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

All moving points on the vehicle body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated to move smoothly.

Use a non-freezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.

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

Replace them.

 

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• To prevent damaging a windshield wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood, perform the following procedure.

  • Before lifting the windshield wiper blades off the windshield, always move them to the service position.

  • When putting the windshield wiper blades back on the windshield, make sure that they are in the service position before switching the power switch ON and operating the windshield wipers.

• Replace with Mazda genuine wiper blades. If they are replaced with wiper blades other than a Mazda genuine product, they may not wipe with the same efficiency as the genuine product.

• To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

• Do not bend the blade rubber unnecessarily when replacing it. Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the blade may deform and the windshield wiper operation may be adversely affected.

• Do not hold a wiper blade by its end when raising the wiper arm. Otherwise, the part may deform and the wiping performance may lower.

• Forcefully lowering the wiper arms could damage the wiper arm and blade, and may scratch or crack the windshield.

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You can replace the wiper blades yourself, however you cannot replace the wiper arms.

If you want to replace the wiper arms, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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.

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.

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

Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses.

If any lights, accessories, or controls do not work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted.

If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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

    

    

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   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.

Fuse block (Motor compartment)

Fuse block (Left side)