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▼Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every minute from the total traveled
distance on the trip me
ter and the total fuel
consumption, and the average fuel
economy for either TRIP A or TRIP B is
displayed.
The average fuel economy and trip meters
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode. After the data is cleared, the fuel
consumption is recalcu lated and the - - -
L/100 km (- - - mpg) for the 1 minute prior
to it being displayed is indicated.
▼ Current Fuel Economy
This displays the curr
ent fuel economy by
calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every two seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
▼ Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-15.
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining days to the
maintenance period is 15 days or less, or
the remaining distance is 1,000 km (600
miles) or shorter, a message is indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the
ignition is switched ON.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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 us ed
Driving on rough or muddy roads
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humi d climates
Driving in extremely hot conditions
Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Sc hedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is selected by default for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
residents.
If any following conditions do apply, follow Schedule 2 with en gine oil fixed maintenance.
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
Driving in dusty conditions
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine o perating 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 w ithin the next 1,000 km (600
mile) or 15 days. Refe r to Maintenance Mon itor on page 6-15 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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Ta bI t e m E x p l a n a t i o n
Oil Change Setting Interval
Oil replacement period can be sel
ected from the flexible setting
or fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and Pu‐
erto Rico. Once engine oil flex ible maintenance is selected, the
vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine oper‐
ating conditions. The vehicle let s you know when an oil change is
due by illuminating the wrench i ndicator light in the instrument
cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 oil are re‐
quired to achieve optimum performance.
Distance (km or mile)
(Displays only in fixed set‐
ting) Displays the distance until
the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1, 000
km or 600 mile.
Oil life (km or mile)
(Displays only in flexible
setting) Displays the engine oil life u
ntil the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is les s
than 1,000 km or 600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it need
s to be reset whenever replacing
the engine oil.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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