Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Hood

Owner Maintenance

Owner Maintenance Precautions

Hood

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Hood

Hood

Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.

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Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Hood

Opening the Hood

With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.
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.

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Hood

Closing the Hood

Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.
Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.

When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.

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Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant

Inspecting Coolant Level

Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:

A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot:

When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

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Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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.

The coolant should be at full in the radiator and between the F and L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F.

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank cap after adding coolant.

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.

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If the coolant reservoir is empty or new coolant is required frequently, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Brake Fluid

Washer Fluid

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Washer Fluid

Washer Fluid

Body Lubrication

Wiper Blades

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades

Wiper Blades

Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows.
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 ignition 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.

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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.

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade

When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.

Replace it.

To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand.

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Remove the cover and raise the wiper arm.
Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.

To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.

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Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.
Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again.

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Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

Battery

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery

Battery

Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling:

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid:

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.

Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to contact the positive () or negative () terminal of the battery when working near a battery. Do not allow the positive () terminal to contact the vehicle body:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.

Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:

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Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.

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Key Battery Replacement

Tires

Light Bulbs

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs

Light Bulbs

When removing the lens or lamp unit using a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the flathead screwdriver does not contact the interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver contacts the terminal, a short circuit may occur.

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To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children.

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Fuses