2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK service interval

6–10
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes ¿ rst.
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
A l l l o c k s a n d h i n g e s L L L L L L L L L L L L
Wa s h e r À uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air ¿ lter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, ¿ ll up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
L : Lubricate
T : Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil À exible 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 ¿ xed maintenance.
The engine oil and ¿ lter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last
engine oil and ¿ lter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 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.
*3 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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).




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6–22
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Precautions
T h e o w n e r o r a q u a l i¿ ed 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 quali¿ ed service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
 




y Brake and clutch À uid level (page 6-32 )



y Engine coolant level (page 6-30 )



y Engine oil level (page 6-30 )



y Wa s h e r À uid level (page 6-32 )
At Least Monthly






y Tire inÀ ation pressures (page 6-43 )
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.
 


y Engine coolant (page 6-30 )



y Engine oil (page 6-27 )

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
quali¿ ed 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 À uids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.

We recommend that you entrust the oil and À uid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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