer or an automobile with a
loading platform covered by a soft
top, vehicles with a hard plastic
tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height
and thus less area for reflecting radio
waves.
Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle
ahead casting off water, snow, or sand
from its tires and onto your
windshield.
The trunk/luggage compartment is
loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front
surface of the front emblem.
During inclement weather such as
rain, snow, or sand storms.
When driving near facilities or objects
emitting strong radio waves.
Under the following co nditions, the front
radar sensor may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions.
The beginning and end of a curve.
Roads with continuous curves.
When Driving
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-4
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-11 Owner Maintenance
Precautions..................................6-11
Hood........................................... 6-12
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-14
Engine Oil...................................6-15
Engine Coolant........................... 6-17
Brake/Clutch Fluid ..................... 6-18
Washer Fluid............................... 6-19
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-20
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-20
Battery........................................ 6-25
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-27
Tires............................................ 6-30
Light Bulbs................................. 6-34
Fuses........................................... 6-37
Appearance Care............................. 6-43
Exterior Care.............................. 6-43
Interior Care................................6-49
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Scheduled Maintenance
▼Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor featur
e alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the wrench
indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel , or both.
Every maintenance must be done within 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the
previous maintenance) or when the display/wrench indication com es on, whichever comes
first.
If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions , follow the Severe Driving
Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and filter eve ry 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Otherwise, follow the Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance inte rvals.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds , such as with police cars,
taxis, or driver's education school car.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in co ld temperatures or driving regularly for short distances on‐
ly.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance ( 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or
6 months oil replacemen t interval), it is recommended that you set the vehicle status monitor
manually.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's M anual. Please contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
USA and Puerto Rico Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Mainten ance):
Maintenance ItemNormal Driving Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Spark plug Replace every 12 0,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter RR
Drive belts IIIIIIII
Engine coolant level IIIIIIII
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km ( 120,000 miles) or 120 months;
after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*3IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3II
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIII
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Maintenance ItemNormal Driving Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Vacuum brake booster and hose With vacuum
boosterIIII
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIII
Brake fluid With electrical
boosterRRRR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Rear differential oil
*5
Transfer oil*5
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*6Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 48 ,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Ti g h t e n
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whene ver replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended wh en replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/ kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if installed.*5 If this component has been subm erged in water, the oil should be replaced.*6 Check the tire repair fluid exp iration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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USA and Puerto Rico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12182430364248
× 1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64
× 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil &
filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd 4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil re gardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval lis ted in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
▼Scheduled Maintenance (Canada)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feat
ure alerts you of engine oil replacement by turning on the
wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrumen t panel, or both.
Every engine oil replacement must be done within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
(after the previous oil replaceme nt) or when the display/wrench indicatior comes on, which‐
ever comes first.
If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions , replace the engine oil &
filter every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever come s first.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds , such as with police cars,
taxis, or driver's edu cation school vehicles.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in co ld temperatures or driving regularly for short distances on‐
ly.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
If you are following 8,000 km (5, 000 miles) or 6 months maintenance interval, it is recom‐
mended that you set the vehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the owner's manual section of mazda.ca for the Mazda C onnect owner's manual or
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Canada residents
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Engine oil & filter
*1
Normal Driv‐
ing Replace when the wrench indicator light is ON.
(Upper limit interval is 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.)
Severe Driv‐
ing Scheduled
Maintenance RRRRRRRRRRRR
Spark plug Replace every 120 ,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 36 months.
Drive belts
*2II
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolant
*3Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*4III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*4I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Vacuum brake booster and hose With vacuum
boosterIIIIII
Brake fluid With electrical
boosterRRR
Disc brakes I C/L I I/C/
L IC/LI I/C/
L
Tire rotation Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*5IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages III
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*6
Transfer oil*6
Body condition inspection for rust, corrosion
and perforation IIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*7Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40 ,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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