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 ro
ad and park off the right-of -way. Consult 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 pa rk off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes fo r the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-28). 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 th e 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 extremely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
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.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheati ng. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-19.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine 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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DisplayContent Action to be taken
Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function. Cancel the AUTOHOLD function stop
hold control while depressing the brake
pedal.
Indicated when the engine coolant tem-
perature is high or the engine is hot, and
the engine output is limited.
Drive slowly and make sure that the in-
dication turns off.
If the indication does
not turn off, con-
sult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indicated when the engine speed in-
creases because the engine is being
cleaned internally. The engine speed will increase while the
engine is running an
internal cleaning
cycle with the selector lever in the P or
N position. Do not stop the engine while
the engine speed is high. When the
cleaning cycle is completed, the engine
speed will return to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated on Display*
If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner)
according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
▼Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in
the center display , a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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 6-25.
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 cannot 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)
SKYACTIV-D
2.2 With oil filter replacement 5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replace-
ment
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-46
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-17
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-18
Starting a flooded engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G
2.5, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)...... 7-17
Emergency Towing
Tiedown hooks......... ................... 7-22
Towing description...................... 7-21
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-30
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.5T).................................................. 3-29
Ending Screen Display.................... 4-111
Engine
Coolant.........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview.... 6-23
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-32
Hood release............. ................... 6-21
Oil................................................ 6-25
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-48
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-32
Exterior Care..................................... 6-64 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-69
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-68
Maintaining the finish................. 6-65
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-69
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-86
Headlights.................................... 4-73
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-52
Fluid
Brake............................................6-31
Washer......................................... 6-32
Fluids
Classification................................. 9-5
Fog Lights......................................... 4-78
Foot Brake.........................................4-95
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-205
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-33
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-28
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.5T)............................................ 3-27
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display..............4-110
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-110
Ending screen display................ 4-111
Fuel consumption display.......... 4-110
Fuses.................................................. 6-57
Panel description......................... 6-60
Replacement................................ 6-57
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment... ..................... 5-104
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-51
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-86
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-76
Control......................................... 4-73
Headlight flashing....................... 4-76
High-low beam............................ 4-76
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Leaving home light..................... 4-77
Leveling....................................... 4-77
Head Restraint................................... 2-20
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-122 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................ 4-123
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).............. 4-104
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-87
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-90
Hood Release.................................... 6-21
Horn...................................................4-86
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-24
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-50
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-45
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-98
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-46
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-32
Instrument Cluster... .......................... 4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-30
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-46
Message indicated on multi-
information display ......................7-40
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-13 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-21
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-22
Compass Display......................... 4-23
Current Fuel Economy................ 4-21
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-19
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-23
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-20
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-17
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-18
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-26
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-22
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-21
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display.......4-22
Multi-information Display (Type
A)................................................. 4-14
Odometer..................................... 4-17
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-20
Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display..........................4-21
Speedometer................................ 4-13
Speed Unit Selector..................... 4-19
Tachometer.................................. 4-13
Trip Meter....................................4-17
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-24
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-23
Instrument Cluster (Type B)............. 4-30 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-37
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-38
Compass Display......................... 4-39
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-39
Current Fuel Economy................ 4-37
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-35
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Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-39
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-36
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-33
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-34
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-42
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-38
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-37
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display.......4-38
Multi-information Display (Type
B)................................................. 4-31
Odometer..................................... 4-33
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-36
Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display..........................4-37
Speedometer................................ 4-30
Tachometer.................................. 4-30
Trip Meter....................................4-33
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-40
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-39
Instrument Cluster (Type C)............. 4-46
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-52
Dashboard Illumination............... 4-50
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-49
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-49
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-55
Multi-information Display (Type
C)................................................. 4-47
Odometer..................................... 4-48
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-50
Speedometer................................ 4-46
Tachometer.................................. 4-46Trip Computer............................. 4-51
Trip Meter....................................4-48
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-53
Interior Care...................................... 6-70 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-72
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-72
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-72
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance................................. 6-72
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-71
Panel maintenance....................... 6-72
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-71
Seat belt maintenance..................6-70
Upholstery maintena nce.............. 6-71
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-71
Interior Lights................................... 5-95
Luggage compartment light.........5-95
Map lights....................................5-95
Overhead lights............................5-95
i-ACTIVSENSE.............................. 4-118 Active safety technology........... 4-118
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)......................................... 4-121
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-169
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............
................................................... 4-125
Camera and sensors................... 4-119
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-136
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-205
High Beam Control System
(HBC)........................................ 4-122
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-158
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