Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and Protectionof the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switch ed off, the selector
lever cannot be shifted from P position.
The ignition cannot be switched to OFF
if the selector lever is not in P position.
▼ Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Cover
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
Transaxle Ranges
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-25, 4-42, 4-55.
The selector lever must be in P or N
position to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
WA R N I N G
Always set the selector lever to P position
and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking brake to
hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to
hold, the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
CAUTION
Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-47).
NOTE
(With parking sensor system)
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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Light Bulbs
Headlights (High/Low beam)
/Daytime running lightsParking lights
Front turn signal lights
/Parking lights
Daytime running lights
/Parking lights Front side-marker lights Side turn signal lights Overhead lights
/Front map lights
Ambient lights
Vanity mirror lights
High-mount brake light
Rear map lights
Luggage compartment
light
License plate lights Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Taillights
Reverse lights
Some models.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the int erior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-6
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-13 Jump-Starting............................. 7-13
Emergency Starting.........................7-16 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-16
Push-Starting.............................. 7-16
Overheating......................................7-17 Overheating................................ 7-17
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-19 Towing Description.................... 7-19
Tiedown Hooks
*......................... 7-20
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-22If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-22
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display
*.................. 7-37
Message Indicated on Display
*..........
.................................................... 7-39
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-41
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-46 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-46
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-47 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-47
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Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.
▼ Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-45
Coming Home Light......................... 4-75
Cruise Control................................. 4-268 Cruise control switch.................4-268
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-269
Cup Holder........................................ 5-66
Customer Assistance. .......................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-77
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-85
Rear window........... .................... 4-83
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display...............................................4-11
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-135 Indication on display................. 4-135
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).........4-139
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-50
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-51
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-70
Break-in period............................ 3-45
Driving in flooded area............... 3-50
Driving on uneven road...............3-51
Floor mat..................................... 3-47
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-46
Overloading............. .................... 3-50
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-47
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-45
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 3-52
Winter driving............................. 3-48
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-108
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-108
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-95
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-43
Emergency Starting Push-starting................................ 7-16
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-20
Towing description...................... 7-19
Emission Control System..................3-26
Engine Coolant.........................................6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Exhaust gas..................................3-26
Hood release................................ 6-17
Oil................................................ 6-20
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-45
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care..................................... 6-49 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-53
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-52
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-50
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-54
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-86
Headlights.................................... 4-71
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-10
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-47
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Index
Temporary spare tire....................6-37
Tire chains................................... 3-49
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-35
Tire rotation................................. 6-36
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-273
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-61
Trailer towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)........................................ 3-53
Towing Description........................... 7-19
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-106
TCS OFF Indicator Light.......... 4-106
TCS OFF Switch....................... 4-107
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-106
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Close proximity warning........... 4-167
Display indication......................4-165
Setting the system..................... 4-168
Stop hold control....................... 4-175
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-129
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trouble
Battery runs out........................... 7-13
Emergency starting...................... 7-16
Emergency towing....................... 7-19
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-17
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-46
Turn Signals...................................... 4-78
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)................. 4-266
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-62
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-55
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-41
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-42
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep................... 7-41
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-43
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-44
Collision warning...... .................. 7-45
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-43
Excessive speed warning.............7-45
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-42
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-43
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-43
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-42
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-44
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-41
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-44
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-43
Power steering warning buzzer....7-44
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-43
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