Warning and Cautions for Using
the Trailer Stability Control
(TSC).................................. 5-90
How to Use the Trailer Stability
Control (TSC)...................... 5-91
Hill Descent Control................5-92 Hill Descent Control
*........... 5-92
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the Hill Descent Control....... 5-92
How to Use the Hill Descent
Control............................... 5-93
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-
Drive).................................... 5-95 Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive)........................... 5-95
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Mazda intelligent Drive Select
(Mi-Drive)........................... 5-96
How to Use the Mazda intelligent
Drive Select (Mi-Drive)........ 5-96
i-ACTIV AWD......................... 5-98 i-ACTIV AWD...................... 5-98
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the i-ACTIV AWD................ 5-98
Power Steering....................... 5-99 Power Steering.....................5-99
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................................ 5-100 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..............................5-100
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS).................. 5-100
How to Use the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........
........................................ 5-102
Refueling............................. 5-104 Warnings and Cautions for When
the Refueling..................... 5-104
Refueling........................... 5-105
Fuel Requirements............. 5-107
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the Fuel Requirements....... 5-108
Emission Control System.... 5-108
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the Emission Control
System.............................. 5-109
Warnings and Cautions for Engine
Exhaust (Carbon
monoxide)........................ 5-109
Charging..............................5-111 Warnings and Cautions For
Charging........................... 5-111
Charging Related Part
Overview.......................... 5-113
How to Perform Charging... 5-116
Convenient Ways to Use of
Charging........................... 5-118
i-ACTIVSENSE....................... 5-122 i-ACTIVSENSE.................... 5-122
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the i-ACTIVSENSE.............. 5-122
Active Safety Technology.... 5-123
Pre-crash Safety
Technology........................ 5-124
i-ACTIVSENSE Status Symbol
(Warning/Risk Avoidance
Support System)
*............... 5-124
How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE
OFF switch
*....................... 5-126
5-4*Some models.
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CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the
inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function
properly.
To avoid false readings, the system
samples for a little while before
indicating a problem. As a result it
will not instantaneously register a
rapid tire deflation or blow out.
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Always close the door and windows
when refueling. If a fire occurs with
the doors or windows open, the
flames may spread into cabin.
Do not spill fuel on the vehicle while
refueling. It may cause discoloration,
stains, or paint damage.
Do not use any non-genuine
fuel-filler cap. Use of a non-genuine
fuel-filler cap may lead to a
malfunction in the fuel system or
emission system.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine
light in the instrument cluster to
illuminate.
When using an automatic car wash
or a high water pressure car wash,
make sure that the fuel lid is closed
and lock the doors. Otherwise, the
fuel lid may open unexpectedly and
become damaged.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads. Continuing
to drive with the check fuel cap
warning light illuminated could cause
the check engine light to illuminate
as well.Refueling
1. Close all the doors, windows, and
the liftgate.
2. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
3. Press the fuel-filler lid opener switch.
“Preparing for Refuelling” is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
4. Make sure that the indication in the instrument cluster changes to
“Ready to Refuel”.
5. Unlock the driver's door.
6. Press the fuel-filler lid.
The fuel-filler lid opens.
Driving
Refueling
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Windshield Wipers Operate at High
Speed.................................... 8-34Have the Vehicle Inspected ..........
.......................................... 8-34
Washer Fluid Does Not Spray ...........
............................................ 8-35 Inspecting Washer Fluid
Level................................... 8-35
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate................................. 8-36 Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................. 8-36
Warning/Indicator Light Turns
On........................................ 8-37 Warning Lights..................... 8-37
Brake System Warning
Light................................... 8-37
Lead-Acid Battery Charging
System Warning Light........... 8-38
Hybrid System Warning
Light................................... 8-39
Remaining High Voltage Battery
Power Warning Light............ 8-39
Charging System Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Output Restriction Warning
Light................................... 8-40
Engine Oil Warning Light...... 8-41
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...................... 8-41
Electric Power Steering Warning
Light................................... 8-42
Shift System Warning Light ...........
.......................................... 8-42
ABS Warning Light................8-43
Master Warning Light........... 8-43Brake Control System Warning
Light................................... 8-44
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Indicator Light..................... 8-44
Check Engine Warning
Light................................... 8-45
Automatic Transmission Warning
Light................................... 8-45
AWD Warning Light............. 8-46
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
(Flashing)............................ 8-46
TCS/DSC Indicator Light (Turns
on)..................................... 8-47
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light........... 8-47
KEY Warning Light (Red)....... 8-48
Security Indicator Light......... 8-48
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light (Amber)
*........ 8-49
i-ACTIVSENSE Warning
Light................................... 8-49
Exterior Lights Warning
Light................................... 8-50
Low Fuel Warning Light.........8-50
Check Fuel Cap Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Engine Oil Level Warning
Light................................... 8-51
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front
Seat)................................... 8-52
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear
Seat) (Red).......................... 8-52
Rear Seat Alert Warning Light
*......
.......................................... 8-53
Low Washer Fluid Amount
Warning Light
*..................... 8-53
Door-ajar Warning Light/Liftgate-
open Warning Light/Hood-open
Warning Light...................... 8-54
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Daily Inspection
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable
operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
When Refueling
Brake fluid level (page 9-16)Coolant level (page 9-14)Engine oil level (page 9-13)Washer fluid level (page 9-17)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 9-27)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example,
Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
Coolant (page 9-14)Engine oil (page 9-13)
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for items that are easy
to perform.
As explained in the Inspection and
Servicing section (page 9-2), several
procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with
special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. Refer to the
Inspection and Servicing section (page
9-2) for owner's responsibility in
protecting your investment. For details,
read the separate Mazda Warranty
statement provided with the vehicle. If
you are unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws
regarding the disposal of waste oil and
fluids. Please dispose of your waste
properly and with due regard to the
environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil
and fluid changes of your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Daily Inspection
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Inspecting the Tires
About Tires
For reasons of proper performance,
safety, and better energy efficiency,
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types.
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires.
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page
10-71)is dangerous. It could seriously
affect ride, handling, ground
clearance, tire clearance, and
speedometer calibration. This could
cause you to have an accident. Use
only tires that are the correct size
specified for the vehicle.
Inspecting tire inflation pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure.
Overinflation or underinflation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 10-71.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap.
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a
Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, handling ,
and minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
10-71).
NOTE
Cold inflation pressure
The cold inflation pressure is the
pressure measured under ambient
temperatures before the vehicle is
driven.
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum inflation pressure is
the upper limit of the cold inflation
pressure designated by the tire
manufacturer.
Recommended inflation pressure
The recommended inflation pressure
is the cold inflation pressure
necessary for maintaining the
performance of your Mazda.
Underinflation or overinflation can
cause a harsh ride, reduced fuel
economy, a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards, uneven
and accelerated tire wear, and poor
sealing of the tire bead, which will
deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
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.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Exterior Maintenance
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following
terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from
the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle.
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger sa fety. Too much weight on a vehicle's
suspension system can cause spring or shoc k absorber failure, brake failure, handling
or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the
distance required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading , brakes can fail
completely, particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a
combination of the size of the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation
pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the ve hicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.
Ve h i c l e C u r b We i g h t is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from
your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.
PAY LOA D
PAYLOAD
Specifications/Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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