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2. For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, uncouple the connector.

Connector

NOTE

Extra strength may be required to uncouple the
connector. Be sure to squeeze the tab firmly.

3. For vehicles equipped with a sub-

woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and
remove the woofer and spare tire.

For vehicles not equipped with a sub-
woofer, loosen the hold-down bolt and
remove the spare tire.

To secure the spare tire

Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
Secure the spare tire using the hold-down
bolt and tire clamp in the correct position
as illustrated.

NOTE

(5 Door)

When storing a conventional tire in a vehicle
equipped with a sub-woofer, you cannot
connect the connector on the trunk board.

Without sub-woofer

Tire clamp

Tire hold-down bolt

7-8

In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

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Page 4: ...for the next owner All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing Because improvement is a constant goal at Mazda we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at a...

Page 5: ...the Index an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual You ll find several WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in the manual WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or dea...

Page 6: ...3 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda 4 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls 5 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort in...

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Page 8: ...iews and part identification of your Mazda Interior Overview 1 2 Interior Equipment View A 1 2 Interior Equipment View B 1 3 Interior Equipment View C 1 4 Exterior Overview 1 5 Front 4 Door 1 5 Rear 4...

Page 9: ...ng control page 5 64 Dashboard illumination knob page 5 45 Instrument cluster page 5 42 Wiper and washer lever page 5 70 Lock release lever page 3 65 AFS OFF switch page 5 68 Outside mirror switch pag...

Page 10: ...Information display page 6 97 Hazard warning flasher switch page 5 76 Climate control system page 6 2 Parking brake page 5 6 Accessory socket page 6 114 MT shift lever page 5 10 AT shift lever page 5...

Page 11: ...ttle holder page 6 110 Vanity mirror page 6 95 Overhead lights page 6 96 Rearview mirror page 3 66 Sunvisor page 6 95 Seat warmer switches page 2 12 Cup holders page 6 109 Front seats page 2 2 Center...

Page 12: ...ld wiper blades page 8 29 Moonroof page 3 51 Child safety locks page 3 36 Tires page 8 37 Door lock page 3 32 Light bulbs page 8 44 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 1 5 The equipment and ins...

Page 13: ...runk lid page 3 41 Outside mirror page 3 65 Tires page 8 37 Fuel filler lid page 3 48 Light bulbs page 8 44 1 6 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle Exter...

Page 14: ...3 49 Windshield wiper blades page 8 29 Moonroof page 3 51 Door lock page 3 32 Tires page 8 37 Light bulbs page 8 44 Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview 1 7 The equipment and installation posit...

Page 15: ...age 3 37 Antenna page 6 16 Fuel filler lid page 3 48 Child safety lock page 3 36 Outside mirror page 3 65 Tires page 8 37 Light bulbs page 8 44 1 8 Your Vehicle at a Glance The equipment and installat...

Page 16: ...ms 2 20 Seat Belt Extender 2 23 Seat Belt Warning Light 2 24 Seat Belt Reminder 2 25 Child Restraint 2 26 Child Restraint Precautions 2 26 Child Restraint System Installation Position 2 31 Installing...

Page 17: ...ays have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place Adjustable se...

Page 18: ...the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passenger sensing system As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt prete...

Page 19: ...forward suddenly and could cause injury qHeight Adjustment Driver s Seat To adjust the seat height move the lever up or down Down Up Front Seats Electrically Operated Seats The power operated seat is...

Page 20: ...zda Dealer inspect the front seats front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is stopped Adjusting the driver s seat while the vehicle...

Page 21: ...lts During sudden braking or a collision you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries For maximum protection sit well back and upright To change the seatback angle press the f...

Page 22: ...njury After returning the seatback at any time even when there are no other passengers rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatba...

Page 23: ...badly injured or even killed Children may find these new kinds of keys to be an interesting toy to play with and could cause the power windows or other controls to operate or even make the vehicle mov...

Page 24: ...s no red indication A rear seatback not fully returned and locked in the upright position is dangerous Sudden stops or maneuvering could cause a seatback to flip forward suddenly resulting in injury I...

Page 25: ...sition To lower the head restraint press the stop catch release then push the head restraint down Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger s ears never the passe...

Page 26: ...r both in the seatback pocket Doing so could reduce the effectiveness of the active head restraint in a rear end collision NOTE l The active head restraints operate in a rear end collision The head re...

Page 27: ...ple who are intoxicated People who have taken sleep inducing medicine such as sleeping pills or cold medicine Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high moisture retention ability such as a...

Page 28: ...NOTE Use the seat warmer when the engine is running and do not continue to use it for a long period of time Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2 13...

Page 29: ...ms and has only an emergency locking mode The driver may wear it comfortably and it will lock during a collision However the front passenger s seat and all rear lap shoulder belt retractors operate in...

Page 30: ...be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed Never use one belt for more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained Do not operate a ve...

Page 31: ...mode the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision When the seat belt is fastened it will always be in the emergency locking mode until it is...

Page 32: ...ition in the event of an accident To enable seat belt automatic locking mode pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child restraint system It will retract down to the child restra...

Page 33: ...t belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your neck but never under your arm on your neck or on your upper arm 4 Position the lap belt as low as possible not on the abdominal area then adjust...

Page 34: ...r belt if the seat belt touches your neck or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder To raise the shoulder belt adjuster push the adjuster up To lower the shoulder belt adjuster pull the adjus...

Page 35: ...is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat For details refer to the front passenger seat weight sensors page 2 57 Load limiter The load limiting...

Page 36: ...s Unless all safety procedures are followed injury could result Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer how to safely dispose of the pretensioner system or how to scrap a pretensioner equipped vehicle NOTE l T...

Page 37: ...ction is detected in the air bag front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute The air bag and seat belt pretensioner s...

Page 38: ...Do not use an improper extender Using a seat belt extender that is for another person or a different vehicle or seat is dangerous The seat belt will not provide adequate protection and the user could...

Page 39: ...child restraint system on any seat is dangerous Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions and never use a seat belt extender NOTE When not in use remove the sea...

Page 40: ...minated and the beep sound stops Until a seat belt is fastened or a given period of time has elapsed the beep sound will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls below 20 km h 12 mph NOTE l The warnin...

Page 41: ...child restraint system should NEVER be used on the front seat with the air bag system activated The front passenger s seat is also the least preferred seat for other child restraint systems With Drive...

Page 42: ...Always secure a child in a proper child restraint system Holding a child in your arms while the vehicle is moving is extremely dangerous No matter how strong the person may be he or she cannot hold o...

Page 43: ...ime Do not install a front facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable In a collision the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the...

Page 44: ...ind it The front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat Luggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver seat Any accessories which might increase the total seated weig...

Page 45: ...operate the vehicle with each occupant properly restrained CAUTION A seat belt or child restraint system can become very hot in a closed vehicle during warm weather To avoid burning yourself or a chi...

Page 46: ...estraint systems may not fit all seating positions Before purchasing a child restraint system it should be tested in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where it is intended to be used...

Page 47: ...f a tether equipped child restraint system in the front passenger s seat defeats the safety design of the system and will result in an increased chance of serious injury if the child restraint system...

Page 48: ...vehicle seat Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible A clicking noise from the retractor will be heard during retraction if the system is in the automatic locking mode If the belt does not loc...

Page 49: ...ket Tether strap Anchor bracket location 5 Door outboard position Tether strap position 5 Door outboard position Forward Tether strap Anchor bracket location 5 Door center position Tether strap positi...

Page 50: ...st child up front uses the shoulder belt over the shoulder NEVER put a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat whether your vehicle is equipped with a seat weight sensor or not...

Page 51: ...bag deactivation indicator light illuminates you should not use a rear facing child restraint system in the front seat Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehi...

Page 52: ...is in the automatic locking mode When you remove the child restraint system be sure the belt fully retracts to return the system to emergency locking mode before occupants use the seat belts l Follow...

Page 53: ...estraint system installed on the front passenger seat with the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light not illuminated is dangerous If this indicator light does not illuminate this means...

Page 54: ...ter seat belts instead and the tether if tether equipped Make sure the child restraint system is properly secured An unsecured child restraint system is dangerous In a sudden stop or a collision it co...

Page 55: ...Raise the head restraint to the top locked position Refer to Head Restraints on page 2 10 NOTE 5 Door The rear outboard head restraints are non adjustable 5 Secure the child restraint system using BOT...

Page 56: ...tether strap on top of the head restraint is dangerous In a collision the tether strap could slide off the head restraint and loosen the child restraint system The child restraint system could move w...

Page 57: ...anchor If your child restraint system has a tether it must also be used for your child s optimum safety WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child restraint system Using the tether or t...

Page 58: ...me equipped with a tether that means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety Please carefully follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions when installing...

Page 59: ...otection in certain situations so seat belts are always important in the following ways Without seat belt usage the air bags cannot provide adequate protection during an accident Seat belt usage is ne...

Page 60: ...in air bag equipped vehicles Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous Alone air bags may not prevent serious injuries The appropriate air bags can be expected to...

Page 61: ...Front seat occupants should adjust their seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the seatbacks with seat belts worn properly Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts prop...

Page 62: ...ag could be cut open releasing the gas Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips When hanging clothes hang them on the coat hook directly Always keep the curtain air bag modules fr...

Page 63: ...is dangerous You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable Do not make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system This includes installing trim badges or anything else over the...

Page 64: ...ning light page 2 53 Side and curtain inflators and air bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light page 2 57 Front passenger seat weight sensors page 2 57 Front passenger seat weight se...

Page 65: ...pretensioner operates on the side in which the collision occurs qDriver Air Bag The driver s air bag is mounted in the steering wheel When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater tha...

