2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR Owners Manual

6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................\
6-2 Introduction ........................................................................\
........... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4 Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-13
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-20
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
. 6-22 Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-22
Hood ........................................................................\
.................... 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-26
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
........... 6-27
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.... 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
....... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................\
6-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
....... 6-33
Battery ........................................................................\
................. 6-37
Battery Replacement ................................................................... 6-39
Tires........................................................................\
..................... 6-42
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
.......... 6-46
Fuses ........................................................................\
................... 6-59
Appearance Care........................................................................\
...... 6-64 Exterior Care ........................................................................\
....... 6-64
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........ 6-70
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6–2
Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage\
to your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualifi ed service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for y\
our vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made esp\
ecially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insuffi cient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is yo\
ur responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedule\
s outlined in this
manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair\
orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.
This evidence may consist of the following:
 y  The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely fi lled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualifi ed automotive service technician who service vehicles.
 y  Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mile\
age and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualifi ed automotive service
technician.
 y  For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance you\
rself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fl uid, fi lters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.
NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle servic\
ed at a location
other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fl uids, parts and materials
must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as oppos\
ed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.
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6–3
Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equ\
ipment may
perform maintenance.But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you o\
f your vehicle's
approaching inspection/servicing period (page 6-20 ).
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6–4
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto
Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the fo\
llowing conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
 y Repeated short-distance driving y Driving in dusty conditions y Driving with extended use of brakes y Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used y Driving on rough or muddy roads y Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation y Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climate\
s y Driving in extremely hot conditions y Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule \
2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico \
residents whose
vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply:\

 y  Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
 y  Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fi xed maintenance.
Once engine oil fl exible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil\
life
based on engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due
by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon
as possible within the next 500 km (250 miles) or 15 days. Refer page 6-20 for the details.
Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol
® 0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum
performance.
NOTE
 y  Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.
 y For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the ma\
intenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
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6–5
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
U.S.A. residents - Engine oil fl exible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fl\
exible”. For details, see
maintenance monitor. (page 6-20 )
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi
rst.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 km 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128
×1000 miles 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & fi lter
*1 Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months/16,000km (10,000 miles))
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.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval:36 months/60,000km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*3 I I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3 I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Steering operation and linkages I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval:24 months/48,000km (30,000 miles))
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6–6
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000km (10,000 mi\
les) 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 t\
he radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perfor\
m 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 reliabi\
lity.
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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 “Fi\
xed”. 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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6–8
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription “FL22” on t\
he radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perfor\
m 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 reliabi\
lity.
*3 To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and b\
raking, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). However Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000km (5\
,000 miles) to help increase tire life
and distribute wear more evenly.
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