SignalWarning Page
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication7-35
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-35
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-35
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-35
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-68
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-68
Security Indicator Light*13-41
Wrench Indication
4-50
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-50
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-46*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-28
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-105
Buzzer & Flash‐ ing
7-28
Check Engine Light*17-28
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-28
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-28
Turns on 7-35
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-28
Flashing 7-35
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-28
(Amber) Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light
*17-35
Low Fuel Warning Light
7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Disassembly or modification of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each sy stem may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
Do not place objects on the dashboard which reflect light.
Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regardi ng cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC).
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installe d to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
When cleaning the wind shield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning fluids to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) le ns. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
When performing repairs around the rearv iew mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the camera lens.
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area around
it. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is severely hit or if there are cracks or damage
caused by flying gravel or debris in the area around it, stop using the following systems
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
Advanced Smart City Brak e Support (Advanced SCBS)
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been finely
adjusted. Do not change the installation posi tion of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
When Driving
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information........................6-2 Introduction.................................. 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.,
Canada, and Puerto Rico)............. 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico)..................................... 6-11
Owner Maintenance........................ 6-16 Owner Maintenance
Precautions................................. 6-16
Hood........................................... 6-18
Engine Compartment
Overview.................................... 6-20
Engine Oil...................................6-22
Engine Coolant........................... 6-26
Brake Fluid............ ..................... 6-28
Washer Fluid............................... 6-29
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2).................... 6-30
Body Lubrication...... .................. 6-34
Wiper Blades.............................. 6-35
Battery........................................ 6-39
Key Battery Replacement........... 6-41
Tires............................................ 6-44
Light Bulbs................................. 6-48
Fuses........................................... 6-52
Appearance Care............................. 6-59 Exterior Care.............................. 6-59
Interior Care................................6-65
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▼Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents
- Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for "Oil Change" is set to "Fl exible". For the de‐
tails, refer to the Information se ction in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 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 RR
Drive belts II
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Air filter CCRCCRCC
Fuel filter RR
Diesel exhaust fluid for SCR system
*1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1
Glow plug*3
Drive belts II
SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Engine oil & filter
*4Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12 months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
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.
Fuel lines and hoses
*6IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*6II
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boots II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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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
Scheduled Maintenance
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