2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK service

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:




 Keep it securely mounted.



 Keep the top clean and dry.



 Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 


 Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 


 If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
leads and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Inspecting Electrolyte Level *
A low level of electrolyte fl uid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once
a week. If it is low, remove the caps and
add enough distilled water to bring the
level between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Do not overfi ll.
Examine the specifi c gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it is low, recharge
the battery.
Battery Recharging
NOTE
  Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
  To disconnect the battery, remove the
negative lead fi rst. Install it last when
connecting the battery.
  Be sure to remove the caps before
recharging the battery.
 (With i-stop system) Do not quick-charge the battery.




 If the battery quickly discharges
because, for example, the lights were
left on too long with the engine off,
slow-charge it as required by battery
size and charger capacity.
 


 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it as
required by battery size and charger
capacity.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorised Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
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If Trouble Arises
Battery Runs Out
Jump-Starting
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service
technician do the work.
WARNING
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
Do not allow the positive ( ) terminal to contact any other metal object that
could cause sparks:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. When working near a battery,
do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (
) or negative () terminal of the
battery.
Keep all fl ames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fl uid level:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fl uid level is dangerous. It may rupture
or explode, causing serious injury.
Connect the negative lead to a good ground point away from the battery:
Connecting the end of the second jumper lead to the negative (
) terminal of the
discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.
Route the jumper leads away from parts that will be moving:
Connecting a jumper lead near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous.
The lead could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury.
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If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
When towing with the rear wheels on the
ground, release the parking brake.
CAUTION
  Do not tow the vehicle pointed
backward with driving wheels on
the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
  Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or fl atbed
equipment.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed with
all four wheels on the ground using the
towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for
short distances at low speeds.
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Customer Information
Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and Used Batteries
When disposing your old battery, please refer to the information as follows.
Information on Disposal in the European Union
These crossed-out wheeled bin symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sales where you
purchased the items.
NOTE
The bottom two letters might be used in combination with the crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement established by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
“Pb” and “Cd” mean lead and cadmium respectively.
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Customer Information
Collection/Disposal of Old Equipment/Used Battery
Information on Disposal in Other Countries Outside the European Union
The above symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard old
products and used batteries, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal
service or the point of sales where you purchased the items, and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Lubricant Quality
Engine oil *1 Europe Except Europe
MZR 1.6 Recommended Oils *2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or
ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V Mazda Original Oil 10W-40
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-30
Alternative Oil Quality
*3
API SL/SM/SN *4 or ACEA
A3/A5 5W-20
10W-40
5W-30
0W-30
0W-20
SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Recommended Oils
*2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or
ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
Alternative Oil Quality
*3
API SL/SM/SN *4 or ACEA
A3/A5 0W-20
5W-30
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Recommended Oils
*2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Supra DPF 0W-30
ACEA C3
0W-30 / 5W-30 Mazda Original Oil Ultra DPF 5W-30
Alternative Oil Quality
*3
ACEA C3 0W-30
5W-30
*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 6-23 .
*2 Mazda Original Oils are specially designed/tested for the respective engine. For optimum performance we
recommend to use Mazda Original Oils at all times.
*3 If you are unable to fi nd a Mazda Original Oil, alternative oils meeting the listed specifi cation may also be used.
*4 Use API SM/SN in Kazakhstan.
Do not use oils which do not meet the above specifi cation or requirements. Use of
unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.
Lubricant Classifi cation
Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle
fl uid MZR 1.6 Mazda Original Oil ATF M-V
SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0,
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ
Brake/Clutch fl uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
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