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Mazda MX-30 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 13

Interior Features

Interior Equipment

2. Connect the plug to the AC power

CAUTION

outlet.

¾ Always close the cover when it is not

in use. If foreign matter or liquid

penetrates the AC power outlet, it

may cause a problem.

¾ Insert electrical appliance plugs into

the AC power outlet securely. If the

plug is not inserted securely, it may

heat excessively and blow a fuse.

¾ Do not connect multiple electrical

appliances to the AC power outlet.

1. Plug

Otherwise, it could cause smoking or

combustion.

NOTE

¾ Do not use electrical appliances that

exceed the prescribed power

^ Use electrical appliances only in the

capacity. Otherwise, it could cause a

cabin. If they are used outside of the

malfunction.

vehicle cabin, they may not operate

correctly due to noise.

NOTE

^ The following electrical appliances

To prevent the lead-acid battery from

may not operate even if their

depleting, do not use the socket for

electrical capacity is 150 W or lower.

long periods with the EV system

^ Appliances requiring large

stopped.

amounts of power for activation

(such as refrigerators with a

compressor, electrical pumps, and

How to connect

electrical tools)

1. Open the lid.

^ Appliances with a power supply

frequency switch function (such as

clocks and audio)

^ Appliances for precise data

processing (such as measurement

equipment)

^ Electrical appliances other than the

above may not be used.

^ When using an electrical appliance

for data processing such as a

personal computer, back up the data

frequently.

^ The protection function operates and

the AC power outlet cannot be used

in the following cases:

^ Battery power is weak

^ Appliances with a capacity of 150

W or higher are used

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Interior Equipment



Cabin temperature is extremely hot

Cup Holder

^ Noise may occur during radio

operation depending on the

▼

Cup Holder

electrical appliance being used.

WARNING

Never use a cup holder to hold hot

liquids while the vehicle is moving:

Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids

while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. If the contents spill, you

could be scalded.

Do not put anything other than cups

or drink cans in cup holders:

Putting objects other than cups or

drink cans in a cup holder is

dangerous.

During sudden braking or

maneuvering, occupants could be hit

and injured, or objects could be

thrown around the vehicle, causing

interference with the driver and the

possibility of an accident. Only use a

cup holder for cups or drink cans.

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Interior Features

Interior Equipment

▼ Front

Bottle Holder

▼ Bottle Holder

Bottle holders are on the inside of the

doors.

1. Bottle holder

CAUTION

Do not use the bottle holders for

containers without caps. The contents

▼ Rear*

may spill when opening/closing the

door or while driving the vehicle.

The rear cup holder is on the rear

center armrest.

*Some models.

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Interior Features

Interior Equipment

Assist Grips

Rear Coat Hooks

▼ Assist Grips

▼ Rear Coat Hooks

Always hang clothes on the coat hooks

WARNING

and the assist grips without hangers.

Do not use the assist grips when

getting in and out of the vehicle or

getting out of a seat:

An assist grip could break under a

heavy load resulting in injury.

Use the assist grips to support your

body while seated in the vehicle and

while the vehicle is moving.

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Interior Features

Interior Equipment

Push and release to open.

Storage Compartments

▼ Storage Compartments

WARNING

Keep storage boxes closed when

driving:

Driving with the storage boxes open is

dangerous. To reduce the possibility of

injury in an accident or a sudden stop,

▼ Storage Pocket

keep the storage boxes closed when

To use, open the lid.

driving.

When loading cargo, make sure that it

is completely secured:

If the cargo is not completely secured,

it may move or collapse while driving

or during sudden braking, resulting in

injury or an accident.

Do not put articles in storage spaces

with no lid:

▼ Glove Compartment

Putting articles in storage spaces with

no lid is dangerous as they could be

To open the glove compartment, pull

thrown around the cabin during

the latch toward you.

sudden braking, maneuvering, or

acceleration and cause an accident

depending on how the article is stored.

