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.

 

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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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If the brake fluid level is low, have the brakes inspected:

A low brake fluid level is dangerous.

A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which could cause the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.

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Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept between the MAX and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

 

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Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.

Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze Protection in Cold Weather:

Operating your vehicle in temperatures below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer fluid without anti-freeze protection is dangerous as it could cause impaired windshield vision and result in an accident. In cold weather, always use washer fluid with anti-freeze protection.

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State or local regulations may restrict the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are commonly used as anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A washer fluid with limited VOC content should be used only if it provides adequate freeze resistance for all regions and climates in which the vehicle will be operated.

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Add washer fluid under any of the following conditions.

• The top of the fluid level is low.

• The Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light (if equipped) turns on.

• The top of the fluid level is lower than E (if equipped).

  

Use plain water if washer fluid is unavailable.

But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing.

 

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Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from the same reservoir.

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• 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.

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.

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

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.

 

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• Make sure the battery is installed correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.

• When replacing the battery, be careful not to touch any of the internal circuitry and electrical terminals, bend the electrical terminals, or get dirt in the transmitter as the transmitter could be damaged.

• There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions.

  • Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape.

  • Never disassemble.

  • Never throw the battery into fire or water.

  • Never deform or crush.

• Replace only with the same type battery (CR2032 or equivalent).

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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.

    

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.

Fuse block (Motor compartment)

Fuse block (Left side)