2004 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA belt

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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
*1 Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2 Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 100,000 km {62,500 miles}. Failure to replace the timing belt may result in damage to the engine.
*3 If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions.
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.
Maintenance
Interval
(Number of
months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever
comes first) Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
× 1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
× 1000 miles
6.25 12.5 18.752531.25 37.5 43.755056.25 62.5 68.757581.25 87.5 93.75100
Engine valve clearance Inspect every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 60 months
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine timing belt
*2Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Engine oil*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling system IIIIIIII
Engine coolant except
Australia,
New Zealand
Replace every 24 months
Australia,
New Zealand Replace at first 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months ;
after that, every 24 months
Idle speed IIIIIIII
Air filter
*4
except
Australia,
New Zealand CCRCCRCC
Australia,
New Zealand CRCRC
Fuel filter except
Australia,
New Zealand
RRRR
Australia,
New Zealand RRR
Fuel lines and hoses IIIIIIII
Spark plugs Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles)
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.

Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, top handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
10-6).
Tires
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-6)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
WARNING
Incorrect Tire Inflation:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident. Always inflate
the tires to the correct pressure (page
10-6).
WARNING
Tire pressure label
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They
’ll damage and discolor
it. If these solutions get on the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately.

Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vi ny l
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather*
Real leather isn
’t uniform and may have
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it
with a leather cleaner or mild soap.
If the leather gets wet from rain, remove
the moisture as soon as possible and dry
in a shaded area.
If the seats get wet, promptly remove
moisture with a dry cloth and allow it to
further dry in a shaded area.
If moisture is not removed, it will cause
hardening and shrinkage of the leather.
Do not leave vinyl products on the seats
for long periods as they may affect the
leather quality and coloring. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean it with a mild soap solution good
for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh
spots immediately with a fabric spot
cleaner.
To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.


Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
We b b i n g
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don
’t bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
Interior Care
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients
which may cause discoloration,
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Damaged Seat Belt:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection. Have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer replace damaged belts
immediately.
CAUTION
WARNING
*Some models.
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Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
Index
A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-12
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-20
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-24
Antenna
.............................................. 6-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Ashtray
............................................. 6-60
Audio System
..................................... 6-9
Audio set
......................... 6-17, 6-37
Operating tips for
audio system
............................... 6-9
Safety certification
.................... 6-58
Automatic Transmission Driving tips
............................... 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-21
Overdrive
.................................. 5-13
Shift-lock override
.................... 5-12
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transmission ranges
................. 5-11
B
Battery Emergency starting
................... 7-13
Maintenance
............................. 8-27
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps Ignition key reminder
............... 5-30
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-30
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-30
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
........................... 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-23
B
Brake Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Brakes Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
.......................................... 5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-6
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-32
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-13
Center Console
................................. 6-62
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions
........ 2-13
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-18
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-60
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specification
....................... 10-5
Clutch Fluid
.......................................... 8-19
Convertible Top
............................... 3-18
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-15
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-61
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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Index
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-9
Power Steering
................................. 5-14
Fluid
.......................................... 8-20
Power Windows
............................... 3-14
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-15
R
Rear Window Defroster ................... 5-35
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-33
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-17
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................ 9-16
Seat Belt System 3-point type
................................. 2-7
Automatic locking
...................... 2-6
Emergency locking
..................... 2-6
Extender
.................................... 2-10
Pregnant women
......................... 2-6
Pretensioner and load limiting
.... 2-8
Seat belt precautions
................... 2-4
Warning beep
............................ 2-12
Warning light
............................ 2-12
Seats Front seat
.................................... 2-2
Security System Immobilizer system
.................. 3-29
Service Publications
......................... 9-17
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
.............. 7-3
Specifications
................................... 10-4
Speedometer
..................................... 5-19
S
SRS Air Bags Air bag system description
........2-26
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-20
Warning light
............................2-29
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel Horn
..........................................5-35
Storage Compartments
.....................6-62
Center console
...........................6-62
Glove box
..................................6-62
Mesh pocket
..............................6-63
Sunvisors
..........................................6-59
T
Tachometer .......................................5-20
Temporary Spare Tire
......................8-30
Tiedown Hook
..........................................7-17
Tires Flat tire
........................................7-3
Inflation pressure
.......................8-28
Replacement
..............................8-30
Rotation
.....................................8-29
Snow tires
....................................4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Specifications
............................10-6
Tire chains
...................................4-9
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
.......................9-14
Tool
....................................................7-3
Towing Description
................................7-16
Emergency towing
....................7-16
Recreational towing
..................7-17
Trailer towing
............................4-11
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Index
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
T
Trailer Towing ................................. 4-11
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-19
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Release Handle
...................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-32
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-59
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-23
ABS
.......................................... 5-27
Air bag system
.......................... 5-28
Brake system
............................ 5-25
Charging system
....................... 5-26
Check engine
............................ 5-27
Immobilizer system
.................. 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt
.................................... 5-28
Seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-28
Warranty
............................................ 9-9
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-22
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-31
Windblocker
.................................... 6-63
Windows Power windows
........................ 3-14
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-34
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-25
Winter Driving
................................... 4-8
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