CAUTION

Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in

the storage boxes while parked under

the sun. A lighter could explode or the

plastic material in eyeglasses could

To close the glove compartment, firmly

deform and crack from high

press in the center of the glove

temperature.

compartment lid.

▼ Overhead Console*

This console box is designed to store

eyeglasses or other accessories.

*Some models.

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Interior Features

Interior Equipment

▼ Center Console

apply excessive force to the loops as it

will damage them.

To open the lid, slide it all the way

back, pull the lever, and then lift the lid

up.

Cargo Sub-Compartment

1. Lift the luggage mat.

CAUTION

Do not put your hands or fingers

around the moving parts of the lid

when using the lid. Otherwise, your

hand or finger could get caught,

resulting in an injury.

NOTE

The console lid can be slid forward and

rearward.

1. Luggage mat

▼ Luggage Compartment

Cargo Securing Loops

Use the loops in the luggage

compartment to secure cargo with a

rope or net. The tensile strength of the

loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not

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Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

Mazda workmanship, will not be

honored.

Any auto repair shop using parts

equivalent to your Mazda's original

equipment may perform maintenance.

But we recommend that it always be

done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer

using genuine Mazda parts.

Selecting “Vehicle Status Monitor”

enables the system to notify you of

your vehicle's approaching inspection/

servicing period. Refer to the

Information section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

The malfunction diagnosis connector is

designed exclusively for connecting the

specially designed device to perform

on-board diagnosis.

Do not connect any devices other than

the specially designed malfunction

diagnosis devices for servicing. If any

device other than the malfunction

diagnosis device is connected, it may

affect the vehicle's electrical devices or

lead to damage such as lead-acid

battery depletion.

1. Malfunction diagnosis connector

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

▼ Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A.)

Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:

The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the

wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.

Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.

The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval

of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the previous maintenance).

Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual. Please

contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.

Reset Service Interval when the maintenance was performed regardless of the mes-

sage/wrench indicator light display.

USA Residents

Number of times, maintenance was performed.

Maintenance Item

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM

Coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 180

Coolant^*1

months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or

60 months.

OTHER THAN ENGINE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and

I

I

I

I

wheel bearing axial play

Driveshaft dust boot

I

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

Cabin air filter

Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.

Tire rotation

Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear^*2

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)^*3

Inspect annually.

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

R: Replace

T: Tighten

Remarks:

^*1

Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may cause

serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

^*2

Inspect a spare tire if equipped.

^*3

Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.

Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with a new one before the expiration date.

▼ Scheduled Maintenance (Canada)

Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:

The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the

wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.

The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval

of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the previous maintenance).

Refer to the owner's manual section of mazda.ca for the Mazda Connect owner's

manual or contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.

Reset Service Interval when the maintenance was performed regardless of the mes-

sage/wrench indicator light display.

Canada residents

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

Maintenance Interval

×1000 km

16

32

48

64

80

96

×1000 miles

10

20

30

40

50

60

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM

Coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 180

Coolant^*1

months; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or

60 months.

OTHER THAN ENGINE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and

I

I

I

wheel bearing axial play

Driveshaft dust boot

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

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Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

Maintenance Interval

×1000 km

16

32

48

64

80

96

×1000 miles

10

20

30

40

50

60

Body condition inspection for rust, corro-

I

I

I

I

I

I

sion and perforation

Cabin air filter

Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months.

Tire rotation

Rotate every 16,000 km (10,000 miles).

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear^*2

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)^*3

Inspect annually.

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.

R: Replace

T: Tighten

Remarks:

^*1

Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may cause

serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

^*2

Inspect a spare tire if equipped.

^*3

Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.

Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with a new one before the expiration date.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

only by a qualified service technician

Owner Maintenance

with special tools.