Page 66: ...front passenger seat For details refer to the driver and front passenger occupant classification system page 2 57 qSide Air Bags The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatb...

Page 67: ...r bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger s head caused by directly...

Page 68: ...ld accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death qAir Bag Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in the air bag front seat belt preten...

Page 69: ...only No air bag and front seat belt pretensioner will be activated in a rear collision Driver air bag X Front passenger air bag X 1 Side air bag X 1 impact side only Curtain air bag X impact side onl...

Page 70: ...ations are examples of front near front collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment Impacts involving trees or poles Frontal offset impact to the vehicle R...

Page 71: ...Roll over 2 56 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags...

Page 72: ...senger seat and monitor the seat belt buckle for the front passenger seat The SAS unit is designed to prevent the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system from deployi...

Page 73: ...straint system 2 On Deactivated Deactivated Adult 3 Off Ready Ready 1 If the front passenger seat belt is buckled the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light illuminates however this does...

Page 74: ...ng under the following conditions for example A rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet Luggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the front p...

Page 75: ...cket The seat is washed Liquids are spilled on the seat The front passenger seat is moved backward pushing into luggage or other items placed behind it The front passenger seatback contacts the rear s...

Page 76: ...eat first re install your child restraint system according to the procedure in this owner s manual Then if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light still does not illuminate install th...

Page 77: ...gins when the ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven qMaintenance The air bag systems do not require regular maintenance But if any of the following occurs take your v...

Page 78: ...and rear window pillars and along the roof edge containing air bag parts or sensors is dangerous These parts contain essential air bag components The air bag could accidentally activate and cause seri...

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Page 80: ...Lights and Beep Sounds 3 21 When Warning Indicator Beep is Activated 3 24 Doors and Locks 3 25 Keys 3 25 Keyless Entry System 3 26 Door Locks 3 32 Liftgate 5 Door 3 37 Trunk Lid 4 Door 3 41 Inside Tru...

Page 81: ...children will not find or play with them Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed Children may find these new kinds of ke...

Page 82: ...the key set detach this plate and store it in a safe place not in the vehicle for use if you need to make a replacement key Also write down the code number and keep it in another safe and handy place...

Page 83: ...assemble the advanced key Expose the advanced key to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight Place heavy objects on the advanced key Put the advanced key in an...

Page 84: ...ever disassemble Never throw the battery into fire or water Never deform or crush The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low l The KEY indicator light green flashes in the instrum...

Page 85: ...ate the screwdriver to detach the cover 4 Remove the battery cap then remove the battery 5 Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up and then cover the battery with the battery cap 6 Close...

Page 86: ...void the user s authority to operate the equipment Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range...

Page 87: ...ening the liftgate trunk lid The operational range for opening the liftgate trunk lid is an area of up to 80 cm 31 in from the center of the liftgate trunk lid Operational range Exterior transmitter S...

Page 88: ...ors and the liftgate can be locked unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors or the liftgate while the advanced key is being carried Front doors Request switch Liftgate Lock only Requ...

Page 89: ...tch page 10 12 Auto lock function A beep sound is heard when all doors and the liftgate are closed while the advanced key is being carried All doors and the liftgate are locked automatically after abo...

Page 90: ...liftgate opener button and wait for 1 second or longer then close it The door ajar warning light will illuminate if the liftgate is not fully closed 4 Door Raise the trunk lid by pressing the electri...

Page 91: ...10 12 l The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depressing the clutch pedal manual transaxle or the brake pedal automatic transaxle To switch the ignition position press the push but...

Page 92: ...ton start has been pressed to ACC and the doors will not lock unlock even if they have been locked manually ON This is the normal running position after the engine is started The indicator light ON tu...

Page 93: ...is pressed from off l The advanced key battery is dead l The advanced key is out of operational range l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal p...

Page 94: ...y out from the bottom of the advanced key 2 Use the auxiliary key to remove the key slot cover 3 Depress the clutch pedal manual transaxle or the brake pedal automatic transaxle until the ring around...

Page 95: ...e push button start while the engine is running and the vehicle is stopped or quickly pressing it any number of times will turn the engine off immediately Operation Using Advanced Key Functions qKeyle...

Page 96: ...hts will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked With theft deterrent system The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed The hazard warning light...

Page 97: ...automatically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation l A d...

Page 98: ...Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 3 19...

Page 99: ...mporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle The following are inoperable l Starting the engine using the push button start l Operating the request switches To restore these functions perform a...

Page 100: ...arning light red will flash continuously when the push button start has not been switched off to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed The KEY warning light red will stop flashing w...

Page 101: ...m the driver that the ignition will not switch to ACC even if the ignition is switched off l The advanced key battery is dead l The advanced key is not within operational range l The advanced key is p...

Page 102: ...ollowing procedure to restore the functions of the advanced key page 3 20 The volume of the beep sound can be changed Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 12 NOTE The warning beep does not sou...

Page 103: ...n removed from the vehicle When locking the doors or closing the trunk liftgate the chime sounds for about ten seconds Check whether the advanced key has been left in the vehicle or the trunk liftgate...

Page 104: ...regarding keys and the prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents theft The keys operate all locks With keyless entry system Key code number plate Retractable type key Without keyless entry system Key...

Page 105: ...smitter to any kind of magnetic field Expose the transmitter to high temperatures on places such as the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate u...

Page 106: ...that all doors and the liftgate are locked With theft deterrent system The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed The hazard warning lights do not flash if all the doors...

Page 107: ...tomatically lock if one of the doors or the liftgate trunk lid is not opened within about 30 seconds The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be changed Refer to Personalization Featu...

Page 108: ...Declaration of Conformity Keyless entry system Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3 29...

Page 109: ...as the transmitter could be damaged There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced Replace only with the same type battery CR1620 or equivalent Dispose of used batteries acc...

Page 110: ...ely it could detach from the transmitter qService If you have a problem with the keyless entry system consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer If your transmitter is lost or stolen consult an Authorized Maz...

Page 111: ...ou when leaving your vehicle unattended Leaving your vehicle unlocked is dangerous as children could lock themselves in a hot vehicle or become trapped by climbing into the trunk which could result in...

Page 112: ...This does not operate the other door locks Lock Unlock To lock the front passenger door with the door lock knob from the outside press the door lock knob to the lock position and close the door This...

Page 113: ...the center position l The system can be set to unlock all doors by performing a single operation Refer to Personalization Features on page 10 12 Locking unlocking with door lock switch All doors and...

Page 114: ...the vehicle speed is about 20 km h 12 mph or more 3 All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km h 12 mph or more All the doors and the liftgate unlock when...

Page 115: ...vehicle or four times on a manual transaxle the procedure will be invalidated If this occurs start the procedure from the beginning 5 Three seconds after the function setting has been changed a beep...

Page 116: ...n accident CAUTION Be careful not to apply excessive force to the damper stay on the liftgate such as by putting your hand on the stay Otherwise the damper stay may bend and affect the liftgate operat...

Page 117: ...lock switch refer to Power Door Locks page 3 33 qOpening and Closing the Liftgate NOTE With advanced key When using the advanced keyless function to open the liftgate refer to Opening the liftgate pag...

Page 118: ...rd for a few seconds after the electric liftgate opener has been pressed however this does not indicate a malfunction When the liftgate cannot be opened If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a ma...

Page 119: ...uggage or cargo using the tie down hooks Make sure luggage and cargo are secured before driving Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a...

Page 120: ...open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure Always keep the car from...

Page 121: ...yless entry system transmitter refer to Keyless Entry System page 3 16 Opening the trunk lid with the transmitter with retractable type key The trunk lid can be opened by operating the keyless entry s...

Page 122: ...a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars parents should be aware that children...

Page 123: ...h them Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous Babies left sleeping and children who lock themselves in cars or trunks can die very quickly from heat prostration Do not...

Page 124: ...r windows unintentionally which could result in serious injury if a child s hands head or neck becomes caught by the window CAUTION To prevent burning out the fuse and damaging the power window system...

Page 125: ...cking the power window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while holding up the power window switch is dangerous In this case the jam safe function cannot prevent the window from closi...

Page 126: ...d position press the upper part of the switch Open Close qPower Window Lock Switch With the lock switch in the unlocked position button not depressed all power windows on each door can be operated Wit...

Page 127: ...incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak which could result in serious burns or death in an accident CAUTION Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel filler cap or...

Page 128: ...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 cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engin...

Page 129: ...uch as tools or rags in the engine compartment Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fire leading to an unexpected accident 1 Check under the hood area to...

Page 130: ...tand up or extend part of their body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving Extending the head arms or other parts of the body through the moonroof is dangerous The head or arms could h...

Page 131: ...Slide Operation To fully open automatically momentarily press the rear of the slide switch To stop sliding partway press any part of the tilt or slide switch To close to the desired position press the...

Page 132: ...the moonroof is opened but must be closed by hand Sunshade CAUTION The sunshade does not tilt To avoid damaging the sunshade do not push up on it Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is openin...

Page 133: ...ould void the user s authority to operate the equipment To avoid damage to the key do not Drop the key Get the key wet Expose the key to any kind of magnetic field Expose the key to high temperatures...

Page 134: ...zda Dealer l Always keep a spare advanced key in case one is lost If an advanced key is lost consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible l If you lose an advanced key including auxiliary ke...

Page 135: ...Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3 56 Knowing Your Mazda Security System...

Page 136: ...o another place switch the ignition off and then restart the engine l Signals from a TVor radio station or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone could interfere with your immobilizer system If you...

Page 137: ...ngine with an unrecognized key the engine will not start thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key consult an Authorized Mazda D...

