2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Routine Service
We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
 


 Engine Oil Level (page 6-29 )



 Engine Coolant Level (page 6-30 )



 Brake and clutch Fluid Level (page 6-32 )



 Washer Fluid Level (page 6-34 )



 Battery Maintenance (page 6-42 )



 Tyre Infl ation Pressure (page 6-46 )
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 do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. 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
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
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Owner Maintenance
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack suffi cient knowledge and experience
or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualifi ed technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can
be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the bonnet, make certain that you
remove all jewellery (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the bonnet with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even more
dangerous when you wear jewellery or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Switch the ignition to off and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could continue
running indefi nitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine compartment
temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
Do not leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have fi nished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do not
forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a fi re
leading to an unexpected accident.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Bonnet
WARNING
Always check that the bonnet is closed
and securely locked:
A bonnet that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fl y open
while the vehicle is moving and block
the driver's vision which could result in
a serious accident.
Opening the Bonnet
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the bonnet.
Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the bonnet
opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the bonnet.
Lever
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of
centre when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
bonnet open.
Pad
Clip
Clip
Support rod
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Closing the Bonnet
1. Check under the bonnet area to make
certain all fi ller caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the clip. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the bonnet.
ClipClip
Clip
3. Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of
about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the bonnet, do not push
it excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be
deformed.
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Owner Maintenance
Engine Compartment Overview
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap
Automatic transaxle fluid-level
dipstick (only for automatic transaxle)
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap MZR 1.6 SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
En
gine oil-filler cap SKYACTIV-D 2.2
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Recommended Oil
In order to keep the maintenance interval (page 6-3 ) and to protect the engine from damage
caused by poor lubrication, it is vitally important to make use of engine oil with the correct
specifi cation. Do not use oils which do not meet the below specifi cation or requirements.
Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda
Warranty.
Europe
Temperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
API SL/SM/SN or ACEA A3/A5
*1
Alternative Oil Quality
*1 Use API SM/SN in Kazakhstan.
Recommended oils
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
Grade
(MZR 1.6)
Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
Mazda Original Oil 10W-40
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-30
5W-20
10W-40
5W-30
0W-30
0W-20
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Temperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
API SL/SM/SN or ACEA A3/A5 Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
Alternative Oil QualityRecommended oils
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
Grade
5W-30 0W-20
(SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
*1 Use API SM/SN in Kazakhstan.
*1
Temperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
Grade
Mazda Original Oil Ultra DPF 5W-30 Mazda Original Oil Supra DPF 0W-30
Alternative Oil QualityRecommended oils
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
ACEA C3
5W-30 0W-30
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
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