Precautions

Improper owner maintenance during

▼ Owner Maintenance Precautions

the warranty period may affect

warranty coverage. Refer to

The owner or a qualified service

Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's

technician should make these vehicle

responsibility in protecting your

inspections at the indicated intervals to

investment. For details, read the

ensure safe and dependable

separate Mazda Warranty statement

operation.

provided with the vehicle. If you are

unsure about any servicing or

Bring any problem to the attention of

maintenance procedure, have it done

an Authorized Mazda Dealer or

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qualified service technician as soon as

possible.

There are strict environmental laws

When Charging the Vehicle

regarding the disposal of waste fluids.

Please dispose of your waste properly

^ Brake fluid level (page 6-12)

and with due regard to the

^ Coolant level (page 6-11)

environment.

^ Washer fluid level (page 6-13)

^ Lead-acid Battery Maintenance

We recommend that you entrust the

(page 6-20)

fluid changes of your vehicle to an

At Least Monthly

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^ Tire inflation pressures (page 6-23)

WARNING

At Least Twice a Year (For Example,

Every Spring and Fall)

Do not perform maintenance work if

you lack sufficient knowledge and

You can do the following scheduled

experience or the proper tools and

maintenance items if you have some

equipment to do the work. Have

mechanical ability and a few basic

maintenance work done by a

tools and if you closely follow the

qualified technician:

directions in this manual.

Performing maintenance work on a

^ Coolant (page 6-11)

vehicle is dangerous if not done

properly. You can be seriously injured

while performing some maintenance

Improper or incomplete service may

procedures.

result in problems. This section gives

instructions only for items that are easy

to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page

6-2), several procedures can be done

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

If you must run the EV system while

Hood

working under the hood, make

certain that you remove all jewelry

▼ Hood

(especially rings, bracelets, watches,

and necklaces) and all neckties,

scarves, and similar loose clothing

WARNING

before getting near the cooling fan

which may turn on unexpectedly:

Always check that the hood is closed

Working under the hood with the EV

and securely locked:

system operating is dangerous. It

A hood that is not closed and securely

becomes even more dangerous when

locked is dangerous as it could fly open

you wear jewelry, loose clothing or

while the vehicle is moving and block

have long hair or a long beard.

the driver's vision which could result in

Either can become entangled in

a serious accident.

moving parts and result in injury.

▼ Opening the Hood

1.

With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the power switch off and make

sure the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running indefinitely even if

the EV system has stopped and the

motor compartment temperature is

high. You could be hit by the fan and

2.

Insert your hand into the hood

seriously injured.

opening, slide the latch lever in the

direction of the allow as shown in

Do not leave items in the motor

the illustration, and lift up the

compartment:

hood.

After you have finished checking or

doing servicing in the motor

compartment, do not forget and leave

items such as tools or rags in the motor

compartment.

Tools or other items left in the motor

compartment could cause EV system

damage or a fire leading to an

unexpected accident.

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3. Grasp the support rod in the

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height

padded area and secure it in the

of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its

support rod hole indicated by the

closed position and then let it drop.

arrow to hold the hood open.

CAUTION

When closing the hood, do not push it

excessively such as by applying your

weight. Otherwise, the hood could be

deformed.

1. Pad

2. Support rod

▼ Closing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to

make certain all filler caps are in

place and all loose items (e.g.

tools, oil containers, etc.) have

been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded

area on the support rod, and secure

the support rod in the clip. Verify

that the support rod is secured in

the clip before closing the hood.

1. Clip

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Motor Compartment Overview

▼ Motor Compartment Overview

1. Brake fluid reservoir

2. Lead-acid battery

3. Fuse block

4. Cooling system cap

5. Coolant reservoir

6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Inspect the antifreeze protection and

Coolant

coolant level in the coolant reservoir at

least once a year―at the beginning of

▼ Inspecting Coolant Level

the winter season―and before

traveling where temperatures may drop

WARNING

below freezing.

Do not use a match or live flame in

Inspect the condition and connections

the motor compartment. DO NOT

of the cooling system.