Page 138: ...me near the key NOTE l The keys carry a unique electronic code For this reason and to assure your safety obtaining a replacement key requires some waiting time They are only available through an Autho...

Page 139: ...Declaration of Conformity Immobilizer system 3 60 Knowing Your Mazda Security System...

Page 140: ...using the proper key and your engine fails to start check the security indicator light If it is flashing remove the ignition key and wait 2 seconds or more then reinsert it and try starting the engine...

Page 141: ...0 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following l Forcing open a door the hood or the trunk lid liftgate l Unlocking a door with the inside door lock knob l Unlocking a door with th...

Page 142: ...thin about 30 seconds l A door or the liftgate trunk lid is opened l The auxiliary key is inserted into the key slot with advanced key l The key is inserted in the ignition switch l The push button st...

Page 143: ...urned off qTo Stop the Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any one of the following methods l Unlock a door with the key l Press the unlock button or press and hold the trunk button on the ke...

Page 144: ...o lock the column 3 Push the wheel up and down to be certain it s locked before driving Mirrors qOutside Mirrors Check the mirror angles before driving Mirror type Flat type driver s side Flat surface...

Page 145: ...ng with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous Your rear view will be restricted and you could have an accident qRearview Mirror WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks Car...

Page 146: ...t the rear Night Day Day Night lever Auto dimming mirror The auto dimming mirror automatically reduces glare of headlights from cars at the rear when the ignition is switched ON Press the ON OFF butto...

Page 147: ...Otherwise light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally Light sensor Light sensor l The auto dimmer function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever s...

Page 148: ...n Monoxide 4 5 Before Starting the Engine 4 6 Before Getting In 4 6 After Getting In 4 6 Driving Tips 4 7 Break In Period 4 7 Money Saving Suggestions 4 7 Hazardous Driving 4 8 Floor Mat 4 8 Rocking t...

Page 149: ...1 RON or above U S federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane 91 RON could cause the emission control system to lose effective...

Page 150: ...rom the use of the following may not be covered by the Mazda warranty l Gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol l Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol l Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol Before Driving...

Page 151: ...your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction Do not coast with the ignition switched off Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off Do not operate the engine at high idle fo...

Page 152: ...death could occur Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the engine Exhaust gas is dangerous When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and t...

Page 153: ...fluid levels should be inspected See Maintenance Section 8 After Getting In l Are all doors closed and locked l Is the seat adjusted properly l Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted l Is the ste...

Page 154: ...s smoothly begin driving l Avoid fast starts l Keep the engine tuned Follow the maintenance schedule page 8 3 and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing l Use the air condit...

Page 155: ...lower gear and accelerate slowly Do not spin the front wheels l For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow use sand rock salt chains carpeting or other nonslip mate...

Page 156: ...on page 8 22 l Inspect the battery and its cables Cold reduces battery capacity l Use only cold weather engine oil page 8 19 l Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections l Use washer...

Page 157: ...g could be greatly affected and result in an accident CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system the system ma...

Page 158: ...wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is dangerous Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to o...

Page 159: ...ht rating GVWR of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver s door frame Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage You can estimate the weight of...

Page 160: ...tions l Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle l Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle Your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires...

Page 161: ...dule for your driving condition l Use only the recommended engine oil page 8 19 Extra oil additives are NOT recommended l After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill idle the engine at least 30...

Page 162: ...Trailer Towing The Mazda3 is not designed for towing Never tow a trailer with your Mazda3 Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 4 15...

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Page 164: ...amic Stability Control DSC 5 28 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 5 31 Blind Spot Monitoring BSM System 5 37 Instrument Cluster and Indicators 5 42 Meters and Gauges 5 42 Warning Indicator Lights and Be...

Page 165: ...the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P automatic transaxle or in 1st gear or R manual transaxle Leaving the driver s seat without switching the ignition off setting the parking brake...

Page 166: ...key Refer to Starting the engine page 3 12 for information on how to start the engine NOTE Engine starting is controlled by the spark ignition system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causi...

Page 167: ...xle Shift into neutral Automatic transaxle Shift the shift lever to the P position 3 Without Advanced Keyless Entry Push Button Start System Switch the ignition from ON to OFF LOCK With Advanced Keyle...

Page 168: ...ear when going down steep hills Driving with your foot continuously on the brake pedal or steadily applying the brakes for long distances is dangerous This causes overheated brakes resulting in longer...

Page 169: ...t always switch the ignition off set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P automatic transaxle or in 1st gear or R manual transaxle Leaving the driver s seat without switching the ig...

Page 170: ...brake is fully released Low brake fluid level warning If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released you may have a brake problem Drive to the side of the road and park off the right...

Page 171: ...dal and may hear a chattering noise from the brake system This is normal ABS system operation Continue to depress the brake pedal without pumping the brakes WARNING Do not rely on ABS as a substitute...

Page 172: ...rrectly the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the ABS warning light on simultaneously The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force distribution system WARNING Do...

Page 173: ...or pump operation noise may be heard This is a normal effect of the brake assist and does not indicate a malfunction l The brake assist equipment does not supersede the functionality of the vehicle s...

Page 174: ...use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the gear lever when changing from 5th to 4th g...

Page 175: ...h M3 to M4 49 km h 30 mph M4 to M5 63 km h 39 mph M5 to M6 70 km h 43 mph MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo Gear Vehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km h 15 mph M2 to M3 40 km h 25 mph M3 to M4 65 km h 40 mph M4 to M5 73 km h...

Page 176: ...r the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic you should also be awar...

Page 177: ...st incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on WARNING If the engine is running faster than idle do not shift from N or P into a driving gear It s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving g...

Page 178: ...the vehicle was in before entering the curve allowing the vehicle to be accelerated from the same gear after exiting the curve AAS mode will maintain the transaxle in the optimum gear and the driver m...

Page 179: ...the lever from M to D NOTE l If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped the gear will shift to M1 l If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when...

Page 180: ...anual shift mode is restored Shifting Manually Shifting up M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 To shift up to a higher gear tap the shift lever back once NOTE l When driving slowly the gears may not shift up l In manua...

Page 181: ...ond while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads If the shift lever is tapped back or forward while in the second gear fixed mode the mode will be canceled Shifting specificati...

Page 182: ...h M3 or M2 M1 10 km h 6 mph NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower the gears shift dow...

Page 183: ...wer steering functions and make it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades depress the accelera...

Page 184: ...turn off the engine after parking in a safe place and then start the engine again If the light does not illuminate after restarting the engine this indicates that the power steering is restored and n...

Page 185: ...ar restrictions that require inconsistent speed qCruise Main Indicator Light Amber Cruise Set Indicator Light Green The indicator light has two colors Cruise Main Indicator Light Amber The indicator l...

Page 186: ...r pedal simultaneously Cruise control switch NOTE l Release the cruise control switch at the desired speed otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the switch is pressed up and continue decr...

Page 187: ...uise control switch Type A Press up the cruise control SET switch and hold it Your vehicle will accelerate Release the switch at the speed you want Cruise control switch Your vehicle has a tap up feat...

Page 188: ...r SET switch and release it immediately NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on Greater speed will not interfere with or change the set speed Take your foot o...

Page 189: ...some other method besides the OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed such as applying the brake pedal and the system is still activated the most recent set speed will automatically resume when...

Page 190: ...loss of traction WARNING Do not rely on the traction control system as a substitute for safe driving The traction control system TCS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving excessive speed...

Page 191: ...rol DSC The Dynamic Stability Control DSC automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces o...

Page 192: ...conds when the ignition is switched ON If the TCS or DSC is operating the indicator light flashes If the light stays on the TCS or DSC may have a malfunction and they may not operate correctly Take yo...

Page 193: ...est stability l The DSC only operates when the brake pedal is depressed strongly while driving and it is determined that operation of the DSC is required even if the DSC OFF indicator light illuminate...

Page 194: ...le Tire pressure sensors NOTE When the ambient temperature is low due to seasonal changes tire temperatures are also lower When the tire temperature decreases the air pressure decreases as well The TP...

Page 195: ...ssure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire...

Page 196: ...udden maneuvering or braking Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condi...

Page 197: ...warning light illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures l After adjusting the tire air pressures it may require some time for the TPMS warnin...

Page 198: ...e exhausted l When using a wheel with no tire pressure sensor installed l When using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the side walls l When using tire chains qTires and Wheels CAUTION When inspe...

Page 199: ...ensors Do not use non genuine wheels otherwise it may not be possible to install the tire pressure sensors Be sure to have the tire pressure sensors installed whenever tires or wheels are replaced Whe...

Page 200: ...ARNING Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings but is no...

Page 201: ...ystem has to be turned off using the BSM OFF switch l The detection area of the system has been determined based on the lane width of general freeways Therefore on a road with a narrower lane width th...

Page 202: ...glass is tinted it may affect the visibility of the BSM warning light making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the light BSM warning beep The warning beep operates when the turn signal leve...

Page 203: ...a consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer l For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors or replacement of the bumper consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer qSafety Certification Radiation Hazard This BSM...

Page 204: ...following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation MEXICO RLVCOBS1...

Page 205: ...5 43 Odometer Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector page 5 43 Tachometer page 5 44 Fuel Gauge page 5 44 Boost Gauge MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo page 5 45 Dashboard Illumination page 5 45 5 42 Driving Your Mazda...

Page 206: ...CC or the ignition is switched off the odometer or trip meters cannot be displayed however pressing the selector button can inadvertently switch the trip meters or reset them during an approximate ten...

Page 207: ...re trip distances and to compute fuel consumption NOTE l Only the trip meters record tenths of kilometers miles l The trip record will be erased when l The power supply is interrupted blown fuse or th...

