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.

    

   

1. 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.

2. 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.

    

   

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.

 

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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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U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 5W-30 Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and Castrol^® (U.S.A. only).

Only use SAE 5W-30 oil “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

Oil container labels provide important information.

A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.

For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and Castrol^® (Mexico only).

(Mexico)

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30 engine oil is not available, use SAE 0W-30 or SAE 10W-30 engine oil.

The quality designation SM or SN, or ILSAC must be on the label.

After replacing the engine oil, it is recommended to have a repair shop such as an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.

 

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There are two methods for resetting the engine control unit.

1. The procedure described in the following.

2. The procedure described in the maintenance monitor item when the flexible maintenance setting is selected. Refer to Maintenance Monitor (Search).

If either one of the methods is performed, resetting of the engine control unit is completed.

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The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be performed using the following procedure:

1. Switch the ignition OFF.

2. Switch the ignition ON with the dashboard illumination knob pressed, and press and hold the dashboard illumination knob for about 7 seconds.

    

   

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1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

    

   

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

   The level is normal if it is between the MIN and MAX marks.

   If it is near or below MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to MAX.

    

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   Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.

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6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

 

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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.

 

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• 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.

 

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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 (Search).

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.

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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 (Search).

(With tire pressure monitoring system)

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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• Always check tire pressure when tires are cold.

• Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Do not release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure.

• Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim.

• Overinflation can produce a harsh ride, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards.

  Keep your tire pressure at the correct levels. If one frequently needs inflating, have it inspected.

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Headlights (type A), Headlights/Daytime running lights (type B), Front turn signal lights (type A), Daytime running lights/Parking lights (type A), Front side-marker lights (type A), Signature wing illumination (type A) (Some Models), Fog lights (Some Models), Brake lights, Taillights, High-mount brake light, Side turn signal lights, Rear side-marker lights

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.

Front turn signal lights (type B), Parking lights/Front side-marker lights (type B)

 

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When replacing a bulb for the front turn signal lights and parking lights/front side-marker lights, turn the steering wheel and change the direction in which the tires are pointed to the position where the bulb replacement can be done easily.

Turn the steering wheel after starting the engine and stop the engine after you finish turning the steering wheel.

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1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left, and turn off engine.

2. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.

3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it.

    

   

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

    

   

5. Disconnect the wiring harness by releasing the clamp.

    

   

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   Front turn signal lights

    

   

   Parking lights/Front side-marker lights

    

   

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

    

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   There will be no problem with functionality with the wiring harness disconnected in Step 5 left disconnected.

   Therefore, there is no need to connect the wiring harness.

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Rear turn signal lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.

2. Remove the cover.

    

   

3. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.

    

   

4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

    

   

5. Disconnect the wiring harness by releasing the clamp.

    

   

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

    

   

7. Temporarily install the light unit with the socket pulled out of the top of the light unit.

    

   

    

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   • The wiring harness may be damaged when temporarily installing the light unit. When performing the procedure, observe the following points.

     • Pull out the socket from within the socket pull-out range shown in the figure.

     • Do not push the light unit into the vehicle with force.

   • When temporarily installing the light unit, cover the rear bumper light unit installation surface with a soft cloth. The rear bumper may be scratched or damaged if the light unit contacts it.

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8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   

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

Reverse lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.

2. Remove the cover.

    

   

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

    

   

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    

   

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

License plate lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.

2. Wrap a 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 a flathead screwdriver.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

    

   

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

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights (Front) (LED type), Map lights (Center) (LED type), Overhead lights (Rear) (LED type), Ambient lights

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights (Front) (bulb type), Map lights (Center) (bulb type), Overhead light (Rear) (bulb type), 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 lights (Front)/Map lights (Front)

    

   

    

   

   Map lights (Center)

    

   

    

   

   Overhead light (Rear)

    

   

   Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

    

   

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

Luggage compartment light

(LED type)

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.

(Bulb type)

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.