ADD COOLANT WHEN THE EV

Replace any that are swollen or

SYSTEM IS HOT:

deteriorated.

A hot EV system is dangerous. If the EV

system has been running, parts of the

The coolant should be between the

motor compartment can become very

FULL and LOW marks on the coolant

hot. You could be burned. Carefully

reservoir when the EV system is cool.

inspect the EV system coolant in the

coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the power switch off and make

sure the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running indefinitely even if

the EV system has stopped and the

If it is at or near LOW, add enough

motor compartment temperature is

coolant to the coolant reservoir to

high. You could be hit by the fan and

provide freezing and corrosion

seriously injured.

protection and to bring the level to

FULL.

Securely tighten the coolant reservoir

tank cap after adding coolant.

Do not remove either

cooling system cap when the EV

CAUTION

system and radiator are hot:

¾ Radiator coolant will damage paint.

When the EV system and radiator are

Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

hot, scalding coolant and steam may

shoot out under pressure and cause

serious injury.

NOTE

Changing the coolant should be done

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Owner Maintenance

¾ If the “FL22” mark is shown on or

Brake Fluid

near the cooling system cap, use of

FL-22 is recommended when

▼ Inspecting Brake Fluid Level

replacing coolant. Using coolant

other than FL-22 may cause serious

WARNING

damage to the cooling system.

If the brake fluid level is low, have the

brakes inspected:

A low brake fluid level is dangerous.

A low level could indicate brake lining

wear or a brake system leak which

could cause the brakes to fail and lead

to an accident.

If the coolant reservoir is empty or new

Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir

coolant is required frequently, consult

regularly. It should be kept between

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

the MAX and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with

accumulated distance, a condition

associated with wear of brake linings. If

it is excessively low, have the brake

system inspected by an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid

Washer Fluid

reservoir; add fluid if necessary.

▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or

plain water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer

fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the

windshield, it will dirty the windshield,

affect your visibility, and could result in

an accident.

The top of the float should be between

Using Washer Fluid Without

F and E.

Anti-freeze Protection in Cold

Weather:

Use plain water if washer fluid is

Operating your vehicle in temperatures

unavailable.

below 4 °C (40 °F) using washer fluid

But use only washer fluid in cold

without anti-freeze protection is

weather to prevent it from freezing.

dangerous as it could cause impaired

windshield vision and result in an

NOTE

Front and rear washer fluid is supplied

accident. In cold weather, always use

washer fluid with anti-freeze

from the same reservoir.

protection.

NOTE

State or local regulations may restrict

the use of volatile organic compounds

(VOCs), which are commonly used as

anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A

washer fluid with limited VOC content

should be used only if it provides

adequate freeze resistance for all

regions and climates in which the

vehicle will be operated.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Lubrication system

Wiper Blades

▼ Lubrication system

▼ Wiper Blades

All moving points on the vehicle body,

such as door and hood hinges and

CAUTION

locks, should be lubricated to move

¾ Hot waxes applied by automatic car

smoothly.

washers have been known to affect

the wiper's ability to clean windows.

Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks

¾ An operation malfunction may occur

during cold weather.

or the wiper effectiveness may be

reduced if a water-repellent coating

Make sure the hood's secondary latch

is used.

keeps the hood from opening when

¾ To prevent damage to the wiper

the primary latch is released.

blades, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

solvents on or near them.

¾ When the wiper lever is in the AUTO

position and the power switch is

switched ON, the wipers may move

automatically in the following cases:

¾ If the windshield above the rain

sensor is touched.

¾ If the windshield above the rain

sensor is wiped with a cloth.

¾ If the windshield is struck with a

hand or other object.

¾ If the rain sensor is struck with a

hand or other object from inside

the vehicle.

Be careful not to pinch hands or

fingers as it may cause injury, or

damage the wipers. When washing

or servicing the vehicle, make sure

the wiper lever is in the OFF

position.

