2023 MAZDA MAZDA automatic transmission

▼Brake Override Warning Indication
This message is displayed when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the same time while
driving.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
▼Check Engine Indication/Light
If this light illuminates while driving ,
the vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving
conditions when the light illuminated
and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate
in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a
problem.
The emission control system has a
problem.
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
The fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or
it flashes continuously , do not drive at
high speeds and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do
not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected
and then reconnected, the engine
could be damaged and catch on fire.
▼i-stop Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Amber)*
The light turns
on/flashes
continuously if the system has a
problem.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Automatic Transmission Warning
Indication/Warning Light*
The indication/light illuminates when
the transmission has a problem.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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CAUTION
If the automatic transmission warning
indication/light illuminates, the
transmission has an electrical problem.
Continuing to drive your Mazda in this
condition could cause damage to your
transmission. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼ AWD Warning Indication/
Warning Light*
“AWD Malfunction. Front Wheel
Drive Only. Have the Vehicle
Inspected” is displayed/When the
light is turned on
The indication is displayed/the light
turns on under the following
conditions. The system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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
flashing, 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 different.
When any of the tire pressure is
incorrect.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Display*1*2*3ContentAction to be taken
Vehicle Not Switched
Off This message is indicated when the
driver’s door is opened without
switching the ignition OFF. Switch the ignition OFF before leaving
the vehicle.
Gear Selector Lever Not
in Park Displays when the push button start
is pressed while the selector lever is
in a position other than P, and the ig-
nition is switched to ACC. Shift the selector lever to the P posi-
tion and then switch the ignition OFF.
Excessive Transmission
Te m p e ra t u r e . D r i v e
Slowly This message is indicated when the
internal temperature of the automatic
transmission is high.
Drive slowly to reduce load on the
automatic transmission.
Excessive Transmission
Temp. Stop Vehicle in a
Safe Location This message is indicated when the
automatic transmission fluid temper-
ature is abnormally high. Park the vehicle in a safe place imme-
diately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Battery Saving Mode.
Drive Vehicle to Charge
Battery This message is indicated when the
power consumption exceeds a cer-
tain amount such as by repeatedly
opening/closing the doors or the lift-
gate when the ignition is switched
OFF.
Some of the functions are restricted
to reduce power consumption. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes or
longer to charge the battery. The
warning message will clear just after
starting the engine.
Shift Into Park Before Ex-
iting Vehicle This message is indicated when the
driver’s door is opened with the se-
lector lever in a position other than
the P position. Close the driver’s door or shift the se-
lector lever to the P position.
*1 A pop-up is displayed when a warning occurs.*2 One screen displays four rows. If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen, it switches to
another screen.
*3 The displayed content may differ from the actual vehicle.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the instrument cluster or
on the center display.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
M Hybrid problemBrake fluid amount decreaseEngine oil level sensor problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine hydraulic pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problem
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side
where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
▼Front Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (FCTA)
War n in g Be ep*
The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the front on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
War n in g Be ep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼
Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a
warning sound.
NOTE
The volume of the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning
sound can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings notify the
driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1
time while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h
(16 mph) and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) sys-
tem has been can-
celed.
The beep sounds in-
termittently while the
Mazda Radar Cruse
Control (MRCC) is op-
erating. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Check the safety
of the surrounding
area and reduce vehi-
cle speed.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-16.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transmission oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7
Automatic transmission
fluid
*1
With Cylinder Deactiva-
tion Mazda Genuine ATF A7
Without Cylinder Deac-
tivation Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Tra n s f e r c a s e o i l
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Periodic replacement is unnecessary.*2 Replacement is necessary when the component is submerged in water.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
U.S.A. and Canada Mexico
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G
2.0
With oil filter
replacement
4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil
filter replace-
ment 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 With oil filter
replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil
filter replace-
ment 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5T With oil filter
replacement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil
filter replace-
ment 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Specifications
Specifications
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ItemU.S.A. and Canada Mexico
Coolant SKYACTIV-G
2.0
Manual
transmission
5.8 L (6.1 US qt, 5.1 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission 6.1 L (6.4 US qt, 5.4 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 Manual
transmission
6.6 L (7.0 US qt, 5.8 Imp qt) 5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission 6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt) 6.1 L (6.4 US qt, 5.4 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5T For engine
7.9 L (8.3 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
For wa-
ter-cooled
charge air
cooler 1.6 L (1.7 US qt, 1.4 Imp qt)
Manual
transmission
oil SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYAC-
TIV-G
2.5 7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank FWD
51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
AWD 48.0 L (12.7 US gal, 10.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
4-Door
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,662 mm (183.5 in)
Overall width 1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Front tread 1,568 mm (61.7 in)
Rear tread FWD
1,581 mm (62.2 in)
AWD 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,726 mm (107.3 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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5-Door
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 4,459 mm (175.6 in)
Overall width 1,797 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Front tread 1,568 mm (61.7 in)
Rear tread FWD
1,581 mm (62.2 in)
AWD 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,726 mm (107.3 in)
▼We igh ts
U.S.A. and Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
(4-Door)
Item Weight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,804 kg (3,977 lbs) 1,825 kg (4,023 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 966 kg (2,130 lbs) 989 kg (2,180 lbs)
Rear 843 kg (1,858 lbs) 841 kg (1,854 lbs)
(5-Door)
Item
Weight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs) 1,833 kg (4,041 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 965 kg (2,127 lbs) 989 kg (2,180 lbs)
Rear 848 kg (1,870 lbs) 847 kg (1,867 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
(4-Door)
Item
Weight
FWD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) 1,923 kg (4,239 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weigh t Rat ing) Front 1,016 kg (2,240 lbs) 1,045 kg (2,304 lbs)
Rear 839 kg (1,850 lbs) 888 kg (1,958 lbs)
Specifications
Specifications
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(5-Door)
ItemWeight
FWD AWD
Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,830 kg (4,034 lbs) 1,856 kg (4,092 lbs) 1,927 kg (4,248 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front 1,003 kg (2,211 lbs) 1,029 kg (2,269 lbs) 1,053 kg (2,321 lbs)
Rear 842 kg (1,856 lbs) 839 kg (1,850 lbs) 874 kg (1,927 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
(4-Door)
Item
Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front
1,066 kg (2,350 lbs)
Rear 889 kg (1,960 lbs)
(5-Door)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,951 kg (4,301 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front
1,085 kg (2,392 lbs)
Rear 871 kg (1,920 lbs)
Mexico
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Item Weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 1,881 kg (4,147 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
(4-Door)
ItemWeight
Manual transmission Automatic transmission
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) 1,861 kg (4,103 lbs) 1,870 kg (4,123 lbs)
Specifications
Specifications
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