Page 208: ...the ignition ON and press the selector six times within five seconds ON is displayed in the odometer trip meter If the selector is pressed while ON is displayed OFF is displayed 2 Press the selector f...

Page 209: ...ness cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity To cancel the illumination dimmer press the dashboard illumination knob NOTE l This symbol indicates the knob to adjust the...

Page 210: ...r Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5 49 Malfunction Warning Light 5 50 Charging System Warning Light 5 51 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5 51 Check Engine Light 5 52 High Engine Coolant Tempe...

Page 211: ...4 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5 54 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5 55 KEY Warning Light Red KEY Indicator Light Green 5 57 Security Indicator Light 5 58 Headlight High Beam Indic...

Page 212: ...de of the road and park off the right of way You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to the floor In either case it will take longer to stop the vehicle 1 With the...

Page 213: ...warning light illuminated Driving the vehicle with the light illuminated is dangerous as it could result in the loss of brake power and cause an accident In addition loss of brake power could occur wh...

Page 214: ...oth lights are illuminated the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency stop than under normal circumstances qCharging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition...

Page 215: ...ions when the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty l The engi...

Page 216: ...as soon as possible The system may not operate in an accident WARNING Never tamper with the air bag pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs Se...

Page 217: ...ecurely closed Close the door trunk or liftgate securely before driving the vehicle qLow Washer Fluid Level Warning Light This warning light indicates that little washer fluid remains Add fluid page 8...

Page 218: ...ing or braking Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an accident To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat pull over to a safe position where you can check the visual condition of the ti...

Page 219: ...ight illuminates due to a drop in tire air pressure make sure to check and adjust the tire air pressures l After adjusting the tire air pressures it may require some time for the TPMS warning light to...

Page 220: ...dvanced keyless system it illuminates continuously WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY warning light illuminated If the KEY warning light remains illuminated do not continue to drive using t...

Page 221: ...s inside the vehicle the KEY indicator light green illuminates and the push button start can be pressed to ACC page 3 12 When flashing When the push button start is pressed off from ON the KEY indicat...

Page 222: ...entarily and then turns off The light illuminates continuously when the engine coolant temperature is low and turns off after the engine is warm NOTE If the low engine coolant temperature indicator li...

Page 223: ...rns off Pressing the AFS OFF switch cancels the AFS function and illuminates the indicator light The following conditions could indicate that the system is malfunctioning If one of the following condi...

Page 224: ...If the light remains illuminated after the engine is started or illuminates while driving turn off the engine after parking in a safe place and then start the engine again If the light does not illumi...

Page 225: ...warning light a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute The air bag and seat belt pretensioner system warning beep sound will continue to be heard for approximately 35 minute...

Page 226: ...yless function is used and the push button start is pressed to ACC the Push Button Start Not in OFF Warning Beep page 3 21 overrides the lights on reminder l Without auto light control function A pers...

Page 227: ...NOTE To prevent discharging the battery do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety requires them Without AUTO position Switch Position Headlights Off Off On Taillights Parking li...

Page 228: ...ing a sticker or a label on the windshield Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly Light sensor The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto wiper control Keep hands and scr...

Page 229: ...on and the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off the headlights other exterior lights and dashboard illumination will turn off l The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed...

Page 230: ...Press the lever forward to turn on the high beams Pull the lever back to its original position for the low beams High beam Low beam qFlashing the Headlights To flash the headlights pull the lever ful...

Page 231: ...on and the vehicle speed is about 2 km h 2 mph or higher AFS OFF indicator light The AFS OFF indicator light illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched ON and then turns off Pressing the AFS OF...

Page 232: ...cancel after the turn is completed If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn manually return the lever to its original position Right turn Left turn Right lane change Left lane change OF...

Page 233: ...en the headlights the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are automatically turned on Windshield Wipers and Washer The ignition must be switched ON WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or p...

Page 234: ...hould operate normally If they do not resume functioning consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible Drive to the side of the road and park off the right of way Wait until the weather clear...

Page 235: ...ent low speed high speed The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever From the center position normal rotate the switch downward for higher sensitivity f...

Page 236: ...en the rain sensor temperature is about _10 C 14 F or lower or about 85 C 185 F or higher l If the windshield is coated with water repellent the rain sensor may not be able to sense the amount of rain...

Page 237: ...ized Mazda Dealer Rear Window Wiper and Washer 5 Door The ignition must be switched ON qRear Window Wiper Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper washer switch ON Normal INT Intermittent qRear Win...

Page 238: ...again Fully Automatic Type Air Conditioning Indicator light Manual Type Air Conditioning Indicator light CAUTION Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of...

Page 239: ...hicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash NOTE l The turn signals do...

Page 240: ...ary input 6 59 Safety Certification 6 61 Bluetooth Audio 6 62 Bluetooth Audio 6 62 Bluetooth Hands Free 6 72 Bluetooth Hands Free 6 72 Basic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation 6 76 Convenient Use of the H...

Page 241: ...during hot weather open the windows to let warm air escape then run the climate control system qNot Using for a Long Period Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a month to keep inte...

Page 242: ...ght Push Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow move the adjustment knob Knob Dial Close Open NOTE When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions the system may blo...

Page 243: ...qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents 6 4 Interior Comfort Climate Control System...

Page 244: ...pe and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately Check your vehicle s climate control type and read the appropriate pages Manual Type page 6 6 Fully Automatic Type page 6 1...

Page 245: ...it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold NOTE U S A When the mode is set to or with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold posi...

Page 246: ...set at position 1 2 3 or 4 Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off NOTE The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 C 32 F Air intake selector Th...

Page 247: ...the recirculated air mode qCooling With Air Conditioner 1 Set the mode selector dial to the position 2 Set the temperature control dial to the cold position 3 Set the fan control dial to the desired...

Page 248: ...ition 4 l If warm air is desired at the floor set the mode selector dial to the position l In the or position the air conditioner is automatically turned on however the indicator light does not illumi...

Page 249: ...isplay passenger Mode selector display DUAL AUTO Air intake display Airflow display A C switch AUTO switch Driver temperature control dial Windshield defroster switch Fan control dial Passenger temper...

Page 250: ...the above continue to operate in AUTO control OFF switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the climate control system Temperature control dial Hot Cold This dial controls temperature Turn it clockwis...

Page 251: ...ill turn off the air conditioning cooling dehumidifying functions The air conditioning can be turned on and off by pressing the A C switch while the fan control dial is on NOTE l The air conditioning...

Page 252: ...icator light turned off The set temperature for the driver and front passenger is controlled simultaneously NOTE is displayed on the information display while in the individual operation mode Windshie...

Page 253: ...ress the windshield defroster switch In this position the outside air position is automatically selected and the air conditioner automatically turns on The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the...

Page 254: ...tside temperatures and sunlight It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate pr...

Page 255: ...wise To install the antenna turn it clockwise Make sure the antenna is securely installed AM FM Radio Antenna The AM FM radio antenna receives both AM and FM signals Remove Install Antenna for AM FM a...

Page 256: ...ing wheel learn to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle CAUTION For the purposes of safe driving adjust the a...

Page 257: ...ight because they do not bend around corners but they do reflect Unlike AM signals FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon Therefore FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible...

Page 258: ...nsmitter Reception in such fringe areas is characterized by sound breakup Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower The broadcast signals are extremely strong so the result is...

Page 259: ...n about an hour Wait for normal operation to return before attempting to use the unit Handling the CD player In dash CD changer The following precautions should be observed l Do not spill any liquid o...

Page 260: ...ing the identification logo as shown below No other discs can be played l Use discs that have been legitimately produced If illegally copied discs such as pirated discs are used the system may not ope...

Page 261: ...yed when musical data CD DA is playing l The period from when a CD RW is inserted to when it begins playing is longer than a normal CD or CD R l Completely read the instruction manual and cautions for...

Page 262: ...r number A numerical folder number is assigned to each folder in the order of hierarchy from shallow to deep NOTE Folders and tracks files within the same hierarchy play in the order they were written...

Page 263: ...ers when inputting ID3 tags Two byte characters and some special symbols cannot be displayed Specialized glossary MP3 Abbreviation for MPEG Audio Layer 3 A technical standard for audio compression as...

Page 264: ...Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U S in the United States and other countries Playable WMA file specification CD R and CD RW including WMA files can be p...

Page 265: ...MEMO 6 26...

Page 266: ...ower Volume Sound Controls page 6 28 Operating the Radio page 6 32 Operating the Satellite Radio page 6 34 Operating the Compact Disc CD Player page 6 46 Operating the In Dash CD Changer page 6 50 Ope...

Page 267: ...o prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the audio system on for a long period of time when the engine is not running Volume adjustment To adjust the volume turn the power volume dial...

Page 268: ...lable 2 Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows Standard audio equipped model Indication Turn Left Turn Right Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble In...

Page 269: ...y selected To reset bass treble fade and balance press the audio control dial for 2 seconds The unit will beep and CLEAR will be displayed Automatic Level Control ALC Standard audio equipped model The...

Page 270: ...igh compression may result in poor sound quality l Centerpoint is available for 2 channel stereo audio except for AM radio FM radio SIRIUS digital satellite radio AUX BT audio Centerpoint is a registe...

Page 271: ...ak reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise and the ST indicator will go out Tuning The radio has the following tuning methods Manual Seek Scan Preset channel and Auto mem...

Page 272: ...e station frequency and the channel number will be displayed NOTE If the power supply is interrupted fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will be erased Auto memory tuning Thi...

Page 273: ...et buttons Text Electronic Serial number button Satellite button Instant replay button Display button Information display All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display...

