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Reference
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Controls and Functions
Quick Tips®
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MAZDA3
MAZDA3
UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips Mazda MAZDA3 page 22page 23
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated1 . Windshield washer reservoir Fill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual
3. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
4. Engine oil filler cap See Owner’s Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
5. Fuse panel Push latch in, lift cover must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
A . Replace: Engine oil/filter
B . Inspect: Cooling system, fuel
lines and hoses, brake lines,
hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension
and ball joints, drive-shaft
dust boots
Replace: Air filter
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
D . Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
G . Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
7. Battery
8. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature
9. Engine coolant reservoir Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when safe
10. Air filter
11. Hood latch Pull up to release hood
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2.0/2.3-liter Engine
*If equipped†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
5,000 miles†
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles 30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles 60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles 82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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