2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK engine coolant

6–7
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
U.S.A. residents - Fixed maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fixed”. For details, see
maintenance monitor. (page 6-20 )
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi rst.
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
Drive belts I
Engine oil & fi lter R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Others Replace at fi rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation)
*3 Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
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6–9
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi rst.
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
Drive belts I
Engine oil & fi lter Flexible
*1 Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12
months/16,000km (10,000 miles))
Fixed R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant FL22 type
*2 Replace at fi rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Others Replace at fi rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter U.S.A.
(severe
driving
conditions) R
Puerto Rico R R
Fuel lines and hoses
*3 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
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6–10
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi rst.
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
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil fl exible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated
mainly where none of the following conditions apply.

” Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car
” Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow fi xed maintenance.
The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last
engine oil and fi lter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 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.
*3 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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
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6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi rst.
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
Drive belts I
Engine oil & fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Others Replace at fi rst 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2 I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2 I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Body condition (for rust, corrosion and
perforation) I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
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6–14
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi rst
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100 110 120
ENGINE
Drive belts I I I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi rst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter R R R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2 I *2 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2 I *2 I
Fuel fi lter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I
Brake fl uid R R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R R
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6–16
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi rst
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi rst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I *2
Fuel fi lter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I
Brake fl uid R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I
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6–18
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi rst
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
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil fi lter R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolant FL22 type
*1 Replace at fi rst 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter C R C R C R
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2 I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2 I
Fuel fi lter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I
Brake fl uid R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I
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6–22
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
 




y Brake and clutch fl uid level (page 6-31 )



y Engine coolant level (page 6-29 )



y Engine oil level (page 6-28 )



y Washer fl uid level (page 6-31 )
At Least Monthly
 




y Tire infl ation pressures (page 6-41 )
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
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.
 


y Engine coolant (page 6-29 )



y Engine oil (page 6-27 )
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2 ), several procedures can be done only by a
qualifi ed service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fl uids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fl uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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