2004 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR filter

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.

Inspecting Coolant Level
NOTE
• The indicated engine oil capacities
are for general reference purposes
only. When adding or changing oil,
verify the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick.
• Use only specified engine oil (page
10-4).
Engine Coolant
Hot Engine:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Do not use a match or live flame in
the engine compartment. DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE
ENGINE IS HOT.
Cooling Fan and Engine
Inspection:
Inspecting the engine with the
ignition switch in the ON position is
dangerous. The cooling fan could
turn on unexpectedly even when the
engine isn ’t running. You could be
seriously injured by the fan. Turn the
ignition switch off and remove the key
from the ignition switch when you
inspect the engine.
Cooling System Cap:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Don’ t remove the
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot.
WARNING
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
This air filter may be cleaned with
compressed air and reused, or replaced,
depending on its condition. Unless it is
very dirty, simply shake it to remove
foreign particles. Each time you inspect it,
wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a
damp cloth.

Replacing the Air Filter
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned
off.
2. Remove the battery cover and battery duct. 3. Unfasten the clamps.
4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove
the filter.
5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing with a damp cloth.
6. Clean or replace the filter.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the filter according to the
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
Air Filter
Don ’t drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than the recommended intervals.
Use a Mazda genuine air filter. Use of
other filters could damage the airflow
sensor.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Battery duct
Battery cover
Clamp
Air filter cover
Air filter
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Specifications
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)

Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
* With side protector
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.34.5 3.8
Without oil filter replacement 3.94.1 3.4
Coolant With heater
7.57.9 6.6
Without heater 6.97.3 6.1
Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.27.6 6.3
Fuel tank 5514.5
(US gal) 12.1
(Imp gal)
Item Model
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length (STD)
4,530 mm (178.3 in) —
(SAP) 4,540 mm (178.7 in) 4,485 mm (176.6 in)
Overall width
*1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in)1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread 1,530 mm (60.2 in)1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Rear tread 1,515 mm (59.6 in)1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
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Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-36
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-23
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-51
Ashtray
............................................. 6-40
Audio System
................................... 6-10
Audio control switch
................ 6-32
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-10
Safety certification
.................... 6-34
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips
............................... 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-20
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-13
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-11
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-15
Maintenance
............................. 8-28
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder
............... 5-43
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-43
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-43
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep
........................................... 5-43
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-6
After getting in
........................... 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
B
Body Lubrication ............................. 8-22
Bottle Holder
.................................... 6-42
Brake/Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Brakes assist
................................5-8
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-36
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops
...................... 6-43
Cargo Sub-Compartment
................. 6-44
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-14
Center Console
................................. 6-43
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-25
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-32
Child Safety Locks for Rear
Doors
.................................................. 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-40
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Clock
................................................ 6-39
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-18
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-41
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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