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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 8-22)lEngine oil level (page 8-21)lWasher fluid level (page 8-26)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-36)
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 8-22)lEngine oil (page 8-20)
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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 8-4. 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 10-6) 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.
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Light BulbsReplacement ............................... 8-42
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-59
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-94
M
Maintenance Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 5-10 Recommendations for shifting .... 5-11
Map Lights ........................................ 6-94
Meters and Gauges ........................... 5-40
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-69
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-33
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-22
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-41
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-32
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-94
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-56
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
P
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Parking Sensor System ..................... 5-34 Park assist sensor switch ............ 5-36
Parking sensor warning beep ..... 5-38
Sensor detection range ............... 5-36
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-11
Power Steering .................................. 5-20 Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-20
Power Windows ................................ 3-16
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-21
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-108
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-13
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-69
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-68
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-33
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-25
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-17
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
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