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Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Overhead Lights
Ty p e A
Switch Posi- tion Overhead Lights
Light off
Light is on when any door is openLight is on or off when the illumi-
nated entry system is on
Light on
Front
Center
Rear
NOTE
The rear overhead light and the center
map lights also turn on and off when the
front overhead light switch is operated.
Ty p e B
Switch
Overhead Lights
(DOOR
OFF) The DOOR OFF switch can be
switched between the DOOR posi-
tion and DOOR OFF position.
DOOR position
The lights turn on when any of the
doors is opened.
The lights turn on/off in conjunc-
tion with the illuminated entry
system.
DOOR OFF position
The lights do not turn on even if
any of the doors is opened.
The lights do not turn on/off in
conjunction with the illuminated
entry system.
(ON/
OFF) Press the switch to turn it on. Press
the switch again to turn off the
lights.
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Front
Center
Rear
Front Map Lights
Ty p e A
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the front map lights, and then
press the lens again to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even
if the lens is pressed in the following
cases:
The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Ty p e B
Press the switch to illuminate the front
map lights, and then press the switch again
to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even
if the switch is pressed in the following
cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead ON/OFF switch
(
).
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The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Center Map Lights
Ty p e A
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate a center map light, and then
press the lens again to turn it off.
NOTE
Once the center map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off
depending on the position to which the
overhead light is switched.
The center map lights will not turn off
even if the lens is pressed in the
following cases:
The overhead light switch is ON.
The overhead light switch is in the
door position with the door open.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Ty p e B
Press the switch to illuminate the center
map lights, and then press the switch again
to turn them off.
NOTE
Once the center map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off in
conjunction with the overhead light
operation.
The center map lights will not turn off
even if the switch is pressed in the
following cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead ON/OFF
switch (
).
The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Luggage Compartment Lights
Switch Posi- tion Luggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
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Ambient Light*
The ambient lights continuously turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The ambient lights dim when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.
Ambient light
NOTE
The ambient lights turn on or off in conjunction with the illuminated entry system when
the ignition is switched OFF.
The ambient light illumination level can be changed while the parking lights or headlights
are turned on.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
▼ Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The ambient lights turn on regardless of
the overhead light switch position.
The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is swit
ched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination tim e differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
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If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
(Type B)
The illumination entry system does not
operate in conjunction with the
overhead lights when the overhead
lights are turned on using the overhead
light ON/OFF switch.
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
Rear
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
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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. Reset the engine oil data whenever repl acing 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 fede ral regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recomme nds 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 new one before the expiration date.
▼ Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe
driving conditions maintenance interval
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×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 lig
ht 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 IIIIIIIIIIII
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 suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Rear differential oil
*6
Transfer oil*6
Maintenance and Care
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*7 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×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 IIIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 56,000 km (35, 000 miles) or 3 years.
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant
*2Replace 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
*3III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3I
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes Inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 1 year.
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*4
Transfer oil*4
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, ad just, fill up, or replace if necessary.
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336
×1000 km 5 1015202530354045505560
Cooling system I
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*3
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*3
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
Spark plugs IIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I II I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Rear differential oil
*4
Transfer oil*4
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields II I
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter RRR
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, ad just, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
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Scheduled Maintenance
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