
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
x 1000 Km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
(x 1000 Miles) (7.5) (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (52.5) (60) (67.5) (75) (82.5) (95)
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections II I
Disc brakes II I
Drum brakes II I
Steering operation and linkages II I
Rear differential oil
(for 4WD) *2 Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
Front and rear suspension ball joints II I
Driveshaft dust boots II I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body II I
Exhaust system heat shields II I
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLL L
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)
Refrigerant amount IIIII I
Compressor operation IIIII I
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these
items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all
maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage (kilometrage)
period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
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Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x 1000 Km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
(x 1000 Miles) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) (45) (50) (55) (60)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIII I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake fluid level I IIIIIIIIII I
Disc brakes I I I I
Drum brakes I I
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I IIIIIIIIII I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid level I IIIIIIIIII I
Manual transaxle oil Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles)
Automatic transaxle fluid Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles)
Rear differential oil (for 4WD) *2 Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
Transfer oil (for 4WD) *2 Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles)
Front and rear suspension ball joints I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body I I I I
Exhaust system heat shields I I
All locks and hinges L LLLLLLLLLL L
Washer fluid level I IIIIIIIIII I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)
Refrigerant amount I I I I
Compressor operation I I I I
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these
items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all
maintenance services be performed at the recommended time or mileage (kilometrage)
period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
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Engine oil and filter recommendations
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet all
requirements for your vehicle's engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the service maintenance section.
Mazda production and replacement oil filters are designed for added
engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that
does not meet Mazda material and design specifications, start-up engine
noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Genuine Mazda oil filter (or
another brand meeting Mazda specifications) for your engine application.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidClassification Application Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change) API service SJ,
SAE 5W-20,
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.0L I4 Zetec
engine
4.25L (4.5
quarts)
API service SH
or SJ, SAE
5W-20, 5W-30,
10W-30, ACEA
A1/B1 Super
Premium Motor
Oil 3.0L V6 Duratec
engine
5.2L (5.5
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetec engine57L (15 gallons)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine 61L (16 gallons)
Power steering
fluid MERCONt
All Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1API service GL-4
or GL-5, SAE
75W-90 Manual transaxle
(2WD)
2.7L (2.85
quarts)2
Manual transaxle
(4X4)2.2L (2.32
quarts)2
MERCONt
ATF 3.0L engine with
Automatic
transaxle and oil
cooler 12.7L (13.4
quarts)3
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Instrument panelcleaning ...................................210
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................142 positioning ...............................142
storage .....................................142
Jump-starting your vehicle ......147
K
Keys .......................................61±63 key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........39
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ................204
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................50
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ...................48, 204
replacing bulbs .......200, 202±204
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Liftgate ........................................56
Lights, warning and indicator ......8 air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 108
anti-theft ...................................11 brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................14
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ........................................9
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................124 GAWR ......................................124
GVWR ......................................124
trailer towing ..........................124
Loading instructions .................126
Locks childproof ..................................53
doors ..........................................52
Lubricant specifications ...........214
M
Manual transaxle .......................116 fluid, checking and adding ....179
reverse .....................................118
Manual transmission fluid capacities ........................212
Mirrors cleaning ...................................211
fold away ...................................19
side view mirrors (power) .......18
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ........................194
Index
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ItemInformation
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only-87 octane.
Fuel tank capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine 57L (15 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine 61L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine (includes filter change) 4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil.
Engine oil capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine (includes filter change) 5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on inside of driver's
door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with manual transaxle
15.0L (5.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with automatic transaxle
110.0L (10.6 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use MERCONtAT F.
Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.7L (2.85 quarts) 2WD. 2.2L
(2.32 quarts) 4x4. Use 75W-90
Special Blend
Automatic transmission fluid capacity
212.7L (13.4 quarts). Use
MERCONt AT F.3
1
Use Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Extended
Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant,
in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
Filling station information
231