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When there is a malfunction in the
AWD system.
“Excessive AWD System Load. Drive
Slowly Until Warning Light Turns Off.
Vehicle Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is flashing
The indication is displayed/the light
flashes under the following conditions.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
check that the warning indication light
turns off/ the warning light stops
flashing, and then drive the vehicle.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
if the indication is continuously
displayed.
When the differential oil temperature
is excessively high.
When there is a large difference
between the front and rear wheel
rotation, such as when trying to
remove the vehicle from mud.
“Mismatched Tire Diameters. Vehicle
Now in Front Wheel Drive” is
displayed/When the light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light
turns on under the following
conditions. Inspect the tire sizes or tire
pressures on all 4 wheels. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the
indication remains on or the warning
light remains illuminated.
When any of the tire diameter is different.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
▼ TCS/DSC Indication/Indicator
Light (Turns on)
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or
the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they
may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly
flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. The system may
not operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-17.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7
Automatic transmission fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.0
With oil filter replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5 With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5T With oil filter replacement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.0
Manual transmission
6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5 Manual transmission
6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission 6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5T For engine
8.3 L (8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt)
For water-cooled charge air cooler 1.6 L (1.7 US qt, 1.4 Imp qt)
Manual trans-
mission oil SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.0
7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5 With Cylinder Deactivation
7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Without Cylinder Deactivation 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Specifications
Specifications
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ItemCapacity
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank U.S.A. and
Canada
FWD
50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp
gal)
AWD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp
gal)
Mexico FWD
51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp
gal)
AWD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp
gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
4-Door
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,662 mm (183.5 in)
Overall width 1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Front tread 1,568 mm (61.7 in)
Rear tread FWD
1,581 mm (62.2 in)
AWD 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,726 mm (107.3 in)
5-Door
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 4,459 mm (175.6 in)
Overall width 1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Front tread 1,568 mm (61.7 in)
Rear tread FWD
1,581 mm (62.2 in)
AWD 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,726 mm (107.3 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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