Rocking the Vehicle
▼Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
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 tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating , transmission failure, and
tyre 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
▼Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper,
flares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer (we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer) to
check the following:
xHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-28.
xInspect the battery and its leads.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
xUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
6-24).
xInspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.
xUse washer fluid made with
antifreezeŠbut do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-31).
NOTE
xRemove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
xDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
xNever 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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Cylinder Deactivation*
▼Cylinder Deactivation
The cylinder deactivation is a function
designed to reduce fuel consumption
and improve fuel economy by
deactivating 2 out of the 4 cylinders
while driving. The function constantly
determines which is better for driving;
4 cylinders or 2 cylinders, regardless of
the driver's operations, and it performs
the switching automatically.
When the cylinder deactivation
function does not operate
The cylinder deactivation function
does not operate under the following
conditions.
xThe selector lever is in the P, N, or R
position (automatic transmission), or
1st gear (manual transmission).
xThe engine oil temperature or engine
coolant temperature is low.
xAfter disconnecting the battery
terminals for some reason, such as
for battery replacement.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
4-20*Some models.
▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a
system malfunction.
Signal Warning Refer to
(Red)Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-49
ABS Warning Indication/Warning Light*1
Electronic
Brake Force
Distribution
System Warn-
ing
7-50
ABS warning
7-52
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-50
Engine Oil Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-50
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-51
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light*17-51
Master Warning Indication 7-52
(Amber)Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-52
Brake Override Warning Indication 7-53
Check Engine Indication/Light*17-53
Petrol Particulate Filter Warning Indication/Warning Light*1(SKYAC-
TIV-X 2.0)7-54
Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Indication/Warning Light
*1(SKYAC-
TIV-D 1.8)7-54
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Indicators
1. Manual shift mode indication
2. Gear position indication
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the
shift position indication in the
instrument panel illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
NOTE
xIf the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the
gear position indication will
flash
twice to signal that the gears cannot
be shifted down (to protect the
transmission).
xIf the automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) temperature becomes too
high, there is the possibility that the
transmission will switch to automatic
shift mode, cancelling manual shift
mode and turning off the gear
position indication illumination. This
is a normal function to protect the
AT. After the ATF temperature has
decreased, the gear position
indication illumination turns back on
and driving in manual shift mode is
restored.
x(SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (European
model))
If the engine oil temperature
becomes too high, there is the
possibility that the transmission will
switch to automatic shift mode,
cancelling manual shift mode and
turning off the gear position
indicator illumination. After the
engine oil temperature has
decreased, the gear position
indicator illumination turns back on
and driving in manual shift mode is
restored.
▼Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)*
The GSI supports you to obtain
optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as
well as notifies the driver to change to
the most suitable gear position
corresponding to the actual driving
condition.
1. Selected gear position
2. Suitable gear position
Indication Condition
NumeralThe selected gear position is
displayed.
and numer-
alShift up or down to the indi-
cated gear position is recom-
mended.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
*Some models.4-47
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench
indicator light display.
*2 Except SKYACTIV-D 1.8 in Ukraine, if you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions,
replace the engine oil &
filter every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or shorter.
a) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or
driver's education school car.
b) Driving under dusty conditions.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
*3 For SKYACTIV-D 1.8 in Ukraine, if you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions,
replace the engine oil & filter every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or shorter.
a) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or
driver's education school car.
b) Driving under dusty conditions.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
*4 In the countries below, inspect the spark plugs at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 12 months
before replacing them at the said interval.
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine
*5 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter
more often than the recommended intervals.
*6 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at
every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
a) Driving under dusty conditions.
b) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
f) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condition.
*7 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.
*8 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and outer appearance. The sealed battery only
requires an outer appearance inspection.
*9 Inspection is only subjected for lead-acid battery.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
6-5
*10 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the
vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.
*11 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*12 Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).*13 Inspect a spare tyre if installed.*14 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
*15 If DTC P1200 is stored, clean the fuel system by Mazda genuine deposit cleaner.
If the required tool (M-MDS) is not available, clean the fuel system by Mazda genuine deposit
cleaner without performing self-test.
Using non-genuine deposit cleaner would cause an internal failure in the fuel system.
*16 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, perform "Self-test with
Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS)" at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).
a) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or
driver's education school car.
b) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
▼Except Europe
Israel
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feature 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 when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval.
Maximum interval 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
Manually set Next Service Distance of Vehicle Status Monitor to 10,000 km or short-
er if the vehicle is driven primarily under any of the following conditions:
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual about the
manual setting procedure.
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 cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distan-
ces only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
Maintenance Item 1st2nd3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th10th 11th 12th
Engine oil & oil
filter *1RRRRRRRRRRRR
Drive belts
*2IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
6-6
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench
indicator light display.
*2 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
If the vehicle is driven primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts at every
10,000 km or shorter.
a) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condition.
*3 Inspect the battery electrolyte level,
specific gravity and outer appearance. The sealed battery only
requires an outer appearance inspection.
*4 Inspection is only subjected for lead-acid battery.*5 Tyre rotation is recommended every 15,000 km.*6 Inspect a spare tyre if installed.*7 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tyre repair
fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
*8 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the
vehicle is driven in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually.
*9 If the vehicle is driven in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air
filter more
often than the recommended intervals.
*10 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.
Russia/Belarus/Azerbaijan/Kazakhstan/Armenia
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
Russia/Belarus/Kazakhstan
The vehicle status monitor feature 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 when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval.
Refer to Table A to identify the required maintenance items.
Maximum interval 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
Manually set Next Service Distance and Date of Vehicle Status Monitor to 7,500 km
and 6 months if the vehicle is driven primarily under any of the following conditions:
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual about the
manual setting procedure.
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 cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distan-
ces only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
6-8
Refer to Table B to identify the required maintenance items.
Azerbaijan/Armenia
The vehicle status monitor feature 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 when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval.
Refer to Table B to identify the required maintenance items.
Maximum interval 5,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes
first
Manually set Next Service Distance of Vehicle Status Monitor to a shorter mileage
than 5,000 km if the vehicle is driven primarily under any of the following condi-
tions:
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual about the
manual setting procedure.
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 cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distan-
ces only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
Refer to Table B to identify the required maintenance items.
Ta b l e A
Maintenance item 1st2nd3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th10th 11th 12th
Engine oil &
filter *1RRRRRRRRRRRR
Spark plug IIIIIIIRIIII
Drive belts
*2IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Battery
*3*4IIIIIIIIIIII
Vacuum brake booster and
hoseWith vacuum
boosterIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T T T T T T T
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial playIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot IIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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