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Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of
the winter season ―and before
traveling where temperatures may drop
below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections
of all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.

There are two cooling circuits: one for
the automatic transmission, and the
other for the engine. Check both
circuits.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L
marks, and between the FULL and
LOW marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool.
There are two coolant reservoir tanks.
Check each of them.
1. The tank for the EV system
2. The tank for the engine

If it is at or near the LOW position, add
enough coolant to the coolant
reservoir to provide freezing and
corrosion protection and to bring the
level to FULL.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir
tank cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
 Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
 If the “FL22” mark is shown on or
near the cooling system cap, use of
FL-22 is recommended when
replacing engine coolant. Using
engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine
and cooling system.

If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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3.

Installing the Hole Cover
1. Insert the hole cover into the cowlgrille.
Make sure that the hole cover holds
the cowl grille and the knobs are in
the correct position.
1. The hole cover
2. The cowl grille
2.

Removing the Lead-acid Battery Cover

Maintaining Lead-acid Battery
To get the best service from a lead-acid
battery:
Keep it securely mounted.Keep the top clean and dry.Keep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection Items
Front
Rear
1. Windshield wipers
2. Tires
3. Light bulbs
Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blade Rubbers
CAUTION
 Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
 An operation malfunction may occur
or the wiper
effectiveness may be
reduced if a water-repellent coating
is used.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the vehicle power is
switched ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing the vehicle, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
 Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades
off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
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Vehicle Exterior Inspection
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Contamination of either the
windshield or the blades with foreign
matter can reduce wiper effectiveness.
Common sources are insects, tree sap,
and hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent; then
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.
NOTE
You can replace the wiper blades
yourself, however you cannot replace
the wiper arms.
If you want to replace the wiper arms,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Replacing Front Windshield Wiper
Blade rubbers
1. Move the wipers to the servicepositions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the vehicle power ON.
b) Switch the vehicle power OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to theMIST position 2 times within 30
seconds after switching the
vehicle power OFF.
When the procedure is
completed, the wipers operate
and they stop at the service
positions.
2. Raise the wiper arms.
3. Slide the blade component in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the wiper arm tab to
remove the blade component from
the wiper arm.
4.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Vehicle Exterior Inspection
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Exterior Maintenance
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to normal.
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected.
CAUTION
Before lifting the windshield wiper
blades off the windshield, always
follow the procedure for moving the
windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,
a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the
hood could be damaged.
Refer to the Replacing Windshield
Wiper Blade Rubbers section (page
9-23) for the procedure on how to
move the windshield wiper blades to
the service position.
 When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, the windshield
wipers may operate automatically in
the following cases:
The area of the windshield above the
rain sensor is touched or wiped with
a cloth.
The windshield or the rain sensor
area in the cabin is hit.
When the vehicle power is switched
ON and the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, do not touch the
windshield or the windshield wipers
Otherwise, the windshield wipers
will operate automatically which
could catch your fingers or damage
the windshield wipers.
When removing ice or snow, or
cleaning the windshield, always
make sure the wiper lever is in the
OFF position.
 Do not spray water in the engine
compartment. Otherwise, it could
result in engine-starting problems or
damage to electrical parts.
 When washing and waxing the
vehicle, be careful not to apply
excessive force to any single area of
the vehicle roof. Otherwise, you
could dent the vehicle.
 Make sure that the fuel-filler lid is
closed and lock the doors.
Otherwise, the fuel-filler lid may be
forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or
fuel-filler lid.
 (Vehicles with hands-free liftgate)
When washing or waxing the vehicle,
turn off the hands-free liftgate using
the Mazda Connect or do not bring
the transmitter into the area around
the liftgate. Otherwise, the liftgate
could open unexpectedly resulting in
an accident. Refer to Power Liftgate
section (page 4-21).
 Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor
or deteriorate the paint.
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Exterior Maintenance
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If organic solvents such as gasoline,
oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid,
get on the exterior, wipe it off
immediately.
 Do not use wax containing
compounds, organic solvents such as
gasoline or benzen e, alcohols, acidic
or alkaline detergents, or bleach for
cleaning.Wheel Maintenance
CAUTION
 If there is seawater or anti-freezing
agent on the wheels, wash it
off with
water as soon as possible.
 Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could
discolor or stain the aluminum
wheels.
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Exterior Maintenance
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Interior Maintenance
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin.
Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fire.
CAUTION
Do not use polishing agents.
Depending on the product
ingredients, they could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks or
peeling of the coating.
 Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the window glass. It could
damage the thermal filaments and
the antenna lines.
 When washing the inside of the
window glass, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the thermal filaments and the
antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal filaments and
the antenna lines.
 If liquid such as fragrance is spilled
on the interior, wipe it off
immediately.
 Do not use wax containing
compounds, organic solvents such as
gasoline or benzene, alcohols, acidic
or alkaline solvents, or bleach for
cleaning.
 Do not try to rub
off the shiny surface
panels and the metallic parts with a
dry cloth. Otherwise, it may cause
scratches.
Instrument Panel Top
(Soft pad) Maintenance
Dashboard maintenance for areas
requiring further cleaning.
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off any detergent and water remaining on the surface using a
cloth soaked in water and wrung
out well.
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Upholstery and SyntheticLeather Maintenance
Fabric
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild detergent (approx. 5 %)
diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
Synthetic leather
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe the soiled area with a soft
cloth soaked in a mild detergent
(approx. 5 %) diluted with water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
Leather Upholstery
Maintenance
1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum cleaner.
2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft
cloth and a suitable, special cleaner
or a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (about 5%) diluted with
water.
3. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water
and wrung out well.
4. Remove moisture with a dry, soft cloth and allow the leather to
further dry in a well-ventilated,
shaded area. If the leather gets wet
such as from rain, remove the
moisture and dry it as soon as
possible.
NOTE
Because genuine leather is a natural
material, its surface is not uniform
and it may have natural scars,
scratches, and wrinkles.
To maintain the quality for as long as
possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
If the leather upholstery comes into
contact with any of the following,
clean it immediately.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
premature wear, mold, or stains.
Sand or dirtGrease or oil, such as hand creamAlcohol, such as in cosmetic or
hair dressing items
If the leather upholstery gets wet,
promptly remove moisture with a dry
cloth. Remaining moisture on the
surface may cause deterioration such
as hardening and shrinkage.
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Interior Maintenance
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