Do not run the engine when inside an
enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed
area, such as a garage, is dangerous.
Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could easily enter
the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the
heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air when idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the
vehicle is stopped with the windows
closed and the engine running for a
long time even in an open area,
exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and
around your vehicle, particularly the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is
stopped in deep snow is dangerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by
the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
it could cause loss of consciousness or
even death to occupants in the cabin.Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
▼Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-
filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn
skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when
there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel- filler cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect
fuel- filler cap or not using a fuel- filler
cap may result in a fuel leak, which
could result in serious burns or death
in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the
fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut o ff automatically
is dangerous because overfilling the
fuel tank may cause fuel over flow or
leakage. Fuel over flow and leakage
could damage the vehicle and if the
fuel ignites it could cause a fire and
explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel- filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
wrong cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine
light in the instrument cluster to
illuminate.
When using an automatic car wash
or a high water pressure car washer,
lock the driver's door. Otherwise,
the fuel- filler lid may open
unexpectedly and could be
damaged.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and liftgate/trunk lid, and
switch the ignition OFF.
1. Using the following , unlock the
driver’s door.
Transmitter (page 3-16)Touch sensor (page 3-13)Door-lock switch (page 3-16)Auto lock/unlock function (page
3-17)
NOTE
When unlocking the driver's
door, the fuel lid is also unlocked
at the same time.
When locking the driver's door,
the fuel lid is locked after 90
seconds.
The time until the fuel lid is
locked after locking the driver's
door can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual.
However, when the driver's door
is locked using the following
functions, the fuel lid is also
locked at the same time.
Auto lock/unlock function
(page 3-17)
Auto re-lock function (page
3-5) and (page 3-13)
2. Press the location shown in the illustration and open the fuel lid.
3. To remove the fuel- filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
4. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the fuel-filler lid.
4–door
1. Fuel- filler lid
2. Fuel- filler cap
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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SignalWarning Refer to
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indication/Warning
Light*1
Flashing
7-33
Tu r n s o n 7-37
(Red) KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-33
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-34
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Exterior Light Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Indication/Warning Light (Front seat) 7-36
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)
7-36
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-37
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-24*Some models.
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Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS)
▼Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
The TPMS monitors the air pressure of
each tire and if it decreases below the
speci
fied value, the system
notifies the
driver by turning on the TPMS warning
light in the instrument cluster and
indicating a message on the
multi-information display.
For the TPMS, the air pressure data
sent from the tire pressure sensors
installed on each wheel via radio signal
is received by the receiver unit in the
vehicle to monitor the tire pressures.
1. Tire pressure sensors
In addition, the current tire pressures
can be checked using the center
display.
Refer to the Vehicle Status Monitor
section in the Mazda Connect
Owner's Manual.
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is
low, the tire temperatures also
decrease. If the tire temperatures
decrease, the air pressure in the tires
will also decrease which could turn
on the TPMS warning light.
Before driving, visually inspect the
tires for abnormalities. Additionally,
inspect the tire pressures monthly. A
digital type air pressure gauge is
recommended for inspecting the tire
pressures.
The TPMS is not a substitute for your
own periodic inspection of the tires.
Always inspect the tires yourself
periodically.
CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and
inflated to
the in flation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire in flation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire in flation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
under-in flated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible,
and in flate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a signi ficantly
under-in flated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-in flation also reduces fuel
e ffi ciency and tire tread life, and may
a ff ect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability.
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes
first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000miles 5 1015202530354045505560
Spark plugs SKYACTIV
-G
2.5T Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).
Except SKY -
ACTIV -G
2.5T Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 36 months.
Drive belts
*3II
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolant
*4Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120
months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60
months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*5III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*5I
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Vacuum brake booster and
hose With vac-
uum booster
IIIIII
Brake fluid With electri-
cal booster
RRR
Disc brakes I C/L II/C
/L IC/LI I/C
/L
Tire rotation Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire in flation pressure and tire wear
*6IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages III
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play III
Body condition inspection for rust, corro-
sion and perforation IIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equip-
ped)
*7Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner MaintenancePrecautions
▼Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable
operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualifi
ed service technician as soon as
possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-21)
Engine coolant level (page 6-20)Engine oil level (page 6-19)Washer fluid level (page 6-22)
At Least Monthly
Tire in flation pressures (page 6-34)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example,
Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
Engine coolant (page 6-20)Engine oil (page 6-19)
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for items that are easy
to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page
6-2), several procedures can be done
only by a qualifi ed service technician
with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may a ffect
warranty coverage. Refer to
Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's
responsibility in protecting your
investment. For details, read the
separate Mazda Warranty statement
provided with the vehicle. If you are
unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws
regarding the disposal of waste oil and
fl uids. Please dispose of your waste
properly and with due regard to the
environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil
and fluid changes of your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if
you lack su fficient knowledge and
experience or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work. Have
maintenance work done by a
quali fied technician:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle is dangerous if not done
properly. You can be seriously injured
while performing some maintenance
procedures.
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9. Install the upper cover.
10.Insert the tabs of the lower coverinto the slots of the transmitter and
install the lower cover.
Tires
▼Tires
For reasons of proper performance,
safety, and better fuel economy, always
maintain recommended tire
inflation
pressures and stay within the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
WARNING
Using Di fferent Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with di fferent
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
speci fied for the vehicle (page 9-10)
is dangerous. It could seriously a ffect
ride, handling , ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size speci fied for the
vehicle.
Maintenance and Care
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▼Tire In
flation Pressure
WARNING
Always in flate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overin flation or underin flation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-10.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a
Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, handling ,
and minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-10).
NOTE
Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not
release air from warm tires to adjust
the pressure.
Underin flation can cause reduced
fuel economy, uneven and
accelerated tire wear, and poor
sealing of the tire bead, which will
deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
Overin flation can produce a harsh
ride, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs in flating, have it inspected.
▼ Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking , rotate the tires periodically or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
Please refer to Scheduled maintenance
for your tire rotation interval.
During rotation, inspect them for
correct balance.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.
Maintenance and Care
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