Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Engine Oil
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 Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, ...
Other materials:
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...
Car Navigation System
Outline
The car-navigation system displays point-of-origin and road guidance maps
via the audio unit display and provides guidance and information to the desired
point of destination.
NOTE:
For the car-navigation system operation, refer to the owner's manual.
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Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic
transaxle giving the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving
it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle
functions as a tradit ...
