Refueling
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
To achieve maximum engine performance, use the specified fuel.
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Fuel |
Octane Rating*1 (Anti-knock index) |
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Regular unleaded fuel |
87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above) |
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission control system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
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U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.
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USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
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This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
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Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".
Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be covered by the warranty.
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Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.
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Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
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Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Emission Control System
Never park over or near anything flammable.
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance.
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USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
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Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
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Do not coast if the vehicle power is switched OFF.
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Do not descend steep grades in gear if the vehicle power is switched OFF.
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Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
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Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be made by a qualified technician.
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Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.
