2021 MAZDA MAZDA maintenance

Interior Care
▼Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin:
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fire.
NOTE
Do not wipe the interior using
alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic
solvents such as thinner, benzene,
and gasoline. Otherwise, it may
cause discoloration or stains.
Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or
cloth may cause damage.
If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating , and it will make it hard
to wipe off later.
Beverage or fragranceGrease or oilSoiling
▼ Seat Belt Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly
dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
3. Before retracting seat belts whichhave been pulled out for cleaning,
dry them off thoroughly and make
sure there is no remaining moisture
on them.
WARNING
If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer:
If a seat belt is used under such a
condition, it cannot function at its full
capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt:
If organic solvents are used for cleaning
the seat belts or they become stained
or bleached, there is the possibility of
them becoming weakened and as a
result, they may not function at their
full capacity which could cause serious
injury or death.
NOTE
Clean seat belts diligently if they get
dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it difficult to clean them later,
and it may affect the smooth retracting
of the seat belt.
▼ Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl
upholstery using a brush or vacuum.
Remove soiling from vinyl upholstery
using a leather and vinyl upholstery
cleaner.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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▼Upholstery Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly
dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
▼Leather Upholstery Maintenance*
1. Remove dust and sand using a
vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft cloth and a suitable, special cleaner
or a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (about 5%) diluted with
water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to
further dry in a well-ventilated,
shaded area. If the leather gets wet
such as from rain, remove the
moisture and dry it as soon as
possible.
NOTE
Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform
and it may have natural scars,
scratches, and wrinkles.
To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following,
clean it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
Sand or dirtGrease or oil, such as hand creamAlcohol, such as in cosmetic or
hair dressing items
If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such
as hardening and shrinkage.
Exposure to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car
under direct sunlight for long
periods, shade the interior using
sunshades.
Do not leave vinyl products on the
leather upholstery for long periods.
They may affect the leather quality
and coloring. If the cabin
temperature becomes hot, the vinyl
may deteriorate and adhere to the
genuine leather.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product ingredients,
they could cause discoloration, stains,
cracks or peeling of the coating.
▼Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)
Maintenance
Extremely soft materi
al is used for the
soft pad surface. If the soft pad surface
is rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it
could result in the surface being
damaged and leaving white scratch
marks.
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5%) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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▼Active Driving Display
Maintenance*
The dust-proof sheet has a coating.
When cleaning , do
not use a hard or
rough-surface cloth, or cleaning
detergent. In addition, if a chemical
solvent gets on the active driving
display, wipe it off immediately. The
dust-proof sheet could be damaged
and the surface coating could be
scratched. Use a fine, soft cloth such as
those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
NOTE
Use of compressed air when cleaning
the dust-proof sheet is recommended.
▼ Panel Maintenance
If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off
with a soft cloth soaked in clean water
and thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning ,
use the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft
cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be
scratched easily.
▼Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with
an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean
them with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container.
CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments and
the antenna lines.
 When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the thermal filaments and the
antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments and
the antenna lines.
▼ Cleaning the Floor Mats
Rubber floor mats should be cleaned
with mild soap and water only.
WARNING
Do not use rubber cleaners, such as
tire cleaner or tire shine, when
cleaning rubber
floor mats:
Cleaning the rubber floor mats with
rubber cleaning products makes the
floor mats slippery.
This may cause an accident when
depressing the accelerator, brake, or
clutch (Manual transmission) pedal or
when getting in or out of the vehicle.
After removing the floor mats for
cleaning, always reinstall them securely
(page 3-46).
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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5–Door
Perform the removal procedure in
reverse.
Maintenance
Always keep the jack clean.Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
▼Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound roads,
and have an accident. Move a regular
tire to the front wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the rear.
CAUTION

