2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 maintenance

6–1

6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2

Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) .............................................. 6-12
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-19

Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-21
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-21
Hood ............................................................................................ 6-23
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-25
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-26
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-29
Brake Fluid .................................................................................. 6-31
Washer Fluid ............................................................................... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-32
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-33
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-38
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-40
Tires............................................................................................. 6-43
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-47
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-56

Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-62
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-62
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-68
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6–2
Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car washing.
In particular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touching areas that
are diffi cult to see while inspecting or working on your vehicle. Doing inspections or
procedures with your bare hands could cause injury.

If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualifi ed service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insuffi cient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.

For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to
properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this
manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and
any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these
documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in
your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.

This evidence may consist of the following:
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 The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be
completely fi lled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and
signed by a qualifi ed automotive service technician who service vehicles.
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 Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the
vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualifi ed automotive service
technician.
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 For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself,
displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the
replacement parts (fl uid, fi lters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this
statement.


NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location
other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fl uids, parts and materials
must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.


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6–3
Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.

Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you of your vehicle's
approaching inspection/servicing period (page 6-19 ).

The malfunction diagnosis connector is designed exclusively for connecting the specially
designed device to perform on-board diagnosis.
Do not connect any devices other than the specially designed malfunction diagnosis devices
for servicing. If any device other than the malfunction diagnosis device is connected, it may
affect the vehicle's electrical devices or lead to damage such as battery depletion.

Malfunction
diagnosis
connector

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6–4
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto
Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions)apply.
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 Repeated short-distance driving
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 Driving in dusty conditions
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 Driving with extended use of brakes
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 Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
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 Driving on rough or muddy roads
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 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
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 Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
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 Driving in extremely hot conditions
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 Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance
Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is selected by default for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents.
If any following conditions do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fi xed maintenance.
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 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
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 Driving in dusty conditions
The vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions. The
vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light
in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1000 km (600
mile) or 15 days. Refer page 6-19 for the details.
NOTE
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 Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter
replacement.
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 For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance
intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

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6–5
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Engine oil fl exible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details,
see maintenance monitor. (page 6-19 )
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes fi rst.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & fi lter
*1 Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2 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.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air fi lter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*3 I I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3 I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I
Tire (Rotation)
*4 Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Steering operation and linkages I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play I I I I
Rear differential oil
*5
Transfer oil *5
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I
Emergency fl at tire repair kit (if installed)
*6 Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 24 months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles))
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
T : Tighten
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) 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 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).
*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
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
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & fi lter Flexible
*1 Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12
months or 12,000 km (7,500 miles))
Fixed
*2 R R R R R R R R R R R R
COOLING SYSTEM
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 SYSTEM
Air fi lter
*4 Replace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 36 months or 60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
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I I I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*5
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IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 64,000 km (40,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I
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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
CHASSIS and BODY
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)
*6 Rotate when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval: 8,000 km (5,000 miles))
Tire infl ation pressure and tire wear
*6
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
*7
Transfer oil *7
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)
*8
Inspect annually.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air fi lter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years.
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
L : Lubricate
T : Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil fl exible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto 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 fi xed maintenance.
The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 12,000 km (7,500 miles) since last
engine oil and fi lter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 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.
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