Owner Maintenance

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.

When Charging the Vehicle

• Brake fluid level (Search)

• Coolant level (Search)

• Washer fluid level (Search)

• Lead-acid Battery Maintenance (Search)

At Least Monthly

• Tire inflation pressures (Search)

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.

• Coolant (Search)

 

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.

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

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 the cooling system.

Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.

 

The coolant should be between the FULL and LOW marks on the coolant reservoir when the EV system is cool.

 

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 power switch ON.

   2. Switch the power switch OFF.

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

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

Replace it.

1. Remove the cover.

   

2. Remove the stopper and raise the wiper arm.

   

3. Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.

   

    

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

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4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.

   

5. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

   

    

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

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6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

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

   

To get the best service from a lead-acid 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 lead-acid battery cables and charge the lead-acid battery every 6 weeks.

If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead.

Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable.

The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low:

• A message, “Low Key Fob Battery. Replace Battery” is displayed on the multi-information display when the power switch is switched OFF.

• The system does not operate and the operation indicator light on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed.

• The system's operational range is reduced.

Incorrect battery replacement operation may damage the key. Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction.

Replacing the key battery

1. Remove the lower cover while sliding the knob in the direction of the arrow.

   

2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper cover.

   

3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

   

4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and remove the upper cover.

   

5. Remove the cap using the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

   

6. Remove the battery using tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

   

7. Insert a new battery into the transmitter so that the positive pole is facing up.

8. Install the cap.

   

9. Install the upper cover.

   

10. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into the slots of the transmitter and install the lower cover.

    

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

Replace the tire when this happens.

1. New tread

2. Worn tread

3. Tread wear indicator

 

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

Front

1. Side turn signal lights

2. Front side-marker lights

3. Front turn signal lights/Parking lights

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

Rear

1. High-mount brake light

2. Rear side-marker lights

3. Brake lights/Taillights

4. Rear turn signal lights

5. Reverse lights

6. Taillights (Some Models)

7. License plate lights

Fuse block (Motor compartment)

Fuse block (Left side)