2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK coolant level

6–30
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.


Full
OK
Low

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough
oil to bring the level to Full.
CAUTION
Do not overfi ll the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live fl ame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.

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 remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.

N O T E
Changing the coolant should be done by
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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6–31
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of the
winter season—and before traveling where
temperatures may drop below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L marks
on the coolant reservoir when the engine
is cool.



If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir tank
cap after adding coolant.
CAUTION
 


¾ Radiator coolant will damage paint.
 Rinse it off quickly if spilled. 



¾ Use only soft (demineralized) water in
the coolant mixture. Water that contains
minerals will cut down on the coolant's
eff ectiveness.




¾ Do not add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
 


¾ The engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
 


¾ DO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Silicate.
  These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
 


¾ DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with
the coolant. This could damage the
cooling system.
 


¾ Do not use a solution that contains more
than 60% antifreeze.
  This would reduce eff ectiveness. 



¾ If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near
the cooling system cap, use of FL-22 is
recommended when replacing engine
coolant. Using engine coolant other
than FL-22 may cause serious damage to
the engine and cooling system.




If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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7–19
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
O v e r h e a t i n g
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle loses
power, or you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine is probably too
hot.
WARNING
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 remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.

Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.

If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:


1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.


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9–5
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classi¿ cation
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-27 .
Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle À uid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Brake/Clutch À uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

N O T E
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2 ) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G
2.0 With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 With oil ¿ lter replacement 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil ¿ lter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G
2.0 For vehicle
identi¿ cation
number beginning
with JM1
*1 Manual transaxle 6.3 L (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
For vehicle
identi¿ cation
number beginning
with 3MZ
*1 Manual transaxle 6.7 L (7.1 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G
2.5 U.S.A. and
Canada Manual transaxle 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.8 L (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
Mexico Manual transaxle 6.5 L (6.9 US qt, 5.7 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 6.7 L (7.1 US qt, 5.9 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 1.70 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle À uid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank U.S.A. and Canada 50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp gal)
Mexico 51.0 L (13.5 US gal, 11.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and À uid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges. *1 Check the vehicle identi¿ cation number on the vehicle identi¿ cation number plate. Refer to Vehicle
Identi¿ cation Number on page 9-2 .


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10–4
Index
Fluids
Classi¿ cation ................................... 9-5
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-46
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-58
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-111
Front Seat .............................................. 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap............................ 3-29
Gauge ............................................ 4-14
Requirements................................. 3-26
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-69
Fuel Economy Monitor ....................... 4-69
Control status display .................... 4-70
Ending screen display ................... 4-70
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-69
Fuses ................................................... 6-63
Panel description ........................... 6-65
Replacement .................................. 6-63
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-11
Glove Compartment .......................... 5-140
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................... 4-54
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-45
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-11
Headlights
Control........................................... 4-40
Flashing ......................................... 4-44
High-low beam .............................. 4-44
Leveling......................................... 4-44
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-77
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................... 4-79
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-60

HomeLink Wireless Control System ... 4-54
Hood Release ...................................... 6-24
Horn .................................................... 4-53
I
i-ACTIVSENSE .................................. 4-74
Active safety technology ............... 4-74
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ............................................. 4-76
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ...... 4-86
Camera and sensors ....................... 4-75

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ... 4-111
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ............................................ 4-77
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ......................................... 4-80
Laser sensor (front) ..................... 4-116
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)......................................... 4-98
Pre-crash safety technology .......... 4-74
Radar sensor (front)..................... 4-113
Radar sensors (rear)..................... 4-118

Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA) ... 4-92
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ........................................ 4-106
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-66
Control status display .................... 4-68
Display .......................................... 4-66
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-68
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-37
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes................................................. 7-24
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-42
Ignition
Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP) warning
beep ..................................................... 7-36
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-40
Indicator Lights ................................... 4-23
Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-25
Wrench .......................................... 4-25
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................ 3-24
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ... 6-32
Inspecting Coolant Level .................... 6-30
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-30
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