When using the temporary spare tire,
driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
 To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
 Avoid driving over obstacles. Also,
do not drive through an automatic
car wash. This tire's diameter is
smaller than a conventional tire, so
the ground clearance is reduced.
 Do not use a tire chain on this tire
because it will not
fit properly.
 Do not use your temporary spare
tire on any other vehicle, it has
been designed only for your
Mazda.
 Use only one temporary spare tire
on your vehicle at the same time.
To remove the spare tire
4–Door
1. Remove the trunk mat.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle while an
exterior light has a malfunction. Poor
visibility, and not being able to signal
braking and turns may cause an
accident. In addition, if the vehicle is
driven with the lights not turned on, it
may conflict with laws and regulations
due to poor maintenance.
▼Low Fuel Warning Indication/
Warning Light
The warning indication/warning light
displays/turns on when the ignition is
switched ON and the remaining fuel is
about 9 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) or
the remaining distance to empty is 50
km (31 miles) or shorter. The warning
light flashes when the vehicle
continues to be driven with the
warning indication/warning light
displayed/turned on and the
remaining fuel in the tank is near
empty.
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving
conditions and the vehicle posture.
Action to be taken
Add fuel. If the light is
flashing , refuel
as soon as possible.
▼ Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the
fuel-filler
cap may not be installed properly.
Action to be taken
Stop the engine and reinstall the
fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-28.
▼ Engine Oil Level Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light indicates that the
engine oil level is around the MIN
mark (page 6-19).
CAUTION
Do not continue to drive the vehicle
with the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light displayed/
turned on. If the vehicle continues to
be driven with an
insufficient amount
of engine oil, it could cause damage to
the engine.
Action to be taken
Add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal) of
engine oil (page 6-17).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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8
Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-
on equipment.
Customer Assistance................. 8-2 Customer Assistance
(U.S.A.).................................8-2
Customer Assistance
(Canada).............................. 8-6
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).....................................8-9
Customer Assistance
(Mexico)............................. 8-10
Mazda Importer/Distributors ..........
............................................ 8-11 Importer/Distributor............8-11
Reporting Safety Defects.......... 8-12 Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)...............................8-12
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada)............................ 8-14
Warranty................................8-15 Warranties for Your Mazda ..........
.......................................... 8-15
Outside the United States/
Canada............................... 8-15
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country (Except United
States and Canada).............. 8-16
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories......................... 8-17
Cell Phones............................ 8-18Cell Phones Warning............ 8-18
Event Data Recorder................ 8-19 Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada)..............................8-19
Recording of Vehicle Data........ 8-20 Recording of Vehicle Data.... 8-20
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS)................................ 8-21 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
System (UTQGS).................. 8-21
Tire Information (U.S.A.).......... 8-23 Tire Labeling........................ 8-23
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard)............................. 8-27
Tire Maintenance................. 8-29
Vehicle Loading................... 8-31
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit........................... 8-34
Declaration of Conformity....... 8-35 Declaration of Conformity ...........
.......................................... 8-35
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Tire Maintenance
▼Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Here are some important
maintenance points:
▼Tire
Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, top
handling, and minimum tire wear. Use
the pressures specified on the vehicle
tire information placard or tire label for
optimum service.
▼Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) at the
latest or sooner if irregular wear
develops. Mazda recommends to
rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute
wear more evenly.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Inspect the tires for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper wheel alignmentOut-of-balance wheelSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures
to specification on page 9-10 and
inspect the lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.
▼ Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking , steering , and
traction could result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Tread wear indicator

You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Accessory Socket....................... 5-41
Active Driving Display................4-30
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................ 4-90
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories............................... 8-17
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry
system................................... 3-9
Operational range................ 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System..... 3-9
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......4-77
Assist Grips............................... 5-44
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-71
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep........ 7-45
Automatic Transmission Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)... 4-38
Automatic transmission
controls................................4-35
Direct mode.........................4-44
Driving tips.......................... 4-45
Manual shift mode............... 4-38
Shift-lock system...................4-36
Transmission ranges.............. 4-37
B
Battery...................................... 6-29Maintenance........................ 6-30
Replacement........................ 6-30
Specifications......................... 9-4
Battery Runs Out....................... 7-17
Jump-starting....................... 7-17
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)..... 4-96 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)...............4-100
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep.........................................7-46
Body Lubrication....................... 6-23
Bottle Holder............................ 5-44
Brakes Brake assist.......................... 4-69
Brake override system........... 4-70
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)....4-66
Foot brake............................4-65
Pad wear indicator................4-69
Parking brake....................... 4-66
Warning light........................4-69
Brake Override System............... 4-70
Brake Override Warning Beep.....7-45
Break-In Period......................... 3-44
C
Capacities...................................9-5
Cell Phones.............................. 8-18
Center Console......................... 5-46
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems................................ 2-37
Child-restraint precautions.... 2-32
Child-restraint system
installation........................... 2-37
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat positions
table.................................... 2-39
Installing child-restraint
systems................................ 2-42
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico).............................. 2-50
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico)................... 2-50
Climate Control System Fully automatic type..............5-10
Manual type...........................5-5
Operating tips........................ 5-2
Vent operation....................... 5-3
Collision warning...................... 7-47
Coming Home Light.................. 4-50
Cruise Control........................ 4-215
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