6–15
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 36912 1518212427303336
×1000 km 510 15202530354045505560
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter RRR
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 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.
*2 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
(Cont.)
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 394245485154576063666972
×1000 km 65707580859095100 105 11 011 5120
ENGINE
Drive belts II
Engine oil & filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system II
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter CRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I
*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs I
IIIII
Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections III
Brake and clutch fluid level IIII
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*3I IIIII
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
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 III
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*4Inspect annually.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 394245485154576063666972
×1000 km 65707580859095100 105 11 011 5120
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter RRR
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 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.
*2 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 kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*4 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Monitor
Maintenance Monitor
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the “Applications” screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor” to display the current warnings.
3. Select “Maintenance” to display the maintenance list screen.
4. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Ta b Item Explanation
Scheduled Setting
Notification can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will
be illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km or
600 mile, or the remaining number of days is less than 15 (whichever
comes first).
Distance (mile or km)
Reset Resets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying out
maintenance.
Tire Rotation Setting
Notification can be switched on/off.
Distance (mile or km) Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will be \
illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km or
600 mile.
Reset Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating the
tires.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Ta bItem Explanation
Oil Change Setting Interval
Oil replacement period can be selected from the flexible setting or
fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and Puerto
Rico. Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle
calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine operating
conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by
illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster.
Distance (mile or km)
(Displays only in fixed
setting) Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will be \
illuminated when the remaining distance is less than 1,000 km or
600 mile.
Oil life (%)
(Displays only in
flexible setting) Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
The wrench indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster will be \
illuminated when the remaining oil life distance is less than 1,000 km
(600 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes first).
Reset
In flexible setting
Resets the remaining distance until oil replacement is due to the initial
value.
In fixed setting
Resets the remaining distance until oil replacement is due to the initial
value.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mec\
hanical ability
and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this m\
anual.
Engine coolant (page 6-29) Engine oil (page 6-26)
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
qualified 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 fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Tire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires
is dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap: Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease which
could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap
that is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tire
wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-8).
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-162.
NOTE
Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help increase tire life
and distribute wear more evenly.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4.
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Index
K
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) .................7-38
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ...........7-38
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-37
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-9
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-9
Transmitter ...................................... 3-5
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-59
Lane Departure Warning sound .......... 7-39
Lane-change Signals ........................... 4-59
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS)... 4-125
Leaving Home Light ........................... 4-57
Light Bulbs Replacement .................................. 6-45
Specifications .................................. 9-7
Lighting Control.................................. 4-53
Lights-on Reminder ............................ 7-36
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-4
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-18
Map Lights .......................................... 5-85
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ............................................ 4-115
Close proximity warning ............. 4-118
Cruise control function ................ 4-123
Display indication ....................... 4-117
Setting the system ....................... 4-118
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ................................. 7-39
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display ................................................ 7-35
Message Indicated on Display ............ 7-33
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-12
Mirror Defogger .................................. 4-64
Mirrors Outside mirrors .............................. 3-31
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-32
Moonroof ............................................ 3-37
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