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 in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration, 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. Pad

   2. Support rod

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.

    

   

   1. Clip

    

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

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil dipstick

3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir

4. Battery

5. Fuse block

6. Cooling system cap

7. Engine oil-filler cap

8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil dipstick

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Battery

5. Fuse block

6. Cooling system cap

7. Engine oil-filler cap

8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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 FULL and LOW marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

 

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

 

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

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank cap after adding coolant.

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

When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked.

Replace them.

Replace the wiper blades using the following procedure.

1. Move the wipers to the service positions using the following procedure.

   1. Switch the ignition ON.

   2. Switch the ignition OFF.

   3. Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 2 times within 30 seconds after switching the ignition OFF.

      When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the service positions.

2. Raise the wiper arms.

3. Slide the blade component in the direction of the arrow while pressing the wiper arm tab to remove the blade component from the wiper arm.

    

   

4. Pull the blade rubber in the direction of the arrow and slide it to a position where the blade holder groove can be checked.

    

   

5. Pull the end of the blade rubber from the blade holder groove in the direction of the arrow and remove the blade rubber from the blade holder.

    

   

6. Insert the end of the new blade rubber into the groove of the blade holder until it contacts the end of the blade holder.

    

   

7. After pulling the blade rubber in the direction of the arrow and sliding the blade rubber to a position to check the blade holder groove, slide the blade rubber end in the opposite direction.

    

   

8. Make sure that the blade rubber is correctly installed to the blade holder.

9. Slide the blade component and install it to the wiper arm.

    

   

10. Slowly lower the wiper arms onto the windshield.

     

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    To prevent damage to the windshield let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windshield.

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11. Move the wipers to their initial positions using the following procedure.

    1. Make sure that the wipers are set on the windshield.

    2. Switch the ignition ON.

    3. Press up the wiper switch to the MIST position 1 time.

       When the procedure is completed, the wipers operate and they stop at the initial positions.

To get the best service from a battery:

• Keep it securely mounted.

• Keep the top clean and dry.

• Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

• Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.

• If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables and charge the battery every 6 weeks.

 

Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots.

Front

Type A

1. Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights

3. Side turn signal lights (Some Models)

4. Front side-marker lights

5. Parking lights

6. Headlights (High/Low beam)/ Daytime running lights

7. Front turn signal lights

Type B

1. Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

2. Overhead lights/ Front map lights

3. Side turn signal lights (Some Models)

4. Parking lights/Front side-marker lights

5. Headlights (High/Low beam)/ Daytime running lights

6. Front turn signal lights

Rear

4–Door

1. Trunk light

2. High-mount brake light

3. Overhead light (Rear)

4. Rear side-marker lights

5. Brake lights/Taillights (Some Models)

6. Rear turn signal lights

7. Brake lights/Taillights

8. Taillights (Some Models)

9. Reverse lights

10. License plate lights

5–Door

1. Luggage compartment light

2. High-mount brake light

3. Overhead light (Rear)

4. Rear side-marker lights

5. Rear turn signal lights

6. Brake lights/Taillights

7. Taillights (Some Models)

8. Reverse lights

9. License plate lights

The exterior lights have either LEDs or normal bulbs.

Only the bulb for a parking lights/front side-marker lights (type B) can be replaced.

LED type

• Headlights

• Daytime running lights

• Parking lights (Type A)

• Front turn signal lights

• Front side-marker lights (Type A)

• Side turn signal lights (Some Models)

• High-mount brake light

• Rear turn signal lights

• Rear side-marker lights

• Brake lights

• Taillights

• Reverse lights

• License plate 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.

Bulb type

Parking lights/Front side-marker lights (Type B)

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

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

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

   

   1. Removal

   2. Installation

    

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

   

   1. Removal

   2. Installation

    

5. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

   

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

   

7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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

Overhead lights/Front map lights, Overhead light (Rear), Vanity mirror lights (Some Models), Luggage compartment light (5–Door)

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.

Trunk light (4–Door)

1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.

2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

    

   

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