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3 Pull out the battery cover being

careful not to allow it to contact
the cowl grille.

Battery cover

Cowl grille

Installing battery cover
1 Being careful not to contact the

cowl grille, insert the tabs on the
one end of the battery cover into
the holes of the battery tray and
engage the tabs.

Cowl grille

Tabs

Holes

2 Attach the clips on both sides of

the battery cover.

Clip

2. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V

and that its negative terminal is
grounded.

3. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence as in the illustration.

l

Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).

l

Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).

l

Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).

l

Connect the other end to the ground
point indicated in the illustration
away from the discharged battery
(4).

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.

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6. When finished, carefully disconnect the

cables in the reverse order described in
the illustration.

NOTE

Verify that the covers are securely installed.

Push-Starting

Do not push-start your Mazda.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it:

Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. 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 transaxle. It can damage
the emission control system.

NOTE

You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it.

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

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Towing Description

We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.

A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive 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.

CAUTION

Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.

CAUTION

Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.

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Tiedown Hooks

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CAUTION

Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.

qTiedown Hook-Front

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug

wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).

2. Press the marking on the cover as

shown in the figure to remove the
cover.

CAUTION

The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.

NOTE

If it is difficult to remove the tiedown eyelet,
wrap the jack lever with a cloth as shown in
the figure and press the marking on the cover
to remove it.

Cover

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet

using the lug wrench.

Lug wrench

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Emergency Towing

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4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown

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 bumper.

qTiedown Hooks-Rear

Tiedown hook

CAUTION

The rear tiedown hook is designed
only for lashing the vehicle during
overseas transport. Do not use the
rear tiedown hook for any other use
such as transporting the vehicle on
trucks or railway.

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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 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to

“Towing Description” (page 7-22) and

“Tiedown Hook” (page 7-23) and
carefully follow the instructions.

In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Towing

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8

Maintenance and Care

How to keep your Mazda in top condition.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-2

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Owner Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-7
Owner Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-8
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-10
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-11
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-12
Brake/Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-14
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-15
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)

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. . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-17
Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-18
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-41

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46

How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage . . . . . 8-46
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-48
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53

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Introduction

Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing
some kind of maintenance such as car washing.
In particular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touching areas that are
difficult to see while inspecting or working on your vehicle. Doing inspections or
procedures with your bare hands could cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in
this manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders
and any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present
these documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can
result in your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:

l

The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.

l

Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service
technician.

l

For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany
this statement.

NOTE

If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location other than an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids, parts and materials must meet Mazda
standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.

Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.

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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.

Maintenance and Care

Introduction

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Scheduled Maintenance

NOTE

After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended
intervals.

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Scheduled Maintenance

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qSchedule

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

4

8

12

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

44

48

×1000 km

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

×1000 miles

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

ENGINE

Engine valve clearance

Audibly inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,

adjust

Drive belts

I

Engine oil & filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant

*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

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter

I

I

I

I

I

I

R

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel lines and hoses

*2

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*2

I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs

Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

Brake fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

Power steering fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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Maintenance Interval

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

Months

4

8

12

16

20

24

28

32

36

40

44

48

×1000 km

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

×1000 miles

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

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: Lubricate
T: Tighten

Remarks:

*1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may

cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.

*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not

void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Owner Maintenance Schedule

The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.

qWhen Refueling

l

Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-14)

l

Engine coolant level (page 8-12)

l

Engine oil level (page 8-11)

l

Washer fluid level (page 8-17)

qAt Least Monthly

Tire inflation pressures (page 8-27)

qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)

l

Automatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-15)

l

Power steering fluid level (page 8-15)

You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.

l

Engine coolant (page 8-12)

l

Engine oil (page 8-11)

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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Owner Maintenance Precautions

Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.

As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 8-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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WARNING

Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualified technician:

Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not 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 rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Switch the ignition to 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 engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.

Do not leave items in the engine compartment:

After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do
not forget and leave items such 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.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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