Mazda CX-5 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 34

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 this manual 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:



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.



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.



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.

Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

6-2

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.

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 “Maintenance 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 for the details.

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 battery depletion.

Malfunction
diagnosis
connector

Maintenance and Care

Essential Information

6-3

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto

Rico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.



Repeated short-distance driving



Driving in dusty conditions



Driving with extended use of brakes



Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used



Driving on rough or muddy roads



Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation



Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates



Driving in extremely hot conditions



Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)

Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance

Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is selected by default for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
residents.
If any following conditions do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.



Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car



Driving in dusty conditions

The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions. The
vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1,000 km (600
mile) or 15 days. Refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual
for the details.

NOTE



Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.



For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-4

▼

Schedule 1

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval

Use when the maintenance monitor for "Oil Change" is set to "Flexible". For the de

‐

tails, refer to the Information section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

×1000 km

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

×1000 miles

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

60

Spark plugs

SKYACTIV-G
2.5T

Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).

Except SKY

‐

ACTIV-G
2.5T

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

Air filter

R

R

Drive belts

I

I

Engine oil & filter

*1

Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12

months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))

Engine coolant

*2

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after

that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.

Fuel lines and hoses

*3

I

I

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*3

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

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

I

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*4

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

R

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I:

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

R:

Replace

L:

Lubricate

C:

Clean

T:

Tighten

D:

Drain

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-5

Remarks:

*

1 The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last

engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.

*

2 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.

*

3 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.

*

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

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

▼

Schedule 2

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×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

Spark plugs

SKYACTIV-G
2.5T

Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).

Except SKY

‐

ACTIV-G
2.5T

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

Air filter

*1

R

R

Drive belts

I

I

I

Engine oil & filter

Flexible

*2

Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12

months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))

Fixed

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine coolant

*3

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 lines and hoses

*4

I

I

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*4

I

I

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

I

I

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-6

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×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

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

I

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

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

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*5

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 2 years.

Chart symbols:

I:

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

R:

Replace

L:

Lubricate

C:

Clean

T:

Tighten

D:

Drain

Remarks:

*

1 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often

than the recommended intervals.

*

2 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated

mainly where none of the following conditions apply.



Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car



Driving in dusty conditions

If any do apply, follow fixed maintenance.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.

*

3 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.

*

4 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.

*

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

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

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-7

Canada residents

Maintenance Interval

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

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×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

Spark plugs

SKYACTIV-G
2.5T

Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).

Except SKY

‐

ACTIV-G
2.5T

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

Air filter

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.

Drive belts

I

I

Engine oil & filter

*1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine coolant

*2

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 lines and hoses

*3

I

I

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

*3

I

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Disc brakes

Inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 1 year.

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

I

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

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

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

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*4

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I:

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

R:

Replace

L:

Lubricate

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-8

C:

Clean

T:

Tighten

D:

Drain

Remarks:

*

1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light

display.

*

2 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.

*

3 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.

*

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

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

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-9

Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.



Repeated short-distance driving



Driving in dusty conditions



Driving with extended use of brakes



Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used



Driving on rough or muddy roads



Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation



Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates



Driving in extremely hot conditions



Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.

NOTE

For maintenance guidelines beyond the kilometers/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

▼

Schedule 1

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×1000 km

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120

Drive belts

I

I

I

Engine oil & filter

*1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Cooling system

I

I

I

Engine coolant

*2

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Air filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*3

I

*3

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*3

I

*3

I

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

Spark plugs

SKYACTIV-G
2.5T

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 64,000 km

Except SKY

‐

ACTIV-G
2.5T

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

R

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-10

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

×1000 km

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

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

I

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*4

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I:

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

R:

Replace

L:

Lubricate

C:

Clean

T:

Tighten

D:

Drain

Remarks:

*

1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light

display.

*

2 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.

*

3 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

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

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

▼

Schedule 2

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

Drive belts

I

Engine oil & filter

*1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Cooling system

I

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-11

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

3

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

33

36

×1000 km

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

Engine coolant

*2

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air filter

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*3

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*3

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

Spark plugs

SKYACTIV-G
2.5T

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 64,000 km

Except SKY

‐

ACTIV-G
2.5T

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*4

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I:

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

R:

Replace

L:

Lubricate

C:

Clean

T:

Tighten

D:

Drain

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-12

Remarks:

*

1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light

display.

*

2 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.

*

3 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

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

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

(Cont.)

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

39

42

45

48

51

54

57

60

63

66

69

72

×1000 km

65

70

75

80

85

90

95 100 105 110 115 120

Drive belts

I

I

Engine oil & filter

*1

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Cooling system

I

I

Engine coolant

*2

Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every

100,000 km or 5 years

Engine coolant level

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air filter

C

R

C

R

C

R

Fuel lines and hoses

I

*3

I

Hoses and tubes for emission

I

*3

I

Fuel filter

Replace every 60,000 km

Spark plugs

SKYACTIV-G
2.5T

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 64,000 km

Except SKY

‐

ACTIV-G
2.5T

I

I

I

I

I

I

Replace every 120,000 km

Function of all lights

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Brake lines, hoses and connections

I

I

I

Brake and clutch fluid level

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

Disc brakes

I

I

I

I

I

I

Tire (Rotation)

Rotate every 10,000 km

Tire inflation pressure and tire wear

I

I

I

I

I

I

Steering operation and linkages

I

I

I

I

I

I

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

I

I

I

Driveshaft dust boots

I

I

I

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

6-13

Maintenance Interval

Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first

Months

39

42

45

48

51

54

57

60

63

66

69

72

×1000 km

65

70

75

80

85

90

95 100 105 110 115 120

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body

T

T

T

Exhaust system and heat shields

I

I

I

All locks and hinges

L

L

L

L

L

L

Washer fluid level

I

I

I

I

I

I

Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)

*4

Inspect annually.

Cabin air filter

R

R

R

Chart symbols:

I:

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

R:

Replace

L:

Lubricate

C:

Clean

T:

Tighten

D:

Drain

Remarks:

*

1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light

display.

*

2 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.

*

3 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.

*

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

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

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Owner Maintenance Precautions

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.

When Refueling



Brake fluid level (page 6-24)



Engine coolant level (page 6-22)



Engine oil level (page 6-21)



Washer fluid level (page 6-24)

At Least Monthly



Tire inflation pressures (page 6-35)

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

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.



Engine coolant (page 6-22)



Engine oil (page 6-20)

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 6-2), 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 6-2) 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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Owner Maintenance

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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, loose clothing or have long hair or a long beard.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.

Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition 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.

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Owner Maintenance

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Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed and
securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the
driver's vision which could result in a
serious accident.

▼

Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.

Lever

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.

Pad

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

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Owner Maintenance

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