Low outside temperatures
When the outside temperature is low, diesel fuel (light oil) may freeze and clog the fuel
pipe, leading to problems such as the engine not starting. When driving to a cold region, add
winter grade diesel fuel as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
Never use engine starting assist additives:
Using engine starting assist additives is dangerous because they may cause a vehicle
explosion or a vehicle runaway condition, leading to serious injury or death.
▼ Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.5T)
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WA R N I N G
Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such
as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the
converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter
and cause poor performance.
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
Do not coast with the ignition switched off.
Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be
made by a qualified technician.
Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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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 6-29.
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 6-25).
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
6-32).
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.
Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
▼ Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
Mexico
The vehicle is origin ally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
Except Mexico
The vehicle is origina lly equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Center of Dashboard
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Instrument Cluster
▼
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 Page
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-27
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-25
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-27
When Driving
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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Instrument Cluster
Center of Dashboard
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
▼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 Page
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-27
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
*17-25
Power Steering Malfun
ction Indication 7-25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-34
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-34
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-34
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-34
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal
Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-72
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-72
Security Indicator Light*13-47
Wrench Indication
4-45
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-45
*Glow Indicator Light*14-45
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Wrench Indication
The wrench indication is displayed under
the following conditions.
When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-16.
When the engine oil replacement period
has arrived.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the engine oil has deteriorated.
When fuel filter (sedimentor) draining
is required. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The wrench indication may display
earlier than the preset period depending
on vehicle usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a
reset of the vehicle engine control unit is
necessary.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-16.
▼ Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
▼Glow Indicator Light
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the ignition is
switched ON, the
glow indicator light turns on. The glow
indicator light turns off when preheating is
finished.
The maintenance period for the glow plug
or a problem in the system may be
indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The glow indicator light does not turn
on when the ignition is switched ON or
it remains on.
The glow indicator light is flashing.
NOTE
If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switched ON without starting the engine
and a long period of time has elapsed
since preheating finished, the preheating
may be performed again and the glow
indicator light may turn on.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The front doors or the liftgate is not fully closed.
The vehicle is on a road incline.
The door mirrors are retracted.
Do not hit the front/rear camera, front bump er, and door mirrors forcefully. The camera
position or installation angle may shift.
The cameras are of a waterproof structure. Do not disassemble, modify, or remove a
camera.
The camera cover is made of hard plastic, therefore do not apply oil film remover, organic
solvents, wax, or coating agents. If any such agent gets on the camera cover, wipe it off
using a soft cloth immediately.
Do not rub the camera lens forcefully, or clean it with an abrasive or hard brush. Otherwise,
it could scratch the camera lens and negatively affect the images.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for repair , painting, or replacement of the front/rear
camera, front bumper and door mirrors.
Heed the following cautions to assure that the 360°View Monitor operates normally.
Do not modify the vehicle suspensions or lower/raise the vehicle body, or both.
Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
When the display is cold, images may leave trails or the screen might be darker than usual,
making it difficult to check the vehicle surroundi ngs. Always confirm the safety at the front
and around the vehicle visually when driving.
The method for parking/stopping the vehicle using the 360°View Monitor differs depending
on the road circumstances/conditions and th e vehicle conditions. When and how much you
turn the steering wheel will differ depending on the situation, , therefore always check the
vehicle surroundings directly with your eyes while using the system.
Also, before using the system, always make su re that the vehicle can be parked/stopped in
the parking/stopping space.
NOTE
If there are water droplets, snow, or mud on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth.
If the camera lens is especially dirt y, wash it off with mild detergent.
If the area where the camera is installed, such as the liftgate or door mirrors, has been
damaged in a vehicle accident, the camera (position, installation angle) may have shifted.
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
If the camera is subjected to excessive changes in temperature such as by pouring hot
water on the camera during cold weather, the 360°View Monitor may not operate
normally.
If the battery voltage is low, the screen mi ght be temporarily difficult to view, however,
this does not indicate a problem.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto
Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
Driving on rough or muddy roads
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
Driving in extremely hot conditions
Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is select ed by default for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
residents.
If any following conditions do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
Extended periods of idling or low-speed opera tion such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
Driving in dusty conditions
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions. The
vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1,000 km (600
mile) or 15 days. Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-16 for the details.
NOTE
Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.
For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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