Owner Maintenance

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

    

   

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.

    

   

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.

    

   

 

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Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze Protection in Cold Weather:

Operating your vehicle in temperatures below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) using washer fluid without anti-freeze protection is dangerous as it could cause impaired windshield vision and result in an accident. In cold weather, always use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection.

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State or local regulations may restrict the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are commonly used as anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all regions and climates in which the vehicle will be operated.

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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary.

The top of the float should be between F and L.

Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable.

But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing.

 

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Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from the same reservoir.

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Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a battery replacement purchase.

 

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Always use tires that are in good condition:

Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time:

Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking resulting in loss of vehicle control. Mazda strongly recommends that you replace all four tires at the same time.

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If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.

Replace the tire when this happens.

You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.

After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is necessary to make the system operate normally.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization (Search).

 

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Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The period in which the tire was manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.

Refer to Tire Labeling (Search).

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Overhead light (Front)/Map lights, Rear map lights, Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

   Overhead light (Front)/Map lights

   

   Rear map lights

   

   Vanity mirror lights

   

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Luggage compartment light

1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens unit by carefully prying on the edge of the lens unit with the flathead screwdriver.

   

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.

   

    

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   When replacing the bulb always disconnect the connector first. Otherwise, electric and electronic devices could be shorted.

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3. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the gap between the lens and the lens unit, and then slide the screwdriver to detach the lens.

   

4. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

   

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left side

If the electrical system does not work, first inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

   

3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment.

   

4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is blown.

   

5. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it does not fit tightly, have an expert install it. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

   If you have no spare fuses, borrow one of the same rating from a circuit not essential to vehicle operation, such as the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.

    

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   Always replace a fuse with a genuine Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system.

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6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.

Replacing the fuses under the hood

If the headlights or other electrical components do not work and the fuses in the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and other switches are off.

2. Remove the fuse block cover.

   

3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating.

   

    

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   Do not replace the main fuse and multiplex slow blow fuse by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement:

   Replacing these fuses by yourself is dangerous because they are high current fuses. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire.

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4. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.