Except U.S.A., Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine
friction.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
® (Mexico only).
(ILSAC)
(Mexico)
80
60
40
20
0
–40 –20
30
100
40
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30
engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-20
engine oil.
The quality designa
tion SM or SN, or
ILSAC must be on the label.
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30
engine oil is not available, use SAE 0W-30
or SAE 10W-30 engine oil.
The quality designa tion SM or SN, or
ILSAC must be on the label.
▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstic k, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G
2.5, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
MAX
OK
MIN
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5. Pull it out again and examine the level.The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine Coolant
▼ Inspecting Coolant Level
WA R N I N G
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You
could be burned. Carefully inspect the
engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but
do not open it.
Pull over to a safe location, then switch
the ignition off and make sure the fan is
not running before attempting to work
near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the
engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and radiator
are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot out
under pressure and cause serious injury.
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Owner Maintenance
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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
L F
The top of the float should be between F
and L.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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Owner Maintenance
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▼Aluminum Wheel Maintenance*
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild
detergent. Before using any detergent,
verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the
product could discolor or stain the
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent
on aluminum wheels. They may damage
the coating.
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty
or salted roads to help prevent
corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash th
at uses high-speed
or hard brushes.
(19-inch wheel vehicle)
If your aluminum wheels lose luster,
apply wax which contains no polishing
powder.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a
significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts s uch as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result in
deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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SignalWarning
Charging System Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter‐
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates
low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-26). If it's low, add th e 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.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-18.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Engine Oil Level
Warning Light This warning light indicates that the engine
oil level is around the MIN mark (page
6-26).
Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of en‐
gine oil (page 6-24).
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Front seat) Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not
fastened with the ig‐
nition 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 abo ut 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐
mains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas ‐
tened 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 be ‐
cause the additional seat cushion could
cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front pas‐
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-24.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transaxle oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7
*1
Automatic transaxle fluid 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 fluid/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7 is superior oil for low fuel cost and optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Long Life
Gear Oil G7 is recommended.
If Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7 ca nnot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-80)).
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
2.0
With oil filter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replace‐
ment
4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 With oil filter replacement 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replace‐
ment
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 replace‐
ment
4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant U.S.A. and Can‐
ada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
7.1 L (7.5 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)/
7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.5 L (9.0 US qt, 7.5 Imp qt)
Mexico SKYACTIV-G 2.0
7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.5 L (9.0 US qt, 7.5 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Tiedown hooks............................ 7-21
Towing description...................... 7-20
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)................ 3-28
Ending Screen Display....................4-109
Engine Coolant.........................................6-27
Engine compartment overview.... 6-23
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-29
Hood release............................ .... 6-21
Oil................................................ 6-24
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-47
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-29
Exterior Care..................................... 6-58
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-63
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-62
Maintaining the finish................. 6-59
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-63
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-84
Headlights.................................... 4-71
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-49
Fluid Brake............................................6-29
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Fog Lights......................................... 4-76
Foot Brake.........................................4-93
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-203
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-30
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5)...................... 3-27
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............. 4-108
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-108
Ending screen display............... 4-109
Fuel consumption display..........4-108
Fuses.................................................. 6-51 Panel description......................... 6-54
Replacement................................ 6-51
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment........................ 5-104
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-48
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-84
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-74
Control......................................... 4-71
Headlight flashing....................... 4-74
High-low beam............................ 4-74
Leaving home light..................... 4-75
Leveling....................................... 4-75
Head Restraint................................... 2-20
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-120 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-121
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-102
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-85
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-88
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-21
Horn...................................................4-84
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