2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 steering wheel

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.
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
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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 IIIIII
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
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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 IIIIIIIIIIII
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.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
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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 102030405060708090100 11 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.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter RRR
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6–14
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 36912 1518212427303336
×1000 km 510 15202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
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
*2
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2
Fuel filterReplace 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 III II
Brake fluid R
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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6–16
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
Owner Maintenance
During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation.
Forward
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
 Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 9-8) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
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.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be reduced if rotated from side to
side.
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time: Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
Ne w tread T
read wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
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.
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6–46
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
WARNING
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands
and always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a flathead screwdriver, make
sure that the flathead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the flathead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.
NOTE
 To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
 Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With LED headlights)
Low/High beam bulbs
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Remova l
Installation
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