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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
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off
when the 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 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 pr ess 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
(
).
The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Rear Map Lights
Ty p e A
When the overhead li ght switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate a rear map light, and then press
the lens again to turn it off.
NOTE
Once the rear map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off
depending on the position to which the
overhead light is switched.
The rear 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.
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Ty p e B
Press the switch to illuminate the rear map
lights, and then press the switch again to
turn them off.
NOTE
Once the rear map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off in
conjunction with the overhead light
operation.
The rear 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.
Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
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Ambient Light*
An ambient light continuously turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
An ambient light dim when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.
Ambient light
NOTE
An ambient light 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 the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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▼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 courtesy lights and ambient lights turn
on regardless of the overhead light switch
position.
The driver's door i
s unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
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 the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(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).
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
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▼Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions ma
intenance 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
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 AND SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
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
*1RR
Drive belts I I I
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Air filter
*1CCCCCRCCCCCR
Fuel filter R R R
Diesel exhaust fluid for SCR system
*2 *2 *3 *2 *2 *3
Glow plug*4
Drive belts IIIIII
SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Engine oil & filter Flexible
*5Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant
*6Replace 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
*7IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*7II
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections III I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages III I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Canada residents
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
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 AND SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
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 IIIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.
Drive belts II
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Fuel filter Replace every 32,000 km (20,000 miles) or 3 years.
Air filter CCCCCC
Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.
Diesel exhaust fluid for SCR system
*1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *2
Glow plug*3
Drive belts IIIIII
SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Engine oil & filter
*4RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine coolant
*5Replace 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
*6III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*6I
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
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 III
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play III
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TT T
Maintenance and Care
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 121518212427303336
×1000 km 5 1015202530354045505560
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 emission
I*3
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
Spark plugs SKYACTIV-G
2.5T
IIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
Except SKY‐
ACTIV-G
2.5T IIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
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
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TT T
Exhaust system and heat shields III
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*4Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, re pair, adjust, fill up, or replac e if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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