¾ Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades off the windshield, always

follow the procedure for moving the

windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,

a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the

hood could be damaged.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

remove the blade component from

the blade rubber from the blade

the wiper arm.

holder.

4. Pull the blade rubber in the

direction of the arrow and slide it

to a position where the blade

holder groove can be checked.

6. Insert the end of the new blade

rubber into the groove of the blade

holder until it contacts the end of

the blade holder.

5. Pull the end of the blade rubber

from the blade holder groove in the

direction of the arrow and remove

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Owner Maintenance

7.

After pulling the blade rubber in the

CAUTION

direction of the arrow and sliding

the blade rubber to a position to

To prevent damage to the

check the blade holder groove,

windshield let the wiper arm down

slide the blade rubber end in the

easily, do not let it slap down on

opposite direction.

the windshield.

11.Move the wipers to their initial

positions using the following

procedure.

a) Make sure that the wipers are set

on the windshield.

b) Switch the power switch ON.

c) Press up the wiper switch to the

MIST position 1 time.

When the procedure is

completed, the wipers operate

and they stop at the initial

positions.

▼ Replacing Rear Window Wiper

Blade

When the wiper no longer cleans well,

the blade is probably worn or cracked.

Replace it.

CAUTION

8.

Make sure that the blade rubber is

To prevent damage to the wiper arm

correctly installed to the blade

and other components, do not move

holder.

the wiper by hand.

9.

Slide the blade component and

install it to the wiper arm.

1. Remove the cover.

10.Slowly lower the wiper arms onto

the windshield.

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2. Remove the stopper and raise the

4. Pull down the blade rubber and

wiper arm.

slide it out of the blade holder.

5. Remove the metal stiffeners from

3. Firmly rotate the wiper blade to the

the blade rubber and install them in

right until it unlocks, then remove

the new blade.

the blade.

CAUTION

Do not bend or discard the

stiffeners. You need to use them

again.

CAUTION

6. Carefully insert the new blade

rubber.

To prevent damage to the rear

Then install the blade assembly in

window, do not let the wiper arm

the reverse order of removal.

fall on it.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Lead-acid Battery

Always keep lead-acid batteries

▼ Lead-acid Battery

out of the reach of children:

Allowing children to play near

WARNING

lead-acid batteries is dangerous.

Lead-acid battery fluid could cause

serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or

on the skin.

Read the following precautions

carefully before using the lead-acid

battery or inspecting to ensure safe

and correct handling:

Keep flames and sparks away

from open lead-acid battery cells and

do not allow metal tools to contact

the positive (+) or negative (-)

Always wear eye protection

terminal of the lead-acid battery

when working near the lead-acid

when working near a lead-acid

battery:

battery. Do not allow the positive (+)

Working without eye protection is

terminal to contact the vehicle body:

dangerous. Lead-acid battery fluid

Flames and sparks near open lead-acid

contains SULFURIC ACID which could

battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen

cause blindness if splashed into your

gas, produced during normal lead-acid

eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced

battery operation, could ignite and

during normal lead-acid battery

cause the lead-acid battery to explode.

operation, could ignite and cause the

An exploding lead-acid battery can

lead-acid battery to explode.

cause serious burns and injuries. Keep

all flames including cigarettes and

sparks away from open lead-acid

battery cells.

Wear eye protection and

protective gloves to prevent contact

with lead-acid battery fluid:

Spilled lead-acid battery fluid is

dangerous.

