How to Use the Mazda Connect
Information
Drive Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor vehicle efficiency history and system status in real time.
High Voltage Battery Monitor
:
View high voltage battery charge level, charging schedule, and more.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weather, pa rking information and sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor
:
View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and intervals.
Entertainment
FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pa n d o ra*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
Phone Connectivity/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Audio Off
Notifications
Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda Connect and
notifications from the vehicle.
Communication
By connecting your mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect via
Bluetooth®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions.
Other Equipment
Mazda Connect
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If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correction of steering or braking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stability.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back slowly, and have
a helper outside at the rear of the trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your hand at th e bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in
the direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent
sharp or prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce the poss ibility of overloading or overheating the
engine, or both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
Pa r k i n g
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while
parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transmission in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front
tires face the curb.
If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P, and stop the engine.
To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transmission in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 9-4).
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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9Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Inspection and Servicing............ 9-2Inspection and Servicing.........9-2
Scheduled Maintenance............ 9-4 Scheduled Maintenance......... 9-4
Daily Inspection........................9-7 Daily Inspection.....................9-7
Warnings and Cautions for Daily
Inspection............................. 9-8
Engine Compartment
Inspection................................ 9-9 Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection
Items.................................... 9-9
Inspecting Engine Oil........... 9-13
Inspecting the Coolant......... 9-14
Inspecting the Brake Fluid..... 9-16
Replenishing Windshield Washer
Fluid................................... 9-17
Inspecting Lead-acid
Battery................................ 9-18
Replacing the Fuses.............. 9-21
Inspecting Body
Lubrication.......................... 9-22
Vehicle Exterior Inspection....... 9-23 Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection
Items.................................. 9-23
Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blade Rubbers..................... 9-23
Inspecting the Tires.............. 9-27Rotating the Tires................. 9-28
Replacing a Tire or a
Wheel................................. 9-29
Replacing Light Bulbs........... 9-30
Vehicle Interior Inspection....... 9-31 Checking the Inspection
Locations and Inspection
Items.................................. 9-31
Air Conditioner
Maintenance....................... 9-32
Key Inspection........................ 9-33 Warnings and Cautions about Key
Battery Replacement............ 9-33
Replacing the Key Battery..... 9-33
Exterior Maintenance.............. 9-35 Exterior Maintenance........... 9-35
Wheel Maintenance.............9-36
Interior Maintenance............... 9-37 Interior Maintenance........... 9-37
Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)
Maintenance....................... 9-37
Upholstery and Synthetic Leather
Maintenance....................... 9-38
Leather Upholstery
Maintenance....................... 9-38
Maintenance of the Dust-proof
Sheet of the Active Driving
Display................................9-39
Seat Belt Maintenance......... 9-40
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Inspection and Servicing
Be careful not to hurt yourself when
inspecting your vehicle, replacing a
tire, or doing some kind of
maintenance such as changing the oil
and filter.
In particular, wear thick work gloves
such as cotton gloves when touching
areas that are difficult to see while
inspecting or working on your vehicle.
Doing inspections or procedures with
your bare hands could cause injury.
If you are unsure about any procedure
this manual describes, we strongly urge
you to have a reliable and qualified
service shop perform the work,
preferably an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and
genuine Mazda parts are best for your
vehicle. Without this expertise and the
parts that have been designed and
made especially for your Mazda,
inadequate, incomplete, and
insufficient servicing may result in
problems. This could lead to vehicle
damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To continue warranty eligibility and to
protect your investment, it is your
responsibility to properly maintain your
vehicle according to factory
recommended schedules outlined in
this manual. As part of this you must
keep your maintenance records,
receipts, repair orders and any other
documents as evidence this
maintenance was performed. You must
present these documents, should any
warranty coverage disagreement occur.
Failure to do so can result in your
warranty being voided either in whole
or in part.
This evidence may consist of the
following:
The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance
Record, refer to the Warranty
Booklet, must be completely filled
out showing mileage, repair order
number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive
service technician who service
vehicles.
Original copies of repair orders or
other receipts that include the
mileage and date the vehicle was
serviced. Each receipt should be
signed by a qualified automotive
service technician.
For self maintenance, a statement
that you completed the maintenance
yourself, displaying mileage and the
date the work was performed. Also,
receipts for the replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date
and mileage must accompany this
statement.
NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance
yourself or have your vehicle serviced
at a location other than an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all
fluids, parts and materials must meet
Mazda standards for durability and
performance as described in this
manual.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the
wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.
Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval
of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 mont hs (after the previous maintenance).
If you drive your vehicle under any of th e following conditions, follow the Severe
Driving Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Otherwise, follow the Normal Driv ing Scheduled Maintenance intervals.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school car.
2. The vehicle is driven mainly unpaved road.
3. The vehicle is driven mainly on mountain roads or uphill roads.
If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (8,000 km (5,000
miles) or 6 months oil replacement interval), set the vehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual. Please
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
USA and Canada Residents (Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Maintenance Item Number of times, maintenance was performed.
12345678
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter RR
Fuel lines & hoses
*2IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2II
Drive belts IIIIIIII
Exhaust system and heat shields II
Coolant level IIIIIIII
Coolant
*3
Engine Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120
months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
EV system Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 180
months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months.
Brake lines, hoses and connections III I
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIII
B ra ke fl uid RRRR
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Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
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Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
Body condition inspection for
rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion Canada IIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
Cabin air filter Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.
Tire rotation Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4Inspect every 12,000 km ( 7,500 miles) or 12 months.
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these itemswill not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services
be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may causeserious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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USA and Canada Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12182430364248
× 1000 km 8 16243240485664
× 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil
& filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd 4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval listed in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
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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.
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Daily Inspection
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