Rocking the Vehicle
WA R N I N G
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever/
selector lever from 1 (D) to R position.
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 Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-26.
Inspect the battery 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 6-23).
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
6-28).
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.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Interior Care
WA R N I N G
Do not spray water into the vehicle cabin:
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as the
audio and switches could get wet resulting
in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
NOTE
Do not wipe the interior using alcohol,
chlorine bleach, or organic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration or
stains.
Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.
If the vehicle interio r becomes soiled by
any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling of
the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.
Beverage or fragrance
Grease or oil
Soiling
▼ Seat Belt Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly
dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked in a
mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted
with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
3. Before retracting se at belts which have
been pulled ou t for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
WA R N I N G
If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer:
If a seat belts is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious injury
or death.
Use a mild detergent to remove soiling
from a seat belt:
If organic solvents are used for cleaning the
seat belts or they become stained or
bleached, there is the possibility of them
becoming weakened and as a result, they
may not function at their full capacity
which could cause serious injury or death.
NOTE
Clean seat belts diligently if they get dirty.
Leaving them uncleaned will make it
difficult to clean them later, and it may
affect the smooth retracting of the seat
belt.
▼ Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery
using a leather and vinyl upholstery
cleaner.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-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)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5T 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
SKYAC‐
TIV-G 2.5Manual trans‐
axle
6.8 L (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)/7.1 L (7.5 US qt, 6.2
Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.3 L (8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt)
Mexico SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.1 L (7.5 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.2 L (8.7 US qt, 7.2 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic
transaxle
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)/8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0
Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate holder
4,865 mm (191.5 in)
With license plate holder 4,895 mm (192.7 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Front tread 17 inch wheel vehicle
1,585 mm (62.4 in)
19 inch wheel vehicle 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Rear tread 17 inch wheel vehicle
1,575 mm (62.0 in)
19 inch wheel vehicle 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Emergency TowingTiedown hooks......... ................... 7-21
Towing description...................... 7-20
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T).............. 3-20
Ending Screen Display.................... 4-111
Engine
Coolant.........................................6-26
Engine compartment overview.... 6-22
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-21
Hood release............................ .... 6-20
Oil................................................ 6-23
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-46
Exterior Care..................................... 6-54 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-59
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-58
Maintaining the finish................. 6-55
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-59
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-85
Headlights.................................... 4-74
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-40
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-28
Washer......................................... 6-28
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Foot Brake.........................................4-94
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-204
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-19
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display..............4-110
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-109
Control Status Display...............4-111
Ending screen display................ 4-111
Ending Screen Display.............. 4-111
Fuel consumption display.......... 4-110
Fuel Consumption Display........ 4-110
Fuses.................................................. 6-47 Panel description......................... 6-49
Replacement................................ 6-47
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-93
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-40
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-85
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-77
Control......................................... 4-74
Flashing....................................... 4-77
Headlight flashing....................... 4-77
High-low beam............................ 4-77
Leaving home light..................... 4-78
Leveling....................................... 4-78
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-119 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-120
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-103
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-86
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-89
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-20
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