Page 274: ...dio brings you more of what you love Get 69 channels of 100 commercial free music plus all your favorite sports news talk and entertainment Everything worth listening to is now on SIRIUS 100 Commercia...

Page 275: ...you are parked outside with a clear view of open sky you will be instructed to turn on your radio in SAT mode and tuned to channel 184 Activation typically takes only 2 5 minutes SIRIUS operation All...

Page 276: ...desired receiving channel l Turn the knob clockwise Channel Up l Turn the knob counterclockwise Channel Down Unsubscribed channel When a selected station has not been subscribed to the display indica...

Page 277: ...displayed NOTE In the initial setting all channels are preset to 184 Category change Press the category button or and select the desired category l Press the category button Category up l Press the ca...

Page 278: ...Press the text button again after the last eight characters have been displayed to return to the beginning of the title Channel number display l When the display button is pressed while in info displa...

Page 279: ...s the text button again after the last eight characters have been displayed to return to the beginning of the title l Three seconds after scrolling the artist name the display automatically return to...

Page 280: ...replay mode is off instant replay mode is turned on in a paused condition PAUSE Press the instant replay button again to resume playback from the point at which it was paused NOTE l If the channel is...

Page 281: ...the ID code the new ID code is input after the previous one is input first NOTE The scan button refers to the operation for an In dash CD changer equipped vehicle and the auto memory button refers to...

Page 282: ...ked the channel is muted NOTE l If the registered ID code is forgotten return the ID code to the default 0000 See INTIALIZATION OF ID CODE section l The scan button refers to the operation for an In d...

Page 283: ...nel preset button 6 Hold both buttons together for 1 5 seconds 3 ENTER PIN appears for three seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode 4 SR1 appears which indicates that it is ready for co...

Page 284: ...MEMO 6 45...

Page 285: ...serting the CD Insert the CD into the slot label side up The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digita...

Page 286: ...scan button during playback to start the scan play operation the track number will flash Press the scan button again to cancel scan playback NOTE If the unit is left in scan normal playback will resu...

Page 287: ...ber Elapsed time Track name Track number Album name Artist name MP3 WMA CD File name Folder name Album name ID3 Tag Song name ID3 Tag Artist name ID3 Tag Folder number File number File number Elapsed...

Page 288: ...ceeds 32 characters it may not be fully displayed Message display If CHECK CD is displayed it means that there is some CD malfunction Check the CD for damage dirt or smudges and then properly reinsert...

Page 289: ...two or three file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded Inserting the CD The CD must be label side up when inserting The auto loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play NOTE The C...

Page 290: ...ing CDs from desired tray number 1 Press and hold the CD eject button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard The DISC OUT display flashes 2 Press the channel preset button for the desired CD...

Page 291: ...D playback This function scans the titles in a folder currently being played and plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you in finding a song you want to listen to Press the scan button during playback...

Page 292: ...3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly DISC RDM is displayed 2 Press the button again to cancel the random playback Switching the display For files with a file name and other information that...

Page 293: ...rn to the beginning of the title NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited If the number of characters including the file extension mp3 wma exceeds 32 characters it may not be fully display...

Page 294: ...a malfunction Check the satellite radio antenna antenna cable and DLP antenna connector If the error indication continues to display consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer CHECK CD CD is inserted upside d...

Page 295: ...ith Bluetooth Hands Free Talk button Pick up button Talk button Hang up button Pick up button NOTE l The talk button pick up button and hang up button are operable with the audio unit turned off l Maz...

Page 296: ...ng cases l SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit or BT audio unit is not equipped on the audio system l CD has not been inserted The AUX mode is unavailable unless you connect a commercially available p...

Page 297: ...g can be called up by pressing the seek switch up or down while any radio station stored in the auto memory tuning is being received Radio stations can be called up in the order they were stored with...

Page 298: ...auxiliary jack Depending on the portable audio device noise may occur when using the device with it connected to the accessory socket equipped on the vehicle If noise occurs do not use the accessory s...

Page 299: ...rt or remove the plug by holding its base To listen to a portable audio unit 1 Switch the ignition to ACC or ON 2 Press the power volume dial to turn the audio system on 3 Press the AUX button of the...

Page 300: ...to operate this equipment NOTE For CD player section This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interf...

Page 301: ...nsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when purchasing or changing devices Bluetooth audio devices which correspond to specified Bluetooth versions and profiles can be Bluetooth connected to the vehicle s B...

Page 302: ...mally depending on the Bluetooth audio device l To make sure that your Bluetooth audio device is Ver 1 0 or 1 3 refer to the Owner s Manual for the Bluetooth audio device Bluetooth is the registered t...

Page 303: ...ice information can be performed 1 The mode changes as follows each time the audio control dial is pressed Select BT SETUP Standard audio equipped model Bose Sound System equipped model Depending on t...

Page 304: ...dio device Conversely it does not need to be programmed again as a hands free mobile phone if it has already been programmed as a Bluetooth audio device l Look around to be sure other likely Bluetooth...

Page 305: ...er about 10 30 seconds after which PAIR SUCCESS continues to be displayed for three seconds and then the unit returns to the normal display NOTE l Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain amount of...

Page 306: ...rogrammed the Bluetooth unit links the device last programmed If you would like to link a different programmed device it is necessary to change the link The order of device priority after the link has...

Page 307: ...runk or a metal type box and then try the link operation again l Device selection can also be done using voice recognition page 6 87 How to confirm the device currently linked Switch to the link chang...

Page 308: ...audio device information display 1 Using the audio control dial select the pair device information display mode DEVICE INFO in the BT SETUP mode Refer to Bluetooth audio device set up for details 2 Pr...

Page 309: ...uetooth audio device the playback is stopped Playback from the Bluetooth audio device resumes after the call ends Playback 1 To listen to a Bluetooth audio device over the vehicle s speaker system swi...

Page 310: ...y scroll Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time To display the rest of the characters of a long title short press the text button The display scrolls the next 12 characters Short press the te...

Page 311: ...ndling the device Mobile phone CAUTION The types of devices Mobile phone which can be connected to the hands free unit are limited Therefore before purchasing or changing your device Mobile phone mode...

Page 312: ...mmunication is not possible change the location of the device Mobile phone qComponent Parts Bluetooth Hands Free consists of the following items l Talk button l Pick up button l Hang up button l Infor...

Page 313: ...ions l A passenger is speaking l Driving with the window and or the moonroof open l Driving on bumpy roads l Noise outside of the vehicle is loud Construction sites inside tunnels excess oncoming traf...

Page 314: ...s refer to Basic Bluetooth Hands Free Operation or Convenient Use of the Hands Free System Tutorial The tutorial explains how to use Bluetooth Hands Free To activate the tutorial do the following 1 Pr...

Page 315: ...in the selected language NOTE l If the language setting is changed device registration is maintained Phonebook records are not cleared but each language has a separate phonebook Therefore entries cre...

Page 316: ...setting The 4 digit pairing code setting for registration of your cell phone pairing can be set beforehand NOTE The initial setting value is 0000 1 Press the pick up button or talk button with a short...

Page 317: ...le another device is being programmed 1 Activate the Bluetooth application of the device NOTE For the operation of the device refer to its instruction manual 2 Press the pick up button or talk button...

Page 318: ...a non taxing road situation If you are not completely comfortable make all calls from a safe parking position and move out only when fully under control and you can devote your eyes and mind to drivin...

Page 319: ...s the hang up button during the call A beep sound will confirm that call is ended qVolume Adjustment The power volume dial of the audio unit is used to adjust the volume Turn the dial to the right to...

Page 320: ...Beep Yes 13 Prompt Number please 14 Say Beep XXXXXXXXXXX Say the phone number to be registered 15 Prompt XXXXXXXXXXX Phone number registration After the beep continue to add numbers or say Go Back to...

Page 321: ...er has been registered in Bluetooth Hands Free in advance For the phonebook setting method refer to page 6 85 1 Press the pick up button or talk button with a short press 2 Say Beep Call 3 Prompt Name...

Page 322: ...he talk button with a short press 2 Say Beep Transfer call 3 Prompt Transferred call to phone Transferring a call from a device Mobile phone to Hands Free Communication between devices Mobile phone ca...

Page 323: ...p button or say Dial then go to Step 7 Adding inputting telephone number Say XXXX desired telephone number then go to Step 5 Telephone number correction Say Go Back The prompt replies Go Back The last...

Page 324: ...umber is XXXXXXXXXXX Ex 555 1234 Currently registered number New number please NOTE If there was no previous phone number registered to a location Ex Work the prompt will only read out Number please 1...

Page 325: ...following New entry edit list names delete erase all or import contact 4 Say Beep Erase all 5 Prompt Are you sure you want to erase everything from your Hands Free system phonebook 6 Say Beep Yes 7 P...

Page 326: ...on with a short press 2 Say Beep XXXX send Say DTMF code 3 Prompt Sending XXXX DTMF code Hands Free Setting qDevice Device registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped device to Bluetooth...

Page 327: ...nk has been changed is maintained even when the ignition is switched off Hands free phone 1 Press the pick up button or talk button with a short press 2 Say Beep Setup 3 Prompt Select one of the follo...

Page 328: ...can be deleted using the registration list 6 Say Beep Delete 7 Prompt Please say the name of the device you would like to delete Available devices are XXXXX Ex device A XXXXX Ex device B XXXXX Ex dev...

Page 329: ...it passcode PCode 9 Prompt Passcode XXXX Passcode PCode Is this correct 10 Say Beep Yes 11 Prompt Passcode is enabled returning to main menu Using Bluetooth Hands Free with a passcode 1 Press the pick...

