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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Driving

Tips

WARNING: Never 
remove coolant reservoir
tank cap or radiator cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned

11. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick

12. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark 

13. Windshield washer 

reservoir

Fill with windshield washer fluid

Tip: For complete maintenance
schedule, see Owner’s Manual

Tire pressure

P215/45R18 93Y, 

Front/rear: 3

8

psi cold

Tip: Correct tire pressure 
promotes safe handling 
and ride comfort

Tire chains

*

Tire chains cannot be used on this
vehicle, interference with vehicle
body and scratching could occur

Summer tires 

Your vehicle is originally equipped
with performance summer tires,
these tires are designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads, and
may have decreased tire wear due
to performance tire design
Mazda recommends snow tires 
to be used on snow and ice 
covered roads

1. Engine oil filler cap

SAE 5W-30 

2. Intercooler for 

turbocharger

3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on

4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Radiator cap
9. Hood latch

Push hood latch to the left,
open hood

10. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be between 
FULL and LOW markings 
when cold

Dynamic Stability 

Control (DSC)

DSC light may occasionally flash
while driving, this indicates 
that the DSC was performing a
correction to help maintain your
best vehicle control, if DSC light
remains on, see your Mazda Dealer

WARNING: TCS and DSC cannot
guarantee higher speed driving
or delayed braking will be safe,
drive carefully as you would
without them to avoid loss of
control and accidents

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure regularly when tires
are cold, maintain correct front-
end alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 5,000 or 7,500 mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual for
rotation chart

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a clicking
noise; this tells you the ABS is
functioning properly; increase pressure
on pedal for maximum braking 

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

ABS self test

A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal

Traction Control System (TCS)

Enhances traction and safety 
by regulating engine torque 
When TCS detects drive wheel 
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction

Gas cap

After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual

*See Owner’s Manual

2.3-liter I4 Turbo

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