3–52
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-25 .
Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).
Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-27 ).
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake components. If
this situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. In fl ate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2 , 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never
more than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
Except Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates you
may fi nd it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels: Using tires diff erent in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly aff ected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 mi\
les) since last
engine oil and fi lter 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 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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*5 Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.\
Replace the
tire repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes
fi rst.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×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
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air fi lter
*1 Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & fi lter Flexible
*2
Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine coolant
*3 Replace at
fi rst 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years;
after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Fuel lines and hoses
*4 I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*4 I
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 8,000 km (5,000 miles))
Tire in fl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I I
Rear differential oil
*5
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes
fi rst.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×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
Transfer oil
*5
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Emergency fl at tire repair kit (if installed)
*6 Inspect annually.
Cabin air fi lter 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, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if ne\
cessary, replace the air fi lter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*2 Engine oil fl exible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents who\
se 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 fi xed maintenance.
The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 mi\
les) since last
engine oil and fi lter change. Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil\
regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*3 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.
*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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*6 Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.\
Replace the
tire repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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 mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliabi\
lity.
*3 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*4 Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.\
Replace the
tire repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–11
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi
rst
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100 110 120
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I I I I I
Brake fl uid R R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire in fl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I I I I
Rear differential oil
*3
Transfer oil *3
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Emergency fl at tire repair kit (if installed)
*4 Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*4 Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.\
Replace the
tire repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–13
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi
rst
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I I
Brake fl uid R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire in fl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I I
Rear differential oil
*3
Transfer oil *3
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I
Emergency fl at tire repair kit (if installed)
*4 Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll 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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*4 Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.\
Replace the
tire repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–15
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes fi
rst
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
100 105 110 115 120
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fl uid level I I I I
Brake fl uid R R
Disc brakes I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire in fl ation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I
I I
Rear differential oil
*3
Transfer oil *3
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hinges L L L L L L
Washer fl uid level I I I I I I
Emergency fl at tire repair kit (if installed)
*4 Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter R R R
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll 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 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
*4 Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.\
Replace the
tire repair fl uid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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6–23
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2 ) for
owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
Recommended Oil
U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20
Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
® (U.S.A. only).
(ILSAC)
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certi
fi ed For
Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system
protection standards and fuel economy
requirements of the International Lubricant
Standardization and Approval Committee
(ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
80
60
40
20
0
–40 –20
30
100
40
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
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