2017 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

6–5
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details,
see maintenance monitor. (page
6-18)
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 1224364860728496
×1000 km 1224364860728496
×1000 miles 7.51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 60
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12 months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*3I III
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil. (Max interval: 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Steering operation and linkages IIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
III
Driveshaft dust boots IIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
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6–6
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 1224364860728496
×1000 km 1224364860728496
×1000 miles 7.51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 60
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles))
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year o r within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last engine oil and filter 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 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.
*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates normally (if equipped).*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when perf orming the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–7
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 612 18243036424854606672
×1000 km 816 24324048566472808896
×1000 miles 510 15202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter Flexible
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
*3Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil. (Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*4I II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*4I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIII
II
Tire (Rotation)
*5Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil. (Max interval: 8,000 km (5,000 miles))
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*5I IIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages III
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
II
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*6Inspect annually.
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6–8
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 612 18243036424854606672
×1000 km 816 24324048566472808896
×1000 miles 510 15202530354045505560
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puer to Rico residents whose vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow fixed maintenance. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year o r within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last engine oil and filter change. Reset the engine oil data 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 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.*4 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.
*5 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates normally (if equipped).*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when perf orming the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–9
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Canada residents
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 612 18243036424854606672
×1000 km 816 24324048566472808896
×1000 miles 510 15202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter
*1R RRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter I
IIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 56,000 km (35,000 miles) or 3 years.
Fuel lines and hoses
*3I II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIII
I
Disc brakes Inspect every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 1 years.
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*4I IIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages III
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
II
Driveshaft dust boots III
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*5Inspect annually.
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6–10
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 612 18243036424854606672
×1000 km 816 24324048566472808896
×1000 miles 510 15202530354045505560
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil reg ardless 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 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.
*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates normally (if equipped).*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when perf orming the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the fo\
llowing conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
 Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used Driving on rough or muddy roads Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climate\
s Driving in extremely hot conditions Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2.
NOTE
For maintenance guidelines beyond the kilometers/months listed, follow t\
he maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.
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6–12
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 612 18243036424854606672
×1000 km 102030405060708090
10011 0120
ENGINE
Drive belts III
Engine oil & filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system III
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter RRRRRR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2I*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs I
IIIIIIIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIII
Brake and clutch fluid level III III III
Brake fluid RRR
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3I IIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
IIIII
Driveshaft dust boots IIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTTTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields IIIIII
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*4Inspect annually.
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