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 6-25.
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
6-27).
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 sno
w 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 c old-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary t o replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
WA R N I N G
Use only the same size and type tires (snow,
radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehi cle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-31
*AWD Warning Indication7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-31
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-37
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-31
White 7-37
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-31
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication
7-31
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication
7-31
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B
rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-37
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)7-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Page
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indication 4-150
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-154
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indication Advanced Smart
City Brake Sup‐ port (Advanced
SCBS)
4-160
Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS)4-163
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B rake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Ind ica‐
tor Light*1
Advanced Smart City Brake Sup‐ port (Advanced SCBS)4-160
Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS)
4-163
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System4-165
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-204
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-204
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration 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 De aler.
▼Wrench Indicator Light
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.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Master Warning Indication 7-31
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-31
*AWD Warning Indication 7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-31
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-37
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-31
White 7-37
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) W arning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-31
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-31
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Sma
rt City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-37
Low Fuel Warning Indication
7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-31
(Red)KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-31
Flashing 7-37
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-37
*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 t he 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 appl ied.
▼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)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-44
Wrench Indicator Light*14-55
Shift Position Indication
4-61
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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i-ACTIV AWD Operation*
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on
page 7-31.
WA R N I N G
Never spin a wheel that is off the ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a
result of the vehicle being stuck or in a
ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly
could be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even lead to
overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
▼AWD Driving
WA R N I N G
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvering of this
vehicle is dangerous
as it could result in the increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over,
personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher center of gravity.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity
such as utility and AWD vehicles handle
differently than vehicles with a lower center
of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not designed
for cornering at high speeds any more than
low profile sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. In addition, utility vehicles have
a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Drive carefully when the vehicle is loaded
by lowering vehicle speed and applying the
brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden braking
when driving a loaded vehicle is dangerous
as the driving behavior of a vehicle with a
high center of gravity is different when it is
loaded compared to when it is not, and
could result in the loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
▼ Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large role
in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please
note the following:
Tires
When replacing tires, always replace all
front and rear tires at the same time.
All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tires.
Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal
tires.
Inspect tire inflation pressures at the
specified periods adjust to the specified
pressures.
NOTE
Check the tire inflation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire inflation pressure.
When Driving
i-ACTIV AWD
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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 suspensions.
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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Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Re set the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 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.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. H owever, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long -term reliability.
*4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with ne w one before the expiration dat e.
▼Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions ma
intenance interval
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Spark plugs Replace every 64,000 km (40, 000 miles).
Air filter
*1RR
Drive belts I I I
Engine oil & filter Flexible
*2Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed
*3RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant
*4Replace at first 192,000 km (120, 000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Fuel lines and hoses
*5IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*5II
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspensi on, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Rear differential oil
*6
Transfer oil*6
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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