Mazda CX-5 2021 - Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
L
F
The top of the float should be between F
and L.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF)
*
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Handling
CAUTION
If DEF gets in your mouth, wash your
mouth with a large amount of water
immediately and seek medical attention.
If DEF is mistakenly swallowed, drink 1 to
2 cups of water immediately and seek
medical attention.
If DEF gets in your eyes, rinse them with
running water immediately and seek
medical attention.
Do not use DEF when 2 years have
elapsed from the production date
indicated on the container or the use
period has expired. If DEF with an expired
use period is used, the Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR) System may not operate
normally.
Do not store DEF in the vehicle. DEF may
deteriorate or the interior may be
damaged due to uid leakage from the
container.
If DEF gets on the painted surface or the
interior, wash it o with water or wipe it
o with a wet cloth immediately.
Otherwise, it may damage the painted
surface or the interior.
If DEF crystals form on the painted
surface or the interior, wipe them
o
with
a wet cloth. Otherwise, it may damage
the painted surface or the interior.
Store DEF in a place out of the reach of
children.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
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