Lead-acid battery fluid 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

thoroughly and get medical attention.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

▼ Lead-acid Battery Maintenance

Keep all flames and sparks

away from open lead-acid battery

cells because hydrogen gas is

produced from open lead-acid battery

cells while charging the lead-acid

battery or adding lead-acid battery

fluid:

Flames and sparks near open lead-acid

battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen

gas, produced during normal lead-acid

battery operation, could ignite and

To get the best service from a lead-acid

cause the lead-acid battery to explode.

battery:

An exploding lead-acid battery can

cause serious burns and injuries. Keep

^ Keep it securely mounted.

all flames including cigarettes and

^ Keep the top clean and dry.

sparks away from open lead-acid

^ Keep terminals and connections

battery cells.

clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

NOTE

^ Rinse off spilled electrolyte

Before performing lead-acid battery

immediately with a solution of water

maintenance, remove the lead-acid

and baking soda.

battery cover.

^ If the vehicle will not be used for an

extended time, disconnect the

lead-acid battery cables and charge

the lead-acid battery every 6 weeks.

▼ Lead-acid Battery Replacement

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer

for lead-acid battery replacement.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

transmitter does not flash when the

Key Battery Replacement

buttons are pressed.

^ The system's operational range is

▼ Key Battery Replacement

reduced.

If the buttons on the transmitter are

Incorrect battery replacement

inoperable and the operation indicator

operation may damage the key.

light does not flash, the battery may be

Replacing the battery at an Authorized

dead.

Mazda Dealer is recommended. If

Replace with a new battery before the

replacing the battery by yourself,

transmitter becomes unusable.

follow the instruction.

CAUTION

Replacing the key battery

¾ Make sure the battery is installed

1.

Remove the lower cover while

correctly. Battery leakage could occur

sliding the knob in the direction of

if it is not installed correctly.

the arrow.

¾ When replacing the battery, be

careful not to touch any of the

internal circuitry and electrical

terminals, bend the electrical

terminals, or get dirt in the

transmitter as the transmitter could

be damaged.

¾ There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly replaced.

2.

Press in the tab to unlock the upper

¾ Dispose of used batteries according

cover.

to the following instructions.

¾ Insulate the plus and minus

terminals of the battery using

cellophane or equivalent tape.

¾ Never disassemble.

¾ Never throw the battery into fire or

water.

¾ Never deform or crush.

¾ Replace only with the same type

battery (CR2032 or equivalent).

The following conditions indicate that

the battery power is low:

^ A message, “Low Key Fob Battery.

Replace Battery” is displayed on the

multi-information display when the

power switch is switched OFF.

^ The system does not operate and the

operation indicator light on the

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3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead

7. Insert a new battery into the

screwdriver into the gap and slide it

transmitter so that the positive pole

in the direction of the arrow.

is facing up.

8. Install the cap.

4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the

direction of the arrow and remove

9. Install the upper cover.

the upper cover.

5. Remove the cap using the

tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

10.Insert the tabs of the lower cover

into the slots of the transmitter and

install the lower cover.

6. Remove the battery using

tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

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Owner Maintenance

Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve

Tires

cap:

Use of a non-genuine part is

▼ Tires

dangerous as the correct tire air

For reasons of proper performance,

pressure cannot be maintained if the

safety, and better energy efficiency,

tire valve becomes damaged. If the

always maintain recommended tire

vehicle is driven under this condition,

inflation pressures and stay within the

the tire air pressure will decrease

recommended load limits and weight

which could result in a serious

distribution.

accident. Do not use any part for the

tire valve cap that is not a

WARNING

Mazda-genuine part.

Inspect all tire pressures monthly when

Using Different Tire Types:

the tires are cold. Maintain

Driving your vehicle with different

recommended pressures for the best

types of tires is dangerous. It could

ride, handling, and minimum tire

cause poor handling and poor braking;

wear.

leading to loss of control.

Refer to the specification charts (page

Except for the limited use of the

9-5).

temporary spare tire, use only the

same type tires (radial, bias-belted,

NOTE

bias-type) on all four wheels.