Page 330: ...unction Speaker Enrollment The voice recognition learning function enables voice recognition appropriate to the characteristics of the user s voice If the recognition of the voice input commands to th...

Page 331: ...n you are ready to begin Press the hangup button to cancel at any time 6 Press the talk button with a short press 7 The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number refer to the voice input...

Page 332: ...the voice recognition learning is turned off When Enable is spoken the voice recognition learning is turned on 6 Prompt Speaker Enrollment is disabled enabled returning to main menu When Bluetooth Han...

Page 333: ...ent The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in...

Page 334: ...5 seconds after all doors are closed With Advanced key About 5 seconds after all doors are closed when the advanced key is outside of the vehicle l About 15 seconds after the ignition is switched off...

Page 335: ...l Light is on or off when the illuminated entry system is on Light on qMap Lights The map lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches qLuggage Compartment Light 5 Door Switch Position Lugga...

Page 336: ...play With multi information display Clock adjustment buttons qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display Outside Temperatur...

Page 337: ...Temperature Display Fully Automatic Type When the ignition is switched ON the ambient temperature is displayed NOTE Under the following conditions the ambient temperature display may differ from the a...

Page 338: ...lay Steering switch Multi information display Clock adjustment buttons Steering Switch Left switch Right switch Navi switch BACK switch INFO switch Enter up down switch Interior Comfort Interior Equip...

Page 339: ...pressed the multi information display cycles through qMulti Information Display Functions Function name Details See page Clock Constant display of time 6 101 Outside temperature display Constant disp...

Page 340: ...eflected in the time zone displayed l The clock does not display if there is no GPS signal reception l If the battery cables are disconnected and then reconnected the clock does not operate until a GP...

Page 341: ...ter consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer Average fuel economy This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculating the total fuel consumption and the total traveled distance since purchasing the v...

Page 342: ...h 3 mph L 100 km mpg will be displayed Distance to empty This mode displays the approximate distance you can travel on the remaining fuel based on the fuel economy The distance to empty will be calcu...

Page 343: ...ENANCE by pressing the Enter up down switch up or down and then press the Enter up down switch 3 Select the item you want to turn on TIRE ROTATION or SERVICE DUE by pressing the Enter up down switch u...

Page 344: ...time the ignition is switched to ACC or ON NOTE l If the Enter up down switch is pressed while a message is displayed it will no longer be displayed the next time the engine is started l After the veh...

Page 345: ...days 15 to 0 days Remaining distance 0 km 0 mile to 500 km 300 mile SERVICE OVERDUE Remaining days 0 to 15 days Reset method If resetting is performed after a tire rotation or periodic inspection has...

Page 346: ...values l Even if the battery is disconnected the remaining distance and days information is not erased l If the multi information display is replaced or repaired there is the possibility that the rema...

Page 347: ...ER TO P l STEERING WHEEL LOCK NOT RELEASED TURN WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT l DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO START ENGINE l DEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO START ENGINE l USE AUXILIARY KEY NOTE When more than two warnings o...

Page 348: ...ne at an Authorized Mazda Dealer you will be unable to change the settings Resetting the data for the trip computer average fuel economy and the average vehicle speed 1 Press the INFO switch until the...

Page 349: ...st Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed...

Page 350: ...under the sun A lighter could explode or the plastic material in eyeglasses could deform and crack from high temperature qOverhead Console This console box is designed to store eyeglasses or other ac...

Page 351: ...out the armrest Before opening the center console store the armrest first Otherwise the armrest or center console may be damaged Press the button to slide the armrest frontward To retract the armrest...

Page 352: ...g hook as it could be damaged Shopping bag hook tensile strength 3 kg 6 6 lb qRear Coat Hooks WARNING Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the assist grips and coat hooks Hanging heavy or sharp ended...

Page 353: ...greater than 120 W DC 12 V 10 A Front The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON To use press the cover and open it With Seat Warmer Without Seat Warmer Rear The accessory sockets can be used regardl...

Page 354: ...n the device connected to the accessory socket Depending on the device connected to the accessory socket the vehicle s electrical system may be affected which could cause the warning light to illumina...

Page 355: ...6 116...

Page 356: ...in an Emergency 7 2 Flat Tire 7 3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage 7 3 Changing a Flat Tire 7 9 Overheating 7 16 Overheating 7 16 Emergency Starting 7 18 Starting a Flooded Engine 7 18 Jump Starting 7 19...

Page 357: ...t they must take extreme caution when near it Hazard warning flasher Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash NOTE l The turn signals do not work when the hazard warning...

Page 358: ...and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram Spare tire Jack Jack handle Tiedown eyelet Lug wrench Bolt for flat tire 4 Door In Case of an Emergency Fla...

Page 359: ...are tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Spare tire Jack Jack handle Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Bolt for flat tire Bolt for flat tire 5 Door Type A Type B 7 4 In Case of an Emergency Flat Ti...

Page 360: ...the cover 2 Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise Wing bolt Jack screw 5 Door 1 Turn the knob and remove the cover 2 Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise Wing bolt Jack scr...

Page 361: ...is adequately lubricated qSpare Tire Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire The temporary spare tire is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and is designed only for emergency use and should b...

Page 362: ...er vehicle it has been designed only for your Mazda Use only one temporary spare tire on your vehicle at the same time With limited slip differential When using the temporary spare tire on the front a...

Page 363: ...hicles not equipped with a sub woofer loosen the hold down bolt and remove the spare tire To secure the spare tire Perform the removal procedure in reverse Secure the spare tire using the hold down bo...

Page 364: ...a tire Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is support...

Page 365: ...d spare tire page 7 3 6 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire When blocking a wheel place a tire block both in front and behind the tire NOTE When blocking a tire use rocks or wood blocks...

Page 366: ...e and adjust the jack head so that it is close to the jack up position Jack head 5 Place the jack under the jack up position closest to the tire being changed with the jack head squarely under the jac...

Page 367: ...vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous The jack could slip and someone could be seriously injured by the jack or the falling vehicle 7 Insert the jack handle into the jack 8 Turn the jack...

Page 368: ...Do not use a power impact wrench 3 Place the lug wrench on top of the key and apply pressure Turn the wrench counterclockwise To install the nut 1 Place the key on top of the nut and be sure to hold...

Page 369: ...ted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer Nut tightening torque N m kgf m ft lbf 88 118 9 12 65 87 WARNING Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dange...

Page 370: ...on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous Tires with incorrect pressure could affect handling and result in an accident When you check the regular tires air pressure check the spare tire too N...

Page 371: ...ously burn you If the High engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates 1 Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right of way 2 Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park...

Page 372: ...oblems the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious Carefully add coolant as required page 8 22 CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats have the cooling system inspected The...

Page 373: ...engine will suddenly rev up 6 If the engine fails to start crank it without depressing the accelerator for up to ten seconds With Advanced Keyless Entry Push Button Start System 1 If the engine does...

Page 374: ...act with battery fluid Spilled battery fluid is dangerous Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes skin or clothing If this happens immediately flush...

Page 375: ...f the second jumper cable to the negative terminal of the discharged battery is dangerous A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone Route the jumper cables away from...

Page 376: ...ZR 2 0 MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo and MZR 2 5 Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order Booster battery Discharged battery Jumper cables In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 7 21...

Page 377: ...ver slightly to clear the lock Clip 2 Detach the clip facing the vehicle interior first and pull it outward with your finger approx 4 mm 0 2 in Then lift the cover slightly to clear the lock Clip 3 Pu...

Page 378: ...6 When finished carefully disconnect the cables in the reverse order described in the illustration 7 Install the battery cover CAUTION Do not use a tool which applies excessive force such as a screwdr...

Page 379: ...ngerous The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts causing the two vehicles to collide The occupants could be injured CAUTION Do not push start a vehicle that has a manual tran...

Page 380: ...wheels front wheels off the ground If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this use wheel dollies Wheel dollies When towing with the rear wheels on the ground release the parking brake CAUTIO...

Page 381: ...ver located on the front bumper NOTE Remove the cover completely and store it so as not to lose it 3 Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench Lug wrench 4 Hook the tying rope to the ti...

Page 382: ...wn eyelet CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the...

Page 383: ...ansporting the vehicle on trucks or railway Recreational Towing An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all...

Page 384: ...enance Schedule 8 15 Owner Maintenance Precautions 8 16 Engine Compartment Overview 8 17 Engine Oil 8 19 Engine Coolant 8 22 Brake Clutch Fluid 8 24 Power Steering Fluid 8 25 Automatic Transaxle Fluid...

Page 385: ...d lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries For expert advice and quality service consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performe...

Page 386: ...rials are used l Driving on rough or muddy roads l Extended periods of idling or low speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Driving in extremely...

Page 387: ...0 miles or 5 years Others Replace at first 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years after that every 2 years FUEL SYSTEM Air filter R Fuel lines and hoses 2 I I Hoses and tubes for emission 2 I IGNITION SYST...

Page 388: ...ce L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to sta...

Page 389: ...SYSTEM Engine coolant FL22 type 1 Replace at first 192 000 km 120 000 miles or 10 years after that every 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 5 years Others Replace at first 96 000 km 60 000 miles or 4 years aft...

Page 390: ...I I I I AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40 000 km 25 000 miles or 2 years Chart symbols I Inspect Inspect and clean repair adjust fill up or replace if necessary R Replace L Lubr...

Page 391: ...corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or muddy roads l Extended periods of idling or low speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Drivin...

Page 392: ...emission I 2 I 2 I Fuel filter R R R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000 km CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines hoses and connections I I I I I I Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I Brake fluid...

Page 393: ...ubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to state pro...

