ATF-FZ Required for SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle – 2012-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – ATF-FZ REQUIRED FOR SKYACTIV DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE   APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2013- 2016 CX-5 2014- 2016 Mazda6 2016 CX-9 2014- 2016 Mazda3 2016 CX-3 2012-2013 Mazda3 (SKYACTIV)   The new SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses “Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ”.   Only use “ATF-FZ” to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZRead more

Rattle / Chatter Noise from Rear Differential – 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5

2013-2016 CX-5 AWD – RATTLE / CHATTER NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2013-2016 CX-5 AWD vehicles with VINs lower than JM3KE******725078 (produced before October 1, 2015)   While driving at low speeds, some vehicles may exhibit a chattering / rattling type noise from the rear of the vehicle.   The noise may be caused … Read more

Starting Engine with Room Fuse Removed or Dead Transmitter Battery – 2013-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – ENGINE START / STOP PROCEDURE WITH ROOM FUSE REMOVED APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 CX-3 2013-2016 CX-5 2016 CX-9 2016 Mazda2 2014-2016 Mazda3 2014-2016 Mazda6 2016 MX-5   The vehicles listed above are equipped with a push button start/stop ignition system. Unlike previous Mazda models, there is no key cylinder on the steering column. Therefore, … Read more

Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator Illumination – 2004-2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 CX-3 2011-2016 Mazda2 2004-2016 Mazda6 2004-2006 MPV 2013-2016 CX-5 2004-2016 Mazda3 2004-2005 Miata 2007-2012 CX-7 2006-2010 Mazda5 2006-2016 MX-5 2007-2016 CX-9 2012-2016 Mazda5 2006-2011 RX-8   This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service. … Read more

Rattle / Pop Noise from Instrument Panel and/or a Creak Noise from A-Pillar – 2013-2015 Mazda CX-5

2013-2015 CX-5 – RATTLE / POP NOISE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR CREAK NOISE FROM A-PILLAR OVER ROUGH / BUMPY ROADS APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2013-2015 CX-5 vehicles with VINs of JM3KE******514170 or lower (produced before July 31, 2014)   While driving over rough or bumpy roads, some vehicles may exhibit a rattle / pop noise from the … Read more