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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Hot Air Bag Inflators:Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in the
steering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along
the roof edge are very hot. You could get burned. Don’t touch the internal components
of the air bag storage areas after the bags have inflated.
Installation of Front-End Equipment:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar,
bull bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor
system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could
prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Front occupants could be
seriously injured. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle.
Suspension Adjustment:
Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle’s height or the
suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don’t make any
modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag storage areas. It also includes installing
extra electric equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized
Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of
front seats. It is important to protect the side and curtain air bag wiring and
connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain
an undamaged air bag connection.
To prevent damage to the side and curtain air bag wiring, don’t place luggage or other
objects under the front seats.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Schedule 1
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)
*1According to state/provincial 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/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability. Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)Months 6 12182430364248
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine
I
3.0-liter engine
II
Engine oil
RRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter
RRRRRRRR
Cooling system
II
Engine coolantReplace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;
after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months
Air filter
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*1II
Hoses and tubes for emission*1I
Spark plugs
Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
Brake lines, hoses and connections
II
Disc brakes
IIII
Steering operation and linkages
II
Front suspension ball joints
II
Driveshaft dust boots
II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
II
Exhaust system heat shields
II
All locks and hinges
LLLLLLLL
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
L: Lubricate
CHASSIS and BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Brake lines, hoses and connections
II
Brake and clutch fluid level
IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes
IIII
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages
II
Power steering fluid level
IIIIIIIIIIII
Front suspension ball joints
II
Driveshaft dust boots
II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
IIII
Exhaust system heat shields
II
All locks and hinges
LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level
IIIIIIIIIIII
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months
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