Page 394: ...lines and hoses I 2 Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 Fuel filter R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000 km ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I CHASSIS and BOD...

Page 395: ...Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to state pr...

Page 396: ...l lines and hoses I 2 I Hoses and tubes for emission I 2 I Fuel filter R R IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 60 000 km ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I CHASSIS...

Page 397: ...an L Lubricate T Tighten Remarks 1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area Use FL22 when replacing the coolant 2 According to sta...

Page 398: ...4 l Engine coolant level page 8 22 l Engine oil level page 8 21 l Washer fluid level page 8 27 qAt Least Monthly Tire inflation pressures page 8 38 qAt Least Twice a Year For Example Every Spring and...

Page 399: ...done properly You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures If you must run the engine while working under the hood make certain that you remove all jewelry especially ring...

Page 400: ...lant reservoir Fuse block Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Engine oil dipstick Brake Clutch fluid reservoir Brake Clutch fluid reservoir Battery...

Page 401: ...reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake Clutch fluid reservoir Battery Fuse block MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo Engine oil dipstick 8 18 Maintenance and C...

Page 402: ...your vehicle Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer U S A and CANADA ILSAC Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol con...

Page 403: ...ance there are certain types of engine oils and filters suitable for your vehicle Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer U S A and CANADA ILSAC Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the A...

Page 404: ...n a level surface 2 Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature 3 Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan 4 Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert...

Page 405: ...compartment can become very hot You could be burned Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir but do not open it Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running be...

Page 406: ...X Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank cap after adding coolant CAUTION Radiator coolant will damage paint Rinse it off quickly if spilled Use only soft demineralized water in the coolant mixtu...

Page 407: ...Brake Clutch Fluid qInspecting Brake Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly It should be kept at MAX The level...

Page 408: ...ces If brake or clutch fluid does get on a painted surface wash it off with water immediately Using nonspecified brake and clutch fluids page 10 5 will damage the systems Mixing different fluids will...

Page 409: ...N Do not shift the shift lever while the engine is warming up If the ATF level is extremely low the automatic transaxle could be damaged 4 While the engine is still idling pull out the dipstick and wi...

Page 410: ...er 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...

Page 411: ...in water if washer fluid is unavailable But use only washer fluid in cold weather to prevent it from freezing NOTE Front and rear washer fluid is supplied from the same reservoir Body Lubrication All...

Page 412: ...per lever is in the OFF position 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...

Page 413: ...se the driver s side metal stiffener on the passenger s side or vice versa Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffener in the new blade rubber so that the curve is the same as it was in the old blade rub...

Page 414: ...then remove the blade CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window let the wiper arm down easily don t let it slap down on the rear window 3 Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade h...

Page 415: ...5 Carefully insert the new blade rubber Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal 8 32 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance...

Page 416: ...contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes or on the skin or clothing If this happens immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thorough...

Page 417: ...ery cells Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous Hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation could ignite and cause the battery to explode An exploding battery can cause ser...

Page 418: ...first and pull it outward with your finger approx 4 mm 0 2 in Then lift the cover slightly to clear the lock Clip 2 Detach the clip facing the vehicle interior first and pull it outward with your fing...

Page 419: ...op clean and dry l Keep terminals and connections clean tight and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease l Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda l...

Page 420: ...nd weight distribution WARNING 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 Excep...

Page 421: ...n 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 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System does not...

Page 422: ...tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking rotate the tires according to the scheduled maintenance charts Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8 3 During rotation inspect t...

Page 423: ...ressure sensors may be damaged NOTE With Tire Pressure Monitoring System l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used the system may not function correctly even with a genuine...

Page 424: ...5 000 km 3 000 miles The tread life may be shorter depending on driving conditions The temporary spare tire is for limited use however if the tread wear solid band indicator appears replace the tire...

Page 425: ...azda are specially designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors Do not use non genuine wheels otherwise it may not be possible to install the tire pressure sensors NOTE Be sure to install th...

Page 426: ...MEMO 8 43...

Page 427: ...beam Head lights Low High beam Fog lights Side turn signal light Trunk light Brake lights Taillights Brake lights Taillights Rear turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Rear side marker lights Rea...

Page 428: ...dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs NOTE l To replace the bulb contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched it sho...

Page 429: ...b assembly counterclockwise and remove it 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket 4 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure Front turn signal lights Front side marker lights P...

Page 430: ...2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward 3 Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it Carefully...

Page 431: ...rn signal lights Front side marker lights Parking lights 1 Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off 2 If you are changing the right bulb start the engine turn the steerin...

Page 432: ...nector with your finger and pulling the connector downward 4 Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight bac...

Page 433: ...ure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off 2 Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim Installation Removal 3 Turn the socket and b...

Page 434: ...hed off and the headlight switch is off 2 Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim Installation Removal 3 Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclock...

Page 435: ...n is switched off and the headlight switch is off 2 Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk lid trim Installation Removal 3 Turn the socket and bulb assembly co...

Page 436: ...stic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk lid trim Installation Removal 3 Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it 4 Disconnect the bulb from the socket 5 Install th...

Page 437: ...Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it 5 Disconnect the bulb from the socket 6 Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal License plate lights 1 Make sure the ignit...

Page 438: ...h a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver 2 Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out Overhead light F...

Page 439: ...uses Your vehicle s electrical system is protected by fuses If any lights accessories or controls don t work inspect the appropriate circuit protector If a fuse has blown the inside element will be me...

Page 440: ...DIO or CIGAR circuit CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating Otherwise you may damage the electric system 6 Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed Replacing...

Page 441: ...cement 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 4 Reinstall...

Page 442: ...trol system 3 BTN 1 50 A For protection of various circuits 4 A C MAG 7 5 A Air conditioner 5 H L HI 20 A Headlight high beam 6 FOG 15 A Fog lights 7 H L WASH 8 SUNROOF 15 A Moonroof 9 HEATER 1 40 A A...

Page 443: ...BS 40 A ABS 27 SEAT WARM 20 A Seat warmer 28 EHPAS 80 A Power assist steering 29 30 ABS IG 7 5 A ABS 31 SWS 7 5 A Air bag 32 H L LO RH 15 A Headlight low beam RH 33 H L LO LH 15 A Headlight low beam L...

Page 444: ...OCK 25 A Power door lock 5 6 7 ESCL 8 SAS 15 A Air bag 9 10 HAZARD 15 A Hazard warning flashers Turn signal lights 11 METER 15 A Instrument cluster 12 OUTLET 15 A Accessory sockets 13 R WIPER 15 A Rea...

Page 445: ...ster 22 AFS 7 5 A Adaptive Front Lighting System 23 24 ENG 20 A Engine control system 25 26 METER2 27 28 AUDIO2 29 30 P WIND 25 A Power window 31 32 F WIPER 25 A Front window wiper and washer 33 BOSE...

Page 446: ...p Occurrence Bird droppings contain acids If these aren t removed they can eat away the clear and color base coat of the vehicle s paintwork When insects stick to the paint surface and decompose corro...

Page 447: ...el thrown in the air by another vehicle s tires hits your vehicle How to avoid paint chipping Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of having your paint chipped...

Page 448: ...To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water If the vehicle is washed improperly the paint surfac...

Page 449: ...l times until the brake performance returns to normal Driving with wet brakes is dangerous Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious acciden...

Page 450: ...wax or preservative heavier than usual It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound CAUTION Don t use steel wool abrasive cleaners or strong dete...

Page 451: ...wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent corrosion l Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses high speed or hard brushes l If your aluminum wheels lose luster...

Page 452: ...cosmetic oils from contacting the dashboard They ll damage and discolor the dashboard If these solutions get on the dashboard wipe them off immediately CAUTION Do not use glazing agents Glazing agents...

Page 453: ...may cause molding and stains l Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth may cause damage l Do not wipe the leather using alcohol chlorine bleach or organic solvents such as thinner benzene or gasoline...

Page 454: ...nicks on the panels resulting from the use of a hard brush or cloth may not be repairable qCleaning the Lap Shoulder Belt Webbing Clean the webbing with a mild soap solution recommended for upholster...

Page 455: ...or mats Cleaning the rubber floor mats with rubber cleaning products makes the floor mats slippery This may cause an accident when depressing the accelerator brake or clutch Manual transaxle pedal or...

Page 456: ...ng Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country Except United States and Canada 9 18 Add On Non Genuine Parts and Accessories 9 19 Cell Phones 9 20 Cell Phones Warning 9 20 Event Data Recorder 9 21 Event Data Re...

Page 457: ...CE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER l If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint system modi...

Page 458: ...rns are being fairly considered Mazda North American Operations has agreed to participate in a dispute settlement program administered by the Better Business Bureau BBB system at no cost to you the co...

Page 459: ...claim with BBB AUTO LINE Claims must be filed with BBB AUTO LINE within six 6 months after the expiration of the warranty 3 To file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE call 1 800 955 5100 There is no charge fo...

Page 460: ...e value or safety of the vehicle results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven AND the nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more tim...

Page 461: ...will be admissible in a court action 11 If you accept the arbitrator s decision Mazda will be bound by the decision and will comply with the decision within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days aft...

Page 462: ...Manager to arrange for you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative If more expedient contact Mazda Canada Inc Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements Regional Office address and phon...

Page 463: ...ing arbitration Your complete satisfaction is the goal of Mazda Canada Inc and our dealers Mazda s participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution to our achieving that goal There is no charge f...

Page 464: ...s 1 800 207 0685 Alberta Northwest Territories 1 800 207 0685 Saskatchewan 1 800 207 0685 Manitoba 1 800 207 0685 Ontario 1 800 207 0685 Atlantic Canada 1 800 207 0685 Quebec 1 800 207 0685 qRegional...

