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qSchedule 1
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,
adjust
Drive belts (tension) I
Engine oil RRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years ;
after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years ;
after that, every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Disc brakes IIII
Tire (rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLL
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qSchedule 2
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
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,
adjust
Drive belts (tension) I
Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Others
RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years ;
after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years ;
after that, every 2 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter Puerto Rico R R
Others R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIII
Tire (rotation) Rotate every 8,000km (5,000miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America)
NOTE
lAfter the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
lAs the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system's operation
(performance), correct, clean, or replace as required. (Inspect, and if necessary replace
the air filter)
Emission control and related systems
The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to
efficient engine operation. Don't tamper with them.
All inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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qSchedule
Maintenance
Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 ×1000miles
6.25 12.5 18.752531.25 37.5 43.755056.25 62.5 68.757581.25 87.5 93.75100
Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine oil*2RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter*2RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling system IIIIIIII
Engine coolant FL22
type
*3R
Others Replace every 2 years
Air filter
*4CCRCCRCC
Spark plugs
*5
Iridium
type Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
except
Iridium
type RRRR
Idle speed
(ZJ, ZY and Z6 engine) IIIIIIII
Fuel filter RRRR
Fuel lines and hoses IIIIIIII
Evaporative system (if installed) IIIIIIII
Battery electrolyte level and
specific gravity IIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and
connections IIIIIIII
Brake fluid
*6IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit (brake booster)
and hoses IIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Drum brakes (if installed) IIIIIIII
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses
and connections IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkage IIIIIIII
Manual transaxle oil R
Automatic transaxle fluid level IIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension and
ball joints IIII
Driveshaft dust boots IIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
qWhen Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 8-20)
lEngine coolant level (page 8-17)
lEngine oil level (page 8-15)
lWasher fluid level (page 8-23)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-32)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
lAutomatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-21)
lPower steering fluid level (page 8-21)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
lAir filter (page 8-24)
lEngine coolant (page 8-17)
lEngine oil (page 8-15)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil With oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8
Without oil filter replacement 3.9 4.1 3.4
Coolant With heater 7.5 7.9 6.6
Without heater 6.9 7.3 6.1
Manual transaxle oil 2.87 3.03 2.53
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.2 7.6 6.3
Fuel tank 5514.5
(US gal) 12.1
(Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
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)
* With side protector
q Weights
4 Door
2.0-liter engine
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,702 kg (3,752 lb),
1,708 kg (3,765 lb)
*11,721 kg (3,794 lb),
1,727 kg (3,807 lb)*1
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 904 kg (1,993 lb) 924 kg (2,037 lb)
Rear
798 kg (1,759 lb),
804 kg (1,772 lb)*1797 kg (1,757 lb),
803 kg (1,770 lb)*1
*1 P-ZEV
Specifications
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