Owner Maintenance

Owner Maintenance Precautions

Owner Maintenance Precautions

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.

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At Least Monthly

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.

 

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform.

 

As explained in the Introduction (Search), 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 Introduction (Search) 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 fluids. Please dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

 

We recommend that you entrust the fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 

Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician:

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.

If you must run the EV system while working under the hood, make certain that you remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the cooling fan which may turn on unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the EV system operating is dangerous. It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry, loose clothing or have long hair or a long beard.

Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the power switch 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 EV system has stopped and the motor compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not leave items in the motor compartment:

After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the motor compartment, do not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the motor compartment.

Tools or other items left in the motor compartment could cause EV system damage or a fire leading to an unexpected accident.

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Hood

Hood

Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid

Wiper Blades

Wiper Blades

 

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

  • An operation malfunction may occur or the wiper effectiveness may be reduced if a water-repellent coating is used.

  • 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 power switch 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.

  • Before lifting the windshield wiper blades off the windshield, always follow the procedure for moving the windshield wiper blades. Otherwise, a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood could be damaged.

    Refer to the Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades (Search) section for the procedure on how to move the windshield wiper blades to the service 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.

Lead-acid Battery

Lead-acid Battery Replacement

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for lead-acid battery replacement.

Fuses

Fuse Replacement

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 power switch 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 motor compartment.

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

    1. Normal

    2. 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. Consult 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 accessory socket circuit.

  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 power switch 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.

    1. Normal

    2. Blown

     

     

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

    Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. 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.

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