2012 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK maintenance schedule

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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 RRR
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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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 8-24)lEngine coolant level (page 8-22)lEngine oil level (page 8-21)lWasher fluid level (page 8-27)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-38)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
lAutomatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-26)lPower steering fluid level (page 8-25)
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 8-22)lEngine oil (page 8-19)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTElAlways 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
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires 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 pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-11) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to
rear, not from side to side. Tire
performance will be reduced if
rotated from side to side.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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I
Information Display .......................... 6-97Audio display ............................. 6-98
Climate control display .............. 6-98
Clock .......................................... 6-98
Information display functions .... 6-97
Outside temperature display ....... 6-98
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-43
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-42
Interior Care ...................................... 8-69
Interior Lights ................................... 6-95
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-26
Keys .................................................. 3-25
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-69
Liftgate .............................................. 3-37
Luggage compartment ............... 3-40
Light Bulbs Replacement ............................... 8-44
Specifications ........................... 10-10
Lighting Control ............................... 5-64
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-5
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-96
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 ........................................ 6-96
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-42
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-75
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-51
Multi Information Display ................ 6-99 Audio Display .......................... 6-102
Clock ........................................ 6-101
Maintenance Monitor ............... 6-104
Multi Information Display
Functions .................................. 6-100
Outside Temperature Display.... 6-101
Settings ..................................... 6-108
Trip Computer .......................... 6-102
Warning Indicator ..................... 6-108
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-43
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Outside Temperature Display ............ 6-98
Overhead Console ........................... 6-111
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-96
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
Index
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