^ Always check tire pressure when tires

are cold.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

^ Warm tires normally exceed

Using any other tire size than what is

recommended pressures. Do not

specified for the vehicle (page 9-5)

release air from warm tires to adjust

is dangerous. It could seriously affect

the pressure.

ride, handling, ground clearance, tire

^ Underinflation can cause reduced

clearance, and speedometer

energy efficiency, uneven and

calibration. This could cause you to

accelerated tire wear, and poor

have an accident. Use only tires that

sealing of the tire bead, which will

are the correct size specified for the

deform the wheel and cause

vehicle.

separation of tire from rim.

▼ Tire Inflation Pressure

^ Overinflation can produce a harsh

ride, uneven and accelerated tire

wear, and a greater possibility of

WARNING

damage from road hazards.

Keep your tire pressure at the correct

Always inflate the tires to the correct

levels. If one frequently needs

pressure:

inflating, have it inspected.

Overinflation or underinflation of tires

is dangerous. Adverse handling or

unexpected tire failure could result in a

serious accident.

Refer to Tires on page 9-5.

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▼ Tire Rotation

^ Severe braking

WARNING

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures

to specification on page 9-5 and

Rotate tires periodically:

inspect the lug nuts for tightness.

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To

equalize tread wear for maintaining

CAUTION

good performance in handling and

Rotate unidirectional tires and radial

braking, rotate the tires periodically or

tires that have an asymmetrical tread

sooner if irregular wear develops.

pattern or studs only from front to rear,

Please refer to Scheduled maintenance

not from side to side. Tire performance

for your tire rotation interval.

will be reduced if rotated from side to

During rotation, inspect them for

side.

correct balance.

▼ Replacing a Tire

NOTE

Because your vehicle is not equipped

WARNING

with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire

rotation safely with the jack that comes

Always use tires that are in good

with your vehicle. Have an Authorized

condition:

Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation.

Driving with worn tires is dangerous.

Reduced braking, steering, and

traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same

time:

Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It

could cause poor handling and poor

braking resulting in loss of vehicle

control. Mazda strongly recommends

that you replace all four tires at the

same time.

1. Forward

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator

ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

will appear as a solid band across the

tread.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear

and damage. Abnormal wear is usually

caused by one or a combination of the

following:

^ Incorrect tire pressure

^ Improper wheel alignment

^ Out-of-balance wheel

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Replace the tire when this happens.

¾ Tire fit

¾ Wheel and bearing life

¾ Ground clearance

¾ Snow-chain clearance

¾ Speedometer calibration

¾ Headlight aim

¾ Bumper height

¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System

NOTE

1. New tread

^ When replacing a wheel, make sure

2. Worn tread

the new one is the same as the

3. Tread wear indicator

original factory wheel in diameter,

rim width, and offset (inset/outset).

You should replace the tire before the

^ For details, contact an Authorized

band crosses the entire tread.

Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when

Proper tire balancing provides the best

they are not being used on the road. It

riding comfort and helps reduce tread

is recommended that tires generally be

wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause

replaced when they are 6 years or

vibration and uneven wear, such as

older. Heat caused by hot climates or

cupping and flat spots.

frequent high loading conditions can

accelerate the aging process. The

period in which the tire was

manufactured (both week and year) is

indicated by a 4-digit number.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-21.

▼ Replacing a Wheel

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size

on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is

dangerous. Braking and handling could

be affected, leading to loss of control

and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely

affect:

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The LED bulb has to be replaced with

Light Bulbs

the unit. We recommend an

Authorized Mazda Dealer when the

▼ Light Bulbs

replacement is necessary.

Front

1. Side turn signal lights

2. Front side-marker lights

3. Front turn signal lights/Parking

lights

4. Headlights (High/Low beam)/

Daytime running lights

Rear

1. High-mount brake light

2. Rear side-marker lights

3. Brake lights/Taillights

4. Rear turn signal lights

5. Reverse lights

6. Taillights*

7. License plate lights

▼ Replacing Light Bulbs

All the light bulbs are the LED type.

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a

single unit because it is an integrated

unit.

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*Some models.

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