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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance ............................................................ 8-3
Owner Maintenance ..................................................................... 8-8
Owner Maintenance Schedule .................................................. 8-8
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................... 8-9
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-11
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-12
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-15
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-18
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-19
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-19
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-20
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-21
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-22
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-24
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-26
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-30
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-36
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-41
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-41
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-43
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-46
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Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.
If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the driver's side
kick-panel
If the electrical system doesn't work, first
inspect fuses on the driver's side kick-
panel.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover by sliding
the cover straight back toward you.
CAUTION
Pulling the cover off sideways may
break the retaining tabs off.3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
4. Inspect it and replace if it's blown.
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5. Push in a new fuse of the same
amperage rating, and make sure it fits
tightly. If it doesn't, have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer install it.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or CIGAR circuit.
WARNING
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
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Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components don't work and the fuses in
the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block
under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and all
other switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new
oneof the same amperage rating.
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NOTE
To replace the MAIN fuse, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 8-38).
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Temporary spare tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
T145/70D17 106M 420 kPa (60 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-36.
10-6
Specifications
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F
Fuses ................................................. 8-36
Panel description ........................ 8-38
Replacement ............................... 8-36
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-48
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-42
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-36
Flashing ...................................... 5-37
High-low beam .......................... 5-37
Leveling ..................................... 5-37
On reminder ............................... 5-36
Hood Release .................................... 3-44
Horn .................................................. 5-41
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-20
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-38
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-47
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-50
I
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-24
Cruise Main ................................ 5-34
Cruise set .................................... 5-34
DSC OFF .................................... 5-34
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-33
Security ...................................... 5-33
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-33
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-34
Information Display .......................... 6-41
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-42
Audio display ............................. 6-43
Climate control display .............. 6-43
Clock .......................................... 6-42
Information display functions .... 6-41
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-33
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-20
Interior Care ...................................... 8-46
Interior Lights ................................... 6-38
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-21
Keys .................................................. 3-20
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-38
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-5
Lighter ............................................... 6-43
Lighting Control ............................... 5-36
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-3
11-4
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