Refueling
Warnings and Cautions for When the Refueling
Always heed the following when refueling.
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Turn off the engine.
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Keep sparks and flames away from the fuel-filler port.
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Wipe off any spilled fuel as soon as possible.
Otherwise, it could cause a fire or explosion because fuel or fuel vapor could ignite easily.
Before refueling, make sure to discharge the static electricity in your body by touching a metal object on the vehicle body.
An electrical discharge could ignite the fuel or cause serious burns.
Always heed the following while refueling.
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Always refuel the vehicle by yourself and do not allow other people to come close to the fuel-filler port.
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Do not go back inside the cabin or touch a person or object charged with static electricity.
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Do not use any electronic devices such as a mobile phone or Smartphone.
It could ignite the fuel or cause serious burns caused by the charged static electricity in your body again.
When opening/closing the fuel-filler cap, always turn the fuel-filler cap by holding the knob of the fuel-filler cap.
An electrical discharge could ignite the fuel or cause serious burns.
Slowly open the fuel-filler cap, wait for any hissing to stop, then open the cap.
If the fuel-filler cap is opened quickly, fuel may spray out and cause a fire. Spraying fuel can also be harmful if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Do not breath fuel vapors.
Toxic substances might be included in the fuel.
Insert the refueling nozzle into the fuel-filler port securely.
If the nozzle is not inserted sufficiently, it may delay the auto stop when the tank is full, resulting in the fuel spilling over and a possible fire.
Do not continue fueling after it is stopped automatically.
If you continue fueling, fuel may spill over causing a fire.
Do not pull out the refueling nozzle immediately after the fuel is stopped automatically.
The fuel remaining in the refueling nozzle may spill out and cause a fire.
Securely close the fuel-filler cap.
If the fuel-filler cap is not closed securely, fuel may leak while driving the vehicle which could cause a fire.
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Follow the fueling instructions indicated at the gas station when refueling.
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Always close the door and windows when refueling. If a fire occurs with the doors or windows open, the flames may spread into cabin.
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Do not spill fuel on the vehicle while refueling. It may cause discoloration, stains, or paint damage.
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Do not use any non-genuine fuel-filler cap. Use of a non-genuine fuel-filler cap may lead to a malfunction in the fuel system or emission system.
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It may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate.
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When using an automatic car wash or a high water pressure car wash, make sure that the fuel-filler lid is closed and lock the doors. Otherwise, the fuel-filler lid may open unexpectedly and become damaged.
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(U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel-filler cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly installed. If the warning light illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been correctly installed, the fuel-filler cap warning light may continue to illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed. A drive cycle consists of starting the engine (after four or more hours with the engine off) and driving the vehicle on city and highway roads. Continuing to drive with the check fuel-filler cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engine light to illuminate as well.
Refueling
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Close both the doors, windows, and the trunk lid.
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Switch the vehicle power OFF.
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Unlock the driver's door.
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Press the fuel-filler lid.
The fuel-filler lid opens.
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Slowly turn the fuel-filler cap.
The fuel-filler cap opens.
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Place the fuel-filler cap on the fuel-filler lid holder.
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Insert the refueling nozzle all the way and begin refueling.
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Turn the fuel-filler cap until a click sound is heard.
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Close the fuel-filler lid.
If the fuel-filler lid is closed after locking the doors, the fuel-filler lid will not be locked.
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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Premium unleaded fuel |
91 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above) |
Regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can be used, but this will reduce performance slightly, such as reduced engine output, and engine knocking.
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.
