NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be performed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Introduction for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
Recommended Oil
U.S.A. and CANADA
0W-20 full synthetic recommended:
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle and is the recommended 0W-20 lubricant. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel economy.
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and Castrol® (U.S.A. only).


Only use SAE 0W-20 oil with the American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol and ILSAC GF-5.
Oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S.
and Japanese automobile manufacturers.


Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important information.
A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.
For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and Castrol® (Mexico only).


(Mexico
)
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W- 30 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label.


Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on 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 it fully.

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full.
CAUTION
Do not add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine CoolantRear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Press the release switch, then dis ...
Power Brake Unit Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot
be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing
the power brake unit or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
1. Remove the battery and battery tra ...
Front Brake (Disc)
Purpose/Function
Large diameter, ventilated disc type front brakes with a 297 mm {11.7 in}
diameter and 28 mm {1.1 in} thickness have been adopted, improving braking force
and fade resistance.
Construction
Operation
When brake fluid is applied, the piston equipped on o ...