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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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▼Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly.
Action to be taken
Stop the engine and rei
nstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-27.
▼ Engine Oil Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light
indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN mark
(page 6-16).
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 6-15).
▼ Seat Belt Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Front seat)
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning
light turns on if the
driver or front passeng er's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front
passenger's seat is occupied) and the
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light
flashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition is switched
ON.
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate.
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
FluidsBrake/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
HeadlightsComing 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
Message indicated on multi-
information display......................7-38
Multi-information display........... 4-14
Odometer..................................... 4-16
Outside temperatur e display........ 4-19
Speedometer................................ 4-12
Tachometer.................................. 4-13
Trip meter.................................... 4-16
Warning indication/warning
lights............................................ 4-22
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