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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 (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ....... 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-9
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-16
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-16
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-17
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-18
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-19
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-21
Brake Fluid ............................................................................. 8-23
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-24
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-24
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-26
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-27
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-31
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-33
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-37
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-44
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-52
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-52
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-54
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-57
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Vanity mirror lights
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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 fuses located behind the
glove compartment
If an electrical system is inoperative,
inspect the fuses located behind the glove
compartment.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Open the glove compartment.
3. Remove the cover.
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Fuse
4. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
5. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's
blown.
NormalBlown
6. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage
rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it
does not fit tightly, have an expert
install it. We recommend an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the ROOM circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with one of the
same rating. Otherwise you may
damage the electric system.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, 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 or the
relay box cover.
Fuse block
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Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-33.
Standard tire
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P245/60R18 104H 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P245/50R20 102V 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi)
Temporary spare tire
(Except Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T155/90D18 103M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
195/80R17 99M 250 kPa (36 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-44.
Specifications
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Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System
(Gasoline Engine) ............................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-44
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-39
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-54
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-68
Headlights .................................. 5-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-62
Front ........................................... 5-62
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
F
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-43
Gauge ......................................... 5-40
Requirements (Gasoline engine)... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-44
Panel description ........................ 8-47
Replacement ............................... 8-44
G
Glove Box ....................................... 6-128
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-68
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-58
Flashing ...................................... 5-60
High-low beam .......................... 5-60
Leveling ..................................... 5-60
On reminder ............................... 5-60
Hood Release .................................... 3-44
Horn .................................................. 5-67
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Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-121
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-51
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
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