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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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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“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel Drive
Only. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns
on under the following conditions. The
system may have a malfunction. Have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the
AWD system.
“Excessive AWD System Load. Drive
Slowly Until Warning Light Turns Off.
Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is flashing
The indication is displayed/the light
flashes under the f ollowing conditions.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and check
that the warning indi cation light turns off/
the warning light stops flashing, and then
drive the vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if the indication is
continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temperature is
excessively high.
When there is a large difference between
the front and rear wheel rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from
mud.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle
Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light turns
on under the following conditions. Inspect
the tire sizes or tire pressures on all 4
wheels. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer if the indication remains on or the
warning light remains illuminated.
When any of the tire diameter is
different.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
▼ TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item Specification
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in) 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc) 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
▼Electrical System
Item
Classification
Battery 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 This spark plug provides the SK YACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact 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 6-15.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7
Automatic transmission f luid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
Specifications
Specifications
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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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