Page 465: ...e If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS SALES SERVICE or PARTS MANAGER then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER qSTEP 2 If after following STEP...

Page 466: ...r the supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical condition in accordance with a certified physician you must contact your dealership in order to avoid the pot...

Page 467: ...tion Number 17 digits noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver s side corner of the dash 4 Purchase date and current mileage 5 Your dealer s name and location 6 Your question...

Page 468: ...RICO U S Virgin Island Plaza Motors Corp Mazda de Puerto Rico P O Box 362722 San Juan Puerto Rico 00936 2722 TEL 787 641 9300 qMEXICO Mazda Motor de Mexico Mario Pani 150 PB Col Lomas de Santa Fe Mex...

Page 469: ...Triple J Motors P O Box 500487 Saipan MP 96950 0487 TEL 670 234 7133 3051 qAMERICAN SAMOA Polynesia Motors Inc P O Box 1120 Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 TEL 684 699 9347 9 14 Customer Information Ma...

Page 470: ...imited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty U S A only l Emission Defect Warranty l Emission Performance Warranty l California Emission Control Warranty U S A only l Emission Control Warranty...

Page 471: ...for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS NOTE The above is applica...

Page 472: ...da could be eligible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS NOTE The above is applicable...

Page 473: ...ersonal expense in order to meet the regulations In addition you should be aware of the following issues Satisfactory vehicle servicing may be difficult or impossible in another country The fuel speci...

Page 474: ...cessories is dangerous Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle s performance or safety systems This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of...

Page 475: ...one while driving also ties up the driver s hands Use of these devices will cause the driver to be distracted and could lead to a serious accident If a passenger is unable to use the device pull off t...

Page 476: ...EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of...

Page 477: ...n wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assig...

Page 478: ...es over the next several years according to a schedule established by the NHTSA and the tire manufacturers The grade of tires available as standard or optional equipment on Mazda vehicles may vary wit...

Page 479: ...afety standard certification and in case of a recall qInformation on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the sample below 1 TIN U S DOT tire identification number 2 Passenger car tire 3 Nominal wi...

Page 480: ...with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or JATMA Japan Tire Manufacturing Association 215 215 is the nominal width of the tire in mil...

Page 481: ...esent the week and year the tire was manufactured For example the numbers 457 means the 45st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example the number 2102 means the 21th week of 20...

Page 482: ...tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Snow Tires In some heavy snow areas local governments may require tru...

Page 483: ...components of that tire size and load index rating Note that the tire size and load index rating may be different from the example T Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars SUVs minivans and l...

Page 484: ...ly construction 16 16 is the wheel rim diameter in inches 90 90 is the Load Index This two or three digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support M M is the speed rating The speed ratin...

Page 485: ...ehicle It is very important that the inflation pressure of the tires on your vehicle is maintained at the recommended pressure You should check the tire pressure regularly to insure that the proper in...

Page 486: ...1 When you check the air pressure make sure the tires are cold meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile 2 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire 3 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve...

Page 487: ...he combination weight of occupants and cargo Bead Area of the Tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall Area of the Tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread Area of the Tire Area on th...

Page 488: ...mum service qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear rotate the tires every 12 000 km 7 500 miles or sooner if irregular wear develops During rotation inspect them for correct balance Do not include TEMP...

Page 489: ...wed the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited slip differential This will cause a malfunction qReplacing a Tire WARNING Always use...

Page 490: ...e and safety So cultivate good driving habits for your own benefit l Observe posted speed limits l Avoid fast starts stops and turns l Avoid potholes and objects on the road l Do not run over curbs or...

Page 491: ...abel WARNING Overloaded Vehicle Overloading a vehicle is dangerous The results of overloading can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety Too much weight on a vehicle s suspension syste...

Page 492: ...aximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver s door frame or door pillar Look for THE COMBINATION WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED...

Page 493: ...e cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from the combination weigh...

Page 494: ...rb weight and all payload GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certificatio...

Page 495: ...mance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle or loss of control Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle...

Page 496: ...R or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident injury or damage to the vehicle Do not use replacement tires...

Page 497: ...gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 _ 750...

Page 498: ...ation Your Mazda Importer Distributor To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTS...

Page 499: ...lls may telephone the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Canada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 For additional road safe...

Page 500: ...OWNER S MANUAL 9999 PR 038C 12 Puerto Rico Mexico only 2012 OWNER S MANUAL 9999 95 064F 12 2012 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS 9999 95 038C 12NAV U S A only 2012 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 9999 EC 038C 12NA...

Page 501: ...ATION SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system This is not a technician s manual 9 46 Customer Information Service Public...

Page 502: ...tions Technical information about your Mazda Identification Numbers 10 2 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 Specifications 10 4 Specifications 10 4 Personalization Features 10 12 Personalization Features...

Page 503: ...vehicle The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard This plate can easily be seen through the windshield qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Label qChas...

Page 504: ...qEngine Number MZR 2 0 MZR 2 5 Forward SKYACTIV G 2 0 Forward MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo Forward Identification Numbers 10 3...

Page 505: ...ression ratio 9 5 9 7 qElectrical System Item Classification MZR 2 0 SKYACTIV G 2 0 Battery 12V 40AH 5HR 12V 52AH 5HR 12V 48AH 5HR 12V 52AH 5HR Spark plug number NGK ILTR5A13G NGK DILKAR7F8 DENSO FC20...

Page 506: ...oil filter replacement 5 7 L 6 0 US qt 5 0 Imp qt Without oil filter replacement 5 3 L 5 6 US qt 4 7 Imp qt MZR 2 5 With oil filter replacement 5 0 L 5 3 US qt 4 4 Imp qt Without oil filter replacemen...

Page 507: ...ISI Turbo Item Vehicle specification Overall length 4 505 mm 177 4 in Overall width 1 755 mm 69 1 in Overall height 1 470 mm 57 9 in Front tread 16 inch wheel vehicle 1 535 mm 60 4 in 17 inch wheel ve...

Page 508: ...Wheelbase 2 640 mm 103 9 in 5 Door Except MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo Item Vehicle specification Overall length Without license plate holder 4 490 mm 176 8 in With license plate holder 4 505 mm 177 4 in Overal...

Page 509: ...004 lbs 1 851 kg 4 081 lbs GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Front 971 kg 2 141 lbs 1 002 kg 2 209 lbs Rear 845 kg 1 863 lbs 849 kg 1 872 lbs 5 Door MZR 2 0 Canada Item Weight Manual transaxle Automatic t...

Page 510: ...l transaxle Automatic transaxle GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Total 1 815 kg 4 001 lbs 1 845 kg 4 067 lbs Front 970 kg 2 138 lbs 1 000 kg 2 205 lbs Rear 845 kg 1 863 lbs 845 kg 1 863 lbs GAW Permissible ax...

Page 511: ...Side turn signal lights Integrated with outside mirrors LED 1 High mount brake light 4 Door 21 W21W 1120 5 Door Bulb type 18 W16W 921 LED type LED 1 Rear turn signal lights Type A 21 WY21W 32CP Type...

Page 512: ...age 8 38 Standard tire Except MZR 2 3 DISI Turbo Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear P205 55R16 89H SKYACTIV G 2 0 250 kPa 36 psi 250 kPa 36 psi Except SKYACTIV G 2 0 240 kPa 35 psi 240 kPa 35 psi...

Page 513: ...The function allowing the interior lamp to turn off automatically when any door is opened or not securely closed can be changed Activated Deactivated The time required for the interior lamp to turn o...

Page 514: ...the advanced keyless entry system can be adjusted High Low The advanced key function can be deactivated Activated Deactivated The function allowing the power supply to turn off automatically after th...

Page 515: ...he doors can be set in conjunction with the selector lever position Deactivated 1 Not in Park P position Lock all doors Park P position Unlock all doors 2 Not in Park P position Lock all doors Park P...

Page 516: ...ftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km h 12 mph or more All the doors and the liftgate unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or Off The auto door lock function i...

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Page 518: ...11 Index 11 1...

Page 519: ...Manual shift mode 5 16 Shift lock override 5 15 Shift lock system 5 15 Transaxle ranges 5 14 B Battery Emergency starting 7 18 Maintenance 8 33 Specifications 10 4 Beep Sounds Blind spot monitoring s...

Page 520: ...2 D Dashboard Illumination 5 45 Daytime Running Lights 5 69 D Defroster Mirror 5 75 Rear window 5 75 Dimensions 10 6 Door Locks 3 32 Driving In Flooded Area 4 11 Driving on Uneven Road 4 13 Driving Ti...

Page 521: ...l description 8 59 Replacement 8 56 G Gauges 5 42 Glove Compartment 6 111 H Hazard Warning Flasher 5 76 Hazardous Driving 4 8 Headlights Control 5 64 Flashing 5 67 High low beam 5 67 Leveling 5 67 On...

Page 522: ...aintenance Introduction 8 2 Owner maintenance precautions 8 16 Owner maintenance schedule 8 15 Scheduled 8 3 Manual Transaxle Operation 5 10 Recommendations for shifting 5 11 Map Lights 6 96 Meters an...

Page 523: ...Pregnant women 2 16 Pretensioner and load limiting 2 20 Seat belt precautions 2 14 Seat belt reminder 2 25 S Seats Front seat Electrically operated seats 2 4 Front seat Manually operated seats 2 2 Rea...

Page 524: ...Trip Meter 5 43 Trunk Lid 3 41 Inside trunk release lever 3 43 Trunk Light 3 42 Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 69 V Vanity Mirrors 6 95 Vehicle Information Labels 10 2 W Warning Lights 5 47 ABS 5 50 A...

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