NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.
▼Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at
least monthly to make sure it is
properly in
flated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction
which is lighter and smaller than a
conventional tire. This tire should be
used only for an emergency and only
for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until
the conventional tire is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-10.
CAUTION
Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly
fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of less than 5,000 km (3,000
miles). The tread life may be shorter
depending on driving conditions.
The temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type of
temporary spare (page 6-35).
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high load ing conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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ING PROTECTED COMPONENT
F7 15 A
―
20 A Fuel pump
F8 15 A Engine control system
F9 15 A Transmission control system
*
F1015 A Engine control system
F11 7.5 A Air conditioner
F12 15 A Engine control system
F13 15 A ―
F14 20 A
Front seat warmer
*
F15 20 A ―
F16 15 A For protection of various circuits
F17 ――
F18 15 A For protection of various circuits
F19 60 A Power steering system
F20 15 A Headlight (LH) 1
F21 15 A Headlight (RH) 1
F22 15 A Keyless system
F23 30 A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
F24 15 A Headlight (LH) 2
F25 15 A Headlight (RH) 2
F26 7.5 A On board diagnostics
F27 25 A For protection of various circuits
F28 25 A For protection of various circuits
F29 15 A Windshield washer
F30 15 A Accessory sockets
F31 15 A Horn
F32 ――
F33 ――
F34 ――
F35 50A ABS, Dynamic stability control system
F36 ――
F37 40 A Rear window defogger
F38 50 A For protection of various circuits
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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F39 ――
F40 40 A Air conditioner
F41 ――
F42 20 A Windshield wipers
F43 30 A Cooling fan
F44 30 A Starter
F45 10 A Engine control system
F46 15 A Audio
F47 15 A For protection of various circuits
F48 7.5 A Air bag
F49 15 A Instrument cluster
F50 15 A Room light
F51 25 A Audio
F52 10 A
Moonroof
*
F53 15 A Engine control system
F54 15 A i-ACTIVSENSE
F55 50 A ―
F56 50 A
―
15 A Electric water pump
*
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
Route the jumper cables away fr om parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is
dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious
injury.
CAUTION
Use only a 12 V booster system. You can dama ge a 12 V starter, ignition system, and
other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in
series or a 24 V motor generator set).
1. Move the booster vehicle so that its battery is as close as possible to your
vehicle's battery.
2. Make sure that the power such as for th e headlights and air conditioner is turned
o ff.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Turn off the booster vehicle's engine and connect the jumper cables in the
following order.
Make sure that the jumper cables are se curely connected so that they do not
disconnect due to engine vibrations.
If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
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Overheating
▼Overheating
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed, the
vehicle loses power or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine
is probably too hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition o ff and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is
no longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating and the
high engine coolant temperature
warning indication is displayed:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in park (P), a manual
transmission in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine
compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the
vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates,
then open the hood and start the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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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
fl ashing, 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 di fferent.
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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Customer Assistance(U.S.A.)
▼Customer Assistance
Your complete and permanent
satisfaction is our business. We are
here to serve you. All Authorized
Mazda Dealers have the knowledge
and the tools to keep your Mazda
vehicle in top condition.
If you have any questions or
recommendations for improvement
regarding the service of your Mazda
vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer
personnel, we recommend that you
take the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the
components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system
modi
fied to accommodate a person
with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certi fied physician,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For more informatio n, go to NHTSA
website www.safercar.gov (VEHICLE
SHOPPERS > Air Bags > Air Bag FAQs >
Air Bag Deactivation).
▼ STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda
Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and
best way to address the issue.
If your concern has not been
resolved by the CUSTOMER
RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or
PA RT S M A N A G E R , t h e n p l ea s e
contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
If it becomes necessary to have the
components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system
modi fied to accommodate a person
with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certi fied
physician, go to STEP 2.
▼ STEP 2: Contact Mazda North
American Operations
If for any reason you feel the need for
further assistance after contacting your
dealership management or it becomes
necessary to have the components or
wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modi
fied to
accommodate a person with certain
medical conditions in accordance with
a certi fied physician, you can reach
Mazda North American Operations by
one of the following ways.
Log on: at www.MazdaUSA.com
Answers to many questions, including
how to locate or contact a local Mazda
dealership in the U.S., can be found
here.
E -mail: click on “Contact Us” located
on the bottom of the page at
www.mazdausa.com under “Help”
By phone at: 1 (800) 222-5500
By letter at:
ATTN : Customer Experience Center
Mazda North American Operations
200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 100
Irvine, California 92618
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
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7. California Civil Code Section1793.2 (d) requires that, if Mazda
or its representative is unable to
repair a new motor vehicle to
conform to the vehicle's applicable
express warranty after a reasonable
number of attempts, Mazda may be
required to replace or repurchase
the vehicle. California Civil Code
Section 1793.22 (b) creates a
presumption that Mazda has had a
reasonable number of attempts to
conform the vehicle to its
applicable express warranties if,
within 18 months from delivery to
the buyer or 18,000 miles on the
vehicle's odometer, whichever
occurs first, one or more of the
following occurs:
The same nonconformity [a
failure to conform to the written
warranty that substantially impairs
the use, value or safety of the
vehicle] results in a condition that
is likely to cause death or serious
bodily injury if the vehicle is
driven AND the nonconformity
has been subject to repair two or
more times by Mazda or its
agents AND the buyer or lessee
has directly noti fied Mazda of the
need for the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
The same nonconformity has
been subject to repair 4 or more
times by Mazda or its agents
AND the buyer has
notified
Mazda of the need for the repair
of the nonconformity; OR
The vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of
nonconformities by Mazda or its
agents for a cumulative total of
more than 30 calendar days after
delivery of the vehicle to the
buyer.
NOTICE TO Mazda AS REQUIRED
ABOVE SHALL BE SENT TO THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Mazda North American Operations
200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite
100
Irvine, California 92618
ATTN : Customer Mediation
8. The following remedies may be sought in BBB AUTO LINE : repairs,
reimbursement for money paid to
repair a vehicle or other expenses
incurred as result of a vehicle
nonconformity, repurchase or
replacement of your vehicle, and
compensation fo r damages and
remedies available under Mazda's
written warranty or applicable law.
9. The following remedies may not be
sought in BBB AUTO LINE : punitive
or multiple damages, attorneys'
fees, or consequential damages
other than as provided in California
Civil Code Section 1794 (a) and
(b).
10.You may reject th e decision issued
by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitrator. If
you reject the decision, you will be
free to pursue further legal action.
The arbitrator's decision and any
findings will be admissible in a
court action.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
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