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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C:Clean
L:Lubricate
T:Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
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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 8-23)lEngine coolant level (page 8-21)lEngine oil level (page 8-20)lWasher fluid level (page 8-26)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-34)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
lAutomatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-24)lPower steering fluid level (page 8-24)
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.
lEngine coolant (page 8-21)lEngine oil (page 8-18)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí
does not alleviate the need to check the
tire condition every day, including
whether the tires all look inflated properly.
Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, handling, and minimum
tire wear.
When checking the tire pressures, use of a
digital tire pressure gauge is
recommended.
Refer to the specification charts (page
10-9).NOTE
lAlways check tire pressure when tires are
cold.
lWarm tires normally exceed recommended
pressures. Don't release air from warm tires
to adjust the pressure.
lUnderinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,
and poor sealing of the tire bead, which
will deform the wheel and cause separation
of tire from rim.
lOverinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if
irregular wear develops. According to the
scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to
Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3.
During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)
spare tire in rotation.Forward
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressure
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Owner Maintenance
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I
Interior Lights ................................... 6-93
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-27
Keys .................................................. 3-26
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-61
Liftgate .............................................. 3-39
Luggage compartment ............... 3-41
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Lighting Control ............................... 5-57
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-94
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10
Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-94
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-35
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-68
M
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-51
Multi Information Display ................ 6-97
Audio Display .......................... 6-100
Clock .......................................... 6-99
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-102
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................... 6-98
Outside Temperature Display ..... 6-99
Settings ..................................... 6-106
Trip Computer .......................... 6-100
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-106
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-36
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-96
Overhead Console ........................... 6-109
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-94
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................. 10-10
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-35
Power Steering .................................. 5-19
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-19
Power Windows ................................ 3-45
Index
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