Owner Maintenance

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.

    

   

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

 

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When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.

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1. Brake fluid reservoir

2. Lead-acid battery

3. Fuse block

4. Cooling system cap

5. Coolant reservoir

6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

 

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Do not use a match or live flame in the motor compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE EV SYSTEM IS HOT:

A hot EV system is dangerous. If the EV system has been running, parts of the motor compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

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 remove either cooling system cap when the EV system and radiator are hot:

When the EV system and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.

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Changing the coolant should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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.

 

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• Radiator coolant will damage paint.

  Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

• If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the cooling system.

 

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

For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better energy efficiency, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution.

 

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Using Different Tire Types:

Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control.

Except for the limited use of the temporary spare tire, use only the same type tires (radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four wheels.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

Using any other tire size than what is specified for the vehicle (Search) is dangerous. It could seriously affect ride, handling, ground clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer calibration. This could cause you to have an accident. Use only tires that are the correct size specified for the vehicle.

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Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure:

Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident.

Refer to Tires (Search).

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:

Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as the correct tire air pressure cannot be maintained if the tire valve becomes damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this condition, the tire air pressure will decrease which could result in a serious accident. Do not use any part for the tire valve cap that is not a Mazda-genuine part.

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Inspect all tire pressures monthly when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear.

Refer to the specification charts (Search).

 

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• Cold inflation pressure

  The cold inflation pressure is the pressure measured under ambient temperatures before the vehicle is driven.

• Maximum inflation pressure

  The maximum inflation pressure is the upper limit of the cold inflation pressure designated by the tire manufacturer.

• Recommended inflation pressure

  The recommended inflation pressure is the cold inflation pressure necessary for maintaining the performance of your Mazda.

• Always check tire pressure when tires are cold.

• Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Do not release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure.

• Underinflation can cause reduced energy efficiency, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim.

• Overinflation can produce a harsh ride, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards.

  Keep your tire pressure at the correct levels. If one frequently needs inflating, have it inspected.

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Rotate tires periodically:

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tires periodically or sooner if irregular wear develops.

Please refer to Scheduled maintenance for your tire rotation interval.

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During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.

 

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Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation safely with the jack that comes with your vehicle. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation.

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1. Forward

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following:

• Incorrect tire pressure

• Improper wheel alignment

• Out-of-balance wheel

• Severe braking

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (Search) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness.

 

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Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be reduced if rotated from side to side.

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Always use tires that are in good condition:

Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time:

Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking resulting in loss of vehicle control. Mazda strongly recommends that you replace all four tires at the same time.

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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.

 

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Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. The period in which the tire was manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit number.

Refer to Tire Labeling (Search).

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Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident.

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A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

• Tire fit

• Wheel and bearing life

• Ground clearance

• Snow-chain clearance

• Speedometer calibration

• Headlight aim

• Bumper height

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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• When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset (inset/outset).

• For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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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

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

All the light bulbs are the LED type.

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. If a replacement is necessary, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.