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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
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
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
L:Lubricate
C:Clean
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.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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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
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolantFL22 type
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Others Replace every 2 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I
Brake fluid R R
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIII
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 hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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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
L:Lubricate
C:Clean
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.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
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.
When Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 6-25)lEngine coolant level (page 6-23)lEngine oil level (page 6-22)lWasher fluid level (page 6-25)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-35)
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.
lEngine coolant (page 6-23)lEngine oil (page 6-21)
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
qualified 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 fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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qTire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a Mazda-
genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, handling, and minimum
tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-7).
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-119.NOTE
lAlways check tire pressure when tires are
cold.
lWarm tires normally exceed recommended
pressures. Do not 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 6-4.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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M
Maintenance
Information .................................. 6-2
Scheduled ..................................... 6-4
Maintenance and Care ........................ 6-2
Maintenance Monitor ........................ 4-15
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Recommendations for shifting.... 4-48
Map Lights ...................................... 5-113
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) .......................................... 4-102
Close Proximity Warning ......... 4-105
Display Indication .................... 4-105
Radar Sensor Handling ............ 4-110
Setting the System .................... 4-106
Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Display ..................................... 4-110
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings ............... 7-41
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green) ..................... 4-45
Meters and Gauges ........................... 4-10
Mirror Defogger ................................ 4-73
Mirrors
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-31
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Moonroof .......................................... 3-38
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 4-11
Outside Temperature Display ............ 4-14
Overhead Console ........................... 5-119
Overhead Lights .............................. 5-113
Overheating ....................................... 7-24
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
O
Owner Maintenance
Battery Replacement .................. 6-32
Closing the Hood ....................... 6-19
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-18
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-16
P
Parking Brake ................................... 4-82
Personalization Features ..................... 9-9
Power Steering ................................ 4-101
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
R
Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-78
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 5-121
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) system ............................... 4-125
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-19
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-10
Rear View Monitor ......................... 4-137
Rear window
Rear Window Defogger ............. 4-72
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-31
Recommended Oil ............................ 6-21
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 8-18
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R
Replacement
Electrical battery ......................... 6-32
Fuse ............................................ 6-51
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-40
Tires ........................................... 6-36
Wheel ......................................... 6-37
Wiper .......................................... 6-27
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-44
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4
Seat
Seat Position Memory
(Driver's seat) ............................... 2-8
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-17
Automatic locking ...................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-20
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-5
Head restraint ............................. 2-12
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-43
Sensor
Radar Sensor .............................. 4-78
Service Publications .......................... 8-51
S
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) .... 4-86
Laser Sensor Handling ............... 4-90
Stopping The Smart City Brake
Support
(SCBS) System Operation ......... 4-91
Spare Tire ............................................ 7-6
Specifications ...................................... 9-4
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........... 4-44
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-54
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-47
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-52
Monitoring ................................. 2-60
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-51
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Horn ........................................... 4-73
Storage Compartments .................... 5-119
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 5-121
Center console .......................... 5-120
Glove compartment .................. 5-120
Luggage Compartment ............. 5-121
Overhead console ..................... 5-119
Rear coat hooks ........................ 5-121
Storage pocket .......................... 5-119
Storage Pocket ................................ 5-119
Sunshade ........................................... 3-40
Sunvisors ......................................... 5-112
T
Tachometer ........................................ 4-12
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-43
Index
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